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TEXA Off Highway Software Version 17 Updates
TEXA has now released version 17 of their off highway diagnostic software, and it does bring along plenty of changes and updates. While this blog post is by no means complete with all updates and changes, it does cover all the major ones. New Holland Tractors This update includes major updates to New Holland. Specifically, Tier 4 Interim models have been updated for following list. Tier 4 Final was already in the system previously, so TEXA is working backwards in time for emission coverage. This includes bi-directional commands such as DPF regeneration. T4 Series T4000N/4000V Series T5 Series T6...
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TEXA Off Highway Diagnostic Support Packages
TEXA Off Highway Diagnostic Support Package If you have purchased a kit from Diesel Laptops that is designed for off highway engine diagnostics only, there is a variety of support packages available to purchase after year one. Keep in mind that your kit has a lifetime license, which means you receive updates, support, and warranty coverage for the first year only. After the first year your tool will still function, but you are no longer eligible for updates, support, and warranty. The following items would be eligible for these update packages: TEXA-OHW-LAPTOP TEXA-JOHNDEERE-LAPTOP (Discontinued and replaced by TEXA-JD-LAPTOP) TEXA-JD-LAPTOP...
TEXA Off Highway Diagnostic Support Packages
TEXA Off Highway Diagnostic Support Package If you have purchased a kit from Diesel Laptops that is designed for off highway engine diagnostics only, there is a variety of support packages available to purchase after year one. Keep in mind that your kit has a lifetime license, which means you receive updates, support, and warranty coverage for the first year only. After the first year your tool will still function, but you are no longer eligible for updates, support, and warranty. The following items would be eligible for these update packages: TEXA-OHW-LAPTOP TEXA-JOHNDEERE-LAPTOP (Discontinued and replaced by TEXA-JD-LAPTOP) TEXA-JD-LAPTOP...
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Updates to Knowledge Base 2.0
Knowledge Base 2.0 is our system that contains tens of thousands of documents relating to truck and off highway repair information. Documents are added to this system each month, and we always want to keep our customers updated on what we’ve added to the system. Knowledge Base is not available as a separate purchase, and only available when purchasing a diagnostic kit from Diesel Laptops. For the month of September 2018, we’ve added almost 6,000 more documents to the system. Specifically, here is what has been added. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting PDFs These guides will walk you through each diagnostic fault...
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Free Truck Parts Cross Software
Diesel Laptops, a provider of commercial truck diesel diagnostic software, repair information and hardware, announces their availability of free Truck Parts Cross Software. Truck Parts Cross is a database consisting of over 1.2 million heavy duty truck part numbers, along with cross references to other manufacturers of those parts. This includes both original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket. This is a no-charge, free platform offered to anyone that wants to use it. Users can use the free desktop application, the website, or the mobile apps that are available on both the Google Play and Apple iTunes stores under “Truck...
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Introducing Diesel Laptops University
Diesel Laptops University is a collaborative effort with Today’s Class, an industry-leading provider of ASE-accredited, interactive online learning. In conjunction with our in-person, instructor led training classes we can now offer you technician training classes in a variety of formats. Besides the fact that finding diesel technicians is a real challenge, finding qualified diesel technicians is even more challenging. You also want your current technicians to improve their skills, which results in your shops ability to provide better and quicker service to your customers. The industry also has a severe lack of training available to diesel and automotive technicians....
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TEXA Truck Software with Mitsubishi FUSO
No one ever claimed that computerized diagnostics was easy. Even when you purchase one of the best diagnostic tools on the market, things can still go wrong. Trucks are complicated pieces of machinery and understanding how to use your diagnostic software platform can be troublesome as well. Case Study – TEXA IDC5 with a 2012 FUSO In this case study, we are going to cover a common diagnostic mistake that occurs quite often. This customer had a 2012 FUSO Canter in his shop and called use because he needed more information on the diagnostic code he was seeing. Below...
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TEXA eTruck September 2018 Promotion
During the month of September, all purchasers of the TEXA eTruck will receive a free year of Level 3 Support from Diesel Laptops. This offer applies to all past customers as well. TEXA eTruck allows you to remotely monitor your vehicles health, diagnostic codes, live data, and perform remote diagnostic commands such as a DPF Regeneration. You can learn more in our blog post regarding TEXA eTruck, including video examples. While the TEXA Truck software has a lifetime license, you do only receive updates and support for the first 12-months. After that period, you lose the ability to update...
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