Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) Software Package The HDS software package covers all vehicles from 1992 to current, except for the Passport and SLX. and includes all the necessary functions to monitor, diagnose, and reprogram Honda and Acura control modules, except for Immobilizer functions. The package includes software to program the HDS Tablet and the Teradyne Pocket Tester, as well as the PC platform versions.
NOTE: For additional tool information, visit and click on the 'Tools Info' tab at the top of the home page. The 'Tools Info' page provides pricing and availability of Honda and Acura diagnostic tools. Honda Passport and Acura SLX To read Honda Passport and Acura SLX diagnostic codes, you will need the Vetronix Mastertech OBD II tester available directly from Vetronix at 1-800-321-4889, ext 4, or check their website. Service & Collision Information Subscribe to ServiceExpress (Honda, or Acura, or both products) directly from the Welcome screen.
Note: You can also get to the ServiceExpress website using either of these URLs:. The website provides access to all active service bulletins back to the early 1970`s, plus all vehicle service information back to 1990, including:. Technical service bulletins. Campaign and recall bulletins. Hercules bicycle frame numbers.
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Mode $06 information. Accessory installation instructions. Owner's manual. On-line parts catalogs Traditional paper-bound service manuals, electrical troubleshooting manuals, and body repair manuals are available from Helm, Inc. From the ServiceExpress website.
Click on the Order Paper Publications button. Training Materials Information about ordering training information and materials is available from the Honda Service Express Web site. Simply select 'Order Training Materials' for details. Control Module Initialization To initialize replacement Control Modules on Honda and Acura vehicles with Immobilizer, you will need a Honda Interface Module (HIM) and PCM initialization software. Information regarding control module initialization is available from the ServiceExpress website , but you must be an active subscriber to purchase or rent the necessary tool and software and to obtain the required authorization code. After signing on, click the Order Diagnostic Tools button for details.