Automotive diagnostics. (just bought a new scan tool)

Up until yesterday, we were fully diagnostic-capable on VW, Audi and Porsche. I went ahead and took the plunge last week on a comprehensive scan tool. With that said, for most makes and models, it can do about 90% of what a dealer scan tool (BMW GT1, M-B star, Volvo VADIS, etc.) does.

Our diagnostic labor rate is $85/hr, but I offer $5/hr off for forum members.

Also, it is VERY capable on Asian makes and models, but that’s not the focus of our business, and there are a few other advertisers here who are MUCH more familiar with them.

More details:

Picture of said scan tool:

http://www.x431usa.com/images/x431kit.jpg

Including the equipment we already own, here’s the comprehensive list of vehicles, and components we can communicate with:

Audi/VW:

  • Engine

  • Auto Transmissions

  • Brake Electronics

  • Airbag

  • Instrument Clusters

  • A/C Heating Electronics

  • Central Locking

  • Central Ctrl Module

  • Immobilizer

  • Radio

  • Gateway Data Bus

  • Interior Monitoring

  • Steering Wheel Elect.

  • Electronic Ctrl

  • 4WD Electronics

  • Navigation

  • Sound system

  • Clutch Electronics

  • Self Leveling Suspension

  • Steering Assistance

  • Wheel Damping Electronics

  • Aux Heating

  • Distance Control

  • Electric Roof Control

  • Left Light Control

  • Right Light Control

  • Auto Lighting Switch

  • Electric Drive

  • Battery Control

  • Emergency Call Module

  • Parking Aid

  • Drive Slip Control

  • Driver’s Side Seat Adj.

  • Diesel Pump Electronics

  • Headlight Range Control

  • Type Pressure Monitoring

  • Seat-/Mirror Adjust

  • Battery Charger

  • Driver-Door Elect.

  • Passe.-Door Elect.

  • LR-Door Electronic

  • RR-Door Electronic

  • Braker Booster

  • Braker Boost. Assi.

  • Drvs Boarding Ass

  • Rear Spoiler

  • Access & Permissi.

  • Passenger. Seat Adj.

  • Display-/Cntl Unit

  • Dis./CTL Unit Rear

  • TV-Tuner

  • Voice Control

  • Telephone

  • Roof Electronics

  • Drvs Seat Adj. Rear

  • Wiper Electronics

  • Slinding Door

  • Towing Protection

  • Trailer Function

  • Climate Control Unit Rear

  • Engine Electronics Conjunct

  • Locking Electronics

  • Parking Brake

  • Auxiliary Fuel Tank

  • Stabilizers

  • Vehicle Position Detection

  • Voice Amplification

  • Special Function

  • Roof Display/Control Head

  • Ind.Unit in Inst.Panel Ins.

  • Sliding Door Left

  • Auxiliary Heater

  • Radio Tuner-Digital

  • Radio Satellite

  • TV Tuner-DigitalBMW/Mini:

  • Engine

  • Transmission

  • Antilock brake

  • Air Bag

  • AC/Heater

  • Instrument Cluster

  • Elec. Throttle

  • Seat Modules

  • Elec. Immobilize system

  • Central body electronic

  • Cruise Control

  • Park distance control

  • Switching center, center console

  • Light Switching center

  • Steering-angle sensor

  • Radio

  • Signal-axle air suspension

  • On-board monitor

  • Automatic Interval Control

  • Navigation System

  • Multi-function steering wheel

  • Video Module

  • Language-input system

  • Car Access System

  • Digital Motor Electronics

  • Transmission Control

  • Dynamic Drive

  • Chassis Integration Module

  • Dynamic Stability Control

  • Ride Level(height) Control

  • Parking Brake

  • Amplifier

  • Audio System Controller

  • Control Center , Center Console

  • Control Display

  • GW Control Display(Gateway)

  • Controller

  • Antitheft Alarm System

  • Rear-lid Lift

  • Lights Module

  • Power Module

  • Rain/Light Sensor

  • Satellite, A-Pilar, Left

  • Satellite, A-Pilar, Right

  • Satellite, B-Pilar, Left

  • Satellite, B-Pilar, Right

  • Satellite, Seat, Passenger

  • Satellite, Seat, Driver

  • Satellite, Seat, Rear

  • Satellite, door, front left

  • Satellite, door, front right

  • Siren and Tilt Sensor

  • Language Processing System

  • Steering Column

  • Door Modules

  • Wiper Module

  • Cental Gateway Module

  • Safety and Information ModuleLand Rover:

  • Gasoline Engine

  • Diesel Engine

  • Auto Gearbox

  • ABS

  • SRS

  • Instrument pack

  • [LEFT]Air Suspension [/LEFT]

  • [LEFT]Air Conditioner[/LEFT]

  • [LEFT]Parking Aid [/LEFT]

  • [LEFT]Security System[/LEFT]

  • [LEFT]Immobilization System [/LEFT]

  • [LEFT]Power Steering [/LEFT]

  • [LEFT]Wash Wipe system [/LEFT]

Mercedes Benz:

  • Transmission

  • Electronic Selector Module

  • Distronic

  • SFI Motor Electronic 2

  • Electronic Stability Program

  • Suspension

  • Tire Pressure Monitor

  • Airbag

  • Overhead Control Panel

  • Electronic Ignition Switch ELCODE(DAS 3)

  • Headlamp Range Adjustment

  • Upper Control Panel

  • Pneumatic System Equipment

  • Front Left Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module

  • Front Right Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module

  • Diagnostic Module

  • Rear Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module

  • Trailer Recognition

  • Keyless Go

  • Special Vehicle Multifunction Control Module

  • Instrument Cluster With Maintenance Interval Display

  • Steering Column Module

  • Parktronic System

  • Comand or Audio

  • CD Changer

  • Voice Control System

  • Sound System

  • Cellular Telephone (fixed installation or portable)(D2B)

  • TV Tuner

  • E-call or Cellular Telephone-Telematic System

  • Dynamic Navigation by Means of CTEL (K-wire)

  • Door Control Module Front Left

  • Door Control Module Front Right

  • Door Control Module Rear Left

  • Door Control Module Rear Right

  • Electric Seat Adjustment Front Left

  • Electric Seat Adjustment Front Right

  • Electric Seat Adjustment Rear

  • Multicontour Backrest Front Left

  • Multicontour Backrest Front Right

  • Multicontour Backrest Rear

  • Automatic Air Conditioning

  • AC-Rear Air Conditioning

  • Satationary Heater(up to 05/2000)

  • Stationary Heater(As of 05/2000)Porsche (1990 and up)

  • DME

  • Airbag

  • ABS

  • Tiptronic

  • Alarm

  • Seat Memory

  • Heating & A/C

  • And more…Saab (no list yet.)

Smart (no list yet. Very recent addition)

Volvo:

Engine Petrol
Auto Transmissions
ABS
Airbag
instrument Cluster
General Maintenance Function

LOL.

On a side note…I’ll PM or call you soon Jason. The CEL bulb was removed and I have replaced it. I should be good to go for that re-inspection this week if you might have time.
Thanks

Bizarre…damn spammers.

Yep, give me a call and we’ll set it up