Coding vehicle specific wiring kits is becoming more and more common as the final step of tow bar mounting. Approximately 30% of the vehicle-specific wiring kits in our range must be coded in the vehicle. This job can be tricky and time consuming, especially if you don’t install tow bars on a daily basis or don’t have the right equipment. We have partnered with Jifeline to support technicians in coding the wiring kits. Jifeline’s experienced diagnostic specialists assist technicians with vehicle coding remotely.
Safety systems such as the trailer stability program and lane assist are indispensable in modern cars. When installing a towbar and vehicle-specific wiring kit, the coding of the vehicle is an important factor for the correct functioning of the safety systems. The wiring kit module added to the CAN bus network must work perfectly with the vehicle. This is the only way the vehicle can take into account that a trailer is attached.
The coding itself becomes more and more complicated, because car manufacturers do not want everyone to be able to make adjustments to the vehicle network. In addition, automotive electronics themselves are becoming increasingly complex. Almost one third of the vehicle-specific wring kits in our range must be coded in the vehicle and that number is only going to increase. Coding equipment is not cheap and the latest car models are often not updated. In short, coding wiring kits is an increasing challenge for the technician.
We receive questions from mechanics about coding vehicle-specific wiring kits daily. We therefore looked for a solution that would help you directly in the workshop. This is how the collaboration with Jifeline started. Jifeline is a specialist in remote diagnosis and offers the automotive aftermarket the option of remote coding. The car does not have to leave the workshop and the diagnostic specialist takes the work completely out of the mechanic’s hands.
1. The mechanic connects the Jifeline device to the car and makes direct contact with a Jifeline diagnostic specialist via an online connection.
2. Using the selection menu or the chat function, the technician types a message to the specialist. In this case, he chooses ‘Vehicle coding for towbar’. The diagnostic specialist has all the necessary coding equipment at his disposal. He also has access to different OE manufacturer portals.
3. Jifeline’s diagnostic specialist gets to work with the coding. This takes up to 30 minutes, but usually much faster. This depends on the car type. Once the coding is successful, a message will appear on the display that the coding is complete
Jifeline is specialized in towbar wiring kit coding and has a solution for almost all car types. Jifeline’s specialists work from the Netherlands, but the service is accessible throughout Europe. There is an automatic translation function in the chat so that you can give the assignment in your own language.
To use Jifeline you need two things. A stable internet connection is necessary to communicate online with Jifeline’s diagnostic specialists. You also need a Jifeline device, also known as the Jifeline remote diagnosis interface VCI. Two VCIs are available.
1. Connects via WiFi or Ethernet
2. login is done with a URL and can be done via any laptop, smartphone or tablet
3. prepared for 4-CAN, CAN-FD and DoIP
4. Price: 791 euros
You pay once for the purchase of the hardware. In addition, you pay for each successful coding and that price varies per car type. The price of one encoding is usually € 37.95, and that price varies per car type. Before the coding is carried out, the costs are made transparent, so that you can include this in the quotation to your customer. There are no monthly fees and you only pay if the coding is successful.
Jifeline has proven itself as a diagnostic specialist in the field of towbar wiring kit coding. Approximately 50% of the coding that Jifeline performs consists of coding towbars. In addition, you can use Jifeline for coding keys, diagnosis support, reading and erasing faults, service indicator reset, updates and much more.
Would you like to know more about Jifeline? We are happy to tell you more about the possibilities and conditions. Please contact your contact person at Brink.
If you order Jifeline through us, you will now receive a 10% discount on the purchase price of the hardware. You will also receive discount vouchers for the first codes.
NB. You order the hardware through Brink. You enter into the agreement for the coding with Jifeline. You can register with Jifeline via the registration form that is sent to you by our customer service.
Fixed amount per coding
You only pay when you use it and you can see the price of the service in advance.
No subscription fees
You only need to purchase the hardware once. You pay no subscription costs and no costs for updating the software! Via Brink you also benefit from an exclusive discount of 10% and you will receive extra vouchers for towbar coding.
No appointment needed: fast service
You do not need to make an appointment to schedule the encryption. After connecting via the Jifeline interface, a diagnosis specialist is immediately assigned.
Diagnosis specialist in house
Thanks to Jifeline’s solution, you get the diagnosis specialist in-house. You save time and money because the car does not have to leave your workshop!
Always the latest models
You benefit from Jifeline’s diagnostic network and so you always have a solution for the customer, even for the latest models!
No cure no pay
Only 0.08% of all requests cannot be resolved (for various reasons). If this is the case with you, then you pay nothing for the service.
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