24 volt Commercial Trailer ECU Diagnostics
Trailer ECU Diagnostics
Code Talk Featured In Truck & Bus Product Focus
Trailer ECU Diagnostics
Code Talk Featured In Truck & Bus Product Focus
Trailer Inspections Using TrailerCheck
Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Says “TrailerCheck Is A Superb bit of Kit”
aide automotive recently supplied a TrailerCheck & Code Talk Diagnostic System to Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd.
Owener Charlie is so impressed with the kit he recently Tweeted “Another day on trailer inspections using @aideautomotive van trailer check system. Superb bit of kit”.
To see further details of the Trailer Light & Air Brake Tester click on TrailerCheck.
Also feel free to call 0115 8456471 to enquire.
TrailerCheck’s Code Talk Trailer Diagnostics Concudes with the Addtion of WABCO EBS
aide automotive are pleased to confirm the addition of Wabco EBS to our excellent Commercial Trailer Diagnostic Tester TrailerCheck & Code Talk.
TrailerCheck’s ECU diagnostics Reader has now the option of reading and clearing codes on the following systems: Haldex, Wabco & Knor Bremse Anti Lock Braking Systems and Haldex, Wabco & Knor Bremse Electronic Braking Systems.
Matthew Burke aide automotives Director stated “We have marketed the TrailerCheck for many years, first when we introduced the portable trailer light tester and with years of development added the excellent Code Talk Remote controller for the TrailerCheck & diagnostics code reader / clearer. This product has further developed with a Van version as the ultimate one man trailer service tool. We recently supplied Chatfields Depots with the Van version and with their knowledge to see an investment in latest technology workshop tools, proves to us we have a excellent product and the need to focus on further development of all our products to meet today’s technology.”
You can read more about the Chatfields purchase within the Email Subject “Chatfields Invest in TrailerCheck“.
If you would like to discuss the specifaction of the TrailerCheck product range please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on aide automoitve ltd.
KNOW YOUR DIFFERENT ABS FLASH CODES FOR DIFFERENT MAKES OF SYSTEM
There are always two, possibly three, ways to power up the ABS system and you should know what to expect regarding light function. If an ABS/EBS cable is fitted then the GREEN headboard monitor lamp should be ignored and only look at the in-cab RED dashboard light. (The trailer light may not work at all with the ISO7638 connected)
STATIONARY TRAILER HEAD BOARD LAMP FUNCTION WHEN POWERED ONLY BY 24N STOP LIGHTS (REMOVE ALL OTHER CABLES)
ABS ECU MAKE & MODEL |
STOPLIGHT POWER UP LAMP |
LAMP AFTER 2 SECONDS |
LAMP AFTER 4 SECONDS |
DOWN ROAD <10KPH LAMP | <10 KPH FAULTY IF LAMP |
HALDEX/GRAU MGX 1 & 2 |
ON |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
ON |
HALDEX/GRAU
MGX 2E |
ON |
ON |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
HALDEX/GRAU
MGX 100 |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
HALDEX/GRAU
MODAL |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
HALDEX/GRAU
MODULAR 1/1+/2 |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
WABCO VARIO C BOXER |
ON |
ON |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
WABCO
VCS 2S/2M |
ON |
ON |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
BENDIX/KNORR
AL4T |
ON |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
ON |
KNORR-BREMSE
KB A18 |
ON |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
ON** |
KNORR-BREMSE EBS TEBS 4 |
ON |
ON |
ON |
OFF |
ON |
The in-cab dashboard warning light will only work when the ABS Susie (ISO7638) or, in some cases, the 24S is connected. The lamp sequence will mimic the trailer headboard warning lamp when the ignition is turned on (NOTE: NO NEED TO PRESS FOOT BRAKE PEDAL)
** The first time after fitting a new ECU, this sequence is different until the vehicle has been driven above 30kph and the brought to a halt for dynamic sensor check. After this it should function as shown in table.
· 24Normal – ISO 1185
· 24 Supplementary – ISO3731
· ABS/EBS – ISO7638
aide automotive ltd offer trailer light testers and ABS / EBS sensor testers for truck and trailer diagnostic repairs.
aide automotive have recently supplied all Chatfields truck locations with trailer test and diagnostics testers, Chatfields are a franchised truck repairer & distributor for DAF, Renault Truck, Hino & Iveco, predominantly across the North of England.
TrailerCheck is an intelligent trailer tester and diagnostic code reader / clearer for all makes of commercial trailers.
Wayne Edwards, the Chatfields National Franchise Director, commented “as part of the Chatfields’ one stop shop philosophy and following requests from customers, we decided to invest in the latest diagnostic and test equipment for trailers, with this we decided to invest in TrailerCheck from aide automotive ltd. This investment enables us to offer trailer maintenance service and repairs across all depots; this service also includes curtain repairs & bodywork.
aide automotive assessed the type of work our service would undertake and offered advice on the correct model type. Technical support was also part of the decision to invest in TrailerCheck, which included on-site training as part of the package. TrailerCheck has proved to be invaluable in the first few months of use in each depot, with customers feedback on the improved speed and accuracy of diagnostic repairs compared with their previous suppliers, which in turn saves our customers time and money.”
TrailerCheck is available is portable test boxes or van / workshop installed units. Remote Code Talk also covers reading and clearing of fault codes within the trailers ECU. Furthermore TrailerCheck 4 Vans / Workshop also incorporates air test gauges enabling a total one man maintenance tool for trailers.
Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 for further details.
MV Trucks in Aylesford Kent recently purchased a TrailerCheck 4 Vans for one there mobile fitter vans.
TrailerCheck is an ideal cost effective test gauge to quickly determine the electrical integrity of an EBS/ABS braking system and a full lighting check on a commercial trailer.
Using a tractor unit to carry out a trailer test is not as effective as the TrailerCheck as the tractor unit is not guaranteed to be a 100% working unit. TrailerCheck eliminates the indecision and confirms the trailers fault. Additionally when servicing or prepping trailers there maybe no space to hook a tractor unit up, as TrailerCheck is portable testing in tightly parked yards can be achieved. TrailerCheck is easily used on site by a mobile commercial repairer or used on a multi service lane workshop. TrailerCheck is built into a rugged carrying case, portable and powered by batteries that can be re charged by mains power or via a cigarette lighter within a service van.
MV Trucks David Henniker Stated ” In this day and age buying specilist equipment is a big commitment for companys, however when we realised that we needed this specilist trailer checking equipment we decided to look around for the best application. Having finalised the deal with aide automotive we were not diaspointed, it was delivered quickly and fitted easily in our van, its easy to use with a full set of instructions, we take the workshop to the trailer what could be more simple.”
Contact aide automotive for info on the TrailerCheck Trailer Light Tester with Diagnostics.
aide automotive’s excellent trailer service tool TrailerCheck has been upgraded to read and clear EBS codes for Knorr Bremse.
The TrailerCheck family already reads and clears ABS codes on Haldex, Wabco and Knorr Bremse and Haldex EBS with the latest addition of Knorr Bremse EBS this product is the most cost effective diagnostic tool for trailer maintenance and repairs.
Matthew Burke, aide automotive’s Sales Director stated “With the common request for EBS code reading we are pleased to release Knorr Bremse EBS code reading through the TrailerCheck diagnostic trailer service tool. TrailerCheck has seen a steady growth in sales each year, I believe this is down to repairers looking to the future and getting to grips with the tools that look the part and are professional. Code reading is essential in repairing commercial vehicles these days and clearing on service intervals means reading active fault codes the next time a plug in occurs.”
VOSA often stop vehicles on road side checks and check the ABS warning light, if a trailer has recorded faults and all is required is a cleaning of the memory to clear the warning light, operators run the risk of penalties when a simple plug in would have saved any risk.
The TrailerCheck product range includes portable testers and in Van solutions, TrailerCheck 4 Vans is the one man maintenance tool for a trailer service engineer.
Any TrailerCheck is an ideal cost effective test gauge to quickly determine the electrical integrity of an EBS/ ABS braking system plus a full lighting check and ABS/EBS ECU Code Reader on a commercial trailer.
Since the TrailerCheck was introduced in 2007, aide automotive has seen a steady increase in sales but 2011 has become the boom year!
Matthew Burke stated “TrailerCheck was introduced to help trailer repairer’s service and pre-test trailers for MOT, using a tool such as TrailerCheck is a professional method to test multiple trailer lights and the ABS warning light without the need for a tractor unit. In the early days repairers would use a couple of batteries to power a trailer and soon find they had flat batteries or even damaged a circuit by adding full power, as TrailerCheck is a micro-processor controlled test tool, with this many trailers can be powered and checked without the need for recharging. Self-contained the TrailerCheck is portable and easily carried to trailers in restricted areas.
But in 2011 we have seen the need for trailer repairers to improve test tools to check a trailer and also read and clear fault codes from the ECU. TrailerCheck will soon read Knorr Bremse EBS and Wabco hopefully by the end of the year.
We have sold over 20 TrailerCheck’s since the start of the year, this easily beats sales for 2007 to 2009!
And we see the future tool as the TrailerCheck 4 Vans; this one incorporates two air test gauges and a remote brake activator for one man trailer maintenance and service.”
With other workshop test tools such as the ISOCheck and EBS/ABS Sensor Tester aide automotive offer an excellent range of truck & trailer repair tools.
Contact aide automotive for prices or more information.
Truck and Trailer Diagnostics are a crucial element in maintaining vehicles especially as the engines and electrics become increasingly sophisticated. Why do workshops refer vehicles to main dealers for fault code reading when they can do it themselves?? Having a device that can do this will cut down unecessary costs and vehicle downtime!
By a small investment in a simple diagnostic tool, you can diagnose the fault code yourself and take away the middle man. Diagnosing the fault quickly and rectifying the problem!
Contact aide automotive to find out more on truck diagnostics or visit the aide automotive website for a full range of their automotive products.