Autel Intelligent Tech 1610MX808 User Manual

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information of this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, no
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including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and
illustrations.

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or indirect damages or for any economic consequential damages (including
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IMPORTANT

Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.

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agent.

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Safety Information

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety
instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all
persons operating or coming into contact with the device.

There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the
vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be
tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice
or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive
technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It
is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential
to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being
used, or the vehicle being tested.

Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and
applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or
equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the
hazard level.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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Safety Instructions

The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot
know, evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be
certain that any condition or service procedure encountered does not
jeopardize your personal safety.

DANGER

When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or
attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system.
Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes
slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.

Do Not Turn the Volume Up Too Loud When Using Headphones

Listening at high volumes that over-stimulate the ear for long periods of time
may result in loss of hearing.

SAFETY WARNINGS

 Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
 Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all

moving or hot engine parts.

 Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area, for exhaust gases are

poisonous.

 Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL

(for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.

 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle

unattended while testing.

 Be extra cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap,

ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous
voltages when the engine is running.

 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical

fires nearby.

 Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on

or the engine is running.

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 Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a

mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as
necessary.

 Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time.

Any distraction may cause an accident.

 Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to

all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury or damage to the test equipment.

 To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make

sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle
DLC is clean and secure.

 Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong

electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

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1 Using this Manual

This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional

equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales
representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or
accessories.

Conventions

The following conventions are used.

Bold Text

Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.

Example:

 Tap OK.

Notes and Important Messages

Notes

A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.

Example:

NOTE

New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and
discharging cycles.

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Important

IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the test equipment or vehicle.

Example:

IMPORTANT

Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace
damaged cables immediately.

Hyperlink

Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and
illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a
selectable hyperlink.

Illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may
vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen
instructions to make correct option selection.

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2 General Introduction

When it comes to ultra-portability, MaxiCheck MX808 is your perfect
companion. Installed with fast quad-core processor, MX808 offer maximum
convenience and swift diagnosis. The intuitive user interface makes using the
device effortless through a 7-inch LCD touchscreen that displays at 1024 x
600 quality. Together with the ability to quickly read and clear O.E.M.
enhanced codes for all available modules of the majority of the makes and
models on the market, MX808 provides you with superior special functions
for 7 systems, including Oil Reset, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), SAS
(Steering Angle Sensor), BMS (Battery Management System), DPF (Diesel
Particulate Filter), IMMO, and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System).

This manual describes the construction and operation of the devices and how
it works to deliver diagnostic solutions.

MaxiSys System Display Tablet

Functional Description

Figure 2-0-1 MaxiCheck MX808 Display Tablet Front View

1. 7.0” LCD capacitive touchscreen

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2. Ambient Light Sensor – detects ambient brightness.

3. Power LED – indicates battery level & charging or system status.

4. Vehicle Communication LED – flashes green when the Display Tablet is
communicating/linking with the vehicle’s system.

The power LED displays different colors in response to the following
scenarios:

A. Green

 Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is charging and the

battery level is above 90%.

 Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is powered on and the

battery level is above 15%.

B. Yellow

 Illuminates yellow when the Display Tablet is charging and the

battery level is below 90%.

C. Red

 Illuminates red when the Display Tablet is powered on and the

battery level is below 15%.

Figure 2-0-2 MaxiCheck MX808 Display Tablet Back View

5. Collapsible Stand – extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing
of the Display Tablet.

6. Heat Sink

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7. Built-in Battery

Figure 2-0-3 MaxiCheck MX808 Display Tablet Top View

8. Mini USB OTG Port

9. Micro SD Card Slot - holds the micro SD card.

10. DB15-Pin Port – connects the vehicle DLC cable.

11. USB Port

12. Lock/Power Button – turns the device on & off with long press, or locks
the screen with short press.

Power Sources

The Display Tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:

 Internal Battery Pack
 Vehicle Power

 Mini USB Power Supply

Internal Battery Pack

The Display Tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery,
which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 4.5 hours of
continuous operation.

Vehicle Power

The Display Tablet can be powered from the cigarette lighter or other suitable
power port on the test vehicle through a direct cable connection. The vehicle

power cable connects to the DC power supply port on the top side of the
display unit.

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Item

Description

Recommended Use

Indoor

Operating System

AndroidTM 4.4.4

Processor

RockChip RK3188 Cortex-A9 processor (1.5
GHz)

Memory

1GB RAM DDR3 & 16GB ROM

Display

7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with
1024x600 resolution

Connectivity

 Mini USB 2.0
 USB 2.0
 Wi-Fi
 HDMI Type A

 SD card (supports up to 32GB)

Sensors

Light sensor for brightness auto changing

Audio Input/Output

 Input: NA
 Output: buzzer

Power and Battery

 3.7 V/3200 mAh lithium-polymer battery
 Charges via 5 VDC power supply

Tested Battery Life

Around 4.5 hours of continuous use

Mini USB Power Supply

The Display Tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the Mini USB
power adapter. The AC/DC power supply also charges the internal battery
pack.

Technical Specifications

Table 2-1 Specifications

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Battery Charging Input

5 V/1.5 A

Input Voltage

12 V (9-35 V)

Power Consumption

500 mA (LCD on with default brightness, Wi-Fi
on) @3.7 V

Operating Temp.

-10 to 60°C(14 to 140°F)

Storage Temp.

-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)

Operating Humidity

5% - 95% non-condensing

Housing

Strong plastic housing with protective rubber
boot

Dimensions (W x H x D)

237.8 mm (9.4”) x 148.6 mm (5.9”) x 35.5 mm
(1.4”)

Net Weight

788 g (2.42 lb.)

Supported Automotive
Protocols

ISO9142-2, ISO14230-2,ISO15765, K/L-Line,
Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850
PWM, ISO11898(Highspeed, Middlespeed,
Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN,fault-tolerant
CAN), SAE J2610,GM UART,UART Echo Byte
Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP2.0, TP1.6

Accessory Kit

Main Cable

The Display Tablet can be powered through the Main Cable when
connected to an OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicle. The Main Cable
connects the Display Tablet to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC).

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Benz-14

Chrysler-16

BMW-20

Kia-20

Nissan-14

GM/Daewoo-12

Honda-3

VW/Audi-2+2

Mitsubishi/

Hyundai -12+16

Benz-38

PSA-2

Fiat-3

Figure 2-0-4 Main Cable – 1.7 m in length

OBD I Adapters

The OBD I adapters are for Non-OBD II vehicles. The adapter used
depends on the type of vehicle being tested. The most common adapters
are shown below. (Benz-14 is for European unit only and Chrysler-16 is
for American unit only.)

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Mini USB Cable

Connects the Display Tablet to the PC or the VCI unit.

AC/DC External Power Adapter

Connects the Display Tablet to the external DC power
port for power supply.

Cigarette Lighter

Provides power to the Display Tablet through
connection to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle.

Lighter Fuse

A safety device for the cigarette lighter.

Other Accessories

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3 Getting Started

Make sure the Display Tablet has sufficient power or is connected to the

DC power supply (see 0 Power Sources on page 6).

NOTE

The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the actual
ones.

Powering Up

Long press the Lock/Power button on the top right of the Display Tablet to
switch the unit on. The power LED light will illuminate green. The system
boots up, and shows the lock screen. Sliding the Lock icon to unlock and
enter the MaxiCheck Job Menu (Figure 3-1):

Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiCheck MX808 Job Menu

1. Application Buttons

2. Locator and Navigation Buttons

3. Status Icons

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Button

Name

Description

Diagnostics

Configures the unit to operate as a diagnostic
tool. See

4 Diagnostics

Operations on page 17.

Service

Consists of special functions for six systems: Oil
Reset, EPB, BMS, DPF, SAS, TPMS, and
IMMO.

Shop
Manager

Allows you to edit and save workshop
information and customer data, as well as
reviewing test vehicle history records. See 7

Shop Manager Operations on

page 79.

NOTE

The screen is locked by default when you turn on the display tablet. It is
recommended to lock the screen to protect the information in the system and
reduce the power consumption.

Almost all operations on the Display Tablet are controlled through the
touchscreen. The touchscreen navigation is menu driven, which allows you
to quickly locate the test procedure, or data that you need, through a series
of choices and questions. Detailed descriptions of the menu structures are
found in the chapters for the various applications.

Application Buttons

The Application buttons configure the MaxiSys for the type of operation or
activity to be performed. The table below gives brief descriptions of the
available applications.

Tap on the screen to select an application from the Job Menu.

Table 3-1 Applications

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Button

Name

Description

Data
Manager

Opens the organization system for saved data
files. See 错误!表格结果无效。 on page 88.

Settings

Allows you to set the MaxiSys system settings,
and to view the general information about the
Display Tablet. See 9 Settings Operations on
page 93.

Update

Checks for the latest update available for the
MaxiSys system, and performs updating
procedures. See 10 Update Operations on
page 99.

Support

Launches the Support platform which
synchronizes Autel’s on-line service base
station with the MaxiSys tablet. See 11Support

Operations on page 102.

Training

Allows you to store and play technical tutorial
and training videos about the device usage or
vehicle diagnostic techniques. See 12 Training
Operations on page 112.

Remote
Desk

Configures your unit to receive remote support
using the TeamViewer application program.
See 13 Remote Desk Operations on page 114.

MaxiFix

Launches the MaxiFix platform which provides
the most compatible and abundant repair
techniques and diagnostics database. See 错

误!表格结果无效。 on page 69.

Quick Link

Provides associated website bookmarks to
allow quick access to product update, service,
support and other information. See 14 Quick

Link Operations on page 116.

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Button

Name

Description

Function
Viewer

Configures the unit to operate as an automotive
oscilloscope to perform electrical and electronic
circuit tests and monitor signal activitie

s. See

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The Function Viewer allows you to search
the functions supported by our tools and the
version information. There are two ways of
searching, either by searching the tool and
the vehicle or searching the functions.

 To Search by the vehicle

1. Tap the Function Viewer
application on the MaxiSys Job
Menu. The Function Viewer
application screen displays.

2. Tap the tool name on the top left to
drop down the tool list, tap the one
you want to search.

3. Tap the vehicle brand, model, and
year you want to search.

4. All the functions support by the
selected tool for the selected
vehicle displays with three column,

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Button

Name

Description

function, sub function, and version.

 Search by the functions

1. Tap the Function Viewer
application on the MaxiSys Job
Menu. The Function Viewer
application screen displays.

2. Tap the tool name on the top left to
drop down the tool list, tap the one
you want to search.

3. Type in the function you want to
search to the top right search
column. All the vehicles with this
function will be listed with 8
columns, the Brand, Model, Year,
System, Sub system, Function,
Sub function, and Version.

NOTE

Fuzzy search is supported, type in part of
the function you want to search can also find
you all the related.

on page

116.

Locator and Navigation Buttons

Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are
described in the table below:

Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons

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Butto
n

Name

Description

Locator

Indicates the location of the screen. Swipe the
screen left or right to view the previous or next
screen.

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Android
Home

Returns to Android System’s Home screen.

Recent
Apps

Displays a list of applications that are currently
working. To open an app, touch it. To remove an
app, swipe it to the top or bottom.

Chrome

Launches the Android built-in browser.

MaxiSys
Home

Returns to MaxiSys Job Menu.

MaxiSys
Shortcut

Returns to the MaxiSys operation interface from
other Android applications.

Service
Shortcut

Returns to the Service operation interface from
other Android applications.

System Status Icons

As the Display Tablet is working with the Android operating system, you may
refer to Android documents for more information.

By tapping on the bottom right corner, a Shortcuts Panel will be displayed, on
which you are allowed to set various system settings of the tablet. Operations
of each button on the panel are described in the table below:

NOTE

The shortcuts buttons will be highlighted when enabled, and dimmed when
disabled.

Table 3-3 Shortcuts Panel Buttons

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Button

Name

Description

Wi-Fi

Enables/disables Wi-Fi when pressed.

Battery

Indicates battery level and charging
status of the scan tablet.

Powering Down

All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the
Display Tablet. A warning message displays if you attempt to shut down the
Display Tablet when it is communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shut­down while communicating may lead to ECM problems on some vehicles.
Please exit the Diagnostics application before powering down.

 To power down the display tablet

1. Press and hold the Lock/Power Button.

2. Tap Power off option.

3. Tap OK, the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.

Reboot System

In case of system crash, press and hold the Lock/Power button for 8 seconds
to reboot the system.

Installing Computer Software

The MaxiCheck MX808 Diagnostic Platform allows you to print the
information needed for your convenience. To realize the printing function, you
need to install the printer driver program.

 To install the printer driver program

1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM of the computer and open
the CD folder.

2. Double click on Autel Run.exe item.

3. Click the MaxiSys Printer icon in the MaxiSys PC Suite screen.

4. Select the installation language and the printer driver installation
wizard will load momentarily.

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5. Follow the wizard instructions on the screen and click Next to
continue.

6. Click on Install and the printer driver program will be installed onto
the computer.

7. Click on Finish to complete the whole installation procedure.

NOTE

The MaxiSys Printer runs automatically after the installation.

Printing Operation

This section describes how to receive file from the Display Tablet and
perform printing through the computer:

 To perform printing through the computer

1. Install the printer driver to the computer.

2. Before printing make sure the Display Tablet is connected to the
computer network, either via WiFi or LAN. See 0 Printing Setting on

page 94 for more information.

3. Run the MaxiSys Printer program on the computer to open up the
printer interface.

4. Click Test Print to make sure the printer is working successfully.

5. Tap the Print button on the toolbar. A temporary document will be
created and sent to the computer for printing.

6. The MaxiSys Printer will print the received document automatically
when the Auto Print option is selected.

7. If you need to print the document later, click Open PDF file and
select the document, and double click the Print button on the
MaxiSys Printer interface to start the printing.

NOTE

Make sure the computer installed with the Printing Driver program is
connected to a printer.

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4 Diagnostics Operations

By establishing a data link to the electronic control systems of the vehicle
being serviced directly, the Diagnostics application allows you to retrieve
diagnostic information, view live data parameters, and perform active tests.
The Diagnostics application can access the electronic control module (ECM)
for various vehicle control systems, such as engine, transmission, antilock
brake system (ABS), airbag system (SRS) and more.

Establishing Vehicle Communication

The Diagnostics operations require connecting the MaxiCheck MX808
diagnostic platform to the test vehicle using the main cable.

Vehicle Connection

The method used to connect the Display Tablet to a vehicle’s DLC depends
on the vehicle’s configuration as follows:

 A vehicle equipped with an On-board Diagnostics Two (OBD II)

management system supplies both communication and 12-volt power

through a standardized J-1962 DLC.

 A vehicle not equipped with an OBD II management system supplies

communication through a DLC connection, and in some cases supplies
12-volt power through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to
the vehicle battery.

OBD II Vehicle Connection

This type of connection only requires the main cable without any additional
adapter.

 To connect to an OBD II vehicle

1. Connect the main cable’s female adapter to the Vehicle Data
Connector on the Display Tablet, and tighten the captive screws.

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2. Connect the cable’s 16-pin male adapter to the vehicle’s DLC, which
is generally located under the vehicle dash.

NOTE

The vehicle’s DLC is not always located under the dash; refer to the user
manual of the test vehicle for additional connection information.

Non-OBD II Vehicle Connection

This type of connection requires both the main cable and a required OBD I
adapter for the specific vehicle being serviced.

 To connect to a Non-OBD II Vehicle

1. Connect the main cable’s female adapter to the Vehicle Data
Connector on the Display Tablet and tighten the captive screws.

2. Locate the required OBD I adapter and connect its 16-pin jack to the
main cable’s male adapter.

3. Connect the attached OBD I adapter to the vehicle’s DLC.

NOTE

Some adapters may have more than one adapter or may have test leads
instead of an adapter. Whatever the case, make the proper connection to the
vehicle’s DLC as required.

Getting Started

Prior to first use of the Diagnostics application, the Display Tablet must be
properly connected to the vehicle’s DLC.

Vehicle Menu Layout

When the Display Tablet device is properly connected to the vehicle, the
platform is ready to start vehicle diagnosis. Tap on the Diagnostics
application button on the MaxiCheck MX808 Job Menu, the screen then
opens the Vehicle Menu.

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Button

Name

Description

Home

Returns to the MaxiSys Job Menu.

VIN
Scan

Touching this button opens a dropdown list; tap

Auto Detect for auto VIN detection; tap Manual
Input to enter VIN manually.

All

Displays all the vehicle makes in the vehicle menu.

History

Displays the stored test vehicle history records. This
option provides you direct access to the previously
tested vehicle recorded during previous test
sessions. See 0 Vehicle History on page 80.

USA

Displays the USA vehicle menu.

Figure 0-1 Sample Vehicle Menu Screen

1. Top Toolbar Buttons

2. Manufacturer Buttons

Top toolbar Buttons

The operations of the Toolbar buttons at the top of the screen are listed and
described in the table below:

Table 0-1 Top Toolbar Buttons

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Europe

Displays the European vehicle menu.

Asia

Displays the Asian vehicle menu.

Search

Touching this button opens the virtual keyboard,
allowing you to manually enter the specific vehicle
make required.

Cancel

Touching this button exits the search screen, or
cancels an operation.

Manufacturer Buttons

The Manufacturer buttons display the various vehicle logos and the brand
names. Select the required manufacturer button after establishing the
communication with the test vehicle to start a diagnostic session.

Vehicle Identification

The MaxiSys diagnostic system supports four methods for Vehicle
Identification.

1. Auto VIN Scan

2. Manual VIN Input

3. Automatic Selection

4. Manual Selection

Auto VIN Scan

The MaxiSys diagnostic system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN Scan
function to identify CAN vehicles in just one touch, which allows the technician
to quickly detect vehicles, scan all the diagnosable ECUs on every vehicle
and run diagnostics on the selected system.

 To perform Auto VIN Scan

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Vehicle Menu displays (Figure 0-).

2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar.

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Figure 4-3 Sample Auto Detect Screen

Figure 4-2 Sample Auto VIN Screen

3. Select Auto Detect. Enter VIN manually or tap “Read” to acquire
VIN, the scan tool starts VIN scanning on the vehicle’s ECU. Once
the test vehicle is successfully identified, the screen will show you
the vehicle VIN, tap OK at the bottom to confirm the vehicle VIN.

4. Then tap OK to confirm the vehicle profile or NO to cancel.

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Figure 4-4 Sample Vehicle Profile Screen

Figure 4-0-1 Sample Vehicle Profile Screen

5. The tool would start establishing vehicle communication and reading
control unit information. You can choose Auto Scan to scan all the
available systems of the test vehicle or tap Control Unit to access
the desired system that you want to diagnose.

Manual VIN Input

For some vehicles that do not support the Auto VIN Scan function, the
MaxiSys diagnostic system allows you to enter the vehicle VIN manually.

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 To perform Manual VIN Input

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar.

3. Select Manual Input.

4. Tap the input box and enter the correct VIN.

Figure 0-6 Sample Manual VIN Input

5. Tap Done. The vehicle will be identified in a few seconds, and once
the matching is successful, the system will guide you to the Vehicle
Diagnostics screen directly (错误!未找到引用源。).

6. Tap Cancel to exit Manual Input.

Automatic Selection

In some cases when users have selected the vehicle brand instead of
performing Auto VIN Scan in the first place, the system still provides an option
for vehicle VIN scan.

 To perform Manual VIN Input

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the vehicle brand of the test vehicle.

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Figure 4-7 Sample Automatic Selection Screen

3. Tap Automatic Selection and the system will proceed to acquire
VIN information automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to go
into diagnostic screen.

Manual Selection

When the vehicle’s VIN is not automatically retrievable through the vehicle's
ECU, or the specific VIN is unknown, you can choose to select the vehicle
manually.

Step-by-step Vehicle Selection

This mode of vehicle selection is menu driven; you can simply follow the on­screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make
advances you to the next step. A Back button at the bottom right corner of
the screen will bring you back to the previous step. Exact procedures may
vary for different vehicles being serviced.

Alternative Vehicle Identification

Occasionally, you may identify a test vehicle that the tester does not
recognize; the database does not support, or has some unique
characteristics that prevent it from communicating with the tester through the
normal channels. In these instances, you are provided with the OBD direct

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Figure 4-8 Sample Diagnostics Screen

entry, through which you can perform generic OBD II or EOBD tests. See 0

Generic OBD II Operations on page 44 for details.

Navigation

This section describes how to navigate the Diagnostics interface and select
test options.

Diagnostics Screen Layout

The diagnostic screens typically include four sections (错误!未找到引用源。).

1. Diagnostics Toolbar

2. Status Information Bar

3. Main Section

4. Functional Buttons

Diagnostics Toolbar

The Diagnostics Toolbar contains a number of buttons that allow you to print
or save the displayed data and make other controls. The table below provides
a brief description for the operations of the Diagnostics Toolbar buttons.

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Button

Name

Description

Home

Returns to the MaxiSys Job Menu.

Vehicle
Swap

Touching this button allows you to exit the diagnostic
session of the currently identified test vehicle, and
returns you to the vehicle menu screen to select
another vehicle for testing.

Settings

Opens the setting screen. See 9 Settings
Operations on page 93.

Print

Saves and prints a copy of the displayed data. See

0 Printing Operation for additional information on

page 15.

Help

Provides instructions or tips for operations of various
diagnostic functions.

Save

Tapping this button opens a submenu, on which
there are 3 options available to save the displayed
data.

 Tap Save This Page to take a screenshot

image

 Tap Save All Data to save a PDF file (mostly

used to save data that cover more than 1 page)

 Tap Start Saving to record a video clip (only

available for recording Live Data or special
graph data)

All saved data are stored in the Data Manager
application for later reviews. See

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on page 88.

Data
Logging

Records the communication data and ECU
information of the test vehicle. The saved data can

Table 0-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons

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Button

Name

Description

be reported and sent to the technical center via the
internet.

You can go to the Support application to follow up
the processing progress, see 0 Data Logging on
page 107 for detailed information.

Send

Tapping this button submits the Data Logging report
to the technical center via the internet.

 To print data in Diagnostics

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Print button on the diagnostic toolbar is available throughout
the whole Diagnostics operations.

2. Tap Print whenever you want to make a printing. A drop-down menu
appears.

a) Print This Page – prints a screenshot copy of the current

screen.

b) Print All Page – prints a PDF copy of all displayed data.

3. A temporary file will be created and send to the computer for printing.

4. When the file is transferred successfully, a confirmation message
displays.

NOTE

Make sure the Display Tablet is connected to the computer network, either
via Wi-Fi or LAN, before printing. For more instructions on printing, see 0

Printing Operation on page 15 for details.

 To submit Data Logging reports in Diagnostics

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Data Logging button on the diagnostic toolbar is available
throughout the whole Diagnostics operations.

2. Tap the Data Logging button. The button displays blue during the
active recording process.

3. Tap the Data Logging button again to finish recording. A submission

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form will display to let you fill in the report information.

4. Tap the Send button to submit the report form via the internet, a
confirmation message displays when sending is successful.

Status Information Bar

The Status Information Bar at the top of the Main Section displays the
following items:

1. Menu Title – indicates the menu subject of the Main Section.

2. Voltage Icon – indicates the voltage status of the VEHICLE.

Main Section

The Main Section of the screen varies depending on the stage of operations.
The Main Section can show vehicle identification selections, the main menu,
test data, messages, instructions and other diagnostic information.

Functional Buttons

The displayed Functional Buttons at this section of the screen varies
depending on the stage of operations. They can be used to navigate, save or
clear the diagnostic data, exit scanning as well as make other functional
controls. The functions of these buttons will be introduced respectively in the
following sections of the corresponding test operations.

Screen Messages

Screen messages appear when additional input is needed before proceeding.
There are mainly three types of on-screen messages as to their purposes:
Confirmation, Warning, and Error.

Confirmation Messages

This type of messages usually displays as an “Information” screen, which
informs you when you are about to perform an action that cannot be reversed
or when an action has been initiated and your confirmation is needed to
continue.

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When a user-response is not required to continue, the message displays
briefly before automatically disappearing.

Warning Messages

This type of messages informs you when completing the selected action may
result in an irreversible change or loss of data. The typical example for this is
the “Erase Codes” message.

Error Messages

Error messages inform you when a system or procedural error has occurred.
Examples of possible errors include a disconnection or communication
interruption due to certain reasons.

Making Selections

The Diagnostics application is a menu driven program that presents a series
of choices one at a time. As you select from a menu, the next menu in the
series displays. Each selection narrows the focus and leads to the desired
test. Use your fingertip to make menu selections.

Diagnosis

The Diagnostics application allows you to establish a data link to the
electronic control system of the test vehicle for vehicle diagnosis or service.
You can operate functional tests, retrieve vehicle diagnostic information such
as trouble codes, event codes and live data for various vehicle control
systems, such as engine, transmission, ABS, and more.

There are two options available when accessing the Diagnosis section:

1. Auto Scan – starts auto scanning for all the available systems on the
vehicle.

2. Control Units – displays a selection menu of all available control units
of the test vehicle.

After a section is selected and the tablet establishes communication with the
vehicle via the VCI device, the corresponding function menu or selection
menu displays.

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Figure 4-9 Sample Auto Scan Operation Screen

Auto Scan

The Auto Scan function performs a comprehensive scanning over all the
systems on the vehicle’s ECU in order to locate fault systems and retrieve
DTCs. The sample operation interface of Auto Scan displays as below:

1. Navigation Bar

2. Main Section

3. Functional Buttons

 Navigation Bar

1. List Tab – displays the scanned data in list format.

2. Progress Bar – indicates the test progress.

 Main Section

A. List Tab

Column 1 - displays the system numbers.
Column 2 - displays the scanned systems.
Column 3 - displays the diagnostic marks indicating different

conditions of the test result:

-!-: Indicates that the scanned system may not support the

code reading function, or there is a communication error
between the tester and the control system.

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Name

Description

ESC

Returns to the previous screen or exit Auto Scan.

Pause

Suspends scanning and changes to show the Continue
button.

OK

Confirms the test result, and continues to the system
diagnosis after selecting the required system by tapping
the item in the Main Section.

Quick
Erase

Deletes codes. A warning message screen will display to
inform you of possible data loss when this function is
selected.

Report

Displays the diagnostic data in the report form.

-?-: Indicates that the vehicle control system has been detected,
but the tester cannot accurately locate it.

Fault | #: Indicates there is/are detected fault code(s) present;
“#” indicates the number of the detected faults.

Pass | No Fault: Indicates the system has passed the scanning
process and no fault has been detected.

 Tap the

want to perform further diagnosis and other test activities. A
Function Menu screen (Figure 0-10) shall then display.

 Functional Buttons

The table below provides a brief description of the Functional
Buttons’ operations in Auto Scan:

> button to the right of the system item, on which you

○

Table 0-3 Functional Buttons in Auto Scan

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Control Units

This option allows you to manually locate a required control system for testing
through a series of choices. Please follow the menu driven procedure, and
make proper selection each time; the program will guide you to the diagnostic
function menu after a few choices you’ve made.

Figure 0-10 Sample Function Menu Screen

The Function Menu options vary slightly for different vehicles. The function
menu may include:

 ECU Information – provides the retrieved ECU information in detail.

Selecting opens an information screen.

 Read Codes – displays detailed information of DTC records retrieved

from the vehicle control module.

 Erase Codes – erases DTC records and other data from the ECM.
 Live Data – retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the

vehicle’s ECU.

 Active Test – provides specific subsystem and component tests. This

selection may appear as Actuators, Actuator Test, or Function Tests,
etc., and the tests options vary depending on the manufacturer and
model.

NOTE

With the diagnostic toolbar on top of the screen throughout the whole
diagnostic procedures, you are allowed to make various controls of the

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Figure 4-11 Sample ECU Information Screen

diagnostic information at any time, such as printing and saving the displayed
data, getting help information, or performing data logging, etc.

 To perform a diagnostic function

1. Establish communication with the test vehicle.

2. Identify the test vehicle by selecting from the menu options.

3. Select the Diagnosis section.

4. Locate the required system for testing by Auto Scan or through

menu driven selections in Control Units.

5. Select the desired diagnostic function from the Function Menu.

ECU Information

This function retrieves and displays the specific information for the tested
control unit, including unit type, version numbers and other specifications.

The sample ECU Information screen displays as below:

1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – see

2. Table 0-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 26 for detailed
descriptions of the operations for each button.

3. Main Section – the left column displays the item names; the right column
shows the specifications or descriptions.

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Figure 4-12 Sample Read Codes Screen

4. Functional Button – In this case, only an ESC (or sometimes a Back)
button is available; tap it to exit after viewing.

Read Codes

This function retrieves and displays the DTCs from the vehicle’s control
system. The Read Codes screen varies for each vehicle being tested. On
some vehicles, freeze frame data can also be retrieved for viewing. The
sample Read Codes screen displays as below:

1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – see

2. Table 0-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 26 for detailed
descriptions of the operations for each button.

3. Main Section

 Code Column – displays the retrieved codes from the vehicle.
 Status Column – indicates the status of the retrieved codes.
 Description Column – detailed descriptions for the retrieved codes.
 Snowflake Icon – only displays when freeze frame data is available

for viewing; Selecting this icon will display a data screen, which
looks very similar to the Read Codes interface, therefore same
operation method may be applied.

4. Functional Button

 Help – tap this to view the information of the fault code, including

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fault description, condition for fault identification, driver information,
etc.

 Freeze – tap this to view the freeze frame.
 Search – tap this icon to search the fault code related information in

Google.

 ESC – tap it to return to the previous screen or exit the function.

Erase Codes

After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have
been carried out, you can erase the codes from the vehicle using this function.
Before performing this function, make sure the vehicle’s ignition key is in the
ON (RUN) position with the engine off.

 To erase codes

1. Tap Erase Codes from the Function Menu.

2. A warning message displays to inform you of data loss when this

function is applied.
a) Tap Yes to continue. A confirming screen displays when the

operation is successfully done.

b) Tap No to exit.

3. Tap ESC on the confirming screen to exit Erase Codes.

4. Perform the Read Codes function again to check if the code erasing

is successful.

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Figure 0-13 Sample Live Data Screen

Live Data

When this function is selected, the screen displays the data list for the
selected module. The items available for any control module vary from one
vehicle to another. The parameters display in the order that they are
transmitted by the ECM, so expect variation between vehicles.

Gesture scrolling allows you to quickly move through the data list. Simply
swipe the screen up or down to locate the data you want. The figure below
shows a typical Live Data screen:

1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – tap the drop-down button at the

center of the screen and the toolbar buttons will display. See

2. Table 0-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 26 for detailed
descriptions of the operations for each button.

3. Main Section

 Name Column – this column displays the parameter names.

a) Check Box - tap the check box at the left side of the parameter

name to make selection of an item. Tap the check box again to
deselect the item.

b) Drop-down Button – tapping the drop-down button at the right

side of the parameter name opens a submenu, which provides
various choices for data display mode.

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 Value Column – displays the values of the parameter items.
 Unit Column – displays the unit for the parameters.

 To change the unit mode, tap the Setting button on the top

toolbar and select a required mode. See 0 Unit on page 93 for
more information.

4. Display Mode
There are 4 types of display modes available for data viewing, allowing

you to view various types of parameters in the most suitable way.
Tapping the drop-down button on the right side of the parameter name

opens a submenu. There are 4 buttons to configure the data display
mode, and one Help button on the right that you can tap for additional
information.

Each parameter item displays the selected mode independently.
Analog Gauge Mode – displays the parameters in form of an analog

meter graph.
Text Mode – this is the default mode which displays the parameters in

texts and shows in list format.

NOTE

Reading of status parameters, such as a switch reading, which are mostly in
word form, like ON, OFF, ACTIVE, and ABORT, etc., can only be displayed
in Text Mode. Whereas reading of value parameters, such as a sensor
reading, can be displayed in text mode and other graph modes.

Waveform Graph Mode – displays the parameters in waveform graphs
When this mode is applied, three control buttons will appear on the right

side of the parameter item, allowing you to manipulate the display status.

 Text Button – resumes Text Display Mode.
 Scale Button – changes the scale values, which are displayed

below the waveform graph. There are 3 scales available: x1, x2,
x4 and x8.

 Zoom-in Button – tap once to display the selected data graph

in full screen.

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Digital Gauge Mode– displays the parameters in form of a digital gauge
graph.

Full Screen Display – this option is only available in the waveform graph
mode, and mostly used in Graph Merge status for data comparison.
There are three control buttons available on the top right side of the
screen under this mode.

 Edit Button – tapping this button opens an edit window, on

which you can set the waveform color and the line thickness
displayed for the selected parameter item.

 Scale Button - changes the scale values, which are displayed

below the waveform graph. There are 4 scales available: x1, x2,
x4 and x8.

 Zoom-out Button – exits full screen display.

 To edit the waveform color and line thickness in a data graph

1. Select 1 to 3 parameter items to display in Waveform Graph
mode.

2. Tap the Zoom-in Button on the right to display the data graph
in full screen.

3. Select a parameter item on the left column.

4. Select a desired sample color from the second column.

5. Select a desired sample line thickness from the right column.

6. Repeat step 3-5 to edit the waveform for each parameter item.

7. Tap Done to save the setting and exit, or tap Cancel to exit
without saving.

5. Functional Buttons
The operations of all the available functional buttons on Live Data screen

are described below:

Back – returns you to the previous screen or exit the function.
Record – starts recording the retrieved live data; the recorded data is

then stored as a video clip in the Data Manager application for future
reviews. This function could be triggered automatically at preset
threshold value or manually as you choose, and the triggering mode and
record duration can be configured in the Setting mode of Live Data.

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Freeze – displays the retrieved data in freeze mode.

 Previous Frame – Moves to the previous frame in the freeze

data.

 Next Frame – Moves to the next frame in the freeze data.

Resume – this button appears when the Record or Freeze function is
applied. Tapping this button stops data recording, or exit freeze data
mode, and resumes normal data display mode.

Flag – this button appears when the Record function is applied. Tapping
this button sets flags for the recorded data at points wherever you choose.
When playing back the recorded video clip later in Data Manager, the
preset flag will enable a popup to allow input of text to take notes.

Clear Data – clears all previously retrieved parameter values at a cutting
point whenever you choose.

To Top – moves a selected data item to the top of the list.
Graph Merge – tap this button to merge selected data graphs (for

Waveform Graph Mode only). This function is very useful when making
comparison between different parameters.

NOTE

This mode supports Graph Merge for 2 to 3 parameter items only, so select
no less than 2 or no more than 3 items each time when making graph merge.

 To cancel Graph Merge mode, tap the drop-down button on the right side

of the parameter name, and select a data display mode.
Show Selected/Show All – tap this option to switch between the two

options; one displays the selected parameter items, the other displays
all the available items.

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Setting – tapping this button opens a setting screen, which allows you
to set the trigger mode, recording duration, and various threshold values
for data recording, and make other controls.

Figure 4-14 Sample Setting Mode in Live Data

There are four navigation buttons on top of the Setting mode screen.

 Selected Button – displays the configuration screen on which you can

set the threshold values, an upper limit and a lower limit, for triggering
the buzzer alarm. This function is only applied to the Waveform Graph
display mode.

a) MIN – tapping which opens a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter

the required lower limit value

b) MAX – tapping which opens a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter

the required upper limit value

c) Buzzer Alarm – switches the alarm on and off. The alarm function

makes a beep sound as a reminder whenever the data reading
reaches the preset minimum or maximum point

 To set threshold limits for the parameter values

1. Tap the Setting functional button at the bottom of the Live Data

screen.

2. Tap the Selected navigation button.

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3. Select a parameter item on the left column, or enter the item name

in the Search bar.

4. Tap on the right side of the MIN button, and enter the required

minimum value.

5. Tap on the right side of the MAX button, and enter the required

maximum value.

6. Tap the ON/OFF button on the right side of the Buzzer Alarm button

to turn it on or off.

7. Tap Done to save the setting and return to the Live Data screen; or

tap Cancel to exit without saving.

If the threshold limits are successfully set, two horizontal lines will appear on
each of the data graphs (when Waveform Graph Mode is applied) to indicate
the alarming point. The threshold lines are shown in different colors from the
waveform of the parameters for distinction.

 Record Button – displays the configuration screen for Record Setting,

on which you can set the trigger type, duration and trigger point for the
data recording function.

a) Trigger Type – sets the trigger mode for data recording, mainly of

two kinds: Manual and Auto. There are four options available:

1) Manual – allows you to manually start and stop data recording

2) DTC – auto triggers data recording when any DTC is detected

3) DTC Check Mode – auto triggers data recording when certain
pre-selected DTC types are detected

4) Parameter – auto triggers data recording when any parameter
value reaches the preset threshold

b) Duration – sets the recording time (for Auto trigger mode only)
c) Trigger Point – reserves a relative percentage of a record length

before the data recording start point for reference (for Auto trigger
mode only)

 To perform setting for live data record

1. Tap the Setting functional button at the bottom of the Live Data
screen.

2. Tap the Record navigation button.

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3. Tap the ○> button on the right of Trigger Type bar and select the
required trigger mode.

4. Tap the ○> button on the right of Duration bar and select a length
of time.

5. Tap the ○> button on the right of Trigger Point bar and select a
relative percentage of a record length to be reserved before the data
recording start point.

6. Tap Done to save the setting and return to the Live Data screen; or
tap Cancel to cancel without saving and exit Setting.

 Done Button - confirms and saves the setting, and returns you to the

Live Data screen.

 Cancel Button – cancels the setting operation, and returns you to the

Live Data screen.

Active Test

The Active Test function is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and
component tests. Available tests vary depending on the manufacturer, year,
and model, and only the available tests display in the menu.

During an active test, the tester outputs commands to the ECU in order to
drive the actuators. This test determines the integrity of the system or parts
by reading the engine ECU data, or by monitoring the operation of the
actuators, such as switching a solenoid, relay, or switch, between two
operating states.

Selecting Active Test opens a menu of test options that varies by make and
model. Selecting a menu option activates the test. Follow all screen
instructions while performing tests. The content and pattern of the on-screen
information vary according to the type of test being performed. Some toggle
and variable control tests display Active Test Controls at the top of the screen
with data stream information below, or vice versa.

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Figure 4-15 Sample Active Test Menu

Figure 4-10-2 Sample Active Test Operation Screen

The functional buttons at the lower right corner of the Active Test screen
manipulate the test signals. The operational instructions are displayed on the
main section of the test screen. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and
make appropriate selections to complete the tests. Each time when an
operation is successfully executed, message such as “Command Finished”,
“Activation Successful”, or something similar displays.

Tap the ESC functional button to exit the test when finished.

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Generic OBD II Operations

A fast-access option for OBD II/EOBD vehicle diagnosis is available on the
Vehicle Menu screen (Figure 0-). This option presents a quick way to check
for DTCs, isolate the cause of an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL),
check monitor status prior to emissions certification testing, verify repairs, and
perform a number of other services that are emissions-related. The OBD
direct access option is also used for testing OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicles
that are not included in the Diagnostics database.

Functions of the diagnostics toolbar buttons at the top of the screen are the
same as those available for specific vehicle diagnostics. See

Table 0-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 26 for details.

General Procedure

 To access the OBD II/EOBD diagnostics functions

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the EOBD button. There are two options to establish
communication with the vehicle.

 Auto Scan – When this option is selected the diagnostic tool

attempts to establish communication using each protocol in
order to determine which one the vehicle is broadcasting on.

 Protocol – When this option is selected the screen opens a

submenu of various protocols. A communication protocol is a
standardized way of data communication between an ECM and
a diagnostic tool. Global OBD may use several different
communication protocols.

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3. Select a specific protocol under the Protocol option. Wait for the
OBD II Diagnostic Menu to appear.

Figure 5-1 Sample OBD II Diagnostic Menu

NOTE

Tapping the ○i button displayed beside the function name opens a bubble
with additional function information.

4. Select a function option to continue.

 DTC & FFD
 I/M Readiness
 Live Data
 O2 Sensor Monitor
 On-Board Monitor
 Component Test
 Vehicle Information
 Vehicle Status

NOTE

Some functions are supported only on certain vehicle makes.

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Function Descriptions

This section describes the various functions of each diagnostic option:

DTC & FFD

When this function is selected, the screen displays a list of Stored Codes and
Pending Codes. When the Freeze Frame data of certain DTCs are available
for viewing, a snowflake button will display on the right side of the DTC item.
The Erase Codes function can be applied by tapping the functional button at
the lower bottom of the screen.

Figure 5-2 Sample DTC & FFD Screen

 Stored Codes

Stored codes are the current emission related DTCs from the ECM
of the vehicle. OBD II/EOBD Codes have a priority according to their
emission severity, with higher priority codes overwriting lower
priority codes. The priority of the code determines the illumination of
the MIL and the codes erase procedure. Manufacturers rank codes
differently, so expect to see differences between makes.

 Pending Codes

These are codes whose setting conditions were met during the last
drive cycle, but need to be met on two or more consecutive drive

cycles before the DTC actually sets. The intended use of this service

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is to assist the service technician after a vehicle repair and after
clearing diagnostic information, by reporting test results after a
driving cycle.

a) If a test failed during the driving cycle, the DTC associated with

b) Test results reported by this service do not necessarily indicate

 Freeze Frame

In most cases the stored frame is the last DTC that occurred. Certain
DTCs, which have a greater impact on vehicle emission, have a
higher priority. In these cases, the top prioritized DTC is the one for
which the freeze frame records are retained. Freeze frame data
includes a “snapshot” of critical parameter values at the time the
DTC is set.

 Erase Codes

This option is used to clear all emission related diagnostic data such
as, DTCs, freeze frame data and manufacturer specific enhanced
data from the vehicle’s ECM, and reset the I/M Readiness Monitor
Status for all vehicle monitors to Not Ready or Not Complete status.

that test is reported. If the pending fault does not occur again
within 40 to 80 warm-up cycles, the fault is automatically
cleared from memory.

a faulty component or system. If test results indicate another
failure after additional driving, then a DTC is set to indicate a
faulty component or system, and the MIL is illuminated.

A confirmation screen displays when the clear codes option is
selected to prevent accidental loss of data. Select Yes on the
confirmation screen to continue or No to exit.

I/M Readiness

This function is used to check the readiness of the monitoring system. It is an
excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to
a state emissions program. Selecting I/M Readiness opens a submenu with
two choices:

 Since DTCs Cleared – displays the status of monitors since the last time

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the DTCs are erased.

 This Driving Cycle – displays the status of monitors since the beginning

of the current drive cycle.

Live Data

This function displays the real time PID data from ECU. Displayed data
includes analog inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system
status information broadcast on the vehicle data stream.

Live data can be displayed in various modes, see 0 Live Data on page 36 for
detailed information.

O2 Sensor Monitor

This option allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for
the most recently performed tests from the vehicle’s on-board computer.

The O2 Sensor Monitor test function is not supported by vehicles which
communicate using a controller area network (CAN). For O2 Sensor Monitor
tests results of CAN-equipped vehicles, refer to On-Board Monitor.

On-Board Monitor

This option allows you to view the results of On-Board Monitor tests. The tests
are useful after servicing or after erasing a vehicle’s control module memory.

Component Test

This service enables bi-directional control of the ECM so that the diagnostic
tool is able to transmit control commands to operate the vehicle systems. This
function is useful in determining whether the ECM responds to a command
well.

Vehicle Information

The option displays the vehicle identification number (VIN), the calibration
identification, and the calibration verification number (CVN), and other
information of the test vehicle.

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Vehicle Status

This item is used to check the current condition of the vehicle, including
communication protocols of OBD II modules, retrieved codes amount, status
of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), and other additional information.

Exiting Diagnostics

The Diagnostics application remains open as long as there is an active
communication with the vehicle. You must exit the diagnostics operation
interface to stop all communications with the vehicle before closing the
Diagnostics application.

NOTE

Damage to the vehicle electronic control module (ECM) may occur if
communication is disrupted. Make sure all connections, such as USB cable
and wireless connection, are properly connected at all times during testing.
Exit all tests before disconnecting the test connection or powering down the
tool.

 To exit the Diagnostics application

1. From an active diagnostic screen, tap the Back or ESC functional
button to exit a diagnostic session step-by-step; Or

2. Tap the Vehicle Swap button on the diagnostics toolbar to return to
the Vehicle Menu screen.

3. From the Vehicle Menu screen, tap the Home button on the top
toolbar; or tap the Back button on the navigation bar at the bottom
of the screen. Or

4. Tap the Home button on the diagnostics toolbar to exit the
application directly and go back to the MaxiSys Job Menu.

Now, the Diagnostics application is no longer communicating with the vehicle
and it is safe to open other MaxiSys applications, or exit the MaxiSys
Diagnostic System and return to the Android System’s Home screen.

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5 Service

The Service section is specially designed to provide you with quick access to
the vehicle systems for various scheduled service and maintenance
performances. The typical service operation screen is a series of menu driven
executive commands. By following the on-screen instructions to select
appropriate execution options, enter correct values or data, and perform
necessary actions, the system will guide you through the complete
performance for various service operations.

The most commonly performed service functions include:

 Oil Reset Service
 EPB Service
 BMS Service

 DPF Service

 SAS Calibration Service
 TPMS Programming Service

 IMMO Keys

After entering each special function, the following screen consists of two
applications: Diagnosis and Hot Functions. The Diagnosis is for you to
read/clear data since this is necessary after some special functions. Hot

Functions consists of sub functions of the selected special function.

Oil Reset Service

This function allows you to perform reset for the Engine Oil Life system, which
calculates an optimal oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving
conditions and climate. The Oil Life Reminder must be reset every time the
oil is changed, so the system can calculate when the next oil change is
required.

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IMPORTANT

Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change.

NOTE

All required work must be carried out before the service indicators are reset.
Failure to do so may result in incorrect service values and cause DTCs to be
stored by the relevant control module.

NOTE

For some vehicles, the scan tool can perform added functionality to reset
additional service lights (maintenance cycle, service interval). Taking BMW
as an example, its service reset function includes engine oil, spark plugs,
front/rear brakes, coolant, particle filter, brake fluid, micro filter, vehicle
inspection, exhaust emission inspection and vehicle check.

All software screens shown in this manual are examples, actual test screens
may vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on­screen instructions to make correct option selections.

 To perform oil reset functions

1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap Oil Reset button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen.
You can tap Automatic Selection or Manual Selection to acquire
vehicle VIN information and tap Yes to confirm.

3. Tap the function you want in the Oil Reset function list, the list may
vary for different vehicles being tested (Figure 5.1).

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Figure 5-1 Sample Oil Reset Function List

Figure 5-2 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 1

4. Follow the step-by-step on-screen instruction to complete the
service. Take CBS Reset UDS as an example.

5. Tap CBS Reset UDS on the Oil Reset function list to start the
operation. The screen will guide you to confirm the date and time, if
the displayed date and time are correct, tap Yes to confirm. If no,
tap No and go to the Settings menu to set the correct date and time.

6. On the next screen, the available items would be listed with three
columns displayed: CBS value, availability, and service counter.

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Figure 5-3 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 2

Figure 5-4 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 3

7. Tap on the value you want to reset and then tap the Reset button on
the right bottom of the screen.

8. When the reset is done, the availability would display as 100%. Tap

ESC to exit.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Service

This function has a multitude of usages to maintain the electronic braking
system safely and effectively. The applications include deactivating and

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activating the brake control system, assisting with brake fluid control, opening
and closing brake pads, and setting brakes after disc or pad replacement, etc.

EPB Safety

It may be dangerous to perform Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system
maintenance, so before you begin the service work, please keep these rules
in mind.

 Ensure that you are fully familiar with the braking system and its

operation before commencing any work.

 The EPB control system may be required to be deactivated before

carrying out any maintenance/diagnostic work on the brake system. This
can be done from the tool menu.

 Only carry out maintenance work when the vehicle is stationary and on

level ground.

 Ensure that the EPB control system is reactivated after the maintenance

work has been completed.

NOTE

Autel accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury arising from the
maintenance of the Electric Parking Brake system.

 To perform EPB functions

1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap EPB button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. You
can tap Automatic Selection or Manual Selection to acquire
vehicle VIN information and tap Yes to confirm.

3. Tap the service you want in the EPB function list, the list may vary
for different vehicles being tested (Figure 5.5).

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Figure 5-5 Sample EPB Function List

Figure 5-6 Sample EMF Star-up Screen 1

4. Follow the step-by-step on-screen instruction to complete the
service.

5. Press OK button to exit.

EMF Star-up

This service function would start up the parking brake, it must be conducted
after the following repairs:

 Replacing an EMF control unit.
 Replacing the parking brake button.

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Figure 5-0-3 Sample EMF Star-up Screen 2

Figure 5-0-4 Sample EMF Star-up Screen 3

1) Tap Continue to proceed this service function or the Back button at the
bottom left to exit.

2) Tap on the action that has been carried out to continue.

3) In the following step, the screen will remind you that the fault memory of
the parking brake control unit will be deleted, press Continue to proceed
or the Back button to exit.

4) Follow the on-screen instructions to pull the parking brake button and
wait for around 3 seconds until the parking brake is set. When the
operation is successfully completed, a “Completed successfully”

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message will appear on the screen. Press “OK” to exit.

Parking Brake: Workshop Mode

This service is used to activate and deactivate the so-called installation
position for the Automatic Hold brake. In this mode the parking brake is move

into the opened position and temporarily deactivated (personal protection).

The installation position must be activated for the following repairs:

 Replacement of brake pads.
 Replacement of a brake caliper.
 Replacement of an actuator.

Select Parking Brake: Workshop Mode and follow the on-screen
instructions to perform a series of operations to start the brake pad after
replacement.

When the operation is successfully completed, a “Completed successfully”
message will appear on the screen. Press “OK” to exit.

BMS

The BMS (Battery Management System) allows the scan tool to evaluate the
battery charge state, monitor the close-circuit current, register the battery
replacement, activate the rest state of the vehicle, and charge the battery via
the diagnostic socket.

NOTE

1. This function is not supported by all vehicles. The screens shown in this
section are examples.

2. The sub functions and actual test screens of the BMS may vary for
different test vehicles, please follow the on-screen instructions to make
correct option selection.

The vehicle may use either a sealed lead-acid battery or an AGM (Absorbed
Glass Mat) battery. Lead acid battery contains liquid sulphuric acid and can
spill when overturned. AGM battery (known as VRLA battery, valve regulated
lead acid) also contains sulphuric acid, but the acid is contained in glass mats
between terminal plates.

It is recommended that a replacement aftermarket battery has the same
specifications, such as capacity and type, of the battery used in the vehicle.

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Figure 5-2 Sample BMS Function List

Figure 5-0-5 Sample BMS Screen 1

If the original battery is replaced with a different type of battery (e.g. a lead­acid battery is replaced with an AGM battery) or a battery with a different
capacity (mAh), the vehicle may require reprogramming the new battery type
in addition to performing the battery reset. Consult the vehicle manual for
additional vehicle-specific information.

Register Battery Replacement

This option allows displaying the mileage reading of last battery replacement,
registering the battery replacement after replacing a new battery and
informing the power management system that a new battery has been fitted
to the vehicle.

If the battery change is not registered, the power management system will
not function properly, which may not provide the battery with enough charging
power to operate the car and limit the functions of individual electrical
consumers.

Take BMW as an example.

 To display the battery history

1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap BMS button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. You

can tap Automatic Selection or Manual Selection to acquire
vehicle VIN information and tap Yes to confirm.

3. Tap Register Battery Replacement in the EPB function list, the list

may vary for different vehicles being tested (Figure 5.1).

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Figure 5-10 Sample BMS Screen 2

Figure 5-11 Sample BMS Screen 3

4. Tap on the corresponding service you want to carry out. In this case,

it is function 1 Display kilometer reading at last battery change
and one before last. A notice screen displays.

5. Read carefully the complete information and press Continue to

continue.

6. Check the battery capacity and the battery replacement information

on the screen.

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Figure 5-12 Sample BMS Screen 4

Figure 5-13 Sample BMS Screen 5

7. Tap on the corresponding function 1 to return to the selection screen

or press the function 2 to end the service function.

 To register the battery replacement

1. Tap on the corresponding service you want to carry out. In this case,

it is function 2 Register battery replacement.

2. Read carefully the information on the screen and slide up/down to

view all the functions listed.
There are four functions listed:

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Figure 5-14 Sample BMS Screen 6

Figure 5-15 Sample BMS Screen 7

1. Enter battery replacement: Same capacity

2. Enter battery replacement: Different capacity

3. Enter battery replacement: Changing from the normal lead-acid
battery (white housing) to AGM battery (black housing)

4. End service function.

Take the first function as an example.

1. Read carefully the information on the screen and tap Yes to continue.

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Figure 5-16 Sample BMS Screen 8

Figure 5-17 Sample BMS Screen 9

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to input the data matrix code of the
newly installed battery which should be on the label of the battery. Tap
OK to continue.

3. When the battery exchange is successfully entered, tap Continue to
exit.

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Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Service

Steering Angle Sensor Calibration permanently stores the current steering
wheel position as the straight-ahead position in the steering angle sensor
EEPROM. Therefore, the front wheels and the steering wheel must be set
exactly to the straight-ahead position before calibration. In addition, the
vehicle identification number is also read from the instrument cluster and
stored permanently in the steering angle sensor EEPROM. On successful
completion of calibration, the steering angle sensor fault memory is
automatically cleared.

Calibration must always be carried out after the following operations:

 Steering wheel replacement
 Steering angle sensor replacement
 Any maintenance that involves opening the connector hub from the

steering angle sensor to the column

 Any maintenance or repair work on the steering linkage, steering gear or

other related mechanism

 Wheel alignment or wheel track adjustment
 Accident repairs where damage to the steering angle sensor or assembly,

or any part of the steering system may have occurred

NOTE

1. AUTEL accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury arising from

servicing the SAS system. When interpreting DTCs retrieved from the
vehicle, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for repair.

2. All software screens shown in this manual are examples, actual test

screens may vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles
and onscreen instructions to make correct option selections.

3. Before starting procedure, make sure vehicle has ESC. Look for button

on dash.

Take Land Rover as an example.

1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap SAS button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. You can

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Figure 5-18 Sample SAS Function Menu

tap Automatic Selection or Manual Selection to acquire vehicle VIN
information and tap Yes to confirm.

3. Tap the service you want in the SAS function list, the list may vary for

different vehicles being tested (Figure 5.1). In the following

Steering Angle Sensor Calibration

This function allows users to perform steering angle sensor calibration, clear
records and clear counter. The function options vary with the vehicles being
tested.

1) Tap Steering Angle Sensor Calibration from the SAS function menu

to enter the function screen.

2) Follow the on-screen instructions to set the ignition on/off as guided. The

vehicle battery voltage signal should be in the range 12.5 – 13.5 volts to
proceed this service, otherwise the scan tablet will display a warning
message.

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Figure 5-19 Sample SAS Function Screen 1

Figure 5-20 Sample SAS Function Screen 1

3) Make sure the steering wheel is in the central position and the front

wheels are in the straight position. Then tap OK to proceed.

4) When the operation is completely finished, the scan tool will display a

confirmation message. Otherwise, it will display a message to remind
user of a problem. After you exit the diagnosis program, please repair
the problem immediately.

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DPF Regeneration Service

The Diesel Particulate Filter service function performs the regeneration
procedure which is the DPF cleaning operation to clear the blockage through
continuous burning of the particulate matter captured in the DPF filter. If the
DPF light on the vehicle comes on and you successfully complete a DPF
regeneration cycle, you will notice that the DPF light will automatically turn
off.

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Service

This function allows you to quickly look up the tire sensor IDs from the
vehicle’s ECU, as well as to perform TPMS replacement and sensor test.

Take Tire pressure sensor replacement (Front left wheel sensor) as an
example.

NOTE

During this application the wheel unit 8 digit identifications will need to be
entered using the screens provided.

The sensor identifications can be accessed by reading directly from the wheel
unit or by using the identification reading tool.

On completion, a specific road test will be required followed by the tire
pressure monitor system application.

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1) Tap Front left wheel sensor in the tire pressure sensor replacement

menu.

2) Enter the 8 digit sensor identification as required.

3) The scan tablet will carry out the service and the screen will remind you

the test has passed and all the selected tire pressure sensor
identification numbers programmed successfully.

NOTE

The vehicle must remain stationary for at least 15 minutes with the
ignition off, this will place the sensors into “sleep mode”.

The vehicle must be driven for at least 15 minutes at a speed higher than
20 kph to ensure the module has learnt the sensor identifications and
positions.

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For other services, please follow the on-screen instructions to operate.
On completion of the drive cycle, carry out the tire pressure monitor

system test application.

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6 MaxiFix Operations

The MaxiFix application launches the on-line troubleshooter database, which
not only provides you virtually all common diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
database for most vehicles, but also serves as a forum allowing you to
network with other MaxiSys users, and gives you access to a vast database
of repair and diagnostic tips along with proven filed fixes.

While the MaxiFix provides the abundant troubleshooter information available,
the database keeps growing with daily troubleshooting resources by
recording the reported solution cases, and the advisory reports of the
MaxiSys users from all over the world.

Information in the MaxiFix database is organized into a series of diagnostic
tips that are designed to quickly lead you to the root cause of a particular
problem on the test vehicle, which will help you quickly find solutions for
various diagnostic problems.

Navigation

You need to register the device to your online account before launching the
MaxiFix platform, see 0 Product Registration on page 102 for details.

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Figure 0-6 Sample MaxiFix Home Page

The MaxiFix screen layout consists of 3 main areas:

1. The Header –the tool bar across the top of the screen which allows you

to select vehicles and perform searches.

2. The Main Screen –located at the center of the screen displaying content

based on the vehicle attributes and keywords specified. The tabs on the
main screen vary in accordance with the section selected on the
Navigation Menu, allowing you to switch between functions.

3. The Navigation Menu –the main menu at the bottom of the screen,

which provides you access to different sections of MaxiFix.

The Header

The Header at the top of the screen features:

 A Select Vehicle button to open the vehicle identification window, and

vehicle information bar, for example “2014>Hyundai> Accord Coupe >
L4-2.4L (K24W1)”.

 A search field to find relevant information by entering keywords, codes,

or problems.

Select Vehicle Button

The “Select Vehicle” button on the Header allows you to specify the vehicle

which you want to reference on MaxiFix, by selecting each of the vehicle
attribute from a sequence of option lists. This feature helps to filter out the
searches that allow only the information that applies to the identified vehicle
to display.

NOTE

All attributes must be specified to make a complete vehicle selection for the
most efficient search results.

 To select a vehicle

Follow the procedure below to select a vehicle:

1. If you haven’t already done so, click the “Select Vehicle” button on the

Header.

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2. Select the year of the vehicle from the list.

3. Select the make of the vehicle from the list.

4. Select the model of the vehicle from the list.

5. Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list.

6. Select the engine of the vehicle from the list.

After completing the vehicle selection procedure, the identified vehicle is
shown on the Header.

Terminology

MaxiFix Tip

A MaxiFix Tip provides practical information of real fix of a specific vehicle
repair issue with detailed descriptions. It is combined with proven fix and
vehicle specific data, and filed into an all-in-one information source to provide
you with quick and easy repair solutions.

On MaxiFix community you can find Tips or share your own Tip to help other
community members solve vehicle issues.

 To search for a MaxiFix Tip

1. Select a Vehicle:

a) Click the “Select Vehicle” button on the Header at the top of the page.
b) Select the year of the vehicle from the list.
c) Select the make of the vehicle from the list.
d) Select the model of the vehicle from the list.
e) Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list.
f) Select the engine of the vehicle from the list.

After completing the vehicle selection procedure, the identified vehicle is
shown on the Header.

2. Enter a Search Term.

MaxiFix has an exclusive one-stop lookup that helps you find all of
MaxiFix resources by one click. Simply enter a search term into the
search bar on the Header to begin the search.

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3. Proven Results!

The powerful MaxiFix database gives you proven results! The typical
MaxiFix Tips combine actual workshop fixes and data which may include:

OBD II Fault Codes description and reference—helps in diagnostic
assessment by making clear the nature of an automotive problem
so that beginner and advanced technicians can make effective repairs

a) Real Fix Tips—provides repair tips from actual shop practices and

are presented in an easy to understand Complaint, Cause,
Correction format.

If you still can’t find the information you want, you can ask the MaxiFix
community for help by clicking “Ask” on the Navigation Menu at the

bottom of the screen.

Adopted!

The “Adopted!” icon that displays at the top right side of a Tip page indicates

that the related Tip has been adopted by at least 1 technician in the
community. If a tip has helped you to solve a repair problem, you are
encouraged to give an Adopted! count to the tip. Each member is allowed to

click the “Adopted!” once for a tip, and each click will add 1 count to the total

number of “Adopted!” The “Adopted!” count helps you easily identify which

tips are really helpful for repairing vehicle issues. You can also post a
comment about how the tip has helped you as reference to other members.

Operations

The Navigation Menu is at the bottom of the screen. Selecting the items on
the Navigation Menu allows you to switch between the main sections on
MaxiFix. These main sections include:

 Home –shows all questions and allows you to specify questions about

one or multiple makes.

 Search Fix –allows you to search for information from all available

resources on MaxiFix, including: Open Questions, Tips, and Real Fixes,
and displays search results.

 Ask –allows you to ask a question in the community.
 My MaxiFix –shows all your posts including Questions and Fixes in the

community, and allows you to view your personal profile, select your

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vehicle preference, and share your tips.

 My Messages – shows a list of message notifications which is relevant

to your activities in the Question section.

 Support – opens the FAQ page, or a message box for contacting

Customer Service by email.

Home

Home is the first option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen.
Tapping it opens your MaxiFix home page. There is a list of questions posted
on the community, and you can scroll down the page to the bottom and view
more questions by tapping “View More”. Click on any question and you will
be linked to the detailed page in the Ask section.

You can configure your main screen to display questions only related to the

vehicle makes you are interested in, by clicking the “Filter” button on the main

page of Home, and select the desired vehicle makes. This filter can be

canceled anytime by clicking the “Remove All Filters” button, and the default

setting will be restored to display questions about all vehicle makes.

Search Fix Features

Search Fix, the second option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen, presents search results for the specified vehicle. Search results are
listed in various categories:

 All – includes all search results, including related Questions, Tips, and

Real Fixes to your search.

 Questions – presents a list of open Question discussed in the

community that may be pertinent to your search.

 Tips – presents a list of Tips that directly correlate to your search criteria.

Select a Tip from the list to open and review the complete Tip.

 Real Fixes –presents a list of Tips that have been collected from actual

shop repair orders and are presented in an easy-to-understand
Complaint, Cause, and Correction format.

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Ask

Ask, the third option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen,
allows you to ask a question about a particular vehicle repair issue in the
community.

 To ask a MaxiFix Question

1. If not already done, click Select Vehicle on the Header to specify the

vehicle you are asking about.

2. Click Ask on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen to open

the Ask page.

3. On the Ask page find Ask for Help, fill in the following sections to ask a

question.

The Ask page has 4 sections:

 Subject – this is where you enter a brief subject for the question.
 My Question – ask a clear and concise question that you want to ask

the community. Be sure to be descriptive and concise when asking your
question.

 Problem Description –describe how the vehicle is behaving.
 Repair History – include any previous diagnostic tests that you

performed, including the results of the tests. Also list any parts that were
replaced during previous diagnostic work.

Tap the “Cancel” button to cancel your question and return to the Ask page.
Tap the “Submit” button to post your question to the community.
Tap the “Attach File” button to include images or reference files with your

question.
You are requested to select one Adopted Answer from all of the responses

and then close the question. For details, please refer to My Messages section.

My MaxiFix

My MaxiFix, the fourth option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen, opens your personal MaxiFix page. To access the features on My
MaxiFix page you can select from the tabs:

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 My Questions – opens a list with links to the opened questions that you

have posted to the community

 My Cases – opens a list with links to the closed questions and tips that

you have contributed to the community.

 Marked Posts – opens a list with links to Tips and discussions that you

are actively participating in.

 My Profile –allows you to view your Autel account information including:

your Autel ID, personal information, MaxiFix score, phone number and
register time, and edit your portrait.

 Vehicle Preference –used to set up a list of preferred vehicles. The

preferred list allows you to limit the choices that displayed on the “Select

Vehicle” list to specific years, and makes. Click “Set Year” or “Set Make”

to set your preferred models. The preferred makes will also be displayed
in the “Filter” options on the Home page.

 Share a Tip – allows you to share your personal repair experience with

the community.

Click My MaxiFix on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen, to
display all questions and tips that you have contributed to the community.

Create a Tip

A “Tip” is a concise and complete description of the fix for a particular vehicle
repair issue.

 To create a new MaxiFix Tip

1. Select My MaxiFix from the Navigation Menu.

2. Select Select Vehicle from the Header and enter the identifying
attributes of the vehicle you are writing the Tip about.

3. On the My MaxiFix page find Share a Tip; click this link to open the
My Tips page.

4. Enter the Tip subject in the Subject field.

5. Compose your Tip in the Description field. Include as much
information as possible, while keeping the information concise and
to the point. A Tip should provide accurate information that is reader­friendly.

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Use the Cancel button at the right-side bottom of the page to cancel your tip
and return to the My MaxiFix page. Or,

Use the Submit button at the right-side bottom of the page to contribute your
tip to the community.

Use the Attach File button at the left-side bottom of the page to include
images or other supporting data with your question.

View Profile Information

You can view your personal profile by clicking on your account ID or “My
Profile” in My MaxiFix section or edit portrait where applicable, and visit other

community members’ profile by clicking their portrait. Information included in

your profile determines how you are presented to the community, and what
type of information will be sent to you from the community.

My Messages

My Messages, the fifth option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen, shows a list of message notification which is relevant to your activities
in the Question section. A notification icon will appear on the top-right corner

of “My Messages” if there is any new or unread message in the Question

section. The number on the notification icon indicates the total number of the
new and unread messages. The displayed number will be reduced
correspondingly after viewing. The message notification will appear under the
following two conditions:

1. Your question or answer is replied by other MaxiFix community members.

2. Your answer is marked as the “Adopted!” by the MaxiFix community
member who asked the question.

Tap My Messages, select and open the message you want to read from the
list. If your problem is solved according to the reply, you should select one
Adopted Answer and close the question. If your answer is marked as
“Adopted!”, the prompt “Adopted! + 4” will be displayed permanently.

Tap Clear to delete all message notifications.

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Select “Adopted Answers”

Members are requested to select one Adopted Answer from all of the

responses on “My Messages” page before closing a question. The

community members who provided the Adopted Answer are rewarded with
scores for their contribution.

About Adopted Answer:

 Only one answer can be selected as “Adopted Answer”.
 Answers can only be rated by the MaxiFix member who asked the

question.

Close a Question

When a repair question that you've posted to the community is resolved, you
are encouraged to write down the case as a way to share a good solution.
This will help the other MaxiFix members to find useful information for
practical fix.

To close a question, you need to select the question’s response message
from the message list on “My Messages” page first, then tap “Adopted Answer”
and select “Close Question”. Tap the “Cancel” button to cancel your
submission and return to My Messages page. It is strongly recommended to
share your repair solutions before closing a question. Your question will be
converted to a MaxiFix Community Tip after closing.

Score Rewarding System

1. A score of 3 is awarded when you close a question.

2. A score of 2 is awarded if your closed question is marked as "Adopted!"
by no less than 20 community members.

3. A score of 4 is awarded if your answer is selected as the “Adopted
Answer”.

4. A score of 1 is awarded if your answer is selected as the "Adopted
Answer" for a closed question which is marked as "Adopted!" by no less
than 20 community members.

5. A score of 1 is awarded to each of the first three respondents.

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Support

Support, the last option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen,
opens a page that provides 2 ways to gain support from MaxiFix:

1. A message form to contact the administrator of MaxiFix.

2. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link that answers the most frequent
questions we hear from MaxiFix community members.

If you wish to contact the administrator of this site please use the contact form.
Select “Support” from the Navigation Menu to open the comment window. To
allow the administrator to respond to your question or issue, the following
information should be provided:

 Your name
 A contact email address
 A contact phone number

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Button

Name

Description

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Diagnostics

Touching this button directs you to the vehicle’s
Diagnostics screen to activate a direct test session.

Enter Edit

Touching this button shows the editing toolbar to
print or delete the selected file.

Delete

Touching this button deletes the selected vehicle
record item from the list.

Search

Quickly locates the vehicle record by entering the
vehicle name or test path.

Cancel

Touching this button to cancel edit or file search.

Edit

Touching this button allows you to edit information
for the displayed file.

7 Shop Manager Operations

The Shop Manager application helps you to manage the workshop
information, customer information records, and keep test vehicle history
records, which can be a great assist in dealing with daily workshop business
and improves customer service. There are three main functions available:

 Vehicle History
 Workshop Information
 Customer Manager

The operations of these functions of the Shop Manager application are mainly
manipulated by the toolbar buttons, which are listed and described in the table
below:

Table 5-1 Top Toolbar Buttons in Shop Manager

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Button

Name

Description

Add
Account

Touching this button to create a new customer
account file.

History
Notes

Touching this button opens a note form, which
allows you to create audio record, attach picture or
video, or edit text notes, etc.

Vehicle
History

Touching this button opens the Vehicle History
screen which displays the correlated test vehicle
records.

Done

Complete editing and save the file.

Vehicle History

This function stores records of test vehicle history, including vehicle
information and the retrieved DTCs from previous diagnostic sessions, and
displays all information in an easy-to-check table list, on which you can view
summarized details and manually input other information about the test
vehicle and diagnostic loggings, etc. The Vehicle History also provides direct
access to the previously tested vehicle and allows you to restart a diagnostic
session without the need to do vehicle identification again.

Figure 5-0-7 Sample Vehicle History Screen

1. Top Toolbar Buttons – navigates and makes various controls of the

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application.

2. Main Section – displays all the vehicle history records information.

 To activate a test session for the recorded vehicle

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Vehicle History

3. Tap the Diagnostics button at the bottom of the thumbnail of a

vehicle record item. Or,

4. Select a vehicle record item by tapping the thumbnail.

5. A Historical Test record sheet displays, check the recorded

information of the recorded test vehicle, and tap the Diagnostics
button on the upper right corner.

6. The vehicle’s Diagnostics screen displays, now a new diagnostic

session is activated, see 0 Diagnosis on page 29 for detailed
instructions on vehicle diagnostic operations.

Historical Test Record

The Historical Test record sheet of the tested vehicle is a detailed data form,
which includes all general information of the vehicle such as vehicle year, make
and model, etc., and the diagnostic trouble codes retrieved from the previous test
sessions, as well as other service details which can be added manually by the
technician himself.

Figure 5-0-8 Sample Historical Test Record Sheet

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 To edit the Historical Test record sheet

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Vehicle History.

3. Select the specific vehicle history record thumbnail from the main

section. The Historical Test record sheet displays.

4. Tap the Edit button to start editing.

5. Tap on each item to input the corresponding information or add

attaching files or images.

NOTE

The vehicle VIN number, or license and the customer information account are
correlated by default. Adding one of the information will automatically
associate the other item in the record sheet, provided that the later one exists.

6. Tap Add to Customer to correlate the Historical Test record sheet to an
existing customer account, or add a new associating account to be
correlated with the test vehicle record. See 0 Customer Manager on page
83 for more information.

7. Tap Done to save the updated record sheet, or tap Cancel to exit without
saving.

Workshop Information

The Workshop Information form allows you to edit, input and save the detailed
workshop information, such as shop name, address, phone number and other
remarks, which, when printing vehicle diagnostic reports and other
associated test file, will appear as the header of the printed documents.

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Figure 5-0-9 Sample Workshop Information Sheet

 To edit the Workshop Information sheet

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Workshop Information.

3. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar.

4. Tap on each field to input the appropriate information.

5. Tap Done to save the updated workshop information sheet, or tap

Cancel to exit without saving.

Customer Manager

The Customer Manager function allows you to create and edit customer
accounts. It helps you to save and organize all customer information accounts
that are correlated with the associated test vehicle history records, which is a
great support for the arrangement of daily workshop business.

 To create a customer account

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager.

3. Tap the Add Account button. An empty information form displays,

tap each field to input the appropriate information.

NOTE

The items that must be filled are indicated as required fields.

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4. Tap the □+ photo frame beside the Name chart to add a photo. A

sub menu displays, select Take Photo to take a new photo for the
account, or select Choose Photo to choose from the existing files.

5. Some customers may have more than one vehicle for service; you

can always add new vehicle information to the account to be
correlated. Tap Add New Vehicle Information, and then fill in the
vehicle information. Tap the ○x button to cancel adding.

6. Tap Done to save the account, or tap Cancel to exit without saving.

 To edit a customer account

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager.

3. Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding name card.

A Customer Information sheet displays.

4. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing.

5. Tap on the input field where needs to be altered or supplemented,

and enter updated information.

6. Tap Done to save the updated information, or tap Cancel to exit

without saving.

 To delete a customer account

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager.

3. Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding name card.

A Customer Information sheet displays.

4. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing.

5. Tap the Delete Customer Information button. A confirmation

message displays.

6. Tap OK to confirm the command, and the account is deleted. Tap

Cancel to cancel the request.

History Notes

The History Notes function allows you to add audio and video records, text
notes and photos, to keep multi-media work logs for the associated customer

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account, which can be very helpful when dealing with repeat customers.
Keeping notes for each vehicle serviced for each customer will keep you
always on track and well organized in business.

 To access History Notes

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager or Vehicle History.

3. Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding name card.

A Customer Information sheet displays (if Customer Manager is
selected). Or, select a vehicle history record item to open the
Historical Test record sheet (if Vehicle History is selected).

4. Tap the History Notes button on the top bar. Now the History Notes

screen displays.

Figure 5-0-10 Sample History Notes Screen

1. Functional Buttons – navigates and make various controls of the
function

2. Main Section – displays the note list on the left column and the
detail information of the selected note on the right column

Table 0-2 Function Buttons in History Notes

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Button

Name

Description

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Delete

Touching this button deletes the selected
note.

Search

Quickly locates the required note by
entering the note title.

Cancel

Touching this button to cancel edit or file
search.

Edit

Touching this button opens an edit window
allowing you to edit notes and attach files.

Add
Notes

Touching this button to add new note in
History Notes.

Audio
Record

Performs audio recording and creates
audio files.

Add
Photos

Opens the image file for selection, and
adds the selected photos to History Notes.

Take a
Video

Records a video and adds the file to
History Notes.

Take a
Photo

Takes photos and adds the files to History
Notes.

Save

Saves notes.

 To add a note in History Notes

1. Access History Notes.

2. Tap the Add Notes button. An edit window displays.

3. Tap on the Title bar to input a note title.

4. Tap on the blank space below to edit a text note or remark.
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5. Select a function button on the top to add files in any form you

choose.

6. Tap Save to save the note; tap Discard or Cancel to exit without

saving.

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8 Data Manager Operations

The Data Manager application is used to store, print, and review the saved
files. Most operations are controlled through the toolbar.

Selecting the Data Manager application opens the file system menu. Different
file types are sorted separately under different options, there are six types of
information files to be viewed or played back.

Figure 6-0-11 Sample Data Manager Main Screen

Operations

Data Manager Operations are based on toolbar controls. Details are
explained in the following sections.

Image Files

The Image section is a JPG database containing all captured screenshot
images.

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Button

Name

Description

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Enter Edit

Tapping this button shows the
editing toolbar to print, delete or view
image information.

Cancel

Tapping this button close the editing
toolbar or cancels file search.

Search

Quickly locates the image file by
entering the vehicle name, test path,
file name or file info.

Figure 6-0-12 Sample Image Database Screen

1. Toolbar Buttons – used to edit, print and delete the image files. See

Table 6-3 Toolbar Buttons in JPG Database on page 89 for detailed

information.

2. Main Section – displays the stored images.

Table 6-3 Toolbar Buttons in JPG Database

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Info

Tapping this button opens a window
displaying the details of the image.

Print

Tapping this button prints the
selected image.

Delete

Tapping this button deletes the
selected image.

 To edit image information

1. Select Data Manager application from the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Image to access the JPG database.

3. Select an image to display it in full screen.

4. Tapping the screen once displays the editing toolbar.

5. Tap the Info button to open a window displaying the image

information.

6. Tap the Edit button on the top right corner of the window. The editing

screen displays.

7. Edit the image information by entering the new file name, and file

information.

8. Tap Done to save the information and exit, or tap Cancel to exit

without saving.

 To delete selected images

1. Select Data Manager application from the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Select Image to access the JPG database.

3. Tap the Enter Edit button to display the editing toolbar.

4. Select the images that need to be deleted by tapping the thumbnail

images, the selected thumbnail displays a tick icon at the bottom
right corner.

5. Tap the Delete button, and then Delete Selected, then the selected

images will be deleted.

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PDF Files

The PDF section stores and displays all PDF files of saved data. After
entering the PDF database, select a PDF file to view the stored information.

This section uses the standard Adobe Reader application for file viewing and
editing, please refer to the associated Adobe Reader manual for more
detailed instructions.

Review Data

The Review Data section allows you to playback the recorded data frames of
live data streams.

On the Review Data main screen, select a record file to playback.

Figure 6-0-13 Sample Data Playback Screen

1. Drop-down Toolbar – tap the button at the top center of the screen to
open the Drop-down Toolbar

2. Main Section – displays the recorded data frames

3. Navigation Toolbar – allows you to manipulate data playback

Use the Navigation Toolbar buttons to playback the record data from frame
to frame.

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Tap Back to exit data playback.

Apps Manager

This section allows you to manage the firmware applications installed on the
MaxiSys Diagnostics System. Selecting this section opens a managing
screen, on which you can check all the available vehicle diagnostic
applications.

Select the vehicle firmware you want to delete by tapping on the car brand
icon, the selected item will display a blue tick at the upper right corner. Tap
the Delete button on the top bar to delete the firmware from the system
database.

Data Logging

The Data Logging section allows you to launch Support platform directly to
view all records of all sent or unsent (saved) data loggings on the diagnostic
system. For more details, please refer to0 Data Logging 0on Page 107.

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9 Settings Operations

Selecting Settings application opens a setup interface, on which you can
adjust default setting and view information about the MaxiSys system. There
are seven options available for the MaxiSys system settings:

 Unit
 Language
 Printing Setting
 Notification Center
 Auto Update
 About
 System Settings

 Firmware

Operations

This section describes the operation procedures for the settings.

Unit

This option allows you to adjust the measurement unit for the diagnostic
system.

 To adjust the unit setting

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap the Unit option on the left column.

3. Select the required measurement unit, Metric or English. A tick icon

will display to the right of the selected unit.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiSys

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for the system setup.

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Language

This option allows you to adjust the display language for the MaxiSys
system.

 To adjust the language setting

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap the Language option on the left column.

3. Select the required language. A tick icon will display to the right of

the selected language.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiSys

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for the system setup.

Printing Setting

This option allows you to print any data or information anywhere and anytime
via Wi-Fi connection. For more information about printing, see 0 Printing
Operation on page 15.

 To setup the printer connection

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap the Printing Setting option on the left column.

3. Tap the Print via Network item to activate the printing function,

which enables the device to send files to the printer through the PC
via Wi-Fi connection.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiSys

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for the system setup.

Notification Center

This option allows you to turn the Notification Center function on or off. The
Notification Center function configures the MaxiSys tablet to receive regular
on-line messages from the server for system update notifications or other
service information via the Internet. It is highly recommended to keep this
function on all the time, so you won’t miss out any new update for MaxiSys
or event from Autel. Internet access is required for receiving on-line
messages.

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 To enable the Notification Center function

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap the Notification Center option on the left column.

3. Tap the ON/OFF button to enable or disable the Notifications

function. If the function is enabled the button turns blue, or if disabled
the button turns gray.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiSys

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for the system setup.

When the Notification Center function is turned on, and new messages are
received by the MaxiSys device, a notification message displays on the
MaxiSys Job Menu. Press on the message bar and drag it down, and the
received messages are shown in the list, slide the list up or down to view all
if the message list covers more than one screen.

Tapping a specific message launches the corresponding application. For
example, if you tap on an Update notification message, the Update
application will be launched.

Auto Update

The Auto Update allows the tool to automatically update the OS, the MaxiSys
system, and the Vehicle. All you need to do is to switch ON by tapping the
button on the right side of each and set the desired automatic update time.

 To set auto system or vehicle update

1. Tap the Settings application on the the MaxiSys Job Menu.

2. Tap the Auto Update option on the left column. The three auto

update items list on the right.

3. Switch the ON the button on the right of item that you want to auto

update.

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