OTC Releases Encore Software Update

Sept. 23, 2016

Sept. 23, 2016—OTC Tools announced an upgrade to its Encore diagnostics software.

The update features enhanced vehicle information and expanded vehicle coverage. TPMS updates and improvements to test for diagnosing issues with Ford, Chrysler and Toyota have been included in the update. The software update includes 642 new systems and 2,314 new vehicle-ECU combinations. 

More updates include ABS functional tests for many 2000-2005 vehicles, tire pressure reset tests for many 2000-2005 vehicles, throttle position tests for many 2005-2009 vehicles, Tire type/pressure selection tests for many 2011 vehicles, EVAP tests for numerous Ford and Toyota models, and DEF tests for 2013-2015 Chrysler vehicles. 

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