OTC, an SPX brand, introduced its new Trilingual OBDII, CAN ABS Scan Tool (P/N 3111) featuring CodeConnect, which the company said is a revolutionary new feature that changes the game for mid-level scan tools. With the multi-language capability, and access to more than 3 million verified solutions for trouble codes that cause the check engine light to illuminate, the tool is the most price-competitive diagnostic scan tool on the market today, the maker added.
“With the simple push of a button, the OTC 3111 features a trilingual menu with access to LIVE Data in English, Spanish and French, that allows the user to view vehicle sensor, switch and relay inputs in real time, while the engine is running,” said Jennifer Grabowski, SPX Service Solutions product manager of diagnostics, pointing out that this information helps pinpoint problem components for a faster diagnosis. “Furthermore, it includes ABS code/erase capability for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles, displays all modes of global OBD II data and displays enhanced code definitions.”
The manufacturer-specific code definitions contained within the tool are specific to the vehicle’s make, model, year and engine size for more accurate code definitions than competitive products – so there is no need to go to a website to review or download additional information.
“As an added benefit, the code definitions are based on the popular Pegisys and Genisys professional information databases,” said Grabowski.
According to the company, the CodeConnect hot key connects to the on-tool OTC database to give the most probable solution from actual vehicle fixes that have been reported and then verified by OTC’s network of ASE certified technicians. In addition, the OTC 3111 provides on-screen graphing and user-defined custom data lists. It can view, record and playback live data, print to a PC, and can switch between metric and United States settings.
The software displays emissions status, MIL status, all 15 I/M monitors, VIN information, and live engine and Freeze Frame data. It has a USB port to receive online updates and is PC compatible. Software is current through 2010 vehicles with PID data, view data and additional I/M monitor, heavy-duty, diesel and hybrid vehicles.
The OTC 3111 comes with a user manual, USB update cable, scanning suite CD for Windows XP and Vista, and a deluxe soft storage case.
