10 new diagnostic tools for auto techs

June 10, 2024
A look at some of the latest diagnostic tools that have crossed our desks.

From scan tools to borescopes to thermal imagers, diagnostic tools are essential for technicians when it comes to understanding what's wrong with a vehicle and the proper route to repairing it. Whether you're looking to add a new tool to your diagnostic arsenal or a broken/outdated tool needs replacing, here are some of the latest diagnostic tools to have crossed our desks. 

1. Zenith Z7 

The Zenith Z7 from EZDS is a diagnostic scanner that features OE-level functionality, as well as ADAS functionality and access to security gateways for FCA, Nissan, Ford, and Hyundai vehicles.

2. TS001 Thermal Imager

The TS001 Thermal Imager from TOPDON is a long-focus Android thermal imager with a 9mm lens.

3. Vividia BD-5030i Borescope

The Vividia BD-5030i Borescope from Oasis Scientific is a semi-rigid USB borescope with a .19" diameter probe head and an 11' long tube.

4. i70BT Automotive Diagnostic System

The i70BT Automotive Diagnostic System from Foxwell is a diagnostic scanner with Wireless VCI Foxlink I.

5. Icon T8 Intelligent Diagnostic Scanner

The Icon T8 Intelligent Diagnostic Scanner from Harbor Freight has a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor for lag-free operation and wireless vehicle communication capability.

6. JPRO Professional 2024 v1 Update

Noregon's JPRO Professional 2024 v1 Update features on and off-highway enhancements so users can diagnose commercial vehicles and heavy duty equipment in the same application at no additional cost. 

7. M12 Auto Technician Borescope, No. 3150-20

The Milwaukee Tool M12 Auto Technician Borescope, No. 3150-20, is designed to deliver 5mm access and clear diagnosis.

8. E6 Pro Infrared Camera

The Teledyne FLIR E6 Pro is a rugged point-and-shoot thermal camera designed to help inspect, locate, and diagnose automotive problems quickly using 240 by 180 thermal resolution (43,200 pixels) and vibrant thermal imagery supported by FLIR-patented MSX (multi-spectral dynamic imaging).

9. TP150 TPMS Diagnostic Tool

The TP150 TPMS Diagnostic Tool from Xtooltech USA integrates tire pressure programming, tire pressure diagnosis, and tire pressure matching.

10. Alpha MUTT ABS Bench-Top Model, No. 5510A-L4

The Alpha MUTT ABS Bench-Top Model from Innovative Products of America is designed to offer fleets extra flexibility with both in-shop and service-truck capabilities, the Bench-Top Model is the first trailer inspection system with a built-in LiFeP04 battery for consistent testing.

About the Author

Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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