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Mopar Diagnostic Pod Unavailable for Aftermarket Purchase

Sean Owner/Technician North Carolina Posted Latest

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2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport 3.6L (G ERC) 6-spd (AL6)

What repair are you unable to perform?

Unable to purchase The new Mopar Diagnostic Pod (MDP) as an aftermarket. Required for the 2021 WL Chassis / Platform that the current Micropod2 does not support.

What information are you having trouble obtaining?

Diagnostic hardware

What steps have you taken to obtain the information you need?

More than I should have needed without any luck. Even called the helpdesk for tool purchases on the dealer side but ultimately ended with the MDP is unavailable for aftermarket purchase.

Thanks

Donny Manager

Colorado

Donny Update

I will contact them. We presented this in a NASTF/Stellantis meeting yesterday 4/15. Do not have a detailed response yet.

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Sean Owner/Technician

North Carolina

Sean

Ok, thank you! I know I’m not the only one in the aftermarket wanting to get this new tool to continue providing the best services to my customer.

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Brandon Owner/Technician

Nevada

Brandon

Be aware that they are also making shops sign up for AutoAuth for permission to access their CAN network with their new Security Gateway Module (SGM). I haven't quite figured it out yet, but I came across it today through Tech Authority. etools.org/FCA-Secure-Gat… There are some tools that are part of the program already. Ones that are not part of the program have to request their…

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Sean Owner/Technician

North Carolina

Sean

Yes Sir, Been registered with auto auth since just about the beginning, it’s required for aftermarket tools on late model FCA vehicles.

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Brandon Owner/Technician

Nevada

Brandon

Oh, good to know. I haven't encountered it, until now. I feel better with my choice to sign up with your confirmation of being familiar with it. Thank you.

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Bradley Owner/Technician

Illinois

Bradley

Donny, question… I assume there is a new protocol that the old micropod 2 does not have that has been add to the new MDP for 2021 and newer vehicles but what about the after market tools like cardaq3+. Are those able to work on the 2021 WL chassis or are we stuck waiting for a MDP?

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