Mac Tools announced enhancements to the TaskConnect (ET1505ANX) part of the Task Family scan tools. The addition of OBD II, CAN, ABS & Airbag Scan Tool to this product will allow technicians to troubleshoot repair issues with greater speed and accuracy, according to the company.
TaskConnect

This new scan tool displays trouble codes and reports on “Top Reported Fixes,”offering technicians the ability to prioritize troubleshooting efforts specific to a vehicle’s make, model, year and engine. TaskConnect is powered by MacConnect, an online database available from Mac Tools that now offers more than 4.3 million code solutions options. New features available on this tool include:

Airbag code read/erase coverage for most 1996 – 2010 GM, Ford & Chrysler vehicles and 1996 – 2009 Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Hyundai vehicles

AutoID to automatically display a vehicle’s year, make, model and engine on most models 2000 or newer

Expanded availability of vehicle data points (PIDs), up to 300

Display of long PID name (example: CTS- Coolant Temperature Sensor)

Dual PID graphing to allow technician to graph two data points simultaneously for comparison

The TaskConnect model will be available from distributors and franchisees beginning in May 2012.