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Revision as of 13:05, 3 March 2010 by 78.32.143.113 (talk) (→ETKA detail: clarify Beetle)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)ETKA is the official electronic parts catalogue (EPC) for Volkswagen Group motor vehicles. Launched in 1989, ETKA superseded the older parts books and microfilm-based catalogues. ETKA is an abbreviation from the Template:Lang-de. It is produced for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (VWAG) by the Munich-based specialist automotive industry informations systems software publisher LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH. As of March 2010, the latest ETKA software version (called 'Revision') is 7.2, with database updates for software versions 7.0, 7.1 and 7.2 being released approximately one to two times per week.
ETKA detail
ETKA details genuine original parts from Volkswagen Group's four mainstream marques of automobiles, including Volkswagen Passenger Cars, SEAT, Škoda Auto, and Audi. It also covers Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Marine, and Volkswagen Industrial Motor. The coverage ranges from the original 1947 Volkswagen Type 1 (more commonly known as the Volkswagen Beetle), right through to the latest present day vehicles and associated applications.
The four marques covered by ETKA also have specific sections for geographic regions, along with its main "home market" of Europe. Furthermore, ETKA is customisable in specifics such as local purchase or sales taxes, local currencies, delivery addresses, and communications protocols.
With the facility to directly input individual Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), ETKA includes the ability to access the central database at Volkswagen AG, and highlights vehicle-specific components from within the larger range of components of the relevant vehicle model. These results can then be used to auto-generate online ordering for required parts, and can be fully integrated into third party Dealership Management Systems (DMS).
Additional inclusive components of ETKA are catalogues for generic hardware (fastenings, bulbs, batteries, etc) and chemicals (oils, greases, sealants), along with a general accessories catalogue.
Similar products
LexCom also produce electronic parts catalogues for other German marques. These include the Porsche parts catalogue - PET (Template:Lang-de), which is arranged in an identical fashion to Volkswagen Group's ETKA; and truckmaker MAN - MANTIS (MAN Technical Information System). The Japanese Mitsubishi Motors ASA (Aftersales Support Application) is also published by LexCom, replacing their former CAPS parts catalogue.
See also
References
- ^ "LexCom - History". LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH. Lex-Com.net. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "ETKA7 - Configuration Instructions - DMS-Backbone Interface - Full version DVD" (PDF). LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH. ETKAinfo.com. April 2009. p. 4. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- "ETKA 7.2 Final 2009". The Audi TT forum. TT-forum.co.uk. 9 October 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- "Электронный каталог ETKA 7.2 (Audi + VW)" (in Russian). Avtomanual.com. 19 September 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- "myETKAinfo - Registration" (PDF). LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH. ETKAinfo.com. March 2008. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- ^ "Products". LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH. Lex-Com.net. Retrieved 18 November 2009.
External links
- ETKAinfo.com
- LexCom Informationssysteme GmbH official portal
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