ATEQ Announces Newest Update For VT55, VT56 And VT36

ATEQ Announces Newest Update For VT55, VT56 And VT36

The latest technical release includes new 2016-’17 car models for OE sensor recognition and improved programmable sensor coverage as well as new functions and corrections.

ATEQ - Tech Release January 2017ATEQ has announced the new update for the ATEQ VT56 (DA1-18-11), VT55 (CA2-18-05) and VT36 (HA1-08-05). The latest technical release includes new 2016-’17 car models for OE sensor recognition and improved programmable sensor coverage as well as new functions and corrections.

New features include:

  • VT36: Newest update allows users to save the last vehicle data information to the tool
  • VT36: A new menu is available to program a sensor from sensor selection as well as make, model, and year
  • Major update to all aftermarket sensors coverage and reference information: Schrader EZ-sensor, Alligator Sens-it, Napa QWIK, DILL, SMP and more
  • Corrected relearn procedures for Mitsubishi models, reflecting ability to use Mitsureset tool to relearn the vehicle
  • New VIN scan coverage added for 2015 and 2016 model years, including Buick, Cadillac, Lexus, Aston Martin, GMC, KIA, Jaguar, Subaru, Nissan and Infiniti.
  • Minor text adjustments to improve legibility

Corrections include:

  • VT56: Users are now prompted to select the type of programmable sensors before enabling the program functions
  • VT56: Settings now always display a region selected by default
  • All tools now display the first digit “0” in the sensor ID if available from the OE signal to support older OE sensors

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