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Reprogramming/Reflashing
of the state of Massachusetts, mandated)
to provide access to OE level data to consumers
and the automotive aftermarket.
This include access to diagnostic and
repair information, at the dealer level,
for 2002 and newer vehicles; as well as
pass-thru support beginning with 2018
model year vehicles.
However, many automakers have
agreed to go above and beyond the minimum
requirement from the MOU.
“While the mandate of Right to
Repair is for model year 2018 (and
beyond) for full module programming
and diagnostic capabilities, many OEMs
have provided these capabilities as far
back as 1996,” Eaton says.
What’s the actual process for
completing vehicle reflashing? There is
some setup involved. Users must first
have the necessary equipment on hand
– a Windows platform computer connected
device, which is then connected to the
vehicle through the OBD-II port – and
obtain access to the OE software to aid
in the reflashing.
prompts to complete it.
for every reflashing event, because it’s
dependent on how much the OEM
charges for this information.
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to a J2534-compliant pass-thru
After setup, users start the reflashing
process and follow the computer
The OEM subscription information
will be the variable which changes
“The user must pay to subscribe to
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The Midtronics Controlled Charger, No. MCC-070, offers controlled charging to service different battery
types (regular lead acid, AGM, EFB, Li-ion ready), app-driven charging routines and wireless connectivity
to support automated software updates. The MCC-070 features J2534 reflashing support, quick
fill, and full charging capabilities, on demand current and constant clean voltage to the vehicle
battery for the extended period of time required to update the vehicle computer software,
selectable voltage levels from 11V to 16V DC (0.1 VDC), pre-programmed applications and a
streamlined user interface. The charger has full integration with Midtronics equipment and data
system in an advanced battery management solution; also functional as a standalone product.
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the OEM service website to access the
latest vehicle software calibration files,”
says John McNelis, Manager, Sales and
Marketing, DG Technologies.
And that price tag varies substantially,
depending on the vehicle manufacturer.
“Many start at $24.95 per day,
but some require an annual subscription
ranging from $750 to $1,300 per year,”
he explains.
“This separation of reprogramming
and diagnostics for newer cars and older
cars is a major factor in the price difference
of some interface adapter tools on
the market today. Distributors and shop
owners should buy and sell tools that
will do both. They are more expensive,”
says McNelis.
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DREW TECHNOLOGIES
REMOTE ASSISTED
PROGRAMMING (RAP) KIT
The Drew Technologies
Remote Assisted
Programming
(RAP) Kit provides
shop technicians the
ability to complete J2534
ECU reprogramming updates
and electronically-controlled parts
replacements, with no start-up or
equipment costs, or specialized
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THE PREVALENCE OF VEHICLE
PROGRAMMING
J2534 programming continues to
become more commonplace for
many aftermarket shops. But how
do shops make the most of
this service?
How and when should you program
computer modules on today’s vehicles?
First, let’s come to agreement on
some terms: flash, reflash, program,
reprogram and software update are
universally used to mean installing
or updating software in a module or
modules of a vehicle.
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