Delphi and Autocom run on the same DS150E and CDP+ hardware, and both cover cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks from dozens of manufacturers. Here is how the two compare, and what each one actually covers under the hood.
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Key Takeaways
- Delphi and Autocom 2021.11 both run multi-brand diagnostics for cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks.
- Both cover engine, ABS/ESP, airbag, transmission, immobilizer, and body control systems, plus service resets and coding.
- They share the same interface hardware: DS150E, CDP+, and DSBOX.
- OBDLOGIC offers each at $15, with remote installation support.
- Technicians commonly keep both installed side by side, since manufacturer coverage can vary slightly between the two.
What Delphi and Autocom Actually Cover
Delphi 2021.11 and Autocom 2021.11 are built for the same job: full diagnostics across passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks, from dozens of manufacturers in one application. In practice, that means reading and clearing fault codes, live data monitoring, service resets, coding and adaptation, and component or actuator tests, on systems from the engine to the airbag.
As a result, a technician working across a mixed fleet of makes does not need a separate scanner for every brand that comes into the shop.
Where Delphi and Autocom Overlap, and Where They Differ
Both applications run on the same interface hardware: DS150E, CDP+, and DSBOX. In addition, both cover the same core systems: engine management, ABS/ESP, airbag/SRS, transmission, instrument cluster, immobilizer, climate control, and body control modules.
Consequently, most technicians treat the choice between them less as either/or and more as which one to try first for a given vehicle, since manufacturer-specific coverage can vary slightly between the two even on the same hardware.
Cars, Light Commercials, and Trucks in One Tool
Coverage is not limited to passenger cars. Both applications extend to light commercial vehicles and trucks, so a workshop servicing a mixed fleet, a delivery van one day and a compact car the next, covers both from the same software.
What You Need Before You Order
Delphi and Autocom both run on Windows 7 through Windows 11, in 32-bit or 64-bit. Neither works without a compatible interface, such as a DS150E or CDP+, so confirm you already have one, or plan to get one, before you order the software alone.
Installation Comes With Every Order
Matching the software to the exact interface and getting the activation file working correctly are the two most common setup questions. For that reason, OBDLOGIC offers remote installation support with every order, rather than leaving you to sort out activation on your own.
Once you order, the team is available to help with setup, so you are not troubleshooting activation issues alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Delphi and Autocom?
Both run on the same hardware and cover the same core systems. Coverage for specific manufacturers can vary slightly between the two, which is why some technicians keep both installed.
Do these cover trucks as well as cars?
Yes. Both cover passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks from multiple manufacturers.
What interface do I need?
A DS150E, Delphi CDP+, Autocom CDP+, or DSBOX interface.
What operating systems are supported?
Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, in 32-bit or 64-bit.
Does OBDLOGIC help with installation?
Yes, remote installation support is available with every order.
Conclusion
In short, Delphi and Autocom 2021.11 both give a multi-brand workshop full diagnostics across cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks, at $15 each, on the same interface hardware.
Check the Delphi 2021.11 listing or the Autocom 2021.11 listing to get started, or browse the full OBDLOGIC catalog for other diagnostic software.
