iCarsoft, Shiftech's take on multi-make diagnostic cases

Founded in 2010 by a group of engineers specialising in automotive electronics, iCarsoft has rapidly established itself as one of the market leaders by offering innovative, high-performance solutions. In France, the company is represented by iCarsoft France, created in 2019 by Pierre Berton, who is the founder and CEO.

Based in Longvic, near Dijon, iCarsoft France has established itself as a major player in the field of automotive diagnostics, with more than 300,000 orders shipped worldwide since its creation. ICarsoft's diagnostic tools can be used on a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to heavy goods vehicles, including agricultural and marine vehicles.

iCarsoft CR Ultra

This top-of-the-range tablet offers all-system diagnostics and a 10-inch touchscreen. It includes the latest technologies, such as the J2534 protocol, and offers automatic software updates. Ideal for in-depth diagnostics, it is also equipped with an endoscopic camera and a thermal printer for direct printing of reports.

iCarsoft IM2000 Pro

The iCarsoft key programming module lets you add key coding and programming functions to your iCarsoft CR Ultra, iCarsoft CR Unicorn or iCarsoft CR Unicorn S professional diagnostic tool. This tool is ideal for coding new keys and managing immobilisers on your vehicles. It's easy to pair up and comes with all the connectors you need to program new keys and starter cards, turning your diagnostic interface into a powerful programming tool.

iCarsoft CR Unicorn

With its HGV module, this case is perfectly suited to diagnosing trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles. It has a 13.3-inch touch screen and offers advanced functions such as steering angle sensor calibration and injector management.

Contents of the case

The case contains the tablet, an intelligent VCI dongle, a set of OBD cables, a digital inspection camera and a thermal printer. Each accessory has been designed to facilitate diagnosis in the workshop or directly on site.

ICarsoft CR Unicorn diagnostics on the BMW 325 TI

During our test, the process took place in several simple steps:

1. Connection of the tablet to the vehicle via the VCI dongle.
2. Automatic vehicle identification using Auto VIN technology.
3. Intelligent diagnostics that quickly detected any faults. The CR Unicorn's powerful hardware enabled rapid, accurate diagnosis, outperforming other, often less powerful, tablets.

To evaluate the camera, we used it on a turbo. The image quality proved excellent for inspecting the interior of components. One drawback, however, was the inability to control the camera remotely. On the other hand, the video recording function remains a major asset.

With the CR Ultra, the diagnosis of our BMW M2 was smooth and complete. After installing the dongle, we had access to all the data we needed to work efficiently. A special mention goes to the dongle, which can be stored and recharged directly behind the tablet, so there's no risk of it getting lost.

How much does iCarsoft diagnostic equipment cost?

1. iCarsoft CR Ultra: €1,890 incl. VAT with 3 years' updates.
2. iCarsoft CR Unicorn: €4,500 incl. VAT with 2 years' updates.

Feedback

After several days' use, we were impressed with the performance and ergonomics of iCarsoft products. Compared with competitors such as the Bosch KTS, which are often more expensive and complex, the iCarsoft cases represent a reliable and affordable solution for professionals.