In Focus: CanDo HD Code III
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Selling points
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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.
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The tool is easy to stock multiples of with its lower price point and small footprint.
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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
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Perfect triage tool for quick scanning of the engine, brakes, and transmission on light to heavy duty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment.
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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.
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The HD Code III is highly portable with its handheld touchscreen platform and wireless Bluetooth VCI.
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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
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Quickly scan engines, brakes, and transmissions
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Read and clear codes with full code definitions
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View, graph, and record live data for more accurate diagnostics and repair
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Perform medium to heavy duty DPF Regeneration on Detroit, Cummins, International, Isuzu, Mack/Volvo, Hino/UD, Paccar, and more
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Perform light duty DPF regeneration on GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, and more
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Perform special functions, such as AdBlue reset, transmission clutch adjustments, and service and maintenance resets
Origin
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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
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Handheld 5” touchscreen Android platform
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2GB RAM, 32GB Storage
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Bluetooth VCI
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6&9 PIN Cable
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CAT 9 Cable
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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.