Most cars equipped with an ECU (Engine Control Unit) petrol or diesel engine have the ability to read error codes, live data (engine parameters; engine speed, coolant temperature, …) and to view specific information of the ECU. Error codes and live data can give the mechanic in question very valuable information once an error or malfunction is happening to your car.
There are different manufacturers of equipment and software to read out/delete error codes and live data from ECUs. The so called universal equipment and brand specific ones. Brand specific ones cover more functions than just reading/erasing and show live data. Most of them can code and program ECUs there were applicable. Karreman Engineering has universal equipment to read out every car and brand specific equipment which is expanding over the years.
The current list of dealer level equipment to service your car is as follows:
- BMW Group (BMW/Mini/Rolls Royce)
- VAG(Audi/VW/Seat/Skoda)
- Porsche
- PSA (Peugeot & Citroen)
- Toyota
- GM Opel
The following brands are being acquired in the near future
- Renault
Other brands that will follow but on longer time base are
- Daimler Mercedes Benz
- Volvo
Other systems we can read out are:
- VialleLPi systems (Liquid Propane injection)
Please be aware that we can read out all brands with universal equipment.
