June 2020

JUNE 2020 AFTERMARKET 37 www.aftermarketonline.net and servicing these vehicles so as not to miss out on a significant revenue stream. “HEV technology is not just about some distant future,” said Julian Goulding, Delphi Technologies UK Marketing Manager. “First-generation cars, such as the Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf, have been around for many years. The UK HEV parc has grown at a significant rate, especially in recent years, and it is set to enjoy even faster growth as adoption of the technology is becoming more widespread.” Knowledge Julian continued: “As a provider of pioneering propulsion technologies to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, our engineers have unique access to the very latest hybrid and electric vehicles. This means we know precisely how these vehicles work, and importantly, what it takes to get them back on the road when they don’t. Armed with this knowledge we can ensure the aftermarket has the right parts, tools and training to service them from the moment they leave the dealership. “Our DS diagnostic tool is just one of many examples of how we’re doing this. The intuitive, feature packed tool can read fault codes and view live data for key modules such as the invertor, charger, motor and battery management system, and perform special functions, across a wide range of H/EV vehicles. This can provide workshops with a vital, cost- effective competitive advantage other rival independents.” “As an example, when presented with a plug-in hybrid such as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the DS tool can be used for HV circuit troubleshooting, checking HV battery capacity, HV cell voltage calibration, HV battery or BMS replacement and resetting the brake stroke simulator. On a full EV, such as the Nissan Leaf, it can check HV battery capacity and calibrate the battery after replacement, calibrate the motor after replacement or calibrate the brake stroke simulator.” Julian concluded: “Other functions on other specific vehicles include calibrating clutch transfer torque between HV motor and clutch, coding the hybrid control unit or re-activating the HV controllers after an accident.”