Honda ProFirst Approves Drew Technologies DriveCrash Tool

Drew Technologies’ DriveCRASH Accepted by Honda’s ProFirst Certified Network

American Honda and the ProFirst Certification Team have announced that Drew Technologies has agreed to license the HDS/i-HDS software to run on their DriveCrash remote scanning tablet for scanning Honda and Acura vehicles.

Drew Technologies has announced that DriveCRASH, its collision-focused diagnostic platform, has been accepted by American Honda’s ProFirst Certified Collision Network for complete vehicle scanning. DriveCRASH utilizes Honda’s Diagnostic Software (HDS/i-HDS) in conjunction with DrewTech’s CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 vehicle communication hardware interface to accurately provide the following vehicle data through remote scanning services:

DriveCRASH is an Equipment as a Service, meaning you pay only $99.95/month to keep the device in your shop, ready to use when you need it.
DriveCRASH is an Equipment as a Service, meaning you pay only $99.95/month to keep the device in your shop, ready to use when you need it.
  • All modules DTC scans using HDS/i-HDS
  • Passenger Seat Weight Data
  • Driver Seat Position Data
  • Seat Belt Tensioner Deployment Status
  • Air Bag System Deployment Status
  • Steering Angle Sensor Data

“Drew Technologies has partnered with American Honda on both J2534 reprogramming and OBD projects over the years, and is proud to be able to combine that expertise to support their ProFirst certified collision network with iHDS, using DriveCRASH,” said Bob Augustine, vice president of business development for Drew Technologies/OPUS IVS.

DriveCRASH offers a comprehensive scan solution for collision repair shops in a ruggedized, Windows 10 diagnostic platform with integrated CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 interface. With no upfront hardware costs, DriveCRASH delivers complete OEM-scans with professional remote services—including Remote Assisted Programming (RAP), ADAS calibrations, and brand-specific diagnostic support from our team of OEM-trained technicians. Focused on repairing modern, intelligent vehicle electronics, DriveCRASH provides coverage across Asian, Domestic, and European makes through current model years.

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