Attention all tuners and automotive professionals! We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to the Alientech KESS3 toolkit: the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) feature. This powerful new capability offers a brand new feature that will increase efficiency in your business, increase your profit potential, and make your KESS3 a true all-in-one tool!
What is the DTC Feature?
The DTC feature allows you to view and reset Diagnostic Trouble Codes directly from the ECU’s memory in both cars and motorcycles. By connecting KESS3 to the vehicle via the OBD interface, the Alientech Suite retrieves the list of SAE error codes recorded during vehicle operation. This makes it easy for mechanics and tuners to identify potential faults and damages.
Key Benefits of the DTC Feature
- Detection and Interpretation of Error Codes: The DTC feature provides a detailed list of present error codes, including SAE codes with descriptions. This helps in accurately identifying faults, making diagnostics quicker and more precise.
- Resetting Error Codes: After identifying the error codes, you can reset them directly from the ECU’s memory. This clears warning lights and anomalies on the dashboard, ensuring the vehicle is functioning properly after repairs or modifications.
- Pre-Tuning and Post-Tuning Diagnostics: The DTC feature is essential for assessing the vehicle’s condition before and after tuning. It helps in preventing potential faults by allowing you to preview and interpret error codes, ensuring that tuning modifications do not cause any malfunctions.
- Special Functions: The DTC feature includes specific functions for certain vehicle models, such as steering alignment, differential lock/unlock, and resizing of wheel dimensions. These additional capabilities expand the range of modifications and customizations you can perform.
How to Use the DTC Feature
Using the DTC feature with KESS3 is straightforward:
- Connect to the Vehicle:
- Connect KESS3 to the vehicle via OBD and ensure an active internet connection to open the protocol for the test.
- Select the Vehicle:
- Choose your vehicle from the list on Alientech Suite and select the “DTC” option.
- Scan for DTCs:
- Start the code scan and wait for KESS3 to generate a list of any faults present in the ECU.
- Clear the DTCs:
- Press the ‘Clear DTC’ button to reset the engine fault codes stored in the ECU memory.
Strategic Benefits for Workshops and Dealers
The DTC feature is a game-changer for various automotive businesses:
- Mechanical Workshops: Use the DTC feature to check vehicle operation before and after maintenance or repair work, improving service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Vehicle Dealers: Provide a full account of potential vehicle faults to prospective buyers, increasing transparency and confidence in the sales process.
- Tuning and Vehicle Preparation: Monitor any faults before and after modifications, ensuring that performance enhancements do not compromise vehicle reliability.
The new DTC feature for KESS3 is a comprehensive tool designed to streamline diagnostic and tuning processes, saving you time and enhancing your service offerings. By integrating advanced error detection and resetting capabilities, this feature ensures that you can maintain high standards of vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.
For more information on the DTC feature and how it can benefit your business, Reach out to our Dealer Accounts team at +44 (0)1789 774444 or email info@viezu.com
