Diesel Explorer is Diesel Laptops' very own comprehensive heavy-duty and medium-duty diagnostic software! Running on Windows 10 or higher, this software will read all DTCs and faults from all standard vehicle modules including body controller, engine controller, transmission controller, and more.
View live data, trip information, and HD-OBD readiness information. Diesel Explorer even has built-in reporting to do quick checks on the vehicle's health.
New features are being added regularly.
Full Video Walkthrough
Get a complete tour of Diesel Explorer from connection to reporting. We cover setup, health scans, live data, bi-directional commands, and exporting reports.
Fault Code to Part Number Demo
Watch how Diesel Explorer maps an active DTC to the exact part number you need. Go from fault to verified part and repair info in a few clicks.
Additional Features Available
In addition to the features that come with a Basic (Free) subscription, Diesel Explorer now offers a paid Professional option that adds additional functionality to the tool. The professional version is a monthly subscription and you can upgrade any time from within the app itself.
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Basic $0/month
- Read and clear fault codes
- View trip information
- Perform Health Reports
- Print Vehicle Reports
- View Basic Data
Professional $99/month
- Read and clear fault codes
- View trip information
- Perform Health Reports
- Print Vehicle Reports
- View full live data
- Perform Regens
- Perform after-treatment resets
- Perform Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Changes
- Access to our Emission Delete Detection (e.D.D.) functionality
Bi-Directional Functionality
With a professional subscription, you get access to perform bi-directional commands such as DPF regenerations or Aftertreatment resets. More functionality is always in the works.
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Current List of Bi-Directional Commands
- Cummins: All Engines EPA07+
- DPF Regeneration
- Aftertreatment Maintenance- Reset All
- Aftertreatment Filter Installation
- DEF Dosing Pump Override Test
- Change Max Vehicle Speed
- Change Max Accelerator Vehicle Speed
- Change Max Cruise Control Speed
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- Detroit
- 60 Series (Epa 07)
- DPF Regeneration
- Ash Accumulator Reset
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- DD Series Engines (Epa 07)
- DPF Regeneration
- Ash Accumulator Reset
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- DD Series Engines (Epa 10+)
- DPF Regeneration
- Ash Accumulator Reset
- SCR Replacement
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- 60 Series (Epa 07)
- Dodge (Ram): Cummins 6.7 (13-17), DPF Regeneration
- Ford
- 6.7 Powerstroke (11-16), DPF Regeneration
- 6.7 Powerstroke (17-18), DPF Regeneration
- GMC/Chevrolet: Duramax (11-16), DPF Regeneration
- Hino: J05E/J08E (Epa 13+)
- DPF Regeneration
- DPR Reset
- International
- Maxxforce DT/9/10 (Epa 07+)
- Key On Engine Running Standard Test
- DPF Regeneration
- Aftertreatment Resets
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- Maxxforce 11/13 (Epa10)
- DPF Regeneration
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- N9/N10
- Tamper Fault Reset
- Aftertreatment Reset
- SCR Reset
- N13
- DPF Regeneration
- DPF Replacment Reset
- SCR Tamper Fault Reset
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- A26 (2017+)
- DPF Regeneration
- DPF Replacment Reset
- Aftertreatment Maintenance- Reset All
- SCR Tamper Fault Reset
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- Maxxforce 7 (Epa 07+)
- Key On Engine Running Standard Test
- DPF Regeneration
- Aftertreatment Resets
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- Customer Password Support
- Maxxforce DT/9/10 (Epa 07+)
- Isuzu: 4Hk1 (14+)
- DPF Regeneration
- SCR Data Reset
- NOxSensor Data Reset
- DEF Control Module Reset
- Oxidation Catalyst Data Reset
- DPF Data Reset
- Mack: MP7/8 Engines Epa 13+ (Obd2 Connector)
- DPF Regeneration
- SCR Regeneration
- Exit Inducement Mode
- DPF Ash and Soot Level Reset
- SCR Reset
- NOx Sensor Reset
- Aft Hydrocarbon Injector Reset
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter
- Customer Password Support
- Mercedes: MBE 900/4000 engines (07+)
- DPF Regeneration
- Ash Accumulator Reset
- PACCAR: PX (07+): Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
- PACCAR: MX 11/13 engines (EPA 10+)
- DPF Regeneration
- DPF Installation
- Disable DEF Derate
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter (EPA10, 2010-12 model PX engines)
- Volvo: D11/13 Engines EPA 13+ (Obd2 Connector)
- DPF Regeneration
- SCR Regeneration
- Exit Inducement Mode
- DPF Ash and Soot Level Reset
- SCR Reset
- NOx Sensor Reset
- Aft Hydrocarbon Injector Reset
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter
- Customer Password Support
- Volvo / Mack EPA10: DPF Regeneration
- CAT CT11/13 (EPA10+):
- DPF RegenerationM
- Road Speed and Cruise Parameter Change
Coverage
Diesel Explorer is built for commercial on highway diesel powered commercial trucks, but our data shows it also connects just like a basic OBD-II reader on cars. It also works on trailers, buses, RVs, fire apparatus, street sweeper and more. It’s great for fast code reads and fault visibility, but it’s a quick “see what’s wrong tool” not a full-blown diagnostic tool outside.
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Commercial Truck, Bus & RV Manufacturers
- Allegro
- American Coach
- American Lafrance
- ASV
- Autocar
- Battisti
- Bluebird
- Capacity
- Caterpillar
- Champion
- Chrysler
- Coachmenrv
- Country Coach
- Crusader
- Damon
- Eldorado
- Elkhart
- Entegra
- Entergracoach
- E-One
- Ferrara
- Fiat
- Fleetwood
- Ford
- Forestriver
- Foretravel
- Freightliner
- Fuso
- Gillig
- Global Environment Products
- GM
- Hino
- Holiday Rambler
- IC
- International
- Isuzu
- Jayco
- Kalmar Ottawa
- Kenworth
- Kme
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment
- Mack
- Magnum Bus
- Mci
- Mercedes-Benz
- Miller
- Monaco
- Motor Coach
- NABI
- New Flyer
- Newell
- Newmar
- Nexurv
- Nissan
- Nova Bus
- Orion
- Oshkosh
- Paccar
- Peterbilt
- Pierce
- Prevost
- Renegade
- Roadmaster
- Rosenbauer
- Scania
- Seagrave
- SMIT
- Spartan
- Spartan Fire
- Spartan Motor
- Sprinter
- Starcraft
- Startrans
- Sterling
- Temsa
- Terex
- Thomas Built
- Thormotorcoach
- TICO
- Tiffin
- UD
- Vermeer
- Volvo
- Western Star
- Winnebago
Diesel Engine Manufacturers
- Cummins
- Detroit
- Ford
- Gillig
- GM
- Hino
- Holiday Rambler
- IC
- International
- Isuzu
- Mack
- Maxxforce
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mitsubishi
- Paccar
- PSI
- UD
- Volvo
Light Duty Diesel & Gas Powered Trucks
- Chevy
- Dodge
- FCA
- Ford
- GMC
- GM
- RAM
Automotive
Enjoy the ability to scan everything automotive that uses standard OBDII protocols. The list below is a small sample of manufacturers covered.
- Audi
- BMW
- Buick
- Cadillac
- Chevrolet
- Chrysler
- Dodge
- Ford
- GMC
- Honda
- Hummer
- Hyundai
- Jeep
- KIA
- Land Rover
- Lexus
- Lincoln
- Mazda
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mercury
- Mini
- Nissan
- Pontiac
- Porsche
- RAM
- Saturn
- Smart
- Subaru
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Volvo
Trailers
When paired with a PLC adapter, the tool can read data of trailers using industry standard protocols. This is not an all inclusive list, but trailers we have tested and verified.
- Cottrell
- Extreme
- Great Dane
- Lohr
- MH Eby
- Merritt
- Multiquip
- Polar Tank
- Trailstar
- Triton
- Vermeer
Other Systems
- Allison
- Bendix
- Caterpillar
- Eaton
- Haldex
- Wabco
Maintenance Commands
Diesel Explorer now includes maintenance reset commands for many makes and models. Click below to explore all makes and models.
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New Maintenance Reset Commands
- Cummins
- Maintenance monitor reset- All 2007+ engines
- International
- Service Interval Reset- A26, N13, Maxxforce 7, 11/13, DT/9/10
- Service Interval Reset Settings- A26, N13, Maxxforce 7, 11/13, DT/9/10
- Volvo
- Service Interval Reset - D11/13 engines (EPA07-23)
- Service Interval Reset Settings- D11/13 engines (EPA07-23)
- Mack
- Service Interval Reset - MP7/8 engines (EPA07-23)
- Service Interval Reset Settings- MP7/8 engines (EPA07-23)
- CAT
- Service Interval Reset- CT11/13
- Service Interval Reset Settings- CT11/13
- Allison
- Oil Filter life monitor reset - All Gen 5 transmissions
- Enable/Disable Oil & Filter Life monitor reset - All Gen 5 transmissions
- Transmission Health/Clutch Resets - All Gen 5 transmissions
- Eaton
- Grease interval reset- All UltraShift plus, All Fuller Advantage
Emissions Delete Detection
With a Professional subscription, you get access to our industry first Emissions Delete Detection functionality. Detect Emissions tampering on EGR, SCR, and DOC/DPF. Current Manufacturers include Detroit, Cummins, International (Maxxforce engines).
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Current List of EDD Functionality
- International Maxxforce engines (EPA 10+)
- Detroit Engines (2007+)
- Cummins Engines (2007+)
Information on DTCs
Read and clear faults on most commercial vehicles and some OHW equipment. Read and clear faults on trailer ABS modules with a PLC adapter. Read and clear standard OBD2 codes for most automotive vehicles.
Direct Link to Repair Information
Link straight to additional repair information such as: Fault code Troubleshooting, Wiring Diagrams, Torque Specs, Engine Specs, TSB's, Labor times, and more!
Diesel Health Report
The Diesel Explorer Application can also automatically send reporting directly to the cloud and Diesel Laptops Diesel Health Platform. You can view all of your shop's diagnostic scans in one place on Diesel Health (separate Diesel Health subscription required).
Component Information
Here you'll see a list of all the modules that the adapter and software are picking up. You can also find information about these modules including manufacturer, serial number, and part number.
Basic/Live Data
The Basic / Live data tabs will show you tons of vehicle information that is updated in real-time including coolant temperature, boost pressure, accelerator pedal position, and more. With a Basic subscription you get access to a basic list of 26 of the most common data. With a Professional subscription, you get access to 100's of these parameters, the ability to filter and search them, as well as minimum and maximum holding values for each live data parameter.
Vehicle and Trip Data
Here you can view static parameters such as fuel economy, total vehicle hours, and total distances. You can choose to view these parameters for the lifetime of the vehicle or for a given trip.
Built-in Reporting
Diesel Explorer has a built-in reporting feature that prints to a PDF format that includes Engine Data, DTCs, Components, Total Vehicle Data, and Total Trip Data. Vehicle inspection capabilities allow users to mark / draw issues directly on the report before printing. Plus, users can get a customer signature directly on the computer / tablet before printing. If there is a failure to connect while printing, Connection Troubleshooting will allow users to troubleshoot connection issues.
RP1210 Compliant
Diesel Explorer will work with all datalink adapters that are commonly used with other aftermarket and OEM software, including the Nexiq USB Link.
Software Updates
We update Diesel Explorer regularly with new features, improvements, and commands.
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