Vehikel Erkunder (VE)

What is Vehikel Erkunder?

• Vehikel Erkunder (VE) is a computer software used together with an interface cable to retrieve data from an OBD-II compliant car (vehicle).
• Two different interface types are offered for VE (see Offers), where the Trican interface supports also CAN.
• VE is the first Windows based diagnostic tool for OBD-II and is developped since 1995. More than 10,000 users worldwide.

What does Vehikel Erkunder?

• Read and clear error codes (Diagnostic Trouble Codes, DTC) of the cars electronic control units (ECU)
• Read and process realtime data
• Read Freeze Frame data, snapshots of data while an error occurs
• Charts of realtime data
• Display data in instrument view
• Save and convert data in different format
• Replay of saved data offline
• Actuator test and many more
• List of developments during updates in the past:
• 1.52
• GM L65 and L56 1996 6.5L diesel engine and transmission enhanced real time data and device control.
• Suzuki 2002=2007 enhanced trouble code read and clear with history status messages.
• Hyundai 2.7 L 2005=2006 enhanced engine and transmission trouble code read and clear with status, active and shadow memory.
• 1.51
• Hyundai 2.7 L Mode 6 data for 05 Sonata, 05-06 Tiburon SantaFe and 05-07 Tucsan.
• 04 GM LR4 4.8 L truck engine enhanced data with device control.
• 1.50
• 95-99 Volvo enhanced Motronic 4.2 and 4.3 engine 3 digit trouble code requests, includes power stages and level 2 temperature warnings.
• 1.49
• 96-97 Cadillac 4.6L Northstar engine includes engine and transmission oil reset, ignition timing device control.
• 1.48
• 06+ Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep enhanced real time data includes surge status and coil burn times.
• GM L29 7.4L C and K 1998 truck crankshaft variation CASE learn, camshaft retard and transfer case real time data.
• 1.47
• GM L56 6.5L Diesel EGR and transmission adaption programming.
• GM L26 3.8L 2006 Buick Lucerne includes Police body and light device control.
• 1.46
• 2000.5+ Mercedes M-212 V6 and M-213 V8 enhanced ME 2.8 real time data, includes high speed misfire packet data.
• 2001 GM Catera 3.0L V6 enhanced real time data, includes knock readings for each cylinder.
• 98+ Toyota enhanced body and brake trouble code requests.
• 1.45
• 2006 GM 6.6L LBZ diesel engine with device control.
• 2000 GM 6.0L LQ4 C and K truck engine, Federal and California emissions.
• 1.44
• 96 GM LT1 engine update includes device control, manual, automatic, Impala SS, Corvette and Camaro variations.
• 1.43
• 96-97 GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, 7.4L Truck engines with device control, includes S10, Sonoma, Blazer and Jimmy 96 ABS brakes.
• 1.42
• Mercedes C Class trouble code requests updated for 2007 includes smoke screen and taxi printer servers.
• Ford Mode 6 CAN update includes 2007 and 6.0 diesel.
• 1.41
• Global Warming CO2 grams per mile carbon emission credit real time display and edit equation added, for 8 states and most countries.
• 2005 Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender 4.2 Liter enhanced engine data with device control and A/C pressure.
• 2003 GM L18 8.1 Liter truck engine and Allison transmission enhanced data with device control.
• 1.40
• GM LS2 6.0 L Pontiac GTO engine and transmission real time data with device control, includes over 50 circuit checks.
• 1.39
• GM LS2 6.0 L Corvette engine and transmission real time data with device control, includes adjustable timing.
• 1.38
• Money per Minute and Total Money real time display fuel equations added.
• GM Alternative Flex Fuel 2002 Cavalier includes alternative and gasoline run hours.
• 1.37
• GM Cobalt enhanced CAN engine, transmission, body and suspension computer real time data with device control includes service bay Evap.test.
• Ford Hybrid enhanced engine, battery and transmission computer real time data.
• 1.36
• Tire size brake calibration for GM C/K Truck under 15000 GVW and 03-04 under 8600 with no VSES.
• VW and Audi Mode 6 descriptions.
• 05 Malibu enhanced real time 2.2L Ecotech engine and Z body CAN data with engine device contol and transmission adapt set.
• Additional Dodge-Chrysler defined network messages includes cabin equalization and crash events.(no support for Tricom and TriCAN).
• 1.35
• 00.5+ Mercedes C Class trouble code functions includes CAN 7g-Tronic, airbag, doors, roof and seats.
• 1.34
• Bugfixes
• 1.33
• 10 clear and reset functions for 2002.5+ Dodge and Chrysler triple processor servers, includes cam, crank and misfire.
• 04+ Durango, 05+ Charger, Challenger, 300, Caliber enhanced body, brake and engine trouble code functions.
• 03-04 Saturn ION enhanced real time data with Air/Fuel ratio device control.
• Mercedes Mode 6 test results includes 02+ M271 I4, M112, M272 V6 and M113, M273 V8 engines.
• 1.32
• Aveo enhanced real time engine data, device control and Mode 06 test descriptions.
• 1.31
• GM LSJ 2.0 L Redline and Cobalt Supercharged enhanced real time engine data with intercooler control.
• Volvo body and chassis 95-99 trouble code update with defined numbers and new 2004 x40, x70 code requests.
• Land Rover Trouble Codes for year 05+.
• 1.30
• GM L31, L35, LM7 V6 and V8 truck engine enhanced real time data with device control.
• 1.29
• Enhanced real time data search by word or server name.
• Pontiac Vibe enhanced real time data with device control.
• 1.28
• 02.5+ Dodge Chry enhanced real time data includes over 200 SRT4 Knock and Turbo items, includes CAN and device control.
• 04+ Prius and Lexus LS430/400 enhanced real time engine, motor and battery data.
• 1.27
• GM LLY 6.6L Diesel includes turbo charger vane position and fuel rail pressure control, turbo charger learn, Allison fast adapts.
• GM L65 6.5L Diesel updated with device control includes boost control, timing set, glow plug learn, power distribution.
• Enhanced Global spec. 7 digit trouble code numbers. Includes manufacturer specific definitions.
• Chrysler Dodge Jeep 05+ enhanced engine trouble code request and 04+ Mode 6 descriptions.
• Monitor enable and completion status for the current drive cycle.
• Updated legislated data common to all cars, 88 parameters with over 100 possible data items, includes wide range O2 sensor scale.
• VIN number descriptions and check with automatic vehicle specfic data selections.
• Lotus enhanced real time data.
• GM 2004 L61 2.2L Ecotech enhanced engine and N body computer real time data with engine and trans. device control.
• GM 2004 LA1 3.4L V6 enhanced engine and W body computer real time data with engine and trans. device control.
• GM 2002 LB7 Duramax updated with Allison transmission and device control.
• Pontiac 2004 L32 3.8L V6 transmission device control.
• In-Use Peformance Tracking with 2005 monitor ratio results.
• Subaru enhanced real time data.
• Mazda and updated Ford Mode 6.
• Pontiac 2004 L32 3.8L V6 enhanced real time data with boost device control.
• CAN real time data packet selector 99-p exclusive.
• GM enhanced engine failure records.
• Mode 6 defined test results for CTS, Catera, Prizm, Saturn V6, Vue and Vibe.
• CAN Service 6 Monitor and Test ID definitions for Dodge, Chrysler, Ford, GM and Standarized.
• New GM Lansing L4 real time data and GM transmission data, includes torque and negative shift error times.
• Updated GM diesel enhanced real time data includes 6.6 Liter and automatic transmissions.
• Honda and Acura Mode 6 defined test results.
• Core Diagnostic Trouble Codes updated for model years 2005+.
• Ford body and chassis enhanced trouble code request and clear, most models require ISO protocol.
• GM and Hyundai Mode 6 defined test results.
• Volvo trouble code server requests, includes combustion heater.
• Enhanced Ford real time data updated to 1,067 possible items, includes 2005 Ford GT and Escape Hybrid.
• Driver traces includes OBD, emission, state inspection and hi-way fuel economy.
• User defined real time equation editor, included HP, G force, and MPG.
• Improved direct ISO connection for WinXP Home.
• Global Position Sensor(GPS) data, stand alone or with dual serial port.
• Toyota defined test results and enhanced real time data, includes hybrid.
• 96-97 Ford Probe GT enhanced real time data.
• Land Rover, Nissan, Subaru Mode 6 defined test results.
• Ford output controls enhanced test function.
• GM L65 Diesel enhanced real time data.
• GM enhanced updated trouble code requests, includes engine, brakes, body, chassis with 7 status modes.
• GM, Mercedes, Subaru non-uniform diagnostic trouble code definitions.
• Ford and GM network net4 data includes body, lights, dash and security server reports.
• Daimler-Chrysler network data for VPW protocol models, includes injector time and battery temperature.
• Daimler-Chrysler non-uniform manufactured controlled diagnostic trouble code and test result definitions.
• Enhanced Ford vehicle information.
• Euro Stage III real time data items, includes A/F sensors and trouble code miles.
• Core Diagnostic Trouble Codes updated for model years 2000+.
• Enhanced Ford Key On Tests.
• High speed support for all years of INDO-3 and TRICOM 30 Hz possible.
• Improved time out procedures for enhanced data.
• Start, Stop data saving option with space bar.
• Digital dash instruments, any size and location.
• Enhanced data dashboard instrument selections.
• Enhanced 95-97 Volvo reset maintenance interval lights.
• Ford Mode 6 defined test results and optional negative notation selection.
• Persistent graph settings.
• Enhanced data grid playback and file export.
• Optional VPW system network degrade levels.
• Enhanced GM real time data items. For LT1 engine and other.
• VIN, calibration and verification vehicle identification numbers, year 2000+.
• Enable evaporative system for leak testing, year 98+.
• Book mark data items as favorites. Create home page for start settings and auto-connect.
• Adjustable thickness of plot lines.
• Audio representation of data (no sound card needed).
• View menu item for network analysis and trouble shooting of sent, received and bus messages.
• Search page to define, label, book mark, send and receive your own or extended messages.
• ISO/DIS 14230-4 keyword protocol 2000-4 with fast and slow initialization used on many European and Asian model year 2000 and beyond.
• 24 channel stop watch with 10 point lap, split times and dual rise fall triggers.
• Real time statistics: average, range, time stamped max and min.
• Glitch capture and scope functions: slope, max and min rise, frequency, period and peak to peak.
• Time stamps selectable as data point, seconds, minutes, hours or current time h:m:s.
• Advanced and undocumented OBD2 connection and protocol settings. Speeds of 35 Hz for GM VPW and 30 Hz Ford PWM possible using hyper mode.
• Message filtering for multiple responses and restricted viewing.

Which are the requirements for Vehikel Erkunder?

• The Vehikel Erkunder software delivered with the interface.
• The interface (order here).
• The OBD-II compliant car.
• A PC or laptop/notebook with Windows 3.1 or higher.

How to run the Vehikel Erkunder?

• Install software on PC or Laptop/Notebook.
• Connect interface between PC/Laptop/Notebook and car.
• Switch ignition on or start engine.
• Start program on PC/Laptop/Notebook.

Technical data

• Interface
• Chip ACP2000
• Max. voltage 36 V=
• Consumption ‹ 20 mA
• Evironment temperature -20 bis +70 °C
• Software
• Lauffähig unter Windows 3.1 oder höher.
• KEINE Veränderung oder Hinzufügung von Systemdateien, Bibliotheken (DLL's), Registry-Einträgen oder ähnlichem.
• Min. requierements: 2 MB RAM-Memory, 2 MB disc space, serial port or USB-adapter, EGA/VGA, keyboard, mouse.

Delivery includes

• Interface with cables
• Software CD, manual and protection bag
• Free updates via download, free support via email

Who is the developper?

Background of the developper Alex C. Peper

On-Board Diagnostic developments

• 1978 wrote one of the first desktop engine dyno data acquistion and control programs for realtime analysis of engine computer sensors
• 1984 help develope massive EGR no feedback system allowing OBD-1 exemption
• 1993 declined OBD development contract Ford Motor Co.
• 1993 declined Motorola automotive laboratory contract
• 1995 wrote one of the first PC Windows based OBD-2 scan tools
• 1995 wrote first web site listing OBD vehicle certification
• 1996 wrote J1850 VPW bit timer, rs232 byte converter chip code
• 1996 wrote designed ISO9141-2 to rs232 translator
• 1996 helped obtain first Federal OBD certification of a vehicle
• 1997 applied Microsoft for automotive project
• 1997 helped develope first OBD-2 compatible ULEV alternative fuel truck
• 1998 developed PC virtual user designed dashbord using OBD-2 network

• 24 years experience in
• Mainframe-, Personal-, Hand-Held-, Industry-, Vehicle-Computers

• Associate of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering: St. Louis Univ.
• Associate of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Management: St. Louis Univ.
• Bachelor of Science in Pure Physics: Univ. of Massachusetts

• Research Technician Carter Carburetor Emission Laboratory
• Head of Carter-Weber Engine Dynamometer Department
• Vehicle Emission Project Engineer Exotic Engineering
• Vehicle Emission Test Engineer Ocean State Test Laboratory
• Research Technician Morton-Thikol Advanced Materials
• Research Technician Morton International Advanced Materials
• Vehicle Emission Laboratory Manager LPC Inc.

• Volkswagen: transverse electronic feedback carburetor
• Subaru: transverse electronic feedback carburetor
• Ford: Heat affects on fuel economy
• Lamborgini: 12 cylinder dynamometer emission development
• NASA: Rapid Optical Fabrication of SiC space based mirrows
• DARPA: Gradient Index of Defraction Infared laser lenses
• DARPA: Infared heat seeking guided missles nose cones
• DARPA: 5 element heavy metal glass optics
• DARPA: Boron Nitride net shape objects
• DARPA: Carbon metallic composite structures
• Morton-Thikol Advanced Materials: Diamond optics
• Univ. Mass. Lowell: Diamond and Diamond like optics
• LPC Inc.: Ultra Low Emission Propane vehicle

• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
• Society of Amateur Scientists
• International Automotive Technicians Association