ZF Aftermarket launches OE Diagnostic Insights for Independent Shops with ZF MultiScan at AAPEX 2026

• New at AAPEX 2026: Built-in ZF OE diagnostic insights support vehicle models equipped with ZF Continuous Damping Control (CDC) technology.
• Built for independent shops: ZF MultiScan delivers diagnostics, including advanced functions, coding and programming on multiple vehicle makes and models.
• Live demonstrations of ZF MultiScan including OE diagnostic insights, expert training mini-sessions, and product exhibits will highlight ZF’s full aftermarket ecosystem in AAPEX Forum, Booth #F13011.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZF MultiScan was launched at AAPEX 2025 to give independent shops access to a broad range of advanced functions, coding and programming. New at AAPEX in 2026, ZF takes MultiScan to the next level, launching and demonstrating how it can bring its deep actionable insights on the systems it manufactures for OEMs into its aftermarket tool for independent shops. ZF aftermarket will showcase how these deep actionable insights can be quickly accessed in the form of mini diagnostic test plans right when the technician reads the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on the ZF MultiScan.

“As one of the leading global OE and aftermarket manufacturers for driveline and chassis technologies for passenger cars with conventional powertrains as well as for hybrid and electric vehicles, ZF is in a unique position to provide diagnostic insights on those technologies to the independent aftermarket,” said Anuj Gupta, Head of Digital Diagnostics, NA. “We’re proud to launch and showcase such insights on the ZF Continuous Damping Control (CDC) chassis technology equipped on a variety of vehicle models in North America. Capabilities like these ultimately benefit consumers by enhancing the serviceability of their vehicles in the independent aftermarket,” he added.

ZF Diagnostic insights for vehicles equipped with ZF Continuous Damping Control (CDC)

Multiple vehicle brands and models in North America are equipped with ZF Continuous Damping Control (CDC) systems. For these vehicles, ZF diagnostic insights are built right in the technician’s MultiScan diagnostic workflow.

Through auto detection of ZF Electronic Control Units (ECUs) during a vehicle scan, when a Diagnostic Trouble Code is read on ZF control unit, ZF diagnostic insights are immediately accessible from the page. Clicking on ZF diagnostic insights provides the technician a very quick overview of the system operation if it is their first time working on such a system. Following that, the ZF diagnostic insights provide:

Key conditions, values, and behaviors for diagnosing the fault: This ZF engineering information is trimmed down to the data points and thresholds needed to diagnose.

• Recommended checks: This information is trimmed down to the probable checks based on analysis of the specific fault conditions.
• Associated data: Rather than telling the technician which Parameter Identifiers (PIDs) to find manually, the relevant live data from the vehicle is displayed.

ZF diagnostic insights become a powerful actionable mini diagnostic test plan rather than a long technical information page. “Independent shops are being asked to service increasingly sophisticated vehicles, and they need access to the right information to do that work efficiently and confidently,” said Chris Battershell, Vice President, ZF Aftermarket North America. “By bringing ZF’s OE knowledge directly into the technician’s diagnostic workflow, we’re helping our customers turn complex vehicle information into actionable insights. It’s another way ZF is helping independent workshops prepare for the next generation of vehicle service.”

ZF MultiScan is designed to allow the modern advanced workshop to step into the future of diagnostics. Connect with experts and visit ZF at AAPEX Forum, Booth #F13011 for hands-on demonstrations and go to aftermarket.zf.com/us/multiscan for additional information.

About ZF

ZF is a global technology company supplying highly advanced dynamic systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range primarily serves vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. With its products and integrated hardware and software solutions, the company helps make mobility smarter, safer and more comfortable. ZF offers a wide range of solutions for propulsion, electrification, chassis and passive safety. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems, and has a broad portfolio of aftermarket products and services.

With approximately 153,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.8 billion in 2025. The company operates 162 production locations in 29 countries.

As one of the leading companies in the aftermarket industry, ZF bridges today’s and tomorrow’s needs with products, services and ecosystem solutions for workshops, distributors and fleets. With strong OE links and a broad portfolio of trusted brands — ZF, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, WABCO and TRW — ZF Aftermarket helps customers to Maximize Uptime.

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