Category Archives: Automotive Diagnostics

I will try to update this one or two times a week on general work tasks and things we are doing here at http://www.autodiagcart.com

We now offer Autel Products

AutoDiagCart is excited to announce the addition of Autel brand scanners to our product line. Autel has done a better job than that Taiwanese universal scanner on both domestics and Asian brands. In fact Autel was doing SO well that … Continue reading

Volvo Air suspension updates

Volvo Air suspension updates Several component tests and diagnostic sequences for Air suspension have been updated. The calibration of the position sensor, wheel suspension, contains calibration from both Suspension Module (SUM) and Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master (VDDM). This applies only … Continue reading

Volvo Updated Engine oil level test

Volvo Diagnostic Updated Engine oil level test The Engine oil level test for all VEA engines has been updated. This applies to the following vehicles: S60 (11-), V60, XC60, S60L, S80, V40, V40 Cross Country, V70 (08-) and XC70 (08-), … Continue reading

J2534 Devices For Independent Repair Facilities Are Often Not Used

Reprinted from “Parts & People 1/1/17” 1 / 1 NASTF panelist Brian Herron (left), of Drew Technologies, says if a shop has a J2435 device and isn’t using it, it’s a missed opportunity for repair with a powerful tool. J2534 … Continue reading

Nissan Consult Techmate

Suggested list is $ 6,228.34 for Nissan diagnostics . We helped Frames Automotive in Vienna, VA with this Nissan Consult Techmate install in November. He bought the software and connector from Nissan for $2217.52 and we did the install. Now he … Continue reading

IMMO systems, an open door for thieves

Tyler just sent this to me, he is our senior tech support guy. This looks like we will have to tighten up just a little bit more! Check it out here; http://www.wsj.com/articles/thieves-go-high-tech-to-steal-cars-1467744606?mod=e2tw

Where do I buy a factory ICOM?

To use with the ISTA? From us. Call us. 720-291-7724 For $2500 BMW wants you to go here; https://infobase.apinet.com/API-Support/Store They are out of stock on the Next A and the B and C pieces. When in stock the sell that … Continue reading

Tech Support Friday’s

How is it that it’s always Friday’s when we get most ALL the support calls! A big thanks go out to Tim Porter of Christian Brother’s Automotive in Independence, MO. We met after he attended a BMW ISTA training course … Continue reading

NASTF and Nissan

NASTF ALERT NISSAN is working to resolve an issue with the NERS 3.05 software version, advising to remove software version 3.05 and re-install version 3.04 until further notice. Remember, however, NERS 3.04 version does not support blank RWD, 5 speed … Continue reading

VCDS *NEW* pro Kit

Automotive Diagnostic Solutions is a Ross-Tech distributor! We have been since 2006! The $899 Pro kit from VCDS has changed. Ross-Tech has decided to replace the HEX-CAN-USB cable with the more capable HEX-NET Wireless interface. Wired or wireless is up … Continue reading