{"title":"American car diagnostic tools","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAll three at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ic-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBCC V1.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, GM, Holden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrysler, Jeep, GM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll control units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine, gearbox, ABS, airbag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine, gearbox, ABS, airbag and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService reset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParking brake, DPF, battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€194.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€134.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€134.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJeep and Chrysler from 2020 on\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest GM and Chrysler models use CAN-FD, a faster protocol that many older scanners can't speak. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-us-v2-diagnostic-tool-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep\"\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/a\u003e has it. There is also a known exception on the BCC V1.0: it doesn't do the oil reset on the 2020 Jeep Renegade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImported cars\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany American cars on European roads are imports and may be a different market version. The US V2.0 carries the US, European and Australian software, so it covers most of them. If yours is unusual, send us the VIN before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIf your car is a European Ford\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has its own page, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ford-diagnostic-tools\"\u003eFord diagnostics\u003c\/a\u003e, covering what is specific to the Focus, Kuga and Transit. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-bcc-v1-diagnostic-tool-chrysler-jeep-gm\"\u003eBCC V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e is for Chrysler, Jeep and GM, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnostic-tool-ford\"\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e is for Ford.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFCA Secure Gateway\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge models have a Secure Gateway (SGW) that blocks some functions. To get through it you need a CR Ultra with a paid AutoAuth account. You'll find them in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/professional-workshop-diagnostic-tools\"\u003eworkshop diagnostic tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnosis-ford","title":"iCarsoft FD V1.0 – Diagnostic tool for Ford and American makes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiCarsoft FD V1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is the budget tool for \u003cstrong\u003eFord\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering European models as well as those from the US and Australia. It reads the engine, transmission, ABS, airbag and other modules, clears the service reminder and calibrates the steering angle. It costs €134.95 and updates free for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor your Focus, Fiesta, Kuga or Transit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the kind of tool that lives in the glovebox and comes out when a warning light appears. It works on a cable with buttons, no apps or pairing. You plug it in, pick the system and see what's stored: engine, ABS or airbag, the last two being systems a generic OBD2 reader can't see. With live engine data you can check a sensor before you replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor servicing it does two things: it clears the service reminder after an oil change and calibrates the steering angle sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFD V1.0 compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuropean, US and Australian Fords from 1996 to 2025, through the 16-pin OBD2 port. iCarsoft's spec sheet also lists Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, GM and Holden, but it works best on Ford and its main systems. If you want it for one of those other makes, send us the VIN first. 320×240 screen and six languages. It isn't bi-directional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere the FD V1.0 falls short\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't regenerate the DPF, open the electronic parking brake or register batteries. On a TDCi or EcoBlue with a particulate filter, those are exactly the functions you'll need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed more? The US V2.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-us-v2-diagnostic-tool-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep\"\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same makes with all-systems reading, a 4\" screen, 15 languages and nine service functions, including electronic parking brake, DPF, battery and TPMS. If your Ford is a diesel or has an electronic brake, you'll recoup the €60 difference on the first job. Before anything else, you might find \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guides\/dpf-regeneration-with-diagnostic-tool\"\u003ehow to regenerate the DPF\u003c\/a\u003e useful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iCarsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085004505462,"sku":"ICS-FD-V1","price":134.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/7861\/8742\/files\/icarsoft-fd-v1-principal.jpg?v=1793178862"},{"product_id":"icarsoft-us-v2-diagnosis-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep","title":"iCarsoft US V2.0 – Diagnostic tool for Ford, GM, Chrysler and Jeep","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiCarsoft US V2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e reads every system on \u003cstrong\u003eFord, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, GM and Holden\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles from 1996 to 2025 and carries out 9 service functions. It costs €194.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIt works on European Fords\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't be put off by the name: for Ford it carries the European software as well as the US and Australian versions. It works on a Focus, Kuga, Fiesta or Transit bought here, not just on imports. And the same tool covers Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and GM. It's the obvious choice if there's a Ford and a Jeep on the drive, or if your garage sees American cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the US V2.0 does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt reads and clears faults on the engine, transmission, ABS, airbag and every other module, with live and freeze frame data to catch an intermittent fault. For servicing: oil reset, electronic parking brake for pad changes, DPF regeneration and injector coding on diesels, battery registration, steering angle, ABS bleeding, throttle and TPMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt speaks CAN-FD, used by GM and Chrysler from 2020 onwards, as well as standard OBDII\/EOBD from 1996. It identifies the car from the VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIts limits, before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt isn't bi-directional. Actuator tests are on the US V3.0. It doesn't code control units either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompared with the FD V1.0 and BCC V1.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnostic-tool-ford\"\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e is the simple Ford tool and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-bcc-v1-diagnostic-tool-chrysler-jeep-gm\"\u003eBCC V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e is the one for Chrysler, Jeep and GM. Both cost €60 less and will read faults and reset the service light, but neither handles the parking brake, DPF or battery. The US V2.0 brings both sets of makes together with a 4\" screen and all nine functions. We compare them in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guides\/icarsoft-v1-vs-v2-comparison\"\u003eV1 vs V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iCarsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085012861302,"sku":"ICS-US-V2","price":194.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/7861\/8742\/files\/icarsoft-us-v2-principal.jpg?v=1793178861"},{"product_id":"icarsoft-bcc-v1-diagnosis-chrysler-jeep-gm","title":"iCarsoft BCC V1.0 – Diagnostic tool for Chrysler, Jeep and GM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiCarsoft BCC V1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is a make-specific tool for \u003cstrong\u003eChrysler, Jeep and GM\u003c\/strong\u003e. It reads and clears engine, transmission, ABS and airbag faults, shows sensor readings and resets the service interval. It costs €134.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does on your car\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt diagnoses the engine and transmission and clears the codes once the cause is fixed. It gets into the ABS and airbag, which a generic OBD2 reader can't reach. With real-time readings you can check an O2 sensor or a temperature sensor before replacing it. On compatible models, it resets the service interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a P0420 appears, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guides\/p0420-code-meaning\"\u003eP0420 code\u003c\/a\u003e guide explains what it means and what to check before you start thinking about the catalytic converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExceptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't do the oil reset on the 2020 Jeep Renegade. The starting year depends on the model, so tell us yours before you buy. It doesn't open the electronic parking brake or regenerate the DPF either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenus in English and other languages. The first year of updates is free and done online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBCC V1.0 or US V2.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-us-v2-diagnostic-tool-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep\"\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/a\u003e is the current alternative: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, GM and Holden, with a 4\" screen, all-systems reading, nine service functions (electronic parking brake, DPF, battery, TPMS and more) and free updates for life. With a Jeep and a Ford at home, one tool covers both. The BCC V1.0 is enough if you only want to read faults and reset the service light. If you only have a Ford, the simple option is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnostic-tool-ford\"\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iCarsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085050610038,"sku":"ICS-BCC-V1","price":134.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/7861\/8742\/files\/732668035.jpg?v=1793011230"}],"url":"https:\/\/icarsoft-europe.com\/en\/collections\/american-car-diagnostics.oembed","provider":"iCarsoft Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}