March 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V167000
ABS and DSC Systems May Become Disabled
A disabled ABS or DSC system could increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V167
Manufacturer Jaguar
Land Rover North America, LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,089
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020 Jaguar F-Type vehicles. The diagnostic check for the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) that runs at vehicle startup may not complete in the time required, which could disable the ABS and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system during that drive cycle.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar’s number for this recall is H335.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
An issue has been identified on certain Jaguar vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where upon startup of the vehicle following a vehicle ‘sleep cycle’, the diagnostic check completed by the Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) does not always complete in the required time period. When this issue occurs, the ABS and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems are disabled and will not operate during the drive cycle. Warning lamps will be illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) along with related message center text alerting the driver that the ABS and DSC systems are not available. Electronic brake force distribution is not affected.
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE
A total of 2,089 vehicles are potentially involved in the USA and Federalized Territories.
F-TYPE
Model Year: …………… 2020
VIN: ………………………….. SAJDD1GX2LCK63013-SAJDZ1FE9LCK69229
Visit the British Brands Sales Suite (BBSS) website for a list of affected vehicles at your retailer.
EFFECT ON VEHICLE OPERATION
Vehicles in this condition and in a situation where the ABS and/or DSC would normally engage to ensure vehicle dynamic stability may experience an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
SERVICE PROGRAM / REWORK ACTION
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to an authorized Jaguar retailer who will update the vehicle software to the correct specification. There will be no charge to owners for this action under this Program.
Unsold vehicles will have this done as part of the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process and before vehicle handover to the customer.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owner notification is expected to occur on or before May 7, 2021.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Use the Jaguar Land Rover claims submission system to make sure that the vehicle is affected by this Program prior to undertaking any rework action.
Retailers are required to HOLD affected new vehicles that are within your control and refrain from releasing the vehicles for new vehicle sale pending completion of the rework action. Affected vehicles already in the hands of customers should be updated at the next available opportunity.
Jaguar Land Rover North America recommends that affected sales demonstrator and loaner vehicles are repaired before use and that used vehicles are repaired before sale. Retailers who choose to proceed against this recommendation, where legally permitted, must clearly and conspicuously disclose the open recall to the applicable customers.
Refer to Technical Bulletin H335NAS, SAFETY RECALL: Warning Lamps Illuminated, for detailed repair instructions.
PARTS
No parts required.
TOOLS
Refer to the Technical Bulletin referenced above for any required special tools.
TECHNICAL Q & A: SAFETY RECALL H335
Main Message: A potential issue has been identified on certain Jaguar vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where upon startup of the vehicle following a vehicle ‘sleep cycle’, the diagnostic check completed by the Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) does not always complete in the required time period. When this issue occurs, the ABS and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems are disabled and will not operate during the drive cycle. Warning lamps will be illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) along with related message center text alerting the driver that the ABS and DSC systems are not available. Electronic brake force distribution is not affected.
Q1 Who do I contact if a member of the press contacts me about this recall?
Please make sure Press enquiries are referred to the Jaguar Land Rover North America Press Office to the attention of:
Stuart Schorr
Director, Communications
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
[email protected]
Office: +1-201-760-8561
Cell: +1-201-739-2964
Q2 Why is Jaguar Land Rover recalling certain Jaguar vehicles?
Vehicles in this condition and in a situation where the Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) and/or Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) would normally engage to ensure vehicle dynamic stability may experience an increased risk of a vehicle collision.
Q3 Can you tell me more about what is wrong with the vehicles?
An investigation revealed that, on occasion, the Car Configuration File (CCF) read cycles by the ABS control module were not being completed in the time expected, with the diagnostic checks taking up to 25 seconds. After 15 seconds, the ABS control module stops transmitting and this terminates the ABS and DSC systems with ABS and DSC warning lamps illuminating on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) to warn the driver the systems are not available.
Q4 How would the customer become aware of potentially having this concern?
Customers will see warning lamps illuminated on the IPC along with related message center text alerting the driver that the ABS and DSC systems are not available.
Q5 Does this concern affect vehicle safety?
Yes. Vehicles in this condition and in a situation where the ABS and/or DSC would normally engage to ensure vehicle dynamic stability, may experience an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Q6 Has Jaguar Land Rover Limited received many complaints?
Yes, there have been a number of reports of this issue.
Q7 Have there been any accidents or injuries?
Jaguar Land Rover is not aware of any accidents or injuries which have been attributed to this issue.
Q8 How was the condition discovered?
An investigation was opened following a number of Electronic Product Quality reports (EPQR) received from the market.
Q9 How long has Jaguar Land Rover known about this problem?
The investigation was opened on December 8, 2020.
Q10 Is the defect leading you to any concerns regarding the reliability of a system, which is supposed to be designed and engineered for the passengers’ safety? What type of measures are you planning to take?
We have no concerns with the overall reliability of the vehicle. Jaguar Land Rover carefully monitors field data to make sure that any matters relating to safety and compliance are rigorously investigated.
Q11 What has Jaguar Land Rover done in production?
Production vehicles are manufactured with the latest level of software.
Q12 What will an authorized Jaguar retailer do to the vehicles?
Authorized Jaguar retailers will update the vehicle software to the correct specification.
Q13 Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
The following Jaguar vehicles are affected:
F-TYPE
Model Year: …………………. 2020
VIN: ……………………………….. SAJDD1GX2LCK63013-SAJDZ1FE9LCK69229
Q14 Are other Jaguar Land Rover models affected by these actions?
No other models, other than those listed on this document, are known to be affected by this condition.
Q15 Are parts available to rework vehicles?
Yes, the necessary parts are available for authorized Jaguar retailers to conduct this repair.
Q16 How much will the recall cost Jaguar Land Rover?
Cost was not a factor in deciding to recall these vehicles.
Q17 How do I know if my Jaguar vehicle is affected?
All owners of potentially affected vehicles will shortly receive a letter inviting them to contact an authorized Jaguar retailer for the work to be carried out.
Q18 How long does it take for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired?
The work will be carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to minimize inconvenience to customers and is expected to take no longer than one (1) hour. Due to retailer schedules, vehicles may be required for longer.
Q19 Can I continue to drive my Jaguar vehicle safely until it has been recalled?
Customers are advised to contact an authorized Jaguar retailer should they have any concerns regarding their vehicles.
SITUATION:
A potential issue has been identified on certain Jaguar vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where upon startup of the vehicle following a vehicle ‘sleep cycle’, the diagnostic check completed by the Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) does not always complete in the required time period. When this issue occurs, the ABS and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems are disabled and will not operate during the drive cycle. Warning lamps will be illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) along with related message center text alerting the driver that the ABS and DSC systems are not available. Electronic brake force distribution is not affected. Vehicles in this condition and in a situation where the ABS and/or DSC would normally engage to make sure vehicle dynamic stability may experience an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
ACTION:
Retailers are required to HOLD affected new vehicles that are within your control and refrain from releasing the vehicles for new vehicle sale pending completion of the procedure(s) detailed in this Technical Bulletin. Unsold vehicles should have this performed as part of the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process but must have it completed prior to vehicle handover to the customer. Affected vehicles already in the hands of customers should be updated at the next available opportunity.
CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT:
If a customer has indicated that they have already paid for this concern as a normal retail repair (vehicle outside warranty period), a copy of the repair invoice must be produced as proof of the repair. The retailer must directly reimburse the customer and a claim for recovery of this cost should be made using the related damage procedure. Claims for related damages can only be made when this bulletin has been paid/accepted. Use the Program Code, Option Code ‘X’, and enter the cost using Sundry Code ‘ZZZ999’. All costs must be entered in local currency.
A copy of the invoice/repair order must be attached to the repair order for Warranty Audit purposes.
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTION:
CAUTION:
All ignition ON/OFF requests MUST be performed; failure to do so may cause damage to vehicle control modules.
1
CAUTION:
A Jaguar Land Rover-approved battery support unit must be connected to the vehicle startup battery during diagnosis/ module programing.
Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved battery support unit to the vehicle startup battery.
2
The Jaguar Land Rover-approved diagnostic equipment must be loaded with PATHFINDER version 321 (or later).
Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved diagnostic equipment to the vehicle and begin a new session.
3
Follow all on-screen instructions.
1. Select ‘ECU Diagnostics’.
2. Select ‘Anti-Lock Braking System Control Module [ABS]’.
3. Select ‘Update ECU’.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions until the application finishes successfully.
4
Only if required:
1. Follow the on-screen instructions until the application finishes successfully.
5
Exit the current session.
6
Disconnect the diagnostic equipment and battery support unit from the vehicle.
SEOCONTENT-START
H335NAS1
23 MAR 2021
MODEL: MODEL YEAR: VIN:
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
© Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional
Technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment required to do the job properly
and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles,
or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures
should not be performed by ‘do-it-yourselfers’. If you are not a Retailer, do not assume
that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized Jaguar service
facility to determine whether this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.
SECTION:
100-00
SUBJECT /CONCERN:
SAFETY RECALL: Warning Lamps Illuminated
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
I F-TYPE ()(152) J 2020 I K63013-K69234
MARKETS:
CANADA,USA
NOTE:
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CONDITION SUMMARY:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Use the Jaguar Land Rover claims submission system to make sure that a vehicle
is eligible for this program prior to undertaking any rework action.
PROGRAM CODE OPTION CODE DESCRIPTION SRO TIME (HOURS)
H335 A
H335 B
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At the time of confirming a booking for vehicle repair, make sure that all open Recall and
Service Actions are identified to make sure the correct parts are available and adequate
workshop time is allocated for repairs to be completed at one visit.
Warranty claims must be submitted quoting the Program Code and the relevant Option
Code; this will result in payment of the stated time. The SRO and parts information is
included for information only. The Option Code(s) that allows for the drive in/drive out
allowance may only be claimed if the vehicle is brought back into the workshop for this
action alone to be undertaken.
Repair procedures are under constant review and therefore times/prices are subject to
change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Use TOPlx to obtain the
latest repair time.
Warranty claims must be submitted or payment within 30 calendar days of completion of
the repair.
ABS – Update – Replace ECU 86.99.33 0.2
ABS – Update – Replace ECU 86.99.33 0.2
Drive in/drive out 10.10.10 0.2
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.
CAUTION:
A brief comment should be entered in the ‘Technician Comments’ field on the claim to
itemize and explain the charges.
Only vehicles eligible for this Recall Action are included in this process. Only 1 cla im per
vehicle for related damages will be accepted.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
vehicle,
April 12, 2021
SAFETY RECALL H335: Warning Lamps Illuminated
Vehicle Affected: Jaguar F-TYPE
Model Year: 2020
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall Number: 21V-167
Dear Jaguar Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Jaguar has
decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2020 model year Jaguar F-TYPE
vehicles.
Your vehicle is included in this Recall action.
What is the concern?
Upon startup of the vehicle following a vehicle ‘sleep cycle’, the diagnostic check completed by the Anti-Lock
Brake System Control Module (ABS) does not always complete in the required time period.
When this issue occurs, the ABS and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems are disabled and will not
operate during the drive cycle. Warning lamps will be illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
along with related message center text alerting the driver that the ABS and DSC systems are not available.
Electronic brake force distribution is not affected.
Vehicles in this condition and in a situation where the ABS and/or DSC would normally engage to ensure
vehicle dynamic stability, may experience an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
What will Jaguar and your authorized Jaguar Retailer do?
Jaguar is carrying out a recall of the vehicles mentioned above to update the vehicle software to the correct
specification. There will be no charge for this repair under this program.
What if I have previously paid for this concern?
If you have already paid for this concern before the date of this letter, Jaguar is offering a refund. To qualify
for a refund, provide your authorized Jaguar retailer with the original paid receipt.
To avoid delays, please do not send the receipt to Jaguar Land Rover North America.
What should you do?
Please contact your preferred authorized Jaguar retailer and provide them with your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) and request a service date to complete the work required under Program Code ‘H335’.
Attention Leasing Agencies: If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this
notice to your lessee within ten (10) days.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
100 Jaguar Land Rover Way, Mahwah, NJ 07495 Tel: 201.818.8500
This notice applies to your vehicle,
US-1
How long will it take?
The work will be carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to minimize inconvenience to
customers and is expected to take approximately 30 minutes, although your retailer may need your vehicle
for a longer time. Your retailer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for the service visit.
Moved or no longer own this Jaguar vehicle?
If you are no longer the owner of this vehicle, Jaguar would greatly appreciate the name and address of the
new owner, using the Information Change Form enclosed.
What should you do if you have further questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Service Manager at your authorized Jaguar
retailer for assistance. If you have any queries or concerns that your retailer cannot address, please contact
the Jaguar Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-4JAGUAR (1800-452-4877).
You may also contact us by email using the following address: [email protected]. Please
include your full name, address, and VIN of your vehicle in your email.
If you have the need to contact Jaguar by mail, please use the following address:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
ATTN: Customer Relationship Center
100 Jaguar Land Rover Way
Mahwah, NJ 07495
If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your
vehicle remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to
the:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.,
Washington, D.C., 20590
or call the toll‐free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1‐888‐327‐4236 (TTY: 1‐800‐424‐9153); or go to
https://www.safercar.gov.
Jaguar appreciates your confidence in our product and wish to do everything we can to retain that
confidence. We recognize this service visit may be an inconvenience to you. Jaguar, in cooperation with
your authorized Jaguar retailer, will strive to minimize any inconvenience to you caused by this program.
Sincerely,
Thomas Giese
Director, Technical Services – MA-43
Customer Service
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SAFETY RECALL H335 (NHTSA 21V-167) –
WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED
NAS21.03.025 RECALL USA AFTERSALES BULLETIN
MARCH 23, 2021
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
100 Jaguar Land Rover Way
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of its intent to perform a Safety Recall on certain 2020 model year Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles imported into the United States market. Information relating to this Recall will be posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
United States Federal regulations require that retailers must be notified within a reasonable time after the manufacturer decides that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety or a noncompliance exists.
United States Federal law requires retailers to complete any outstanding Recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a retailer could result in a civil penalty of up to $22,723.00 per vehicle.
This Aftersales Bulletin serves as notification to all Jaguar retailers in the United States and Federalized Territories that any affected new vehicles may not be sold and delivered for customer use until the Recall repair is completed.
WARRANTY
NOTE: use the Jaguar Land Rover claims submission system to make sure that a vehicle is affected by this program prior to undertaking any rework action.
At the time of confirming a booking for vehicle repair, make sure that all outstanding Recall and Service Actions are identified to make sure the correct parts are available and adequate workshop time is allocated for repairs to be completed in one visit.
Warranty claims must be submitted quoting the Program Code together with the relevant Option Code. The SRO and parts information listed have been included for information only. The Option Code(s) that allows for the drive in/drive out allowance may only be claimed if the vehicle is brought into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.
Repair procedures are under constant review and therefore times / prices are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Use TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.
Warranty claims must be submitted for payment within 30 calendar days of completion of the repair. PROGRAM CODE OPTION CODE DESCRIPTION SRO TIME (HOURS)
H335
A
Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) – Update – Replace ECU
86.99.33
0.2 H335 B Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) – Update – Replace ECU Drive in/drive out 86.99.33 10.10.10 0.2 0.2
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.
CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUS REPAIRS
If a customer has indicated that they have already paid for this concern as a normal retail repair (vehicle outside normal warranty period), a copy of the repair invoice must be produced as proof of the repair. The retailer must directly reimburse the customer and a claim for recovery of this cost by using the related damage procedure.
Claims for related damages can only be made once the Recall claim has been paid and accepted. Only vehicles eligible for this Program are included in this process. Only one claim per vehicle for related damages will be accepted. Only repairs performed using approved Jaguar Land Rover parts are eligible for reimbursement.
Submit claims quoting Program Code ‘H335’ and by clicking the Related Damage radio button on the claim submission screen. Use Option Code ‘X’ and enter the cost to be reimbursed against the Sundry Code of ‘ZZZ999’. All costs are to be entered in local currency.
A copy of the invoice must be appended to the repair order for Warranty Audit purposes. Enter a brief comment in the ‘Technician Comments’ field on the claim to itemize and explain the charges.
SEOCONTENT-END
573.6 (c) (6) – Chronology of Events (Recall H335)
A Product Safety and Compliance Committee (PSCC) Investigation was opened on December 08, 2020, following a number of Electronic Product Quality Reports (EPQR) received from the market. The PSCC directed an engineering team to investigate the issue to discover possible causes and to determine the scope of vehicles which may be affected.
The engineering team reported back to the PSCC during December 2020 to review their initial findings. The team identified the possibility of an intermittent software timing issue in the anti-lock braking system that may occur during the startup diagnostic cycle where the vehicle has to “wake-up” from a “sleep” state. The condition was investigated to determine if the issue could cause the ABS and DSC systems to be disabled and then for how long, permanency of the issue and any recovery that may occur. The PSCC requested the team to investigate further and report back.
Through January 2021, the engineering team reported back to the PSCC the progress of the investigation. Testing was completed to further the understanding of the occurrences and replicate the condition found in vehicles reported to have the issue. The test sought to check during an ignition start-up cycle the diagnostic check of the Car Configuration File (CCF). The diagnostic checks should be completed within 15 seconds of ignition on.
The tests revealed that, on occasion, the CCF read cycles by the ABS module were not being completed in the time expected, with the diagnostic checks taking up to 25 seconds. After 15 seconds, the ABS stops transmitting and this terminates the ABS and DSC systems and a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates on the instrument cluster to warn the driver the systems are not available.
The PSCC tasked engineering to confirm the scope of the issue to identify all variants of FTYPE vehicles which may be affected.
On March 02, 2021 the PSCC reviewed the scope of this issue. The PSCC progressed the issue to the Recall Determination Committee (RDC).
The RDC reviewed all information available on March 05, 2021 and concluded that, in line with market expectations, the issue represented an unreasonable risk to safety and that a voluntary safety recall be conducted.
There have been no reported accidents, injuries or fires as a result of this concern.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| JAGUAR | F-TYPE | 2020 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V167-5859.pdf 689.532KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V167-1034.PDF 213.731KB
Chronology
RMISC-21V167-2445.pdf 57.389KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V167-5720.pdf 199.449KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V167-2007.pdf 738.124KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – SAFETY RECALL 21V167 (H335) AFTERSALES BULLETIN
RCMN-21V167-9982.pdf 752.195KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V167-1361.PDF 211.337KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V167-9588.PDF 211.149KB
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- User-Friendly RLink Platform & Expert Support: TOPDON’s proprietary driver management platform offers a clean interface and lifetime free updates. Access a rich library of real-world case studies to stay ahead of the curve. Backed by a support team with 10+ years of J2534 and automotive repair experience, we provide one-on-one assistance to resolve any technical issue.
- 6.6 ft USB-C Cable & Portable Storage Case: The RLink J2534 diagnostic tool features a 6.6ft USB 2.0 Cable and a 1.2 ft OBDII Extension Cable, allows to connection your computer easily outside the vehicle. The included handled carry case offers easy portability, storage, and hanging options—keeping your gear clean and ready to go, anywhere.
- ALL OF THE J2534 PROTOCOLS - This single unit has all of the protocols you need for your OEM J2534 reprogramming and diagnostics including the latest in DoIP and CanFD
- J2534 TECHNICAL SUPPORT - FREE for the life of the tool. Staffed by technicians who understand vehicle repair and J2534 Pass‑thru
- TOOLBOX WITH OEM APPLICATION DESCRIPTIONS - educational video tutorials and real-time news – Giving you the confidence and up-to-date knowledge to get the job done
- J2534 v05.00 API - The newest version of J2534 to give you the latest in pass-thru technology
- FUTURE PROOF WITH 4 CAN CHANNELS - Going beyond the 3 required by select Chrysler/FCA models, CarDAQ-Plus 3 also provides a 4th to meet the needs of future OEM applications
- Dual WiFi & 10.1" Touchscreen: Provides a stable, high-speed wireless link 3x faster than bluetooth, and a responsive, professional interface. Topdon ONE obd2 scanner diagnostic tool ensures smooth, non-lagging diagnostic scan, boosting mechanic efficiency
- J2534 Pass-Thru Support: The included ONE VCI supports the J2534 standard, allowing it to function as a pass-thru device when paired with OEM diagnostic software.Through TOPDON’s RLink platform, technicians can perform dealer-level coding, expanding in-house capabilities without investing in multiple factory automotive scan tools
- OE Topology Mapping: Visualize the vehicle’s ECU network exactly as it’s built.Zoom, pan, and highlight specific modules to pinpoint component issues with precision.Topology mapping displays real-time communication between modules
- 50 Plus Service Functions: Covers high-demand services like ADAS calibration, DPF regen, TPMS reset, ABS bleed, and throttle adaptation.Expands your service menu, allows you to charge premium rates, and turns away zero jobs due to lack of tooling. Vehicle-specific functionality may vary
- Advaned ECU Coding: 10 of the most serviced brands in North America, including full ECU coding and flash hidden support for BMW, VW, Au-di, Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Ni ssan and more. Enables module replacement, feature customization, and personal settings with automatic backup or restore.Lets your shop safely offer high-margin customization services, attracting more customers and boosting profit
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