Spring has sprung: New Snap-on software update
Published: 27 April, 2021
Snap-on has issued a new software release for its range of diagnostic platforms just in time for Spring. The release offers new coverage and features, as well as exclusive expert information enhancements.
New coverage highlights include automotive model year updates, along with expanded 2021 model code scan and code clear and over 25 new models with systems and special functions. On the ADAS front, there are recalibrations for Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Seat, Škoda, Toyota and Volkswagen. There have also been more than 88,000 new component tests added.
New features and enhancements include a new Maintenance Category for ZEUS, as well as automatic data population on the ADAS Recalibration Report for ZEUS, VERUS Edge, TRITON-D8, APOLLO-D8, MODIS Edge, SOLUS Legend and SOLUS Edge. Meanwhile, Auto VIN will automatically identify the make, model, year and engine when the scan module is plugged into the vehicle. There is also a new vehicle identification screen. Once populated, data replicates on to the ADAS Recalibration and vehicle system reports.
Snap-on exclusives on its tools include:
• Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics
• Snap-on Secure Vehicle Gateway
• Snap-on Cloud access
• SureTrack
• Guided Component Tests
• On-tool guided component test training
• DOIP communications support for Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo vehicles
• Vehicle and ADAS recalibration
Commenting on the new release, Mark Ost, General Manager, UK Snap-on Diagnostics, said:
“Garages need the latest coverage to continue to meet the needs of their customers. Keeping their diagnostic software up-to-date maximises their diagnostic tool investment and guarantees better performance than the day it was bought. No other diagnostic tool and information provider can deliver such extensive coverage, services and features.”
For specific coverage and features by platform, refer to the vehicle coverage guide at http://snapon.com/vcg
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- Snap-on diagnostic software upgrade
Snap-on has released a new diagnostic software upgrade. Much of the new coverage relates to ADAS systems. Examples of the additions include adaptive cruise control modules on several Alfa Romeo and Fiat models, blind spot monitoring for Hyundai, Land Rover and Mazda variants, Vauxhall Mokka parking assistance and lane keep assist on several Renault and Lexus vehicles. The new ADAS coverage is on top of the wide range of new vehicles and systems added in the latest upgrade. Purchasing the update also back-fills technicians’ tools with all of the information from each previous Snap-on release, bringing the capability to deal with late-model and older vehicles alongside support for facing the new challenges coming into the workshop each day. ZEUS and VERUS Edge users will also benefit from improved management and storage of vehicle photos and diagnostic screenshots, along with faster access on their units to recently-scanned vehicles. Users of the Snap-on ZEUS, SOLUS Edge, MODIS Edge and Ultra platforms, and the VERUS and VERDICT family of products, also get exclusive access to SureTrack with the upgrade.
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