
Over the past year, Infiniti has taken significant steps to improve the condition and State-Of-Charge (SOC) of vehicle 12V batteries when they are delivered to retailers. This fee covers software updates for both Midtronics tools.
For 2011, a one-time charge of $695 plus tax will be charged to your non-vehicle account pursuant to the standard terms of your Dealer Sales and Service Agreement. If a quarterly update is missed, the tester will inform the user, and will cease functioning 30 days later, unless the update is performed. Going forward, both Midtronics testers will be updated on a quarterly basis to ensure that the latest data is always available. This software update represents the first major software change to these tools and is also considered “essential”. The GR8 and EXP-800 were released in 2008 as essential tools. Detailed instructions are attached, and posted on ASIST / Specialty Tools / Midtronics Update Wizard. The GR8-1200-NI updates via USB-to- microUSB, while the Midtronics EXP-800 updates via Serial connector-to-Serial connector that will be shipped to retailers concurrent with this announcement. The software updates for both testers will be delivered via ASIST.
“Customer Override” option after 12 minutes to enable the dealership to print a “Replace” BAT code in critical customer satisfaction situations.
If a battery tests “Good”, but requires charging beyond 12 minutes, the tester will show the time required to charge the battery. However, with the new software, the GR8-1200-NI now features these customer-focused enhancements: The Midtronics GR8-1200-NI primarily supports testing where charging may be required, and is still required for most customer warranty situations. The Midtronics EXP-800 now provides VIN and warranty codes on applicable tests where charging is not required. The Midtronics EXP-800 hand held tester primarily supports new vehicle delivery check-in testing, new vehicle inventory testing, new vehicle customer delivery and further supports road-side service, Express Service testing and service drive testing. Test results include specific recommendations on printout. New tester function modes: “CHECK-IN”, “INVENTORY”, “DELIVERY”.
Larger, clearer code print-outs to reduce data entry errors. VIN print-outs (last eight characters of VIN if entered). Both testers now have the following features: Unregistered users - please click here to register with NICOclub (free) and join the discussion about this article! More importantly, you'll become a member with the largest, most active Nissan & Infiniti community on the Internet!Įnhanced software is now available for the Midtronics GR8-1200-NI (large) and EXP-800 (hand held) battery testers to support faster testing, new battery procedures and policy.