What test or features would you like to see added to you Snap On Diagnostic tools

[SnapOnKid]

Had an 07 Jeep Grand Cherokkee 5.7 in today to diagnose when I got this message. VIN 1J8HR58207C580024 NOT SUPPORTED CODES ONLY ?

What a piece of junk...

I mean really, who wants to work on a mopar's any way... even the dealers can't fix them and they need 4 different oem scan tools to service different platforums.... LOL I know its no help but I think your scan tool did you a favor.

Thanks for reminding me that I hate chrysler products!!!

[SnapOnKid]

Thanks bob for bring that error to S.O. attention.

[TurboJim]

When you say "tire type" are you refering to The tire size calibration like on the tech 2???
If so It's on My Wish list in the front as a high priority!!! Very much need so thanks for showing I am not the only one.

What is the "RCLDR" that you would like to access with the SO scanner???

Some of us don't know and maybe the Tech Department will need to know too.

On the vehicle in question we went from P-metric to LT tires. As you know P metrics are 30-35psi and LT's (8 ply anyway) go to 85. Setting the tire pressure 10% above the 35ish pressure would turn on the TPMS light. If you go in and change the tire to an LT with a 60psi pressure for example, the TPMS wont complain. The system in that particular vehicle worked through the keyless entry or RCDLR (remote control door lock receiver).

Being able to calibrate for tire size and revs per mile would be awesome too. Just one less calibration to break the Tech2 out for! I had a C4500 in just last week the tire calibration was "lost" somehow and I had to re-enter gear ratio and tire revs per mile so that the speedo would work and not go into speed limit fuel cut at 40mph :-P (Needed the Tech2 for that one)

[SnapOnKid]

On the vehicle in question we went from P-metric to LT tires. As you know P metrics are 30-35psi and LT's (8 ply anyway) go to 85. Setting the tire pressure 10% above the 35ish pressure would turn on the TPMS light. If you go in and change the tire to an LT with a 60psi pressure for example, the TPMS wont complain. The system in that particular vehicle worked through the keyless entry or RCDLR (remote control door lock receiver).

Being able to calibrate for tire size and revs per mile would be awesome too. Just one less calibration to break the Tech2 out for! I had a C4500 in just last week the tire calibration was "lost" somehow and I had to re-enter gear ratio and tire revs per mile so that the speedo would work and not go into speed limit fuel cut at 40mph :-P (Needed the Tech2 for that one)

Thanks for the Explination. I have not worked on any thing that new with TPMS Issues so I Was not aware of this feature.

But I assure Posting these things up will get it noticed and it will be added to the list for future Updates.

S.O. is watching this even if there not Interacting with us in this thread.

[SnapOnKid]

On the vehicle in question we went from P-metric to LT tires. As you know P metrics are 30-35psi and LT's (8 ply anyway) go to 85. Setting the tire pressure 10% above the 35ish pressure would turn on the TPMS light. If you go in and change the tire to an LT with a 60psi pressure for example, the TPMS wont complain. The system in that particular vehicle worked through the keyless entry or RCDLR (remote control door lock receiver).

Being able to calibrate for tire size and revs per mile would be awesome too. Just one less calibration to break the Tech2 out for! I had a C4500 in just last week the tire calibration was "lost" somehow and I had to re-enter gear ratio and tire revs per mile so that the speedo would work and not go into speed limit fuel cut at 40mph :-P (Needed the Tech2 for that one)

1 More thing Turbojim, Could you give us a vin number of a vehical like the one you preformed this procedure on??? Snap On Tech Support will need it in order to see How this function works.

[SnapOnKid]

Turbojim, FWIW The Tire Type function is avalible. I saw it listed under an 08 suburban under TPMS. Next time try it out and let us know if it works correctly.

The tire size correction calibration is not.

[TurboJim]

One more request. On vehicles where vin is available through data pid, save it in the vehicle history database. At each power on or vehicle connection, read the vin and load the vehicle automagically. Taking the vehicle entry out of the equation for guys like me who bounce all over the shop with the scanner.

Plug the S3 in, hit scanner, once they connect to each other, ask for key on, read vin, associate with a vehicle in the history database and load it. If not in history, then go to the normal vehicle identification screen.

Sounds easy enough :-P

[SnapOnKid]

One more request. On vehicles where vin is available through data pid, save it in the vehicle history database. At each power on or vehicle connection, read the vin and load the vehicle automagically. Taking the vehicle entry out of the equation for guys like me who bounce all over the shop with the scanner.

Plug the S3 in, hit scanner, once they connect to each other, ask for key on, read vin, associate with a vehicle in the history database and load it. If not in history, then go to the normal vehicle identification screen.

Sounds easy enough :-P

Good suggestion. I wonder how plausible this is though....

[TurboJim]

Good suggestion. I wonder how plausible this is though....

Why would you think its implausable? AE did it 3-4 years ago. Whats Vin... Mode $09? Older vehicles (Pre 2000) may not have it, but I know newer ones do. Why not use it? And if you're gonna use it, make it streamline a process.

Hey, it says features I'd like to see right? I cant be the only one.....

[SnapOnKid]

Why would you think its implausable? AE did it 3-4 years ago. Whats Vin... Mode $09? Older vehicles (Pre 2000) may not have it, but I know newer ones do. Why not use it? And if you're gonna use it, make it streamline a process.

Hey, it says features I'd like to see right? I cant be the only one.....

No, your not. I believe Chrysler cars use this on the latest scan tool platform. I Don't work for Snap On nor do I know how easy or difficult it would be with there software.

Right now I personally would be happy just to have the full vin data so it could be saved with log files.

Auto I.D. would be a great feature to have!!! This would definitely speed the process up.

[SnapOnKid]

As mentioned in the VERUS forum. We would like to Be able to save ALL Test results after we preform functional test on a vehical.

This way if we test something that may have an intermitant problem or if we preform a repair and the customer comes back saying a problem still exist, We will be able to pull up the data for comparison.

I will re-post the updated list so you don't have to refer back to the first page

[SnapOnKid]

The Current Updated List

1. Honda / Acura VTM-4 Support I would like to see this one added by the 11.4 Update... This is very important on the AWD Platforms. If you can't clear the fault code in the VTM-4 system, The VTM-4 Feature will Not function... If you don't have another scanner that can see this system and clear the fault codes, you could end up with come backs that you can't fix or losing a customer over this problem. HIGH PRIORITY FUNCTION

2. Honda / Acura Evap Testing. Bi-directional support like the Factory scan tool to open and close the solenoids to test the system.
MEDUIM PRIORITY FUNCTION

I am not sure what other manufactures don't currently have Evap Testing So if we Need to add a car line please post it up.

Doing this manually is time consuming when needing to smoke the system and some times requires removing a few parts to gain additonal access.

3. On Verus Plateforum when you pull a code, it gives you the option for more Help. That link takes you directly to Shop Key 5. Not all of us have a subscription. A direct link to trouble shooter would be more helpfull for those of us not using mitchel

How about changeing that option to also Alow you to look in trouble shooter software. HIGH PRIORITY FUNCTION

Currently you have to navigate around this to get to the trouble shooter software. This is Also time consuming. As a New User, I was un-aware of this and had to get help to figure out how to find the trouble shooter after pulling a code.

4. Back button does not always work on Verus plateforum. I understand a fix is on the way as we have discussed this in the verus forum.

5. I know Volvo coverage is on the way Starting with the basics first But would like to see all module coverage for these in the future. MEDIUM PRIORITY

6. More Porsche coverage. I know not every one works on these but some of us do from time to time. Like my self. I had the seat out trying to diagnose a bad module under the seat. This set the SRS light on and I had to get some one local to Reset this for me. LOW PRIORITY FUNCTION

7. GM Tire size calibration. The Tech 2 can change tire size calibrartion from the tool which affects the way the brakeing system works and were the shift points occure. This feature is very valuable when I do brake jobs. Since people change tire size deppending on whats on sale and what not I would be nice to adjust this Like the factory tool. HIGH PRIORITY FUNCTION

I know its avalible in the GM Tech 2 software on trucks like 99- up body style because I own an 00 and 05 Silverado my self and have used this feature. Not sure on cars though.

8. All module scanning on CAN bus systems Like on Ford Vehicals with CAN as Eddieverus mentioned. Nice to know what modules are present and active when you start your diagnostics. HIGH PRIORITY FUNCTION

9. Full vin feature Needed for record keeping. This is a must option HIGH PRIORITY FUNCTION

10. Fuel pump activation test This is helpfull to determine pump problems and diagnose fuel injection issues. Some of the Gm coverage seems to be missing. Would be helpfull on all product lines...
HIGH PRIORITY FUNCTION

11. The scroll feature is Narrow and hard to grab and scroll through data. I know we have discussed changing the interface around on the Atlas/Verus platforum so please keep this one in mind while makeing adjustments... HIGH PRIORITY FEATURE

12. Desiel DPF Regeneration Reset feature. The OEM tools for FORD And GM allow you to reset this feature. This is a much needed feature for those that see desiels. Desiel are becomeing more popular with all car lines. HIGH PRIORITY FEATURE

13.The Abilty to save functional test results and the related data to that test. HIGH PRIORITY FEATURE

14.The ability to Auto ID a vehical with the option to enter it manualy Other scan tool OEM and aftermarket currently do this.

15.The Ability to move the graphs around when veiwing live data in graph forum. Apparently this was availible in 10.2 but changed with the 10.4 update We Need this feature back in the New User interface.HIGH PRIORITY FEATURE

[SnapOnKid]

I added #15.The Ability to move the graphs around when veiwing live data in graph forum. Apparently this was availible in 10.2 but changed with the 10.4 update We Need this feature back in the New User interface. HIGH PRIORITY FEATURE

[Jay G.]

15.The Ability to move the graphs around when veiwing live data in graph forum. Apparently this was availible in 10.2 but changed with the 10.4 update We Need this feature back in the New User interface.HIGH PRIORITY FEATURE

Nice job on the list.

[SnapOnKid]

Nice job on the list.

It's all on the first page.... I can't edit well from my phone.