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Limp Lexus

AECS Equipment tech support team recently assisted a trouble case where this Lexus Hybrid had no EV mode, only the internal combustion engine. Hybrid and EV vehicles are around our roads in reasonable numbers so do not let the opportunity get away from your repair business to electrify your bottom line. Expect hybrid vehicles in particular to increase in popularity while they remain exempt from road user charges. ...

AECS Visits Jaltest

Last month we attended the annual Jaltest Distributor Training course hosted by Cojali in Spain. Cojali manufacture a range of heavy vehicle cooling and brake system parts and within the Cojali business is Jaltest who manufacture, support and train in the use of their multi brand heavy vehicle and equipment diagnostic scan tool.  ...

Slow going Audi Q5 Turbo

AECS Equipment technical support recently assisted in the case of a 2014 Audi Q5 2.0 turbo with boost failure issues. ...

Holden Colorado engine light on again!

A recent head scratcher presented to AECS Equipment Technical Support was a late model Holden Colorado diesel with P0335 and P0336 fault codes indicating crank/cam correlation issues.......

Misbehaving Ford V8

A recent tech support case dealt with an early 2000’s Ford XR8 with what looked initially to be a straight forward ignition coil issue. As this case played out we required the awesome capabilities of the ATS scope. In this particular case we use the ATS scope which is an electronic tool to find electrical and mechanical problems......

Air Conditioning Services: Don’t Wait for Problems to Arise!

Instead of being the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, take proactive steps to prevent issues before they happen. Many air conditioning system failures could be avoided through regular, planned maintenance....

ADAS Calibrations

Is anyone reading this article guilty of driving home from work not completely focused on the one critical task at hand: driving safely and minimising the risk of accident, injury, or death?You are not alone, and let’s face it, it is not easy to apply the necessary focus with so much else going on in our lives. Taking in the scenery, thinking about dinner, picking our own All Blacks team, or problem-solving work and life issues while driving can cloud our vision and awareness.Our multidimensio...

Ford Ranger TPMS Issues

AECS Equipment Technical Support recently dealt with a 2017 Ford Ranger which was not displaying any of the tyre pressures. The vehicle had failed a WOF and needed this sorted fast as it was a busy contractors vehicle....

Dynamometer Testing

The Cosber Dyno is extremely well designed and built, easy to set up and use and it also happens to be a beautiful looking piece of kit. Appearances are not everything but this dyno highlights Cosber’s attention to detail and the pride they have in their gear which is something that will reflect well on an owner's business.The Cosber Dyno represents the pinnacle of Cosber Technology's manufacturing excellence, renowned for its robust design, ease of use, and aesthetic appeal, which not only en...

Electric Vehicle Diagnostics. Is your workshop ready?

Equip your workshop with the best in EV diagnostics:🔎Accurate, In-Depth Reports: Provide detailed insights into battery health.🧑Increase Customer Trust: Help customers choose repair with confidence.💸Attract New EV Owners: Become a trusted expert in the growing EV market.🚀Upgrade your diagnostic capabilities today and offer unparalleled service to both existing and new customers!...

Dysfunctional Dyna

Toyota Dyna 2014The problem presented to the support team was a Toyota Dyna 2014 with a DPF( Diesel particulate filter ) showing full and requiring regeneration. The driver of this fleet vehicle had carried out a regeneration, only to travel for another hour on the open road to find that the vehicle was again requiring a regeneration. Only now the driver could not actually carry out the regen as the DPF regen button was not co- operating. A distressed driver called the workshop for advice. ...

Launch Training

AECS Equipment attends Launch factory training in Sydney...

Jaltest visit to AECS Equipment

It was great to have our South East Asia & Oceania Sales Exec, Irene Bellon from Jaltest visit us at AECS Equipment HQ in Masterton recently. We had a great session going over the latest product innovations and how we can collectively improve customer service. As the benchmark in multi brand diagnostics, Jaltest is particularly well suited to New Zealand's unique Heavy Vehicle repair market. With extensive coverage of the Commercial Vehicle, Agricultural Vehicle, Off Highway Vehicle and...

AECS Visits Cosber Technology in China

AECS Equipment recently visited the Cosber Brake Testing and Dynamometer manufacturing plant in Foshan China.AECS Equipment maintains a steady order book of Cosber Brake Testers installed into New Zealand’s light and heavy inspection and repair sectors. We are also excited to install our first Cosber 2WD Dynamometer very soon, so the opportunity to visit the manufacturing plant in Foshan was one not to be missed. The plant is impressive as is the fact that Cosber manufactures and assemble...

Diagnostic Tool Software Updates

It is always nice to have a shiny new piece of equipment in your workshop. Increased productivity, efficiency, new abilities and reliability are often reasons that drive business owners to reach into their back pockets. Scan tools are as essential as elementary hand tools in a modern workshop. You need to have one or it's difficult to do much with a vehicle. Even simple servicing can now require writing data into onboard service systems on many vehicles which can be quite time consumin...

Jaltest Multibrand Heavy Diesel Diagnostics

Diagnostic capabilities including pass-through programming as well as information on electrical systems such as component locations, wiring diagrams, test procedures, service schedules, are very difficult to source outside of an authorised dealership. Jaltest and AECS Equipment can offer solutions to these requirements. The Jaltest system is modular and is broken down into separate categories:Commercial vehicles - Trucks, Trailers, Busses and Light commercialsAgricultural vehicles - Tractor...

IS YOUR WORKSHOP READY FOR THE R1234YF OPPORTUNITY?

As refrigerant loss over time is unavoidable, the potential for failure in A/C and EV battery cooling systems increases.Many manufacturers specify servicing AC systems every two years to maintain optimal performance. Regular servicing will prevent system damage, restore system performance, reduce fuel consumption and increase battery range for EV owners. Maintenance costs are far lower than repair costs for your customers.The Brainbee Air-Nex 9450 is fully automatic and easy to use. When AC serv...