Aftermarket OBD II Tester And Software Availability (98-031)
Publication date: 1999-11-09Reference number: 98-031
AFTERMARKET OBD II TESTER AND SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| HONDA: | ALL Models |
| CATEGORY: | Special Tools |
| APPLIES TO: | ALL Models |
INTRODUCTION
To comply with federal regulations requiring availability of service information, Vetronix Corporation, on behalf of American Honda, is providing OBD II tester equipment and software for independent repair shops. This program provides software only for emissions-related repairs (PGM-FI and A/T); the remaining vehicle systems (immobilizer system, SRS, ABS, etc.) are not available for Honda vehicles, except Passport. For Passport, all systems are available, due to the differences in software.
Aftermarket Honda Equipment Ordering Information
Aftermarket purchasers have two options from which to choose, depending on what the independent repair shop needs. If your dealership receives a request to provide tester equipment or software for an independent repair shop, use this information:
- Independent repair shops without a Vetronix Mastertech OBD II tester must purchase both the Mastertech OBD II Tester Kit and the aftermarket Honda/Acura Accessory Kit:AFTERMARKET HONDA EQUIPMENT ORDERING INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION VETRONIX P/N Mastertech OBD II Tester Kit 01001410 Mastertech Honda/Acura Accessory Kit - Starter (covering '92 thru '98 model years) 01002532 Optional Training Video: "Mastertech - Getting Started" 01002245 - Independent repair shops already equipped with a Vetronix Mastertech OBD II tester need to purchase the aftermarket Honda/Acura Accessory Kit. In addition, independent repair shops will need to purchase the Multifunction 8 MB "Pro Series" Program Card if they have not already done so.AFTERMARKET HONDA EQUIPMENT ORDERING INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION VETRONIX P/N Mastertech Honda/Acura Accessory Kit - Starter (covering '92 thru '98 model years) (1) 01002532 Multifunction 8 MB "Pro Series" Program Card (1) 01002484 (1) If both 01002532 and 01002484 are required, Vetronix will give a 30 percent discount for a combined purchase.
- Do not use the ordering information in section 11 of your Service Operations Manual, and do not contact American Honda Special Tools; the information in the Operations Manual and the ordering service are for Honda dealer use only.
- The aftermarket version of the Honda/Acura diagnostic software is available exclusively through Vetronix Corporation.
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery; contact Vetronix for actual delivery time.
- For additional information about the aftermarket Honda/Acura equipment, or to arrange an on-site equipment demonstration by your local Vetronix Factory Representative, please contact Vetronix Customer Service at 1-800-321-4889.
Annual Program Card Update Information
Annual program card updates for new model year coverage are available from Vetronix in the 4th Quarter of each year. The Honda/Acura program card annual update fee includes the user's manual.
Prior to each annual software release of new Honda/Acura diagnostics, Vetronix sends information about availability of the new model year software to all registered owners of the Mastertech Honda/Acura Accessory Kit. This information is also posted on the Vetronix website at www.vetronix.com.
To receive an update for each new model year version, users can send their Mastertech Honda/Acura Program Card directly to Vetronix at this address:
- Vetronix Corporation
- Attention: Aftermarket Honda Update
- 2030 Alameda Padre Serra
- Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The user must include a name, return address, and telephone number. Upon receiving the program card, Vetronix will call to confirm method of payment (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or C.O.D.).