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Mercedes Fault Code Reading
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How to Read Mercedes-Benz Fault Codes Using Jaltest Diagnostics – Step by Step

When a Mercedes-Benz truck throws up a warning light on the dash, getting to the bottom of it quickly is what separates a productive workshop from one that’s haemorrhaging downtime. This step-by-step guide walks you through reading fault codes on a Mercedes-Benz HGV — in this example, an Actros MP4 — using Jaltest Diagnostics. The […]

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06.03.2026

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How to Read Mercedes-Benz Fault Codes Using Jaltest Diagnostics – Step by Step

DAF Air Dryer Programming: Eclipse Has an Immediate Solution
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DAF Air Dryer Programming: Eclipse Has an Immediate Solution – and a Long-Term One

Following our recent update on the evolving capabilities within the Jaltest platform, we have continued to listen carefully to your feedback. Today, we are pleased to share both an immediate fix and a confirmed long-term enhancement for DAF air dryer programming – at no cost to you.   The Background: Listening to Our Customers In […]

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02.03.2026

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DAF Air Dryer Programming: Eclipse Has an Immediate Solution – and a Long-Term One

Top 5 Diagnostic Challenges in Mixed Fleet Environments (and How to Solve Them)
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Top 5 Diagnostic Challenges in Mixed Fleet Environments (and How to Solve Them)

Managing diagnostics in a mixed fleet environment is rarely straightforward. One day your workshop may be working on an HGV. The next, a trailer, light commercial vehicle, agricultural machine or piece of construction equipment rolls through the door. Each platform has different systems, ECUs and fault logic. Without the right diagnostic equipment, that variety quickly […]

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20.02.2026

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Top 5 Diagnostic Challenges in Mixed Fleet Environments (and How to Solve Them)

How to Perform a Forced DAF DPF Regeneration Using Jaltest Diagnostics (Step-by-Step)
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How to Perform a Forced DAF DPF Regeneration Using Jaltest Diagnostics (Step-by-Step)

When a DAF truck can no longer complete a DPF regeneration on its own, you’ll usually see a dashboard warning and find soot-loading related fault codes stored in the Aftertreatment system. At this stage, a forced (service) DPF regeneration is often the next step to restore normal operation, as long as the underlying cause of […]

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13.02.2026

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How to Perform a Forced DAF DPF Regeneration Using Jaltest Diagnostics (Step-by-Step)

The ROI of Advanced Diagnostics
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The ROI of Advanced Diagnostics: How Workshops Can Measure Profit Gains

When a workshop invests in advanced diagnostics, the big question is simple: Will it pay for itself? With Jaltest, the answer is yes — but the return is not just about covering the cost of the tool. The real ROI comes from improved efficiency, higher first-time fix rates, reduced parts waste and increased workshop capacity. […]

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06.02.2026

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The ROI of Advanced Diagnostics: How Workshops Can Measure Profit Gains

Jaltest Jump Starter JT3013
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Jaltest Jump Starter JT3013: A Simple Way to Cut Downtime and Keep Vehicles Moving

In a busy workshop or fleet environment, few things are more frustrating than a vehicle that won’t start. Flat batteries slow jobs down, disrupt schedules and tie up technicians who could be getting on with more valuable work. That’s where the Jaltest Jump Starter JT3013 comes into its own. Designed for professional use, the JT3013 […]

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27.01.2026

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Jaltest Jump Starter JT3013: A Simple Way to Cut Downtime and Keep Vehicles Moving

Autotronics
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Eclipse Partners with Autotronics for Advanced ECU Testing and Repair

At Eclipse, we’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Autotronics, making them our preferred partner for commercial vehicle ECU testing and repair. Autotronics is the first company in the UK to invest in the state-of-the-art Jaltest ESB – a cutting-edge ECU simulation and testing platform. This partnership allows us to offer fleets a smarter, […]

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19.01.2026

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Eclipse Partners with Autotronics for Advanced ECU Testing and Repair

Jaltest TPMS: Professional Tyre Pressure Monitoring Made Simple
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Jaltest TPMS: Professional Tyre Pressure Monitoring Made Simple

Tyres are one of the hardest-working components on any commercial vehicle, yet tyre pressure problems remain a leading cause of breakdowns, uneven wear and unnecessary fuel costs. As TPMS technology becomes standard across trucks, trailers, buses and vans, workshops and fleets need reliable tools to diagnose, maintain and repair these systems properly. The Jaltest TPMS […]

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09.01.2026

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Jaltest TPMS: Professional Tyre Pressure Monitoring Made Simple

Common ADAS Sensor Faults and Diagnostic Strategies
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Common ADAS Sensor Faults and Diagnostic Strategies

What workshops need to know to diagnose ADAS issues accurately and efficiently Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are no longer limited to high-end passenger cars. They are now a standard feature across many modern commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, agricultural machines and off-highway equipment. Systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking […]

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15.12.2025

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Common ADAS Sensor Faults and Diagnostic Strategies

How Jaltest Keeps Christmas Moving
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How Jaltest Keeps Christmas Moving

The Diagnostic Tools Behind Festive Fleet Reliability The Christmas season is the busiest time of the year for fleets across the UK. As deliveries surge and schedules tighten, commercial vehicles face more pressure than ever. Any unexpected breakdown can mean late arrivals, lost revenue, and disappointed customers waiting for gifts that never reach the doorstep. […]

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05.12.2025

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How Jaltest Keeps Christmas Moving

Jaltest Hasn’t Lost Capabilities - It Has Gained More Than Ever Before
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Jaltest Hasn’t Lost Capabilities – It Has Gained More Than Ever Before

Clearing Up the Misconception Around Eclipse and Central Services Recently, a misconception has circulated suggesting that Eclipse has removed features from Jaltest Diagnostics and placed them behind the pay-per-use Jaltest Central Services module. A commonly mentioned example is the air dryer function on DAF E6 vehicles. Let’s address this clearly and directly: Nothing has been […]

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27.11.2025

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Jaltest Hasn’t Lost Capabilities – It Has Gained More Than Ever Before

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