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Autel reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. While
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including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and
illustrations.
Autel will not be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect damages or
any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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Contents
1 USING THIS MANUAL ............................................................................. 1
CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................... 1
2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 3
MAXICHECK MX808TS DISPLAY TABLET ....................................................... 4
VCI – VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE .................................................. 7
OTHER ACCESSORIES ................................................................................10
3 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................11
POWERING UP ..........................................................................................11
POWERING DOWN......................................................................................15
4 DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................17
ESTABLISHING VEHICLE COMMUNICATION ......................................................17
GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................20
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................21
NAVIGATION..............................................................................................27
DIAGNOSIS ...............................................................................................30
GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS ....................................................................42
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................47
5 SERVICE ...............................................................................................48
OIL RESET SERVICE...................................................................................48
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE ...............................................51
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) SERVICE ..........................................55
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE ...................................................61
DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) SERVICE .....................................................63
IMMOBILIZER (IMMO) SERVICE ....................................................................71
6 TPMS .....................................................................................................74
GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................74
VEHICLE SELECTION ..................................................................................75
OEM PART NO. ........................................................................................96
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7 DATA MANAGER ................................................................................. 101
OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 101
8 SETTINGS ........................................................................................... 106
UNIT ...................................................................................................... 106
LANGUAGE ............................................................................................. 107
PRINTING SETTING................................................................................... 108
NOTIFICATION CENTER ............................................................................. 110
AUTO UPDATE......................................................................................... 111
SYSTEM SETTINGS................................................................................... 112
ABOUT ................................................................................................... 113
9 UPDATE ............................................................................................... 115
DISPLAY TABLET UPDATE ......................................................................... 115
MAXIVCI MINI UPDATE ............................................................................. 118
10 VCI MANAGER ..................................................................................... 119
BT PAIRING ............................................................................................ 120
UPDATE ................................................................................................. 120
PROGRAMMER UPDATE ............................................................................ 121
11 SHOP MANAGER ................................................................................. 122
VEHICLE HISTORY.................................................................................... 123
WORKSHOP INFORMATION ........................................................................ 125
CUSTOMER MANAGER .............................................................................. 126
12 ACADEMY ............................................................................................ 130
13 REMOTE DESK .................................................................................... 131
14 MAXIFIX ............................................................................................... 133
NAVIGATION............................................................................................ 133
OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 136
15 SUPPORT ............................................................................................ 143
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .......................................................................... 143
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT ....................................................................... 144
MY ACCOUNT ......................................................................................... 144
USER COMPLAINT .................................................................................... 145
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DATA LOGGING ....................................................................................... 148
COMMUNITIES ......................................................................................... 149
TRAINING CHANNELS ................................................................................ 151
FAQ DATABASE ...................................................................................... 151
16 QUICK LINK ......................................................................................... 152
17 FUNCTION VIEWER ............................................................................ 153
18 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ............................................................ 156
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 156
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ................................................................. 157
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ........................................................................... 157
SERVICE PROCEDURES ............................................................................ 158
19 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ............................................................. 161
20 WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 164
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................. 164
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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 and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an
email address link.
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
Together with the ability to quickly read and clear DTCs for all available
modules of the majority of the makes and models on the market, MaxiCheck
MX808TS provides you with superior special functions, including Oil Reset,
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), SAS (Steering Angle Sensor), BMS (Battery
Management System) and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). In addition to OBD
II diagnostics and special functions, MX808TS can carry out comprehensive
TPMS services with ease.
There are two main components of the MX808TS system:
MX808TS Display Tablet – the central processor and monitor for the
system.
MaxiVCI Mini (Vehicle Communication Interface) – the device for
accessing vehicle data.
This manual describes the construction and operation of both devices and
how they work together to deliver diagnostic solutions.
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Figure 2-1 Display Tablet Front View
MaxiCheck MX808TS Display Tablet
Functional Description
1. 7.0” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
2. Ambient Light Sensor – detects ambient brightness.
3. Power LED – indicates battery level & charging or system status.
4. TPMS Service Symbol – indicates the position of the embedded TPMS
antenna.
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%.
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Figure 2-2 Display Tablet Back View
5. Collapsible Stand – extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing
of the Display Tablet.
6. Heat Sink
7. MaxiVCI Mini Holder
8. Built-in Battery
Figure 2-3 Display Tablet Top View
9. Mini USB OTG Port
10. Micro SD Card Slot – holds the micro SD card.
11. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Port
12. USB Port
13. 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
External Power Supply
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Item
Description
Recommended Use
Indoor
Operating System
AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat
Processor
Cortex-A9 processor (1.5 GHz)
Memory
32GB
Display
7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with
1024 x 600 resolution
Connectivity
Mini USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi
HDMI Type A
Micro SD card (supports up to 32GB)
Sensors
Light sensor for brightness auto changing
Audio input/output
Input: N/A
Output: buzzer
Power and Battery
3.7 V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charges via 5 VDC power supply
Tested Battery Life
Around 7 hours of continuous use
Internal Battery Pack
The Display Tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery,
which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 7 hours of
continuous operation.
External Power Supply
The Display Tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the USB
charging cable and the USB external power adapter. The external power
supply also charges the internal battery pack.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
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Item
Description
Battery Charging
Input
5 V/1.5 A
Power Consumption
600 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
Dimensions (W x H x D)
270.8 mm (10.0”) x 176.0 mm (6.9”) x 36.0
mm (1.4”)
Net Weight
885 g (2.31 lb.)
Protocols
ISO9141-2, ISO14230-2, ISO15765,
K/L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW,
SAE-J1850PWM, 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
VCI – Vehicle Communication Interface
The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiVCI Mini is a small vehicle
communication interface (VCI) used to connect to a vehicle’s data link
connector (DLC) and connect wirelessly with the Display Tablet, as well as
standalone PC, for vehicle data transmission.
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LED
Color
Description
Power
Green
Illuminates solid green when powered on.
Red
Flashes red when system failure occurs.
Note: The power LED illuminates red
automatically every time when the device
is powered up, which is a normal self-test
procedure, and it will turn green
automatically later when the device starts
working normally.
Figure 2-4 MaxiVCI Mini Views
Functional Description
1. Vehicle Data Connector (16-Pin) – connects the MaxiVCI Mini to the
vehicle’s 16-pin DLC directly.
2. Power LED – refer to Table 2-2 Power LED on the Front Panel on page
8 for details.
3. Connection LED – refer to Table 2-3 Connection LED on the Front
Panel on page 9 for details.
4. USB Port – provides the easiest connection between the device and the
display tablet or the PC via a USB cable.
Table 2-2 Power LED on the Front Panel
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LED
Color
Description
Connection
Green
Illuminates solid green when the device
is successfully connected via USB cable
but there is no communication with the
vehicle.
Flashes green when the device is
successfully connected via USB cable
and there is communication with the
vehicle.
Blue
Illuminates solid blue when the device is
successfully connected via BT but there
is no communication with the vehicle.
Flashes blue when the device is
successfully connected via BT and there
is communication with the vehicle.
Item
Description
Communications
BT V.2.1 + EDR
USB 2.0
Wireless Frequency
2.4 GHz
Input Voltage Range
12 VDC
Supply Current
150 mA @ 12 VDC
Operating Temp.
0°C to 50°C (ambient)
Storage Temp.
-20°C to 70°C (ambient)
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
87.0 mm (3.43”) x 52.0 mm (2.05”) x24.5
mm (0.96”)
Weight
76 g (0.168 lb.)
Table 2-3 Connection LED on the Front Panel
Technical Specifications
Table 2-4 Specifications
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Item
Description
Built-in Battery
3.7 V Lithium Battery
Light
White LED
MaxiVCI Mini
Connects to the vehicle’s DLC and provides wireless
connection between the Display Tablet and the
vehicle.
USB Cable (for test)
2 m
USB Cable (for charging)
90 cm
USB External Power Adapter
Together with the mini USB cable, connects the
Display Tablet to the external DC power port for power
supply.
Magnet
Used to trigger magnetically activated sensors (early
model TPMS sensors).
User Manual
Instructions on tool operations.
Quick Reference Guide
Instructions on devices connection, MaxiVCI Mini and
diagnostic software update, etc.
Power Sources
The MaxiVCI Mini operates on 12-volt vehicle power, which it receives
through the vehicle’s DLC. The unit powers on whenever it is connected to
the vehicle’s DLC.
Other Accessories
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3 Getting Started
Make sure the Display Tablet has sufficient battery or is connected to the
external power supply (see Power Sources on page 5).
NOTE
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ slightly from
the actual ones.
Powering Up
Long press the Lock/Power button on the top right side 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. Slide the Lock icon to the left to enter
the MaxiCheck Job Menu or slide to the right to unlock.
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiCheck MX808TS 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 Diagnostics on page 17 for details.
Service
Consists of 6 special functions and more
functions are coming soon. See Service on
page 48 for details.
TPMS
Launches the TPMS service program directly.
See TPMS on page 74 for details.
Data
Manager
Opens the organization system for saved data
files. See Data Manager on page 101 for
details.
Settings
Allows you to set the MaxiCheck system
settings and to view the general information
about the Display Tablet. See Settings on page
106 for details.
Update
Checks for the latest update available for the
MaxiCheck system and performs updating
procedures. See Update on page 115 for
details.
NOTE
The screen is locked by default when you first 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 touch
screen. 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 table below gives brief descriptions of the available applications in the
MaxiCheck system.
Table 3-1 Applications
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Button
Name
Description
VCI
Manager
Establishes and manages BT connection with
the MaxiVCI Mini. See VCI Manager on page
119 for details.
Shop
Manager
Allows you to edit and save workshop
information and customer data, as well as
reviewing test vehicle history records. See
Shop Manager on page 122 for details.
Academy
Allows you to store and view technical tutorials
and training articles about the device usage or
vehicle diagnostic techniques. See Academy
on page 130 for details.
Remote
Desk
Configures your unit to receive remote support
using the TeamViewer application program.
See Remote Desk on page 131 for details.
MaxiFix
Launches the MaxiFix platform which provides
the most compatible and abundant repair
techniques and diagnostics database. See
MaxiFix on page 133 for details.
Support
Launches the Support platform which
synchronizes Autel’s on-line service base
station with the MaxiCheck tablet. See Support
on page 143 for details.
Quick Link
Provides associated website bookmarks to
allow quick access to product update, service,
support and other information. See Quick Link
on page 152 for details.
Function
Viewer
Provides quick search for the supported
functions and vehicles of Autel diagnostic tools.
See Function Viewer on page 153 for details.
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Button
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, tap it. To
remove an app, swipe it to the top or bottom.
Chrome
Launches the Android built-in browser.
Screenshot
Takes a screenshot when you want to save
the displayed information.
MaxiCheck
Home
Returns to MaxiCheck Job Menu from other
operations.
VCI
Opens the VCI Manager application. The tick
icon at the bottom right corner indicates the
Display Tablet is communicating with the
MaxiVCI Mini, otherwise a cross icon
displays.
TPMS
Shortcut
Returns to the TPMS screen from other
operations.
Diagnostics
Shortcut
Returns to the Diagnostics screen from other
operations.
Service
Shortcut
Returns to the Service screen from other
operations.
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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Button
Name
Description
Calculator
Launches calculator when pressed.
Clock
Launches clock when pressed.
BT
Enables/disables BT when pressed.
Wi-Fi
Enables/disables Wi-Fi when pressed.
Airplane
Mode
Enables/disables Airplane Mode when
pressed.
System
Settings
Launches the Android System Settings
screen when pressed.
System Status Icons
As the Display Tablet is working with the Android operating system, you may
refer to Android documents for more information.
By up sliding 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 System Status Icons
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 while it is communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a
shut-down 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. Long press the Lock/Power Button.
2. Tap Power off option.
3. Tap OK, the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.
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Reboot System
In case of system crash, long press the Lock/Power button and tap Reboot
option to reboot the system.
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4 Diagnostics
By establishing a data link to the electronic control units of the vehicle being
serviced directly, the Diagnostics application allows you to retrieve ECU
information, read & erase DTCs, and view live data. The Diagnostics
application can access the electronic control unit (ECU) 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 MX808TS Diagnostic
Platform to the test vehicle through the MaxiVCI Mini. To establish proper
vehicle communication to the Display Tablet, please perform the following
steps:
1. Connect the MaxiVCI Mini to the vehicle’s DLC for both communication
and power supply.
2. Connect the MaxiVCI Mini to the Display Tablet via BT pairing.
3. When these are done, check the VCI navigation button at the bottom
bar on the screen, if the button displays a green tick icon at the lower
right corner, the MX808TS Diagnostic Platform is ready to start vehicle
diagnosis.
Vehicle Connection
The Display Tablet communicates with the vehicle via the BT connection
provided by the MaxiVCI Mini.
To connect the MaxiVCI Mini to the test vehicle, simply insert the Vehicle
Data Connector on the MaxiVCI Mini into the vehicle’s DLC which is
generally located under the vehicle dash and the MaxiVCI Mini will be
automatically powered on.
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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.
VCI Connection
After the MaxiVCI Mini is properly connected to the vehicle, and the Power
LED on the MaxiVCI Mini illuminates solid green, it indicates that the
MaxiVCI Mini is ready to establish communication with the Display Tablet.
The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiVCI Mini supports 2 communication
methods with the Display Tablet, wireless BT and USB.
BT Connection
BT pairing is recommended as the first choice for the communication
between the Display Tablet and the MaxiVCI Mini. The working range for BT
communication is about 33 feet (about 10 m), this means you can perform
vehicle diagnosis freely in the workshop with greater convenience.
If you use more than one MaxiVCI Mini to connect to the test vehicles, you
can perform vehicle diagnosis on various vehicles conveniently by pairing
the Display Tablet separately to each of the MaxiVCI Mini devices
connected to the different test vehicles via wireless BT. Without the need to
repeat the plugging and unplugging procedure which is unavoidable through
traditional wired connection, BT connection saves you more time and
provides higher efficiency.
Refer to BT Pairing on page 120 for details.
USB Cable Connection
The USB cable connection is a simple and quick way to establish
communication between the Display Tablet and the MaxiVCI Mini. After
properly connecting the Display Tablet with the MaxiVCI Mini via the USB
cable, the VCI navigation button at the bottom bar of the screen shows a
green tick icon in a few seconds, and the Connection LED on the MaxiVCI
Mini illuminates solid green, indicating the connection between the devices
is successful.
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NOTE
When both the communication methods are applied at the same time, the
MaxiCheck system will use the USB communication as the default priority.
No Communication Message
A. If the Display Tablet is not connected to the MaxiVCI Mini correctly, an
“Error” message may display. This indicates that the Display Tablet
cannot access the vehicle control module. In this case, please do the
following check-ups:
Check if the MaxiVCI Mini is powered up.
Check if the MaxiVCI Mini is properly positioned.
Check if the Connection LED on the MaxiVCI Mini is illuminated for
BT or USB.
In case of BT connection, check if the network is configured
correctly, or if the right MaxiVCI Mini has been paired up with the
Display Tablet.
If during the diagnosis process, the communication is
suddenly interrupted due to the loss of signal, check if there is
any object that causes signal interruption.
Try standing closer to the MaxiVCI Mini to obtain more stable
signals and faster communication speed.
In case of USB connection, check the cable connection between
the Display Tablet and the MaxiVCI Mini.
Check if the Power LED on the MaxiVCI Mini is flashing red and if
so, it indicates there is a hardware problem with the MaxiVCI Mini,
in this case contact technical support for help.
B. If the MaxiVCI Mini is unable to establish a communication link, a
prompt message displays with check instructions. The following
conditions are the possible causes:
The MaxiVCI Mini is unable to establish a communication link with
the vehicle.
The system selected for testing is not equipped on the vehicle.
There is a loose connection.
There is a blown vehicle fuse.
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Figure 4-1 Sample Vehicle Menu
There is a wiring fault of the vehicle or the adapter.
There is a circuit fault in the adapter.
Incorrect vehicle identification was entered.
Getting Started
Prior to first use of the Diagnostics application, make sure a communication
link is established between the test vehicle and the Display Tablet via the
MaxiVCI Mini.
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 MX808TS Job Menu, the Vehicle
Menu then displays.
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:
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Button
Name
Description
Home
Returns to the MaxiCheck 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 Vehicle History on page 123.
USA
Displays the USA vehicle menu.
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.
Table 4-1 Top Toolbar Buttons
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 MaxiCheck diagnostic system supports four methods for Vehicle
Identification.
1. Auto VIN Scan
2. Manual VIN Input
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Figure 4-2 Sample Auto VIN Screen
3. Automatic Selection
4. Manual Selection
Auto VIN Scan
The MaxiCheck diagnostic system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN
Scan function to identify 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 MaxiCheck Job
Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar to open the dropdown
list.
3. Select Auto Detect. Once the test vehicle is successfully identified,
the screen will show you the vehicle VIN, tap OK at the bottom
right to firm. If the VIN does not match with the test vehicle’s VIN,
enter VIN manually or tap Read to acquire VIN again.
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Figure 4-3 Sample Auto Detect Screen
4. Review the information to make sure it is correct. Tap OK to
confirm the vehicle profile or NO if the information is not correct.
Figure 4-4 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.
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Figure 4-5 Sample Diagnostic Screen
Manual VIN Input
For some vehicles that do not support the Auto VIN Scan function, the
MaxiCheck diagnostic system allows you to enter the vehicle VIN manually.
To perform Manual VIN Input
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiCheck Job
Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar to open the dropdown
list.
3. Select Manual Input.
4. Tap the input box and enter the correct VIN.
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Figure 4-6 Sample Diagnostic Screen
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.
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.
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Figure 4-7 Sample Selection Screen
To perform Automatic Selection
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiCheck Job
Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the vehicle brand of the test vehicle.
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.
This mode of vehicle selection is menu driven, repeat the first two steps
from the automatic selection operation and tap Manual Selection, then you
can follow the on-screen 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.
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Navigation
This section describes how to operate the Diagnostics screen and select
test options.
Diagnostics Screen Layout
Figure 4-8 Sample Diagnostics Screen
The diagnostic screens typically include four sections.
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 MaxiCheck Job Menu.
Vehicle
Swap
Touching this button to exit the diagnostic session
of the currently identified test vehicle, and return to
the vehicle menu screen to select another vehicle
for testing.
Settings
Opens the settings screen. See Settings on page
106.
Print
Prints a copy of the displayed data. See Printing
Setting for additional information on page 108.
Help
Provides instructions or tips for operations of
various diagnostic functions.
Save
Tapping this button opens a submenu, tap Save
This Page to take a screenshot.
All saved data are stored in the Data Manager
application for later reviews. See Data Manager on
page 101.
Data
Logging
Records the communication data and ECU
information of the test vehicle. The saved data can
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 Data Logging on page
148 for detailed information.
Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons
To print data in Diagnostics
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiCheck 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. Tap Print This Page to print a screenshot copy of
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the current screen.
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.
To submit Data Logging reports in Diagnostics
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiCheck 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 end recording. A submission
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.
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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.
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. You can
operate functional tests, retrieve vehicle diagnostic information such as
trouble codes, freeze frame data and live data for various vehicle control
systems, such as engine, transmission, ABS, and more.
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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, the corresponding function menu or selection menu displays.
Auto Scan
The Auto Scan function performs a comprehensive scanning over all the
ECUs in the vehicle’s systems in order to locate and retrieve DTCs. The
sample operation screen of Auto Scan displays as below:
Figure 4-9 Sample Auto Scan Operation Screen
1. Navigation Bar
2. Main Section
3. Functional Buttons
Navigation Bar
List Tab – displays the scanned data in list format.
Progress Bar – indicates the test progress.
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Name
Description
Report
Displays the diagnostic data in the report form.
Quick
Erase
Deletes codes. A warning message screen will display
to inform you of possible data loss when this function is
selected.
OK
Confirms the test result, and continues system
diagnosis after selecting the required system by tapping
the item in the Main Section.
Main Section
Column 1 – displays the sequence 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
Display Tablet and the control system.
-?-: Indicates that the vehicle control system has been detected, but
the Display Tablet cannot accurately locate it.
Fault(s) | #: Fault(s) 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.
Column 4 – tap the ○> button to the right of the test result if you want to
perform further diagnosis and other test activities. A Function Menu screen
shall then display.
Functional Buttons
The table below provides a brief description of the Functional Buttons’
operations in Auto Scan:
Table 4-3 Functional Buttons
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Name
Description
Pause
Suspends scanning and it will change to Continue
button after tapping.
ESC
Returns to the previous screen or exit Auto Scan.
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
procedures, and make proper selection each time; the program will guide
you to the diagnostic function menu after a few choices you’ve made.
Figure 4-10 Sample Function Menu
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 test vehicle’s ECU.
Erase Codes – erases DTC records and other data from the test
vehicle’s ECU.
Live Data – retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the
test vehicle’s ECU.
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NOTE
With the diagnostic toolbar on top of the screen throughout the whole
diagnostic procedures, you are allowed to make various controls of the
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:
Figure 4-11 Sample ECU Information Screen
1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – see Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar
Buttons on page 28 for detailed descriptions of the operations for each
button.
2. Main Section – the left column displays the item names; the right
column shows the specifications or descriptions.
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3. 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:
Figure 4-12 Sample Read Codes Screen
1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – see Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar
Buttons on page 28 for detailed descriptions of the operations for each
button.
2. 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 screen, therefore same
operation method may be applied.
3. Functional Button
Help – tap this to view the information of the fault code, including
fault description, condition for fault identification, driver information,
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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.
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:
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Figure 4-13 Sample Live Data Screen
1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – tap the drop-down button at the top
center of the screen and the toolbar buttons will display. See on Table
4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons page 28 for detailed descriptions of the
operations for each button.
2. Main Section
Name Column – displays the parameter names.
a) Check Box – tap the check box on 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 – tap the drop-down button on the right side
of the parameter name opens a submenu, which provides
various choices for data display mode.
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 Unit on page 106 for
more information.
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
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mode, and one Help button on the right that you can tap for additional
information.
Each parameter item displays the selected mode independently.
1) Analog Gauge Mode – displays the parameters in form of an
analog meter graph.
2) 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.
3) 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 4 scales available: x1, x2, x4
and x8.
Zoom-in Button – tap once to display the selected data graph in full
screen.
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.
4) 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
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comparison. There are three control buttons available on the top right
side of the screen under this mode.
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 middle 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.
3. 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.
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.
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.
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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 – tap this option to switch between the two options; one displays
the selected parameter items, the other displays all the available items.
Setting – tap this button to open 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 – tap to open a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter the
required lower limit value.
b) MAX – tap to open a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter the
required upper limit value.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Generic OBD II Operations
A fast-access option for OBD II/EOBD vehicle diagnosis is available on the
Vehicle Menu screen. 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 4-2
Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 28 for details.
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General Procedure
To access the OBD II/EOBD diagnostics functions
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiCheck 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.
3. Select a specific protocol under the Protocol option. Wait for the
OBD II Diagnostic Menu to appear.
Figure 4-15 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
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I/M Readiness
Live Data
On-Board Monitor
Component Test
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Status
NOTE
Some functions are supported only on certain vehicle makes.
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 Clear
DTC button at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 4-16 Sample DTC & FFD Screen
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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 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 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.
b) Test results reported by this service do not necessarily indicate 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.
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.
Clear DTC
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.
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.
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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 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 Live Data on page 36 for
detailed information.
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 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.
2. Or 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.
4. Or tap the Home button on the diagnostics toolbar to exit the
application directly and go back to the MaxiCheck Job Menu.
Now, the Diagnostics application is no longer communicating with the
vehicle and it is safe to open other MaxiCheck applications, or exit the
MaxiCheck 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
SAS Service
DPF Service
IMMO Service
After entering each special function, the displayed 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.
IMPORTANT
Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change.
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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
on-screen instructions to make correct option selections.
To perform oil reset functions
1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiCheck Job Menu.
2. Tap Oil Reset button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen.
You can tap VIN Scan or the vehicle make to acquire vehicle VIN
information and tap Yes to confirm. See Vehicle Identification on
page 21 for detail.
3. Tap the function you want in the Oil Reset function list, the list may
vary for different vehicles being tested.
Figure 5-1 Sample Oil Reset Function List
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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 not,
tap No and go to the Settings menu to set the correct date and
time.
Figure 5-2 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 1
6. On the next screen, the available items would be listed with three
columns displayed: CBS value, availability, and service counter.
Figure 5-3 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 2
7. Tap on the value you want to reset and then tap the Reset button
on the right bottom of the screen.
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Figure 5-4 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 3
8. When the reset is done, the availability would display as 100%. Tap
ESC to exit.
Electronic 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
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 Electronic 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.
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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 Electronic Parking Brake system.
To perform EPB functions
1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiCheck Job Menu.
2. Tap EPB button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. You
can tap VIN Scan or the vehicle make to acquire vehicle VIN
information and tap Yes to confirm. See Vehicle Identification on
page 21 for detail.
3. Tap the service you want in the EPB function list, the list may vary
for different vehicles being tested.
Figure 5-5 Sample EPB Function List
4. Follow the step-by-step on-screen instruction to complete the
service.
5. Press OK button to exit.
EMF Start-up
This service function would start up the parking brake, it must be conducted
after the following repairs:
Replacing an EMF control unit.
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Replacing the parking brake button.
Figure 5-6 Sample EMF Start-up Screen 1
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.
Figure 5-7 Sample EMF Start-up Screen 2
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.
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Figure 5-8 Sample EMF Start-up Screen 3
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”
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
moved into the opened position and temporarily deactivated for 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.
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Battery Management System (BMS) Service
The Battery Management System (BMS) allows the scan tool to evaluate the
battery charge state, monitor the close-circuit current, register the battery
replacement, and activate the rest state of the vehicle.
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 the replacement aftermarket battery has the same
specifications, such as capacity and type, with the battery used in the vehicle.
If the original battery is replaced with a different type of battery (e.g. a
lead-acid 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 equipment.
Take BMW as an example.
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To display the battery history
1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiCheck Job Menu.
2. Tap BMS button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. You
can tap VIN Scan or the vehicle make to acquire vehicle VIN
information and tap Yes to confirm. See Vehicle Identification on
page 21 for detail.
3. Tap Register Battery Replacement in the EPB function list, the list
may vary for different vehicles being tested.
Figure 5-9 Sample BMS Function List
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.
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Figure 5-10 Sample BMS Screen 1
5. Read carefully the complete information and press Continue to
continue.
Figure 5-11 Sample BMS Screen 2
6. Check the battery capacity and the battery replacement information
on the screen.
7. Tap on the corresponding function 1 to return to the selection
screen or press the function 2 to end the service function.
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Figure 5-12 Sample BMS Screen 3
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.
Figure 5-13 Sample BMS Screen 4
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 5
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.
Figure 5-15 Sample BMS Screen 6
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1. Read carefully the information on the screen and tap Yes to continue.
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.
Figure 5-16 Sample BMS Screen 7
3. When the battery exchange is successfully entered, tap Continue to
complete the operation.
Figure 5-17 Sample BMS Screen 8
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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 on-screen instructions to make correct option selections.
3. Before starting the procedure, make sure the vehicle has ESC. Look for
the button on dash.
Take Land Rover as an example.
1. Tap the Service application button from the MaxiCheck Job Menu.
2. Tap SAS button and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. You can
tap VIN Scan or the vehicle make to acquire vehicle VIN information
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and tap Yes to confirm. See Vehicle Identification on page 21 for detail.
3. Tap the service you want in the SAS function list, the list may vary for
different vehicles being tested.
Figure 5-18 Sample SAS Function Menu
Steering Angle Sensor Calibration
This function allows users to perform steering angle sensor calibration and
clear records. 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.
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.
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Figure 5-19 Sample SAS Function Screen 1
4) When the operation is completely finished, the scan tool will display a
confirmation message. Otherwise, it will display a message to remind
you of a problem. After you exit the diagnosis program, please repair the
problem immediately.
Figure 5-20 Sample SAS Function Screen 2
Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) Service
The DPF function allows you to carry out numerous functions to the Diesel
Particulate Filter system without having to send your car to a main dealer.
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The tool will manage DPF regeneration, DPF component replacement
teach-in and DPF teach-in after replacing the engine control unit.
ECM monitors driving style and selects a suitable time to employ
regeneration. Cars driven a lot at idling speed and low load will attempt to
regenerate earlier than cars driven more with high load and high speed. In
order for regeneration to take place, a prolonged high exhaust temperature
must be obtained.
In the event of the car being driven in such a way that regeneration is not
possible, i.e. frequent short journeys, a diagnostic trouble code will
eventually be registered, DPF light and “Check Engine” indicator comes on.
A service regeneration can be requested in the workshop, using the
diagnostic tool.
Before carrying out a forced DPF regeneration using the tool, check the
following items:
The fuel light is not on.
No DPF-relevant faults stored in system.
The vehicle has the correct spec engine oil.
The oil for diesel is not contaminated.
IMPORTANT
Before diagnosing a problem vehicle and attempting to perform an
emergency regeneration, it is important to obtain a full diagnostic log and
read out relevant measured value blocks.
NOTE
1. The DPF will not regenerate if the engine management light is on, or
there is a faulty EGR valve.
2. The ECU must be re-adapted when replacing the DPF and when
topping up the fuel additive Eolys.
3. If the vehicle needs to be driven in order to perform a DPF service,
ALWAYS have a second person help you. One person should drive the
vehicle while the other person observes the screen on the Tool. Trying
to drive and observe the Scan Tool at the same time is dangerous, and
could cause a serious traffic accident.
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Figure 5-21 Sample DPF Service Function Menu
Starting Basic Inspection Quantity
This function enables you to start fuel delivery matching.
1. Tap Starting Basic Inspection Quantity from the service functions
menu to enter the service screen.
2. The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes
memory. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this procedure.
3. The tool will display a function list menu as below. Press the
corresponding number button to perform the desired function.
Figure 5-22 Sample Starting Basic Inspection Quantity
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[1] Enter New Value for Adjustment
From the Starting Basic Inspection Quantity menu, tap [1] and the screen
displays as below.
Figure 5-23 Sample Enter New Value Screen
After entering the value, tap OK to save the value to the tool. Tap ESC to exit
the operation.
NOTE
The data you input should be in the range given. If the input data is out of
range, the tool will display a warning message “Permissible adjustment
range exceeded.”
[2] Reset Adjustment to 0
Once the [2] is tapped, the tool will automatically reset the value to zero.
[3]/[4] Store Data and Exit
When the fuel delivery rate adjustment is completed, tap [3] to store the new
value in the control units; or select [4] and OK to retain the old value.
Injection Rate
This function is used to adjust the injection volume.
1. Tap Injection Rate from the service functions menu to enter the service
screen.
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2. The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes
memory. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this procedure.
3. Then the tool will display as below. Press the corresponding number
button to perform the desired function.
Figure 5-24 Sample Injection Rate Screen
[1] Enter New Value for Adjustment
From the Injection Rate menu, tap [1] and the screen displays as below.
Figure 5-25 Sample Enter Value Screen
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NOTE
The data you input should be in the reasonable range. If the input data is out
of range, the tool will display a warning message “Permissible adjustment
range exceeded.”
[2] Reset Adjustment to 100%
Once the [2] is pressed, the tool will automatically reset the value to 100%.
[3]/[4] Store Data and Exit
When the injection volume adjustment is completed, select [3] and OK to
store the new value in the control units; or select [4] and OK to retain the old
value.
Injector Rate Adjustment
This function is used to adjust the injector rate for individual cylinders.
1. Tap Injection rate adjustment from the service functions menu.
2. The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes
memory. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the service function.
3. Tap the corresponding number button to enter new value for each
cylinder.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to tap on the corresponding number [1]
[2] [3] [4] to enter the new value for the cylinder, restore the old value,
and exit after finish the function.
Particle Filter Regeneration
This function is used to perform the particle filter regeneration.
1. Tap Particle filter regeneration from the service functions menu.
2. The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes
memory. Follow the on-screen instructions to check the prerequisites
before particle filter regeneration, such as the fuel, the time and driving
style.
3. If every prerequisite is met, the tool will ask your confirmation to proceed
as below. Tap Request to begin a regeneration or End to end the
service function and exit.
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Figure 5-26 Sample Regeneration Confirmation Screen
4. A series of instruction screens appears for users to perform the particle
filter regeneration step by step. Follow the onscreen instructions and tap
OK button until the tool reads off the regeneration status as below.
Figure 5-27 Sample Regeneration Status Screen
5. When the particle filter regeneration is complete, the tool will ask your
confirmation to exit the display. Tap Repeat to check the status again or
End to end the service function and exit.
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Figure 5-28 Sample Repeat Screen
NOTE
In the case of a particle filter heavily loaded with soot, it can occur that the
regeneration request is blocked again after a short time or is not released. In
this case, it is required to regenerate the particle filter in a motorway or
cross-country trip taking approx. 30 minutes at a speed that is as constant as
possible. Subsequently, the service function “Particle filter regeneration”
must be run again.
During the regeneration phase and with the engine running, it can also occur
that the display for “Regeneration active” jumps to “Regeneration not active”.
This behavior can be seen exclusively with the vehicle stationary with the
engine.
Particle Filter Test
It is advisable to carry out a series of particle filter tests as a result of
constant DPF regeneration, such as checking oil level, oil change interval for
diesel contamination, swirl flaps, backpressure sensors and particle filter
soot remains.
1. Tap Particle filter test from the service functions menu.
2. The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes
memory. If there is no relevant fault code stored in DDE, the screen
displays as below. Select Cancel to exit this function.
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3. If there are DPF-related codes stored in DDE, the screen displays as
below. Select OK to continue or Cancel to exit this function.
Figure 5-29 Sample Codes Screen
4. The tool shows a list of particle filter test. Select the corresponding
number button to perform the desired test [1] [2] [3] [4] [5].
[1] Visual Inspection of Engine Oil
[2] Visual Inspection of Particulate Filter
[3] Function Check or Swirl Flaps
[4] Exhaust Backpressure Test
[5] Actual/Target Value Check-Mass Air Flow Sensor
Immobilizer (IMMO) Service
An immobilizer is an anti-theft mechanism that prevents an automobile’s
engine from starting unless the correct ignition key or other device is present.
This device prevents thieves from starting the car by a method known as hot
wiring. Most new vehicles have an immobilizer as standard equipment. An
important advantage of this system is that it doesn’t require the car owner to
activate it; it operates automatically. An immobilizer is considered as
providing much more effective anti-theft protection than an audible alarm
alone; many auto insurance companies offer lower rates for vehicles that are
equipped with them.
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As an anti-theft device, an immobilizer disables one of the systems needed
to start a car's engine, usually the fuel supply or the ignition. This is
accomplished by radio frequency identification between a transponder in the
ignition key and a device called a radio frequency reader in the steering
column. When the key is placed in the ignition, the transponder sends a
signal with a unique identification code to the reader, which relays it to a
receiver in the vehicle's computer control module. If the code is correct, the
computer allows the fuel supply and ignition systems to operate and start the
car. If the code is incorrect or absent, the computer disables the system, and
the car will be unable to start until the correct key is placed in the ignition.
The IMMO service of MX808TS enables you to disable the lost vehicle keys
and program the replacement key fob. It could be one replacement key fob
or more, depending on your needs.
To program the replacement key fob(s)
1. Tap IMMO KEYS after entering the Service function from the
MaxiCheck Job Menu.
2. Tap Automatic Selection or Manual Selection to acquire vehicle
VIN information and tap Yes to confirm.
3. Tap Erase/Program all key fobs in the IMMO function list after it is
displayed, the list may vary for different vehicles being tested.
NOTE
1. To complete key fob programming, you need to acquire the Security
Code, which can be acquired through the Security Code Read function
in hot functions.
2. Before programming, please check and erase the fault codes.
4. Read the on-screen information carefully and follow the instructions
to complete the operation.
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Figure 5-30 Sample IMMO Note Screen
Figure 5-31 Sample Program Key FOB Screen
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6 TPMS
MX808TS provides the most comprehensive TPMS services for technicians
to quickly solve TPMS related problems in the shortest time and with the
highest efficiency.
Getting Started
Prior to first use of the TPMS application, make sure a communication link is
established between the test vehicle and the Display Tablet via the MaxiVCI
Mini. Please refer to Establishing Vehicle Communication on page 17 to
establish a communication link between the vehicle and the Display Tablet.
TPMS Service Menu Layout
Tap TPMS on the MaxiCheck Job Menu, the screen then opens the TPMS
Vehicle Menu.
Figure 6-1 Sample TPMS Vehicle Menu Screen
1. Top Toolbar Buttons – refer to Table 4-1 Top Toolbar Buttons on page
21 for details.
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2. TPMS Service Access Methods
OEM Part No.
Manufacturer Buttons
3. Navigation Buttons
4. System Status Icons
TPMS Service Access Methods
OEM Part No.
Refer to TPMS by OEM Part No. on page 96 for details.
Vehicle Selection
Select the required manufacturer and follow the onscreen instructions to
select vehicle information step by step to start a TPMS service session.
Navigation Buttons
Refer to Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons on page 14 for details.
System Status Icons
Refer to Table 3-3 System Status Icons on page 15 for details.
Vehicle Selection
The VIN Scan function is used to quickly identify the test vehicle, refer to on
Auto VIN Scan page 22 for details.
Or, select a manufacturer brand on the TPMS Service Menu and follow the
onscreen instructions to select the vehicle make, model and year step by
step to identify the desired vehicle model.
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Figure 6-2 Sample Vehicle Manufacturer Selection
Figure 6-3 Sample Vehicle Model Selection
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Figure 6-4 Sample Vehicle Year Selection
For some vehicles that adopt an indirect TPMS, the following screen
displays.
6-5 Sample Indirect TPMS Selection Screen
For indirect TPMS vehicle, only the Relearn function is supported. Tap the
vehicle year information button, in the case of the above figure –
2008/08-2017/01 (indirect), the screen will turn to the Relearn procedure,
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the operation.
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6-6 Sample Relearn Procedure for Indirect TPMS
For the vehicles that adopt a Direct TPMS, follow the onscreen instruction
to select vehicle information and once the test vehicle is identified, a most
comprehensive TPMS service functions menu displays.
Figure 6-7 Sample TPMS Service Screen
1. Top Toolbar Buttons
2. Navigation Tab
3. Main Section
4. Functional Buttons
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Top Toolbar Buttons
The top toolbar contains a number of buttons that allow you to print or save
the displayed data and make other controls. See Table 4-1 Top Toolbar
Buttons on page 21 for details.
Navigation Tab
The navigation tab at the top of the Main Section screen contains the
following items:
1. Check Tab – displays the triggered sensor data
2. Diagnosis Tab – displays the sensor IDs and DTCs saved in the TPMS
ECU
3. Programming Tab – displays the triggered/retrieved sensor IDs and
new programmed sensor IDs
4. Relearn Tab – displays the sensor Relearn procedure of the selected
vehicle model
The information of the test vehicle is displayed to the left of the four tabs and
the VCI connection status and the battery level of the test vehicle are
displayed to the right of the four tabs.
NOTE
Not all vehicles support Diagnosis function. If the selected vehicle model
does not support Diagnosis, this tab will not appear on the screen.
Main Section
The main section of the screen varies depending on the stage of operations.
The main section can show the TPMS sensor conditions, such as sensor ID,
pressure, temperature and battery status, and the specific relearn
procedures.
Functional Buttons
The displayed functional buttons at this section of the screen varies
depending on the stage of operations. They can be used to trigger the
TPMS sensor, create sensor IDs, program MX-Sensor, return to the
previous screen or exit the function.
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TPMS Check
The Check function allows user to activate TPMS sensor to view sensor
data such as sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, battery condition
and sensor position.
To check the sensors
1. Follow the steps in Vehicle Identification on page 21 to identify the
test vehicle.
2. Place the Display Tablet near the wheel with the top right corner
(the TPMS antenna locates) of the tablet close to the sensor
mounted on the wheel.
3. Move the cursor to the corresponding wheel on the screen and
then tap Trigger to activate this sensor.
4. Once the sensor is successfully triggered, the information of the
sensor will be displayed on the right table on the screen.
NOTE
The default check order on the Display Tablet is FL, FR, RR, RL and the
wheel positions are associated with the rows in the right table. If you select
FR in the right table, the cursor on the left vehicle icon will be automatically
moved to FR position. You can also change the check order by manually
move the cursor to other wheels.
If the battery level of a sensor is low, a red low battery icon appears
beside the sensor on the screen.
The colors appear on the wheel icons on the screen show different
triggering results. Refer to Table 6-1 Possible Results for Triggering on
page 81 for details.
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Icon
Results
Description
(Green)
Successful
Sensor Read
TPMS sensor is successfully
activated and decoded. The table
on the right side of the screen
displays the sensor information.
(Green)
Successful
Sensor Read &
Low Battery
TPMS sensor is successfully
activated and decoded and the
battery level of the sensor is low.
(Red)
Failed Sensor
Read
If the search period expires and no
sensor is activated or decoded,
the sensor may be mounted
incorrectly or cannot function. The
table on the right side of the
screen displays “Failed”.
If a sensor with a duplicate ID has
been read, the screen displays a
message “Sensor ID duplicated”.
In this case, repeat the test
procedure.
Figure 6-8 Sample Check Screen
The sensor position, sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, sensor
frequency and sensor battery information of the triggered sensor will be
displayed on the right table of the screen.
Table 6-1 Possible Results for Triggering
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TPMS Diagnosis
The Diagnosis function is used to check the health of the TPMS ECU. This
function requires connection with the test vehicle. Refer to Establishing
Vehicle Communication on page 17 for details.
Diagnosis Operations
Tap Diagnosis, the Display Tablet will automatically communicate with the
vehicle.
Figure 6-9 Sample Diagnosis Communication Screen
Figure 6-10 Sample Diagnosis Screen 1
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If the OBD function is supported by the test vehicle, the sensor ID saved in
the TPMS ECU will be retrieved and displayed on the screen with an OBD
mark before it when the communication completed.
If the sensor ID retrieved from sensor activation is the same as the ID saved
in the ECU, the trigger mark ( ) and OBD mark ( ) before the IDs will
turn to green and that is the normal condition.
If the IDs are different, the marks will become red ( and ). In this case,
the vehicle ECU cannot recognize the sensor installed on the vehicle.
If the OBD function is supported by the test vehicle, the sensor ID saved in
the TPMS ECU cannot be retrieved and only the sensor ID retrieved from
sensor activation will appear on the screen with a triggering mark before it.
Figure 6-11 Sample Diagnosis Screen 2
Details
If there are DTCs existed in the TPMS ECU, a yellow warning mark appears
in the DTC column and the details button is available.
Tap details in the DTC column to view the detailed information of the DTCs.
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Figure 6-12 Sample DTCs Screen
In this screen, the detailed fault definition will be displayed. Select one of the
DTC and tap Search, the tablet will automatically connect the Internet and
more details will be displayed on the tablet.
If there is no DTC exited in the TPMS ECU, a green “No DTC” message
appears in the DTC column.
Figure 6-13 Sample No DTC Screen
Retry
Tap Retry, the tablet will communication with ECU again to retrieve the
sensor IDs and the DTCs existed in the ECU.
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Live Data
Tap Live Data to view the data stream of the sensor information.
Figure 6-14 Sample Live Data Screen
The Live Data screen shows all parameters be default.
Tick on the box before the parameters you want to see, the Show icon on
the bottom of the screen will be available and turn to blue. Tap Show and
the selected parameters will be displayed in a separate screen.
For more details, please refer to Live Data on page 36.
Special Functions
Tap this button to open a screen of Active Test.
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Figure 6-15 Sample Special Functions Screen
Select each function to conduct the Active Test for the vehicle lamps.
Sensor Programming
The Programming function allows users to program the sensor data to the
MX-Sensor and replace faulty sensor with low battery life or one that is not
functioning.
There are four options available when programming MX-Sensor using this
device: Copy by Active, Copy by OBD, Copy by Input and Auto Create.
Figure 6-16 Sample Programming Screen 1
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The sensor IDs retrieved from sensor activation and TPMS ECU will
automatically appear on the left column of the table on the screen with the
trigger and OBD marks before them.
If the OBD function is not supported by the test vehicle and the sensor ID
saved in the ECU cannot be retrieved, the Programming screen appears as
below.
Figure 6-17 Sample Programming Screen 2
And in this case, the Copy by OBD function is not available.
Copy by Active
If the sensors that are mounted on the vehicle can be successfully triggered
and the detailed information of the sensors have already been retrieved by
using Check function. You can use Copy by Active to program a new
MX-Sensor.
Select one sensor position and place a MX-Sensor near the TPMS antenna
of the tablet (the top right corner), and then tap Copy by Active to program
the new MX-Sensor.
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Figure 6-18 Sample Copy by Active Confirmation Screen
A window will pop up for your confirmation, tap OK to program, or tap
Cancel to quit the operation.
Figure 6-19 Sample Copy by Active Screen
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Figure 6-20 Sample Copy by Active Complete Screen
When the programming is complete, the programmed ID will appear to the
right of the FL column.
By using Copy by Active, the sensor ID that is retrieved from sensor
activation is programmed to the new MX-Sensor.
Because the IDs of the original sensor and the new MX-Sensor are the
same and the ID has already be recognized by the vehicle ECU, so there is
no need to perform the Relearn function to write the ID into the ECU.
But if the IDs retrieved from sensor activation and TPMS ECU are different,
please use Copy by OBD to program the IDs saved in the ECU to the new
MX-Sensor.
Copy by OBD
By using this function, the tablet will program the sensor IDs retrieved from
the ECU of the test vehicle to the new MX-Sensors.
Select one sensor position and place a MX-Sensor near the TPMS antenna
of the tablet (the top right corner), and then tap Copy by OBD to program
the new MX-Sensor.
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Figure 6-21 Sample Copy by OBD Screen
When the programming is complete, the programmed ID will appear to the
right of the FR column.
By using Copy by OBD, the sensor ID that is retrieved from TPMS ECU is
programmed to the new MX-Sensor.
In this case, there is no need to perform the Relearn function to write the ID
into the ECU.
It is highly recommended to use Copy by OBD, if available, to program new
MX-Sensors for the IDs are definitely correct and there is no need for
Relearn.
Copy by Input
The Copy by Input allows users to program a new MX-Sensor with the ID
of an original TPMS sensor.
Select one sensor position and place a MX-Sensor near the TPMS antenna
of the tablet (the top right corner), and then tap Copy by Input to program
the new MX-Sensor.
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Figure 6-22 Sample Copy by Input Screen
Tap Copy by Input, an input box pops up for you to enter the ID of the
original sensor. Tap the input box to open a soft keyboard, enter the ID and
tap Enter when finished.
Some sensor manufacture use hex format to compile the sensor ID, others
use decimal format. The input box will automatically recognize the character
length of the ID of an original sensor. Once the length of the entered ID
reaches the limit of the original sensor ID, a warning message pops up.
By using Copy by Input, the ID you input is the ID of the original sensor
which has already been saved in the TPMS ECU, so there is no need for
Relearn.
Auto Create
The Auto Create function is used to automatically create random a sensor
ID to program a new MX-Sensor.
To use this function, there is no need to activate the original sensor or
retrieve the original sensor IDs from the TPMS ECU.
After select the vehicle model, select one sensor position and place a
MX-Sensor near the TPMS antenna of the tablet (the top right corner), and
then tap Auto Create to program the new MX-Sensor.
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The tablet will create a random ID for the MX-Sensor. Since this new ID is
different from the ID saved in the TPMS ECU, therefore the Relearn
function is needed to write the new ID into the TPMS ECU for the vehicle
recognizing the new MX-Sensor.
Figure 6-23 Sample Auto Create Screen
TPMS Relearn
This function is used to write the newly programmed sensor IDs into the
vehicle ECU for sensor recognition.
Only when the newly programmed sensor IDs are different from the original
sensor IDs, the Relearn function is needed to be performed. There are
THREE ways for Relearn.
Stationary Relearn
Active Relearn
OBD Relearn
Stationary Relearn
Stationary Relearn requires the vehicle in the “Learn Mode” then the
transmissions from all the TPMS sensors can be obtained in turn.
Tap Trigger to activate the new MX-Sensors first.
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Figure 6-24 Sample Stationary Relearn Screen 1
Then follow the Relearn Procedure to conduct Stationary Relearn.
Figure 6-25 Sample Stationary Relearn Screen 2
Active Relearn
For some vehicles, the Relearn function can be completed by driving. Refer
to the onscreen Relearn Procedure for the exact operation steps and the
details of the driving process.
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