Lesson 3 Searching and running relevant service tasks

STEP 1

Once you have selected the vehicle (see lesson 2) open the Diagnosis menu and click on the Service Tasks button (see Fig 1).

STEP 2

By selecting ‘Service Tasks’ you will be presented with a list of possible service tasks for the selected vehicle (see Fig 1).

STEP 3

Simply double click the service task you want to execute and the ESI[tronic] Evolution will take you straight to the correct function in the corresponding ECU (see Fig 2).

Or alternatively, the service task that is required can also be entered by selecting it with one click, and then by pressing ‘Start’ in the bottom righthand corner.

STEP 4

Users can also search for specific or desired tasks in the search bar (see Fig 3). The ESI[tronic] Evolution will let you easily search for any kind of available task and precisely tell which ECU to use – with no need for extensive research or any prior knowledge about the make or model of the vehicle they are working on.

Remember, ESI[tronic] Evolution will also indicate if a specific service task does not require programming on the vehicle in question to make sure you do not waste time with any unnecessary searches or undertaking more work than needed (see Fig 4).

The ‘Mileage Function’ is another useful time-saving tool. By reading and consolidating all of the mileage data across the vehicle’s various control units – you can leverage this functionality to retrieve an accurate and efficient overview of all the mileage information stored in the vehicle. All in a single click (see Fig 5).

This is particularly useful for understanding whether a vehicle’s mileage has been changed when carrying out work on behalf of insurance companies, experts and appraisers looking to prepare a valuation report, when returning cars to leasing companies or to give an accurate picture to car dealerships trading-in used cars.

Remember, making sure your KTS/ ESI[tronic] Evolution are running the very latest software updates is crucial for maximising the capabilities of the tools at your disposal.

When using our newest software, you can rest assured that any online software updates will be downloaded by the Diagnostic Download Manager automatically in the background (see Fig 6).