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Enhancements to OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search
I-CAR · December 7, 2018
Summary
This article highlights updates to the I-CAR RTS OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search tool, which covers vehicles up to the 2024 model year. The tool provides quick access to vehicle-specific high-voltage disable procedures, battery locations, refinishing and welding precautions, and a chart indicating if a scan tool or high-voltage digital volt-ohm meter (HV DVOM) is required.
What to do on the job
Utilize the updated I-CAR RTS OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search tool to identify vehicle-specific high-voltage disable procedures and verify if a scan tool or HV DVOM is required before beginning repairs.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of researching OEM-specific high-voltage disable procedures on hybrid and electric vehicles. It can be used to defend line items for high-voltage safety measures, including the required use of specialized tools like scan tools or high-voltage digital volt-ohm meters (HV DVOM) as specified by the OEM.
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