Advanced diagnosis from Eclipse
Brett Edkins, technical manager at Eclipse Automotive, explains how to identify and rectify a fault on a MAN TGX anti-collision system
Multi-brand diagnostic products supplier Eclipse’s Testpad Extreme Pro, running Jaltest software, helps many commercial vehicle fleets and workshops to improve vehicle and machinery performance.
There are more than 3,000 Eclipse Jaltest units now being used by workshops and fleet users of all sizes, keeping vehicles on the road and not in the workshop.
Identifying faults on many modern commercial vehicles is increasingly difficult given the rising levels of technology employed by manufacturers. The analysis of the anti-collision system on an MAN TGX Euro 6 model shows how the Eclipse Jaltest package is becoming the go-to diagnostic solution for the commercial industry.
The MAN TGX Euro 6 has come into the workshop with a forward-looking radar fault being displayed on the dash.
As this is a key safety system on the vehicle, it was immediately taken off the road when the defect was discovered.
The technician makes an initial diagnosis of the ROM2, forward-looking radar system to check if any fault codes have been logged in the ECU that is causing the warning light to be on the dash.
One active fault is listed, showing the ECU has detected a fault with the front radar sensor control unit (code 4013). With this type of fault, before replacing any components, we will need to check all the wiring to this component using all the technical data available on Jaltest.
We can identify the necessary power feeds, earths and the CAN communication lines to the control unit, using the in-depth wiring diagrams and technical data available within the Jaltest software.
The technician has confirmed all the wiring is OK, and he is getting all the correct measurements – therefore, it is determined the front radar sensor is at fault and requires replacing.
After replacement, the front radar sensor will need to be programmed to the vehicle using Jaltest. However, it will also require the use of Jaltest ADAS calibration equipment, which will enable the component to be easily fitted and calibrated, rectifying the fault and quickly getting the vehicle back on the road.
Eclipse Jaltest ADAS package is a multi-brand diagnostic and calibration solution for all commercial vehicles.
Using the Jaltest Multi-brand software and the ADAS calibration equipment, we are able to carry out all calibrations of the anti-collision systems. These include lane departure, emergency braking adaptive cruise control and front radar sensors; problems may have arisen either due to a faulty component or a windscreen replacement.
Eclipse Jaltest ADAS can carry out all static and dynamic calibrations for all makes of commercial vehicles.
Eclipse will not only diagnose the fault, but also allow the new component to be calibrated using the Multi-brand ADAS solution. it means the vehicle does not have any unnecessary downtime waiting for a third part to carry out the calibration necessary to make this vehicle roadworthy.
Eclipse is committed to supporting its customers throughout the life of the product, and has developed a range of features and services.
These include a comprehensive training package, cover from IT and vehicle support professionals, and an industry-leading Technical Support Service offering both telephone-based and remote vehicle assistance support.
The customer-centric philosophy is a key part of the overall Eclipse package, together with Jaltest and the Eclipse Testpad Extreme Pro..
The Jaltest software, which is updated three times a year, is continually being improved to both expand the number of brands and models covered and extend the functionality that is available, covering more brands in more sectors than other products.
