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Delphi sees strong
demand for BlueTech car kit
Delphi says demand from independent garages for its BlueTech diagnostics package
has been rising, as awareness of the platform’s advanced capabilities grows.
First launched in 2021, the BlueTech
vehicle communication interface
(VCI) brings state-of-the-art OBD
diagnostics to garages. Though they can
choose to buy the DS180 BlueTech VCI
only, most are now opting for the ‘Car Kit’
package, upgraded in the first quarter of
2023.
The ‘Car Kit’ combines the DS180
VCI hardware with a carry case - plus
accessories including the USB hub needed
to support J2534 ‘Pass-Thru’. The kit also
includes a faster, larger and more powerful
tablet to run the growing software
resources quickly and reliably.
With the upgraded tablet proving a
popular attraction, Delphi urges garages
looking at making investment in enhancing
their diagnostics capabilities to do two
things. The first is to take a long-term
view and the second is to fully evaluate
the resources and support behind the
equipment.
“The challenge is to not just think about
today but the vehicles you will see in 3 to
5 years time as you don’t want to discover
you are restricted later,” said Marco
Lagomarsini, EMEA Commercial Lead for
Workshop Solutions at Delphi Aftermarket.
“The problem for technicians is more and
more jobs on newer vehicles will require a
modern diagnostic tool and connectivity is
becoming more tightly controlled.
“Our BlueTech VCI offers a ‘future
proof’ solution that works as seamlessly
as possible with the latest vehicle
manufacturer gateways with excellent
coverage and capabilities too.”
The DS180 BlueTech device is J2534
Pass-Thru enabled to ‘flash’ update ECUs
effectively. It also offers an ‘integrated
solution’ for easy connection through
the security gateways of many vehicle
manufacturers, saving technicians the
time of completing multiple manual
registrations for different VM portals.
Delphi’s simple licencing model includes
their full support package. This brings
free access to the diagnostic e-learning
content on Delphi Academy. The fee also
ensures access to a technical hotline and
‘lifetime warranty’ on the VCI hardware
where an uninterrupted licence is in place.
“The licence includes ADAS capabilities,
security gateways and VRM look-up so
there’s no ‘extras’ to pay later,” said
Marco. “The e-learning resources are
comprehensive to help garages set up
and use the package, run procedures and
better understand Pass-Thru and security
gateways.”
Find out more at: www.delphiautoparts.
com/en-gb/diagnostics-test-equipment
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