NHTSA ID Number: 10153085
Manufacturer Communication Number: ATE-17-15
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-19
Summary
ATE-17-15 John Bean Pro42 Vehicle Database Update (August 2017)
Service Information
Special Tools & Equipment
Number: ATE-17-15
Subject: John Bean Pro42 Vehicle Database Update (August 2017)
Date: Sep. 15, 2017
Supersedes ATE-16-22 dated July 15, 2016 due to Vehicle Data software updates.
This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the
John Bean VAS701001 alignment machine model.
Latest Software Versions Released:
John Bean Pro42 Vehicle Database Update (August 2017)
Installation Requirements:
• All John Bean VAS701001 Aligners must be previously updated to Pro42 Program software version
5.0 or higher before performing this update.
• Attain a copy of Vehicle Specification updates installation instructions (see attachments)
• Dealers must download John Bean Pro42 Vehicle Database Update (August 2017).exe file (vehicle
data update August, 2017) from ServiceNet > Wheel Alignment Software > John Bean
Installation:
To update the John Bean the VAS701001 aligner, please read and follow the Vehicle Specification
updates installation instructions attached.
Questions regarding installation of software updates to VAS701001 (after they have been downloaded),
can call EquiServ technical support desk (service group for John Bean) at 800-225-5786. EquiServ will
also be able to help with Aligner software and specifications installed from CD.
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Fahrzeugdatenbank für Pro42 Software (für Achsmessgerät VAS 701 001)
Pro42 DB VAG–082017*, August 2017
Ergänzungen/Änderungen zur Version VAG – 052017
Vehicle Data Base for Software Pro42 (for wheel aligner VAS 701 001)
Pro42 DB VAG-082017*, August 2017
Supplements/Changes compared to Version VAG - 052017
Arteon [3H]
Transporter T6
Crafter [SY, SZ]
Tiguan 2018 LWB [BW2]
alle Modelle/all models
1
2
2
2
2
A4 [8W]
A5 [F5]
A6 [4G]
Q5 [FY], Q5 China [87]
2
2
2
2
Skoda
-
-
Seat
Arona [KJ7]
2
-
-
-
-
Panamera [G2] Sport Tourismo
1
MAN
TGE [UY, ZU]
2
Mexiko/Mexico
Brasilien/Brazil
1 = Neu / New
2 = Änderung / Change
*= die ersten beiden Ziffern bezeichnen den Monat, die letzten 4 Ziffern
die Jahreszahl
Snap-on Equipment GmbH – Konrad-Zuse-Str. 1, 84579 Unterneukirchen, Germany, Tel. 08634-6220
Geschäftsführer: Klaus Kirstätter
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Unterneukirchen, Eingetragen beim Handelsregister Traunstein HRB 20757
AGB in ihrer gültigen Fassung entnehmen Sie bitte unserer Homepage: www.snapon-equipment.de
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Release Date:
November, 2015
Model(s)
Affected:
Installation
Instructions
TEEWA553V
T3-76126CV1 Rev A
VAG Pro42 instructions for software installation
ACTION TO BE TAKEN:____________________________________________________________
1.
This software is only for VAS 701 001 Aligner. To determine if the aligner requires this update click on the “About”
icon from the Home Screen. If the current version is 5.2 there is no need to proceed. If the current version is 5.0 or
greater from the portal download version 5.2 to a flash drive.
2.
Shut down the alignment software by clicking the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the Home Screen.
3.
Insert the flash drive into one of the empty USB ports on the alignment system.
4.
If Autoplay is not turned on Navigate to the flash drive by holding down the Windows key and the letter “E”. If
autoplay is active click “Open folder to view files” from the popup.
+E
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5.
Double click the “VAS 701 001 ver. 5.2.exe” file to begin the installation.
NOTE: DO NOT POWER DOWN THE ALIGNER AT ANY TIME DURING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.
6.
If attempts are made to install this software on a non VAS 701 001 system the installer will receive a popup
message informing them that this software is “Only for Pro42 VAS 701 001 update!”
7.
The file extract before the installation process.
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8.
The system will prepare for software Installation. An overall software installation progress bar will appear.
9.
A VAGPortal InstallShield Wizard shows the progress of the installation.
10.
The user will be prompted about a “Driver” during the install. This “Driver” must be installed. Click “Install this driver
software anyway”.
11.
The user will be prompted to attach a device to the computer, this device is the camera(s) already attached. Click
on “OK” to continue.
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12.
Click on “Finish” to complete the successful install.
13.
From the Home screen click on the about icon to confirm the updated version.
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