In Focus: CanDo HD Code III

June 2, 2025
Provides scan tool functionality on a code reader budget.

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Selling points

  • The HD Code III targets customers on a budget who need a tool that covers close to 85 percent of what full-fledged scan tools offer. It is as close as one can get to a scan tool at the price of a code reader.  

  • The tool is easy to stock multiples of with its lower price point and small footprint.

  • IT builds upon the many years of success of the HD Code II, making it very recognizable to those in the commercial vehicle and off-highway equipment industry. Customers who bought the HD Code II will most likely update to the new version, making it an easy sale. 

Features and benefits

  • Perfect triage tool for quick scanning of the engine, brakes, and transmission on light to heavy duty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. 

  • Use it before bringing out a full scan tool or laptop, which not only cost more but are usually harder to operate and take longer to boot up. By the time a laptop boots up, users of the HD Code III can already be diagnosing and performing regens on a truck. 

  • The HD Code III is highly portable with its handheld touchscreen platform and wireless Bluetooth VCI.

  • The HD Code III covers close to 85 percent of the capabilities needed to diagnose and repair commercial vehicles at a fraction of the price of a full-fledged scan tool.  

Application

  • Quickly scan engines, brakes, and transmissions  

  • Read and clear codes with full code definitions 

  • View, graph, and record live data for more accurate diagnostics and repair 

  • Perform medium to heavy duty DPF Regeneration on Detroit, Cummins, International, Isuzu, Mack/Volvo, Hino/UD, Paccar, and more 

  • Perform light duty DPF regeneration on GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, and more 

  • Perform special functions, such as AdBlue reset, transmission clutch adjustments, and service and maintenance resets 

Origin

  • We were approached over seven years ago by a large logistics company that needed a quick and easy-to-use tool for their front-line technicians. It wanted a tool that could be used to pull codes and perform regens prior to bringing out a full scan tool, and thus, the HD Code II. The HD Code III is the next evolution of our top-selling tool.  

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

  • Handheld 5” touchscreen Android platform

  • 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage 

  • Bluetooth VCI 

  • 6&9 PIN Cable 

  • CAT 9 Cable 

  • The hardware is made in China, with R&D and software development in the US. 

Storage and display

The item ships in a cardboard box with the handheld device, Bluetooth VCI, cables, and connectors. There is one unit per package. Display alongside other diagnostic scan tools.

Suggested retail price 

$600

For more information on this product

Contact [email protected]

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