Code to Fix: By Pattern, Symptom, Code, or any way you like - even by searching the Internet.AutoDetect: Genisys Touch software automatically detects & alerts the technician of on-tool or web-based repair information.DEMO UNIT- Used for display purposes by OTC Sales Reps.They are not worth it, if more money is going out on updates than what they are bringing in.Ruggedized OEM-Level Diagnostics PC Tablet With Included J2534 Communication Device. Scan tools are worth having if they are making the shop money. Then it could be feasible to have the OEM scan tool on hand. The exception would be the auto repair shop that specializes in a certain make. Because the expense of the OEM scan tools will most likely be much higher, than occasionally sending a vehicle to the dealer for a flash. So basically most shops are better off having a scan tool that has a wide range of applications, even though they won’t be able to flash modules. Here is a link to an automotive tool blog that talks about some of those laptop programs and the Genisys scan tool. And it’s kind of a scary proposition to start flashing the PCM (Power Train Control Module) with a lap top program that may not be completely up to snuff. Some Laptop PC (Personal Computer) programs are starting to have more capability when it comes to re-programing modules an computers but I think they have a lot of work ahead of them. So you see, a basic scanner like the OTC Genisys scan tool is a good all around scan tool for most shops that need to work on a wide range of vehicles and access most systems at an economical price. The OEM scan tools at around a $5000 each, are out of reach for most auto repair shops due to the initial expense of the tool and the updates required. The OEM scan tool for Chrysler vehicles is the DRBIII. The manufacturer specific scan tool for General Motors applications is the Tech II Scanner. The manufacturer specific scan tool for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury is the New Generation Star (NGS). As far as I am aware, manufacturer specific or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) scan tools are the only ones capable of this. Question:Will the Genisys Scan Tool with an 07 software update, flash the Electronic Power train Module on a 2001 Ford Windstar? Will it also read out the ABS module program and reload in a replacement ABS module? Will it do the same on GM vehicles?Īnswer: The OTC Genisys scanner does not have any flashing or re-programming capability. Genisys Scan Tool Question – Flashing/Re-Programing Modules

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