AdBlue is becoming an increasing problem for workshops, with diagnostics provider Autel UK observing a 200 per cent increase in support calls relating to AdBlue systems and resets. To help combat this, the company is sharing its tips.
Many faults in the SCR system start a countdown until no engine start, there can be several faults that activate this countdown from as simple as low AdBlue fluid all the way to in-depth efficiency faults. Once the vehicle counter has reached zero, the engine can no longer be started and it will then require a diagnostics tool to reset the SCR system to get the vehicle started and diagnosed. Typically, this reset adds around 30 miles to the counter, giving the workshop chance to diagnose the system.
With the in-depth diagnostics functions available on Autel’s range of tools, technicians can integrate the SCR system with the use of live data, active test and special functions.
Once the fault has been diagnosed and corrected it is normally required to initiate a forced DPF regeneration as in a lot of cases the soot level has built up due to the inefficiency of the AdBlue system. The Autel range aims to offer a wide coverage of vehicles and features for this.
It can also be the case that a component with the SCR system needs to be replaced, normally if this is done then a reset or adaptation needs to take place. Again, the Autel range offers a lot of in-depth functionality for tasks such as this.
Along with the wide coverage and mass of features within the diagnostics tool Autel UK offers a full tech support service for use of UK registered tools. This helps technicians find the functions and data they need, giving them the best chance of a first-time repair.
The Autel range is available through motor factors and tool distributors nationwide, with onsite demos available to enable workshops to select the best for their business.
