MACS Mobile A/C Diagnostics App

Exclusively for MACS members – MACS Mobile A/C Diagnostic App

MACS has partnered with Shiftmobility to create the MACS mobile A/C diagnostics app for use on mobile devices. The app includes access to the MACS Service Reports and ACTION Magazine archives, checklists to aid system diagnosis, access to MACS member manufacturers and distributor suppliers and The MOTOR extensive mobile A/C vehicle specifications library.

Vehicle reference specs will include:
A/C & Heater Service, A/C System Specifications, Component Location Diagrams – HVAC Systems Only, Cooling System Bleed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes – HVAC Systems Only, Miscellaneous Capacities – HVAC Systems Only, Radiator & Hose Replacement Procedures and Wiring Diagrams – HVAC Systems Only.

Only MACS members in good standing will have access to this APP. To access the MACS Mobile A/C Diagnostics app visit the Google play store for android devices or the iTunes store for Apple devices. One free download is included with MACS membership. Additional downloads are $60 each. After you choose the app, MACS will verify your membership and approve your use. For more information email info@macsmobileairclimate.org or call 215-631-7020.

Please do not download the MACS App if you do not have a paid MACS membership.
Join MACS as a member here.

View this instructional video to see how to download and utilize the MACS mobile A/C Diagnostics app to its fullest
value.

Settings

On the top of the screen, to the right of Mobile A/C Diagnostics you will see a stacked bar icon. Press it to access settings. This is where you can change your password and add your business information.

ipad indicating menu icon — **To Navigate to Settings Location**

ipad showing menu opened up — **Settings Screen**

Settings page on app displayed on ipad — **Enter Your information**

Vehicle Lookup

The icons directly below the title, Mobile A/C Diagnostics, are used to identify / select the specific vehicle information you are looking for. For example: refrigerant charge.

ipad screen indicating options at top of page

Vin: Press the Scan Vin icon, type in the VIN and confirm.
Plate: Press Plate and enter the letters and numbers for the license plate along with the state.
Vehicle: Press Vehicle, select year, make, model, sub-model (if applicable), engine.

After completing the vehicle selection all available information is ready for selection. Simply touch what you are looking for.
Hint: Because this is a native app, all images are expandable by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart.

**Mobile A/C and Engine Cooling System Specs Menu**

Truck and Off-road Vehicle Data

To access all available truck and off- road vehicle data simply touch the area where the title, Truck and Off Road Vehicle Data appears.

You will be taken to the truck and off-road vehicle data library. You can either browse for the data you are looking for or enter a keyword to be presented with the available information.

App screen indicating Truck and Off-road Vehicle Data section — **Truck and off-road vehicle data**

App screen showing various truck refrigerants — **Truck Reference Display**

MACS members ATC, AGCO and T/CCI Manufacturing have provided pdfs of helpful reference data. Keep in mind that truck reference data is VERY HARD TO OBTAIN and MACS has exhausted all resources to obtain it. Our best resource was our member suppliers and we are grateful for what they have shared with us.

The best of all MACS resources have also been added to this app so you can have them in the palm of your hand for access.

MACS Service Reports

To access the MACS Service Reports archive, simply touch the area titled Service Reports.

Press the year and then the month. This allows you to view the entire issue of MACS Service Reports for that month and year.

App indicating Service Reports menu item on home screen — **Service Report Menu**

MACS ACTION ™ Magazine

To access past issues of ACTION™ Magazine, simply touch the area titled ACTIONMagazine and select the issue you are interested in viewing. This allows you to view the entire issue.

Training Resources

To access training available from MACS simply touch the area titled Training Resources. You will be taken to the MACS website where you can view all of the available resources.

**Link to MACS Training Pages on MACS website**

Mobile A/C Service Checklists

To access the service checklists simply touch the area titled Mobile A/C Service Checklists. You will be taken to a screen with multiple thumbnails. Simply touch the thumbnail that interests you and it will become visible. In the upper right corner, you will notice 3 stacked dots. Touch the icon to be able to “Send,” “Open With,” “Download,” “Print” and “Report a Problem.” To print directly from the app, you must follow the steps to configure your printer.

Supplier Directory

To access the MACS Supplier Directory, simply touch the area titled Supplier Directory. There you will find a list of MACS member suppliers along with a hyperlink which will take you directly to their website or a phone number if there is no website. Just touch the company you are interested in and off you go.

App screen showing list of supplier names — **Supplier directory display**

As always with all MACS member services, if you have any questions call the MACS office at 215-631-7020 x 0 or contact us