Just been working with GFF, and actually went straight to it this
morning! So it is starting to sink in.
Whilst doing this I've just noticed some more features, such as 'hot fix' and 'PV trace'.
No idea what they are, but will hopefully have some answers later!
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Tuesday 28 June 2011
Monday 27 June 2011
More good news!
Another week - another Odis session.
Had a crack a using Guided Functions today, as I had to code in a trailer module.
Once I had remembered where Guided Functions was (I did say I'll forget, and it was a good weekend), I thought this was really straight forward (see below).
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VAS: 1 min 45
Odis: 45 secs
Round 2:
Launch GFF and wait for the system test to complete...
And the results -
VAS: 5 min 45
Odis: 3 mins
Now I know that these figures are the results of just one un-scientific test, but as far as I'm concerned GET IN THERE ODIS (I'm well up for saving 3 minutes per test before I've even started!)
I suppose it did seem slow at first, but I think this is just because it's new.
Anyway, with not much else going on, I decided to do some control unit adapting on my own car.
Again very easy, definately quick and easy to use. I've got some more time on it due tomorrow, so will try and capture a few more examples.
With a bit of luck, I'll spend less time trying to remember where stuff is!
Cheers!
P.S. If you're enjoying the blog - please feel free to share it!!!
Had a crack a using Guided Functions today, as I had to code in a trailer module.
Once I had remembered where Guided Functions was (I did say I'll forget, and it was a good weekend), I thought this was really straight forward (see below).
So, chuffed with my new skills, I decided to show my colleague how easy and quick this was - only for him to tell me that he thought it seemed slow...
Odis... slower than VAS... there's only one way to find out - FIGHT!
Round 1:
So with me ready on the Odis shortcut, and Harry Hill hovering over the VAS shortcut, we started the stopwatch and fired them both up...
And the results - VAS: 1 min 45
Odis: 45 secs
Round 2:
Launch GFF and wait for the system test to complete...
And the results -
VAS: 5 min 45
Odis: 3 mins
Now I know that these figures are the results of just one un-scientific test, but as far as I'm concerned GET IN THERE ODIS (I'm well up for saving 3 minutes per test before I've even started!)
I suppose it did seem slow at first, but I think this is just because it's new.
Anyway, with not much else going on, I decided to do some control unit adapting on my own car.
Again very easy, definately quick and easy to use. I've got some more time on it due tomorrow, so will try and capture a few more examples.
With a bit of luck, I'll spend less time trying to remember where stuff is!
Cheers!
P.S. If you're enjoying the blog - please feel free to share it!!!
Friday 24 June 2011
We are connected!
Productive day on the Odis front - now all the I.T. stuff is sorted I've finally managed to actually use it on a car!
As mentioned on the last blog, I was a bit concerned that it looks tricky to use, but once you know where everything is - it's pretty straight forward to use.
The most welcome news I found out was the main features of the VAS5051 that I'm used to using every day - ARE STILL THERE!!! (phew)
Yep, you heard it hear first folks, MVBs, Guided Functions, Self diagnosis, Basic settings are all still there (you've just gotta know where!)
Today I used Odis to diagnose an air-con fault using GFF, and once I knew where to find it and how to start it, I was really impressed with how quick and useful it was.
The main thing that seems obvious is that I'm just going to have to get plenty of practice in at finding everything, as that seems to be the hardest part.
Couple of days off now but back to a full day on Monday - let's see how much I remember then!
Cheers!
As mentioned on the last blog, I was a bit concerned that it looks tricky to use, but once you know where everything is - it's pretty straight forward to use.
The most welcome news I found out was the main features of the VAS5051 that I'm used to using every day - ARE STILL THERE!!! (phew)
Yep, you heard it hear first folks, MVBs, Guided Functions, Self diagnosis, Basic settings are all still there (you've just gotta know where!)
Today I used Odis to diagnose an air-con fault using GFF, and once I knew where to find it and how to start it, I was really impressed with how quick and useful it was.
The main thing that seems obvious is that I'm just going to have to get plenty of practice in at finding everything, as that seems to be the hardest part.
Couple of days off now but back to a full day on Monday - let's see how much I remember then!
Cheers!
Thursday 23 June 2011
Another day - more answers
Another day with Odis today, and didn't use it much again as was mainly watching it being set up.
Some new points that I've found out are that:
Odis doesn't need to be updated by loading 'base' and 'brand' discs. It seems that the software is updated automatically by uploading it online. This seems like yet another great idea, which is definitely going to save everyone from a lot of messing around. I'm really liking the idea of no longer having to wait around for the next disc coming out to fix a customer's car.
Another point is that there has been changes made to our server in order to get Odis online. I don't really understand this area too well, but it was clear that this upgrade was essential before we could start using Odis.
The final main point I found out was that there is something called 'E-Shop' that is also to do with Odis. It looks like it's just a website where you can buy a licence to get the Odis software registered to your machine, and although I don't think I'll be needing to get involved with this side of things (well I hope not!), I'll post any more info I find about it.
After all this I.T. stuff going off, I did manage to have a bit of a play (although not with a vehicle connected) and was pleased to find there's a very easy to use help option that now provides online help (to user manuals etc).
I've gotta be honest though, other than using the help option, it does look a bit confusing regards how you actually do normal things like checking MVBs etc!
Here's hoping it's easier than it initially looks?
Tomorrow we get a car connected :)
Some new points that I've found out are that:
Odis doesn't need to be updated by loading 'base' and 'brand' discs. It seems that the software is updated automatically by uploading it online. This seems like yet another great idea, which is definitely going to save everyone from a lot of messing around. I'm really liking the idea of no longer having to wait around for the next disc coming out to fix a customer's car.
Another point is that there has been changes made to our server in order to get Odis online. I don't really understand this area too well, but it was clear that this upgrade was essential before we could start using Odis.
The final main point I found out was that there is something called 'E-Shop' that is also to do with Odis. It looks like it's just a website where you can buy a licence to get the Odis software registered to your machine, and although I don't think I'll be needing to get involved with this side of things (well I hope not!), I'll post any more info I find about it.
After all this I.T. stuff going off, I did manage to have a bit of a play (although not with a vehicle connected) and was pleased to find there's a very easy to use help option that now provides online help (to user manuals etc).
I've gotta be honest though, other than using the help option, it does look a bit confusing regards how you actually do normal things like checking MVBs etc!
Here's hoping it's easier than it initially looks?
Tomorrow we get a car connected :)
Tuesday 21 June 2011
A bit clearer now!
Well, that wasn't so bad. Had my first day with Odis, and although I didn't really get much hands-on, I have got a few answers (as follows)...
So starting with my opener - 'what is Odis?'
Turns out it's just new software for the diagnostic equipment.
So I'm not going to get a shiny new laptop, just a change in how I operate the VAS5051.
My next one answered was 'what does it do?'
A much more interesting answer that I was only too happy to hear:
Essentially the same as before, but with much more online systems integrated to it, such as ElsaPro (AT LAST!!!)
From what I've seen so far, you can get TPIs and current flows whilst in the middle of a test plan - sounds very handy, but will reserve judgement till I've used it!
Final big one answered - 'why do we need it?'
Well, aside from the fact that it should make the job a bit easier / quicker, it is also capable of communicating to vehicles with a new type of control unit, which VWG vehicles are being built with as of next year. So the killer point is, when these arrive in our workshops, we won't be able to talk to them with the current 5051 software. Fair point - better get my head round it quick smart!!!
Another day with it tomorrow, so will hopefully get back with more answers,
Cheers!
So starting with my opener - 'what is Odis?'
Turns out it's just new software for the diagnostic equipment.
So I'm not going to get a shiny new laptop, just a change in how I operate the VAS5051.
My next one answered was 'what does it do?'
A much more interesting answer that I was only too happy to hear:
Essentially the same as before, but with much more online systems integrated to it, such as ElsaPro (AT LAST!!!)
From what I've seen so far, you can get TPIs and current flows whilst in the middle of a test plan - sounds very handy, but will reserve judgement till I've used it!
Final big one answered - 'why do we need it?'
Well, aside from the fact that it should make the job a bit easier / quicker, it is also capable of communicating to vehicles with a new type of control unit, which VWG vehicles are being built with as of next year. So the killer point is, when these arrive in our workshops, we won't be able to talk to them with the current 5051 software. Fair point - better get my head round it quick smart!!!
Another day with it tomorrow, so will hopefully get back with more answers,
Cheers!
Friday 17 June 2011
Anticipating ODIS
So, as a Master Technician I finally feel like I've 'mastered' using the diagnostic equipment VAS5051B. Just my luck then, that I've just found out I've now got to start using something called ODIS! This is all good and well, but a few simple questions spring immediately to mind, like: 'what is ODIS?', 'what does ODIS do?' and 'why do I need ODIS?'
One question I do have the answer to already is 'when have I got to start using it?' - Answer: Monday!
So, as I'm sat here mixing anticipation with a pinch of panic, I figured I might as well share any experiences or answers I have with any other Master Technicians that work with the current VAS5051B, and are interested in the next development in vehicle diagnosis.
Feel free to share your thoughts or questions, and please pass on the link to this blog to anyone else you think might benefit from it.
Here's hoping Monday goes ok!
One question I do have the answer to already is 'when have I got to start using it?' - Answer: Monday!
So, as I'm sat here mixing anticipation with a pinch of panic, I figured I might as well share any experiences or answers I have with any other Master Technicians that work with the current VAS5051B, and are interested in the next development in vehicle diagnosis.
Feel free to share your thoughts or questions, and please pass on the link to this blog to anyone else you think might benefit from it.
Here's hoping Monday goes ok!
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