Diagnostic equipment

THE GLOBAL DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALISTS

For 20 years, Texa has been synonymous worldwide with diagnostics in the automotive sector, covering electrical systems, electronics, exhaust emissions and air-conditioning system charging.Texa has developed a cutting-edge global network, currently comprising 700 dealers in around 100 countries.

COMPLETE MODULAR RANGE

Texa offers professional technicians comprehensive support at every stage of maintenance: from fault code analysis to identifying the correct component. Texa guarantees an unrivalled range of equipment and services to meet its customers’ needs:

Diagnostic equipment, on-board diagnostics, electrical diagnostics, emissions diagnostics, and diagnostics and maintenance of air-conditioning systems.
Control software that is constantly updated with extensive diagnostic databases, technical and service information.
Specialised training with courses for automotive technicians.
Customer service via call centres, online technical support and an extensive database of diagnostic solutions.

A single device is sufficient to carry out all diagnostic procedures, including electrical diagnostics, on-board diagnostics, emissions diagnostics and air-conditioning system diagnostics. Thanks to the introduction of ‘apps’, integrated services can be activated that offer immediate access to exclusive functions and ensure a unique vehicle maintenance experience.

Diagnostic solutions
Texa offers diagnostic solutions for five different sectors: cars, lorries, motorbikes, agricultural and construction machinery, and marine. Thanks to an international development team, professional mechanics in each sector can access a comprehensive range of makes and models, from European to Asian and American vehicles.

Texa has developed the IDC4 CAR (specialised software for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) to manage all workshop operations.

This software provides a wide range of diagnostic capabilities: a database of interactive wiring diagrams, system and component data sheets, technical reports and mechanical data. Texa’s engineers constantly update the IDC4 software, ensuring that the number of vehicles (both older and the latest models) on which diagnostic procedures can be carried out is continually expanding. The continuous feedback from engineers is invaluable for product development. For diagnostic work, workshops must also have access to the necessary accurate technical documentation.

A highly efficient professional partner, an essential asset.

Unrivalled Vehicle Diagnostics
Vehicle diagnostics is at the heart of the system – the key function that technicians need to work on vehicles efficiently.

The diagnostic capabilities of the TEXA IDC4 give the technician direct access to simple functions such as reading parameters and system status, reading fault codes, activating individual components to check their operation, settings and calibration functions.

ERRORS screen displaying stored faults/malfunctions in the ECU, with a detailed description of each one.
PARAMETER/STATUS screen showing the inputs and outputs managed by the ECU, displayed in both numerical and graphical formats.
SETTINGS screen, which allows you to carry out calibration, initialisation and programming functions, enabling any repair to be completed.
ACTIVATIONS screen with functions for testing components.

Exclusive features of TEXA IDC4

“RESOLVED ISSUES” powered by Google*

Thanks to this special feature of the IDC4, the technician gains access – via an internet connection and using Google search technology – to TEXA’s database of common faults, containing solutions identified by technicians worldwide and compiled by TEXA’s international call centres. The process is simple: after selecting the vehicle, the technician describes and submits the problem and, within seconds, receives a solution for the repair to be carried out.
* Optional

Vehicle search by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Thanks to this extremely handy feature, you can quickly and accurately look up the vehicle to be diagnosed using the VIN. Vehicle searches can be carried out in two ways:

1. “VIN SCAN”**: With the diagnostic tool connected to the vehicle’s OBD connector, this function automatically retrieves the VIN and selects the exact vehicle model in the IDC4 software.
2. MANUAL SEARCH: If the “VIN SCAN” function fails to retrieve the VIN number automatically, you can enter it manually to identify the model. By entering the engine number, the IDC4 can also perform vehicle searches. Searches carried out using this method are limited to vehicles already present in the IDC4 “Customer Management” database.

TGS3 FUNCTION
TGS3 (TEXA Global Scan 3) is an innovative function that automatically scans all electronic control units on a vehicle that require diagnosis in a matter of seconds.

In addition to providing ultra-fast access and automatically recognising the various control units, once the scan is complete and all results have been processed, TGS3 will display all faults detected on the vehicle, together with fault codes and their descriptions; these can then be reset with a single click.

Once the scan results are available, you can select a control unit from the list to carry out a diagnostic test.

This important new feature makes diagnostic procedures easier than ever. You can view and print the detailed scan report to provide to the customer.

The table below shows the number of control units installed and the speed at which the TGS3 can analyse some common vehicles.

* The TGS3s analysis function may not be available for older vehicles as their control units do not support it.

Unrivalled coverage

Vehicle diagnostics is TEXA’s core business. To remain competitive, TEXA must ensure its customers have the best possible coverage of all vehicles on the road. To guarantee optimal coverage for Japanese, Korean, Indian and Chinese brands, the European development teams are now directly supported by teams based in Asia. This network ensures its customers worldwide unrivalled coverage in terms of both quality and quantity. To illustrate, in January 2013, the IDC4 software included over 350,000 diagnostic capabilities.

That really is an impressive figure! TEXA’s excellent coverage puts you in the ideal position to handle even the most challenging workshop tasks. Regular updates are guaranteed by subscribing to TEXPACK.

CONTINUOUS UPDATES

Thanks to continuous updates, TEXA offers customers the option to download specific packages for new vehicles and new models as soon as they become available, without having to wait for the next full version upgrade.
The new ultra-fast servers ensure that operations can be carried out extremely quickly. With an annual TEXPACK subscription, customers are immediately notified of all new downloadable features: the diagnostic tool thus remains up to date at all times with the widest possible coverage.
To discover all the diagnostic capabilities of the IDC4 software, you can visit the new portal site online. Simply enter the following address:

www.texa.com/coverage

Via this very useful portal, users can select the make and model of the vehicle they require. This allows them to immediately view an up-to-date list of all applications and information regarding models, engines, systems and the diagnostic functions available for that specific vehicle.

Exclusive AXONE 4 and IDC4 PREMIUM features

The AXONE 4 software offers significant new features that assist the technician in their day-to-day work. IDC4 PREMIUM features an improved, user-friendly graphical interface: the menu is organised into four scrollable screens (diagnostics, measurements, data, parameters).
Via the diagnostics menu, the user can access the ‘Special Functions’ application to carry out all standard operations, such as key and remote control programming, particulate filter regeneration, changing the dashboard language, replacing the battery and replacing the brake pads.
With the “Remote Assistance” function, TEXA staff can, if necessary, log in to the device remotely and thus see exactly what is happening with the customer’s vehicle.
The Data menu provides useful information for accessing vehicle-specific technical data and the location of components. The specific “Manufacturer Link” application is particularly useful as it offers direct access to all technical data relating to the car’s original equipment.

The App concept*

The use of electronics in vehicles is constantly evolving, even extending to what were previously mechanical parts. As a result, technicians’ tasks are becoming more extensive and increasingly varied. Choosing the best diagnostic tool and technical support to meet the workshop’s requirements is therefore not always straightforward. Furthermore, needs can change rapidly depending on the variety of repairs to be carried out by the technician and the changing composition of the customer’s vehicle fleet.
To meet these new requirements, TEXA offers not only traditional subscriptions and upgrade options, but also the innovative diagnostic ‘App’ concept, inspired by the world of consumer electronics.
From the IDC4 main menu, customers can now access the TEXA APP, where they can find a list of available apps: functions that are not available based on the customer’s profile are indicated by a dark icon.
If a customer is interested in one of these apps, they can order it from their dealer by clicking on the icon and following a simple procedure, and it will be added to the diagnostic tool immediately.

In addition to the paid features, TEXA or its partners provide free applications. With this new concept, TEXA offers technicians the opportunity to use a modular unit that has access to the latest features and updates at all times.

* Check the availability of the TEXA APP on the unit of your choice.

You can find more information and the equipment in our Diagnostics category.