i dont know what it is called or the best way to describe it, but its the computer system that is used by techs at honda dealerships. for example, audi uses AESIS and VW uses VESIS

 

its called isis. only way to get in it is if u have a dealer number, and an account name from the service manager

 

i wonder how much these cost because i am friends with a major automotive dealer owner

then i can becomew the local "i can beat honda costs by far" tech

 

well i dont know about that. only way u can get it i think is if u honda or acura dealership i dont think acura/honda would offer that system out. cuz that will cut intop there profits i guess

 

So it's just a code checker? I don't get it, what's the big deal?
-PHiZ

 

No, No, No. The ISIS system is the tech support PC with uplink to Honda directly. This is were you get downloads for ECU reflash, parts info, in house self study testing for service personnel, technical support, etc., etc.

I think what you may have been referring to was the Honda PGM Tester OBD2 scan tool.

Although Honda just released Honda Tablet (MS Windows based scan tool/laptop) to eventually replace the PGM tester.

If you wanted this scan tool, it is actually produced by a company called Vetronix and is called the Mastertech scan tool. This tool is what Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus have been using for OBD2 support.

The tool is not outdated as Vetronix still produces periodic software updates and is used widely in independent repair shops as well.

I think their website is http://www.vetronix.com. It this isn't correct, you can just use a search engine under vetronix.

Hope this helps

 

Also, Honda has opened a web based tech support for independent repair facilities that includes parts info, diagnostic info, online service manuals, etc. based off of ISIS system that supports all Honda vehicles from (I think) '96-up.

The independent repair facilities pay a monthly fee of like $50 in order to have access to this info via their shop based PCs.

Just speak with Honda/Acura parts manager and they should be able to give you all the in's and out's. The Honda/Acura dealership parts departments also can give you info on how to subscribe to a monthly newsletter from Honda/Acura that gives good diagnostic tips and procedures, TSB's, updates and other various information.

 

the new hds scantool isnt made from vertronix. its made from teradyne. and the program that honda offers for outside co. is called serviceexpress.com. the old scan tool not sure what co. makes that but it will be a dinosaur when they finish uploading old info into the hds. but that new hds is sum cool ****

 

I know that the hds/tablet is not made by Vetronix. I was referring to the old PGM tester. It is made by Vetronix. It most definitely is not a dinosaur and probably won't be for quite some time still. The hds/tablet scan tool was introduced so that all body systems and multiplex could be monitored whereas the PGM tester does not have these capabilities. Yes, Honda/Acura will discontinue use of the Vetronix made PGM tester but is still a great tool that can still be updated for use on OBD2 codes and ABS/SRS codes and diagnosis also. In fact, I'm purchasing one of my dealerships second Vetronix PGM Testers for my personnal scan tool. The Vetronix scan tool is still one of the best scan tools in the aftermarket or independent shops.

 

Which ever tool you buy doesnt matter to me but I do know that the law is that any tool and any service manual, bulletin, updates or what ever have to be available for purchase by anybody that can afford one. The BMW tool is 10k, the Porsche tool is 15k. I wonder how much the Honda one is.

 

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that sounds reasonable, I know also that it is a law that the manufacturer has to make parts available for 15 years after the car ceases production. Of course if they wanted to the Automobile lobby could probably get that cut down, for emissions reasons to force some older cars off the roads ...

Also , they may be legally required to make their tools available, but I'm sure they could come up with a loophole under the DMCA, in regards to them protecting their intellectual property, etc. etc.
-PHiZ