TEXA IDC6 Truck review

TEXA builds its own display units and interfaces in house and runs them on IDC6, the successor to IDC5. On the truck side, TEXA USA says IDC6 TRUCK covers commercial vehicles from pick-up trucks to Class 8 models, plus trailers, buses and coaches. The software adds two AI functions: AI Global Search queries TEXA's database of stored error codes and call center repair solutions, and AI Intelligent Diagnosis guides a technician from vehicle selection through the fault fix. IDC6 also supports remote and authenticated diagnosis, PassThru and protected OE adjustments, and it installs updates automatically, which TEXA says arrive every two weeks. The buying model is unusual for this category: TEXA states there are no mandatory subscriptions and no skip penalties for missed updates, and renewing extends the hardware warranty. Truck packages range from Axone Nemo Light to the Axone Voice Deluxe Fleet kit. TEXA does not publish US prices, so you need a distributor quote.

Who it is for

Shops that service trucks, trailers, buses and coaches and also want car, ADAS or off-highway licenses on the same platform.

Price

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Key features

• Coverage from pick-up trucks to Class 8, plus trailers, buses and coaches
• AI Global Search and AI Intelligent Diagnosis for troubleshooting
• Remote and authenticated diagnosis, PassThru and OE adjustments
• Software updated every two weeks with automatic installation
• Axone Nemo Light, Axone Nemo Plus, Axone Voice and Deluxe Fleet truck packages

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: TEXA says there are no mandatory subscriptions and no penalties for skipped updates
• Strength: Licenses can be combined for car, truck, bike, off-highway and marine work
• Strength: Renewing the subscription also extends the hardware warranty
• Weakness: No published US prices
• Weakness: Package names and hardware choices take time to compare
• Weakness: Bought through distributors, so support quality depends partly on the reseller

Key facts

• Software: IDC6
• Vehicle types: Pick-ups to Class 8, trailers, buses, coaches
• Update cadence: Bi-weekly
• Subscription: Not mandatory
• Truck packages: Axone Nemo Light, Nemo Plus, Voice, Deluxe Fleet

Where it ranks

TEXA IDC6 Truck is No. 4 in our Best Heavy-Duty Truck Diagnostic Software verdict.