Author Archives: ssaps

Launch horror story

We were doing a sales demo at a shop and heard a mechanic recall his experience using launch. Was on a ~2003 Mercedes diagnosing an airbag code, the launch told him he had to replace the  airbag module ($600), so … Continue reading

VAS PC

Just recently got an order from a shop that had just finished working on an Audi 2006 A6 Quattro.  They had to replace the MMI module and another module related to the stereo.  The VAG-COM couldn’t apply the SVM/GeKo coding. … Continue reading

Das timeout issue: SOLVED

Today we got a call from someone who had bought a copy of Mercedes DAS from a distributor in Canada, and needed help because his installation had timed out on him ! Not a problem !  Took us about an … Continue reading

Monday

We just completed a full install on the Dell E6420 and have been testing it’s functionality through the iScan II WT !  We were hung up briefly on the PIWIS stuff, had to tinker around in the network settings to … Continue reading

ABS Explained

This was sent to us in an email today.

Parts and People Ad !

We were featured in a magazine that distributes throughout the frontrange, Partsandpeople! You can view the entire online magazine here : http://partsandpeople.com/node/3433 Or just look for our ad on Page 6 ! We are also mentioned by a number of other … Continue reading

2005 “Smart for 2” Smart Car

Got a call from a customer of ours in Utah. Damian had a 2005 Smart car, “Smart for 2” model, .76 Turbo, Gas. He was trying to do an adaptation to relearn the shifting patterns in the transmission. He first … Continue reading

Week 2/6/12

Whew, lets see, last post was on the first, so last Wednesday.  Well, the whole house has some flu like bug, I watched it jump from each individual person then finally landed on me for Thursday.  Woke up aching with … Continue reading

1/31/12

-Worked on cleaning up the Compact 3 update for a customer in Charlotte, NC.    Whew, this touchscreen was a headache but we finally got through it.  Once we got DAS/WIS/Xentry installed the CEASAR test failed and we nearly quit … Continue reading