Meritor WABCO introduced a new programming tool that helps significantly shorten deliver times of replacement electronic control units for antilock braking systems.
Beginning in spring 2015, service centers can use the Aftermarket Programming Tool to configure a new line of partially programmed control units to specific vehicle settings, said Meritor WABCO.
“Technology like our new Aftermarket Programming Tool can significantly reduce the delivery time for the replacement of ECUs,” said Steve Hampson, president, Meritor WABCO. “This will help our customers reduce downtime and return their commercial vehicles to revenue-generating service sooner.”
The programming tool was introduced at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. It will be added Meritor WABCO’s Toolbox diagnostic software package. With the tool, service centers will be able to stock a small inventory of partially programmed control units and use Toolbox to quickly configure these parts for a wide variety of vehicles, according to Meritor WABCO.
The interactive tool walks users through the steps necessary for programming right at the point of service. Service centers can use the Aftermarket Programming Tool when replacing current Meritor WABCO pneumatic ABS and Stability Control ECUs.
Meritor WABCO noted that the Aftermarket Programming Tool must be used with Toolbox 11.3 or higher and a purchased configuration file. Toolbox 11.3 will be available as a free upgrade to current Toolbox 11 users this spring.
Meritor WABCO will expand use of the tool to future products, helping to reduce parts proliferation up to 90%, according to Hampson.
Service centers can purchase Meritor WABCO’s programmable ABS ECUs through Meritor Aftermarket. Each unit will be shipped with instructions. The instructions, including a link to a video, will be available this spring on www.meritorwabco.com within the “Service & Support” heading.
