Non-Communication and No Voltage Warnings The NHOST unit is programmed to warn mechanics when “Non-Communication” or “No Voltage” is detected during an OBD inspection. The warning light – located on the right side of the Main Menu screen on your NHOST unit – will start out yellow, go to orange then ultimately red after consecutive […]
Four Important Program Reminders MOVING NHOST UNIT It is important to notify NHOST prior to moving or selling your station. The NHOST unit is the sole property of Gordon-Darby NHOST Services, Inc and may not be modified, sold or transferred to any business or individual by the lessee. The NHOST unit may not be moved […]
Program Update Notice: RSA access on NHOST unit Please note that Safety and OBD program rules, RSAs, can now be accessed directly from the NHOST unit. In order to allow convenient access to this information, mechanics can reference RSAs and Saf-Cs by following the steps below: From Main Menu: Click on “Information & Training Materials” […]
Important NHOST Unit Connection Information To ensure the high availability of the Vehicle Information Database or VID services, the Primary VID site is mirrored in real-time to a Backup site. If the Primary site becomes unavailable, your NHOST unit will automatically try to access the VID using the Backup site. If your NHOST unit(s) is […]
Program Contact Information NHOST Services Help Line: 800-383-4124 (M-F 8am-6pm; S 8am-2pm) NHOST Services website: nhostservices.com DMV OBD Specialist: 603-227-4120 Note: All NHOST program calls to DMV should be directed to the OBD Specialist […]
Mechanic Authorization Every mechanic authorized at your station will show up in the list which displays whenever a task requires a passcode. If a mechanic is NOT listed, they can NOT be added from the NHOST unit. You must submit change requests in writing to DMV. Please send them the following information on company letterhead, […]
Correct answer if vehicle is not registered The first question asked when you start an inspection is “Does the VIN on the vehicle match the VIN on the registration?” If the vehicle in not registered (for example, a brand new car), then answer YES to this question because there is not a registration to cause […]
