NEXIQ Technologies and Detroit Diesel Partner On Pocket Diagnostic Link

    MANCHESTER, N.H. & STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. & DETROIT-- March 23, 2001--NEXIQ Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEXQ) and Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) are partnering to develop a new handheld diagnostic solution for DDEC(R) (Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls). Together, they will provide a Palm OS(TM) platform solution to read and capture select Detroit Diesel engine data quickly and easily. NEXIQ will develop the PALM-based hardware and vehicle adapter. DDC will offer this technology, named Pocket Diagnostic Link(TM) (PDL) through its worldwide distributor organization. PDL is targeted to be released second quarter 2001.
    "This easy-to-use diagnostic tool is one more facet in our comprehensive approach to customer support. It gives customers and service bay technicians a "quick look" tool that is small, lightweight and highly mobile. Pocket Diagnostic Link is ideally suited for the many applications that don't justify the use of a full featured diagnostic tool, such as our Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link(R) PC software. PDL will find broad application with service writers and maintenance managers. With PDL, they can easily identify active fault codes, determine ECM software version and review critical operating data and performance settings. This allows them to efficiently schedule exactly the attention the vehicle needs, if any, without using valuable shop space and mechanic time unnecessarily. We're delighted to partner with NEXIQ on the development of this solution. Their industry-leading diagnostics expertise is an essential element in our Palm-based product," said Detroit Diesel's Service System Manager, Everett Downey.
    "We're proud of our long, successful relationship with a world leading engine provider like Detroit Diesel," said NEXIQ Chairman and CEO, John R Allard. "Our participation in the development of this important Detroit Diesel Palm solution is in line with where NEXIQ is headed as a company. Our focus is on technologically innovative solutions for service facilities and commercial vehicles."