Autel EU908 Manual Download

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CONTENTS

USING THE SCAN TOOL ....................................................................... 1

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ESCRIPTION

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PECIFICATIONS

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CCESSORIES

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EYBOARD

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OWER

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YSTEM

ETUP

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EHICLE

OVERAGE

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RODUCT

ROUBLESHOOTING

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DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................... 8

NTER VEHICLE INFORMATION

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IAGNOSTIC

EST

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IAGNOSTIC

PERATION

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GENERIC OBD II DIAGNOSTICS ......................................................... 15

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ODES

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RASE

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ATA

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REEZE

RAME

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ETRIEVE

I/M

EADINESS

TATUS

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ONITOR

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OMPONENT

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EHICLE

NFORMATION

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ODULES

RESENT

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DTC

OOKUP

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PLAYBACK DATA ................................................................................ 30

EVIEW

ATA

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ELETE

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RINT

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SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................... 33

EGISTER THE

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ROCEDURE

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Summary of Contents for EU908

Page 1: ... front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil distributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running Put the transmission in PARK for automatic transmission or NEUTRAL for manual transmission and make sure the parking brake is engaged Keep ...

Page 2: ... 8 DIAGNOSTIC TEST 11 DIAGNOSTIC OPERATION 13 3 GENERIC OBD II DIAGNOSTICS 15 READ CODES 16 ERASE CODES 17 LIVE DATA 17 FREEZE FRAME 21 RETRIEVE I M READINESS STATUS 21 O2 MONITOR TEST 23 ON BOARD MONITOR TEST 24 COMPONENT TEST 26 VIEW VEHICLE INFORMATION 27 MODULES PRESENT 28 DTC LOOKUP 28 4 PLAYBACK DATA 30 REVIEW DATA 30 DELETE DATA 30 PRINT DATA 31 5 SOFTWARE UPDATE 33 REGISTER THE TOOL 33 UPD...

Page 3: ... 9 SAS CALIBRATION 60 READ CODES 61 ERASE CODES 62 FREEZE FRAME DATA 62 LIVE DATA 63 UTILITY 64 10 DPF SERVICE 67 DPF SAFETY 67 DPF DIAGNOSTICS 69 DPF SERVICE FUNCTIONS 71 11 BMS 86 GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION 86 BATTERY OPERATION 86 CLOSE CIRCUIT CURRENT 93 ACTIVATE REST STATE 94 CHARGING BATTERY VIA DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET 94 AUXILIARY BATTERY 95 12 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 97 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 97...

Page 4: ...tool to the PC for printing 4 SD CARD SLOT Holds the System SD card 5 LCD DISPLAY Indicates test results TFT color display 6 FUNCTION BUTTON Corresponds with buttons on screen for executing commands 7 ESC BUTTON Cancels a selection or action from a menu or returns to the previous screen 8 HELP BUTTON Provides help information and Code Breaker function 9 LEFT SCROLL BUTTON When look up DTC definiti...

Page 5: ...DTC it is used to change value of selected character 12 RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON When look up DTC definitions moves to next character and view additional information on next screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen views next screen or next frames of recorded data It is also used to view next trouble code when viewing DTCs 13 OK BUTTON Confirms a selection or action from a menu Specificati...

Page 6: ... scan tool There are two methods for providing power to the scan tool DC external power adapter Cable connection to vehicle During vehicle testing power for the scan tool is usually provided through the vehicle cable connection When the scan tool is not connected to a vehicle the scan tool can be powered with an AC DC external power adapter While the scan tool is powered via the vehicle Data Link ...

Page 7: ...perly 5 Key Test Checks if the keyboard is working properly 6 About Provides information of the scan tool Settings of the unit will remain until change is made To enter the Setup menu Select Setup from the Main Menu and press the OK button Following the instructions to do adjustments and settings Figure 1 3 Language English is the default language 1 Select Language from System Setup and press OK 2...

Page 8: ...t setting is Beep On 1 Select Beep from System Setup screen and press OK 2 Select ON or OFF to turn on off the beep Figure 1 6 3 Press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu Or press the ESC button to exit without saving Key Test The Key Test function checks if the keyboard is working properly 1 Select Key Test from System Setup screen and press OK 2 Press any key to star...

Page 9: ...r the About screen to appear 2 View tool information on screen Press the ESC button to exit without saving Figure 1 7 Vehicle Coverage On the basis of all OBD II compliant vehicles including those equipped with universal protocol Control Area Network CAN MOT Pro Scanner expands vehicle system coverage and offers more diagnostic power to the vehicle technicians Featuring expanded global vehicle cov...

Page 10: ...ror If the scan tool freezes then an exception occurs or the vehicle s ECU Engine Control Unit is too slow to respond to requests You need to do the following to reset the tool Reset the scan tool Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing Scan tool doesn t power up If the scan tool won t power up or operates incorrectly in any other w...

Page 11: ...nd wait for the Main Screen to appear 2 Select Scan icon in the Main Screen and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen Choose the correct vehicle make 3 Step by step select the right options for your vehicle according to each screen that appears 4 When the complete vehicle information is entered a vehicle information chart will appears on the screen for your confirmation Figure 2 1 VIN code auto...

Page 12: ...ect If the VIN code is incorrect it will turn to manual mode to input VIN code VIN code manual acquisition For some vehicles both selecting the options manually and acquiring the VIN are available for you to enter the vehicle information Take Benz as an example RENAULT 1 VIN acquisition VIN acquisition 1 VIN CODE automatic acquisition 2 VIN CODE manual acquisition 3 Vehicle type manual acquisition...

Page 13: ...n to select digit and character and then press OK button to confirm Use Backspace button to delete the previous digit or character When finished press the Function button corresponding to Finish to proceed The scan tool will identify the VIN code and turn to diagnostic procedure Cars 1 Vehicle record and abbreviation 2 Select by entering VIN 3 All model series 4 A Class 5 B Class 6 C Class CLK 7 E...

Page 14: ... system of the vehicle one by one It will take a few minutes to display Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Auto Scan from Select an Option menu and press the OK button User is allowed to check the details of each system quickly erase DTC save the data and display DTC from the Auto Scan menu screen To select the options on the bottom simply press the corresponding function button Save You can ...

Page 15: ...rmation Select Yes to quit and No to cancel command Control Unit Control Unit function will list down all the systems that might be available on the vehicle for you to select to test Select a system to display the function menu and start testing Vehicle Information Vehicle Information function allows you to view vehicle specific information for Specifications System Type and other identification F...

Page 16: ...Codes This will display the Read Codes menu screen Figure 2 11 In the Read Codes menu select one of the options to proceed The screen will show as below Figure 2 12 Select one of the DTC options to view detailed diagnostic trouble code information You can save the code results for later review by selecting Save option on the bottom When you finished viewing the DTCs press the ESC button to return ...

Page 17: ... clear the codes from the ECU 2 Before performing this procedure make sure the vehicle s ignition key is in the On Run position with the engine off To Erase DTCs please follow these steps 1 With the Function Menu screen displayed click on Erase Codes The scan tool displays an instruction message 2 Follow the instructions on each screen that appears until the procedure is complete 3 When finished p...

Page 18: ... 6 Press the OK button to wait for the Menu to appear A sequence of messages displaying the OBD II protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle s ECU Engine Control Unit more than three times a LINKING ERROR message shows up on the display Verify that the ignition is ON Check if the scan tool s OBD II connec...

Page 19: ...om the Read Codes menu and press the OK button If there is not any Diagnostic Trouble Code the display indicates No pending codes are stored in the module Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to previous screen NOTE Permanent Codes is available for vehicles supporting the CAN protocols 2 View DTCs and their definitions on screen 3 If more than one DTC is found use the UP DOWN scroll butto...

Page 20: ...erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician NOTE Erasing codes does not mean that trouble codes in ECU have been eliminated completely As long as there is fault with the vehicle the trouble codes keeps on presenting This function is performed with key on engine off KOEO Do not start the engine 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from Diagnostics...

Page 21: ...e List 1 To view complete set of data use UP DOWN scroll button to select Complete List from Live Data menu and press the OK button 2 View live PIDs on the screen Use the UP DOWN scroll button for more PIDs if additional information is available on more than one page Figure 3 4 If the Graphics appears when a PID is highlighted graphic information is available Select Graphics to view graph Figure 3...

Page 22: ...e to suspend viewing You could resume the viewing process again by selecting Start 3 Press the ESC button to return to previous menu View Custom List 1 To view customized PID data use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Custom List from Live Data menu and press the OK button 2 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to move up and down to the desired items and click Select button to confirm The selected par...

Page 23: ...You could save data files to the SD card and then use the Playback function to view the saved files NOTE The length of time for each frame varies per vehicle Generally one frame of data is about 1 4 second or 4 frames per second 1 To record live data with the live data screen displaying select Save on the bottom The scan tool will start timing to record retrieved live data and PID graphs If you re...

Page 24: ...an by allowing the parameters to be duplicated for diagnostic and repair purposes 1 To view freeze frame data use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Freeze Frame from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK button 2 Wait a few seconds while the scan tool validates the PID MAP 3 If retrieved information covers more than one screen use the DOWN scroll button as necessary until all the data have been shown...

Page 25: ...uch monitors may be allowed to be Not Ready to pass the emissions inspection OK Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has completed its diagnostic testing INC Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing N A The monitor is not supported on that vehicle 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select I M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu and press OK...

Page 26: ... UP DOWN scroll button for more PIDs if additional information is available on more than one page Or use the LEFT RIGHT scroll button to view PIDs in the previous next page 7 Press the ESC button to return to Diagnostic Menu O2 Monitor Test OBD II regulations set by SAE require that relevant vehicles monitor and tests on the oxygen O2 sensors to identify problems related to fuel efficiency and veh...

Page 27: ...t O2 sensor from O2 Monitor Test menu and press OK button Figure 3 11 If the vehicle does not support the mode an advisory message will be displayed on the screen 4 View test results of selected O2 sensor Figure 3 12 5 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to view more data if additional information is available in more than one page 6 Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu On Board Monitor T...

Page 28: ...Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK button 2 Wait a few seconds while the scan tool validates the PID MAP 3 The scan tool will prompt you to select the vehicle make 4 After you select the vehicle manufacturer the scan tool shows the On Board Monitors tests for specific monitoring systems 5 From On Board Monitor Test menu use the UP DOWN scroll button to select a test to view and press the O...

Page 29: ...ia and methods for stopping the test once it has been started Before starting the Component Test refer to the vehicle service manual for instructions to stop the test 1 Select Component Test from Diagnostic Menu and press OK 2 Wait for the scan tool to display the Component Test menu 3 If the test has been initiated by the vehicle a confirmation message will be displayed on the screen Some vehicle...

Page 30: ...conds or press any key to continue Figure 3 17 3 Wait for the scan tool to display the Vehicle Info menu Figure 3 18 If the vehicle does not support this mode a message shows on the display warning that the mode is not supported 4 From Vehicle Info Menu select an available item to view and press OK 5 View retrieved vehicle information on screen Figure 3 19 6 Press ESC to return previous menu Vehic...

Page 31: ...search definitions of DTC stored in built in DTC library 1 Select DTC Lookup from Diagnostic Menu and press OK 2 Wait for the scan tool to display the DTC Lookup screen Figure 3 21 3 Select Show and a soft keyboard will pop up Select the desired character then press OK to confirm 4 After you input the DTC code select Finish and the scan tool will ask for your confirmation 5 Press Yes or OK button ...

Page 32: ...ecific codes you need to select a vehicle make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions If definition could not be found SAE or Manufacturer Specific the scan tool displays Please refer to vehicle service manual 6 Press No or ESC button to return to previous menu Trouble Codes P0005 Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit Open ...

Page 33: ...nu Then press OK to continue 3 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select the desired item from Scan screen and press the OK button If no data from previously tested vehicle is recorded a message No data available shows on the screen 4 Review selected data on screen Figure 4 1 Delete Data By selecting Delete on the Scan screen you are allowed to erase the selected data on the scan tool Review the rec...

Page 34: ...nnect the scan tool to computer with the USB cable supplied 3 Run MOT Pro Printer software on computer 4 Select Playback function in Main Screen of the scan tool In Scan screen use the UP DOWN scroll button to select the files you want to print Wait for the reviewing window to display then select Print function on the bottom The selected file will be uploaded to your computer 5 The MOT Pro Printer...

Page 35: ... showing on Copy Copy all data in the textbox to the clipboard Clear Delete all data in the textbox Exit Quit the operation 7 You are also allowed to edit copy and delete the data in the MOT Pro Printer window NOTE The scan tool can only print text data even though the data is saved in graphic mode ...

Page 36: ...nter the required information in the input fields read through Autel s Terms and Conditions and tick on Agree and then click Create Autel ID at the bottom to continue 5 The online system will automatically send a confirmation email to the registered email address Validate your account by clicking the link provided through the mail A product registration screen opens 6 Select the product model of y...

Page 37: ... you forget your password unintentionally you may always click the Forget Password to link to our website and find your password back 6 Select the product type and serial number click OK to continue 7 In the Update window select the items you want to install Usually you should install all available updates Figure 5 2 Generally there are two ways to update programs Batch Update Select the programs ...

Page 38: ...n will replace the old version Single Update Find out the desired updating item and click the Install button in the same line With updating in progress the Install button changes to STOPPED Check the updating process by observing the upper left progress bar Downloads and upper right progress bar Installs You may also find progress information in the Status column of updated items Anytime you could...

Page 39: ...ick on Yes to delete the program s selected or on No to cancel the action The deleted program will automatically add to the end of program list in the Update page in case you would like to install again Theoretically all programs in latest versions will be automatically compatible with the older versions but if your scan tool do have a compatible problem and want to retrieve the older version for ...

Page 40: ...hicles the scan tool performs added functionality to reset additional service lights maintenance cycle service interval Take BMW as an example its service reset function includes engine oil spark plugs front rear brakes coolant particle filter brake fluid microfilter vehicle inspection exhaust emission inspection and vehicle check All software screens shown in this manual are examples actual test ...

Page 41: ...to Reset Most American and European vehicles can be reset automatically by the scan tool NOTE In this manner the scan tool will communicate with the vehicle being tested If there is a linking error please refer to product troubleshooting To finish it please follow these steps Take PEUGEOT as an example 1 From the vehicle make screen select PEUGEOT and press OK button 2 Step by step select the righ...

Page 42: ...service mileage function and press OK button The tool will reset the oil service to zero automatically In the Oil Reset menu select Maintenance function and press OK button The screen will display the preset maintenance information of the vehicle The information items vary with different vehicles Figure 6 3 For the First maintenance threshold you have two choices China Other Countries Select the c...

Page 43: ...t to erase the previous digit or character when typing NOTE The data you input must be in the reasonable range which is defined by the preset values in ECU If you enter a data out of range the tool will display a warning message Figure 6 5 When you have finished your configuration select Finish key on the bottom of the screen then the tool will begin the oil reset service ...

Page 44: ...h 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 Perform maintenance when the vehicle is stationary and on level ground Ensure that the EPB control system is reactivated after the maintenance work has been completed NO...

Page 45: ...nction 1 In the Diagnostic Menu use the UP DOWN button to select Special Function to do the EPB test which includes Brake cable replacement and Electric parking brake replacement 2 In the EPB screen use the UP DOWN button to select Brake cable replacement The screen shows as below Figure 7 3 In the Brake cable replacement screen the tool can perform three functions System 1 EPB 2 ABS Diag Menu 1 R...

Page 46: ...d successfully you still need to calibrate the electric parking brake system This function is to check if the EPB is working correctly which should be performed after work has been completed on the EPB or vehicle braking system It will remove any air gap from the brake pads and check the EPB pressure After you select this function the tool will automatically work in the following procedure When th...

Page 47: ...ation screen as The apply electric parking brake operation is used to test the operation of the brake cables statically If you start the actuator test you must wait for the component to stop operating before starting another actuator test Press OK to apply the electric parking brake or press Cancel to go back to the list of possible operation Select OK to continue or Cancel to exit 4 The tool may ...

Page 48: ...ing Please perform the following check Read the faults to resolve any possible faults relating to the electric motor or to the cables IMPORTANT Make sure that the components to be tested are not physically damaged and are well assembled WARNING Please stop repairing the components to be tested before the test starts and keep a certain distance during the test ABS Maintenance In the System menu use...

Page 49: ... select Active Test to do the actuator test The scan tool displays as below Figure 7 9 2 In the Active menu use the UP DOWN button to select the desired actuator to begin test If the selected actuator works correctly the tool will display a confirmation message Otherwise it will display a message to remind user of a problem After you exit the diagnosis program please repair the problem immediately...

Page 50: ...selections Please follow these steps to start the ABS SRS diagnostic testing procedure 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 3 Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle s DLC 4 Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine 5 Turn on the scan tool and wait for the Main Screen to appear 6 Use the UP DOWN scroll button or LEFT RIGHT scroll button t...

Page 51: ...some vehicles the ABS and SRS systems are divided into two systems SRS is located in Body system while ABS is located in Chassis system In this case you will need to select the correct system to run the desired diagnostics Figure 8 3 Manual vehicle entry This mode allows users to input and save specific vehicle information i e PCM Part Number Vehicle Calibration Number Tear Tag and VIN ...

Page 52: ...the scan tool to identify the vehicle specifications select one of the three entries in the option screen PCM Part Number Calibration Number or Tear Tag to fill up the vehicle information Figure 8 5 4 Take the PCM Part Number entry for example Fill up the accurate vehicle information in the input entry Figure 8 6 Figure 8 7 NOTE The data you input must be in the reasonable range If the input data ...

Page 53: ...ion from vehicle ECU directly NOTE This function may not be available for all vehicles Take Ford as an example 1 Select the Ford logo from the vehicle make screen 2 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select the Start New Session from the DAS menu Figure 8 9 3 A screen message with the vehicle information will come up asking for your confirmation If the information is correct select Yes to continue o...

Page 54: ...ple Figure 8 10 Select Electronic Brake Control Module and press OK Figure 8 11 Read Codes This function allows user to read the ABS DTCs from vehicle ECU 1 Select Diagnostic Trouble Codes from the diagnostic function menu and press OK Figure 8 12 2 Select Read DTC Information and press OK 3 View DTCs and their definitions on screen ...

Page 55: ...Codes from the menu and press OK 2 Select Clear DTC Information and press OK 3 A warning message will come up asking your confirmation 4 Select Yes to continue or No to exit When the command is sent the tool will display a message 5 Perform Read DTC Information to verify DTCs are erased completely Data Display This function enables you to view ABS related data from a selected ECU With the live dat...

Page 56: ...resume live sensor data retrieving Press the corresponding FUNCTION button Pause to suspend live sensor data retrieving Press the corresponding FUNCTION button Continue to resume live sensor data retrieving If the One Graphic option is highlighted when a specific item is selected the graphic information is available The PID name current value maximum and minimum values are displayed on the screen ...

Page 57: ...unctions from the menu and press OK Figure 8 17 2 Select the desired function and press OK Take Automated Bleed as an example 3 A series of message screens appears to instruct users on the whole procedure Follow the on screen instructions step by step to take the proper operation Figure 8 18 4 Take actions properly until the tool displays a completion message Figure 8 19 ...

Page 58: ...umbers Figure 8 20 3 Select Save to store the data or press ESC to exit without saving If ABS communication is not supported an advisory message shows on the screen Press ESC to return to the previous menu SRS Diagnostics After the vehicle information is entered correctly select SRS system to perform SRS diagnostics Take GM as an example Figure 8 21 Select Supplemental Inflatable Restraint and pre...

Page 59: ...s user to erase the SRS DTCs in vehicle ECU NOTE If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair DO NOT erase the SRS DTCs from the vehicle s computer If the codes are erased valuable information that might help the technician troubleshoot the problem will be erased 1 From the diagnostic function menu use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Diagnostic Trouble Codes and press the OK ...

Page 60: ...ion to verify Data Display This function enables users view SRS related data readings from a selected ECU With the live data screen displayed you can view the data in Text or graphical format record and save files for later viewing pause the readings and view past data and more 1 Select Data Display from the diagnostic function menu and press OK Figure 8 27 2 Select SIR Data and press OK to view t...

Page 61: ...rs to do various active tests or module programming The function options vary with the vehicles being tested 1 Select Special Functions from the menu and press OK 2 The tool displays available special functions for the vehicle being tested Select the desired function and press OK Take Chime Output as an example Figure 8 29 3 Press the corresponding FUNCTION button ON or OFF to check whether the Ch...

Page 62: ... to select Module ID Information and press the OK button 2 View module information present with its IDs and part numbers Figure 8 31 3 Select Save to store the module ID information or press the ESC button to exit without saving If the vehicle does not support SRS communication an advisory message shows on the screen Press ESC button to return to the previous menu ...

Page 63: ... 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...

Page 64: ...he engine f Turn on the scan tool and wait for the Main Screen to appear g Use the UP DOWN scroll button or LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select SAS in the Main Screen h Wait for a series of vehicle identification screens appears for user to identify the vehicle On each screen that appears use the UP DOWN scroll button to select the correct option and then press the OK button Do this until the vehic...

Page 65: ...menu and press OK 2 A warning message will come up asking for your confirmation 3 Select Yes to continue or No to exit When the command is sent the tool will display a message as below Figure 9 4 4 To make sure the codes are erased completely perform Read Codes function to verify Freeze Frame Data This function allows user to view the vehicle s operating parameters at the moment a DTC is detected ...

Page 66: ...ECU With the live data screen displayed you can view the data in Text or graphical format record and save files for later viewing pause the readings and view past data and more Select Live Data from the function menu and press OK Figure 9 6 All Data 1 Select All Data from the Live Data menu and press OK 2 The tool will display a list of all live sensor data Figure 9 7 ...

Page 67: ...se Figure 9 8 The Selected items are marked with ticks on the left The number on the right indicates sequence of the selected item Press the corresponding FUNCTION button Clear to unselect items or press the corresponding FUNCTION button Select All Clear All to select or unselect all items 3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection and retrieve the selected live sensor data 4 Press the ESC bu...

Page 68: ...se it will display a message to remind user of a problem After you exit the diagnosis program please repair the problem immediately Records Clear 1 From the Utility function menu use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Records Clear and press the OK button 2 The tool will display a list of records Figure 9 10 3 Select Clr History to continue operation or ESC to exit When the command is sent the to...

Page 69: ...66 2 The tool will display a prerequisite message as below Select Yes to continue or No to exit Figure 9 11 3 When the command is sent the tool will display a message as below Figure 9 12 ...

Page 70: ... attained 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 come 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 fue...

Page 71: ...serious traffic accident Take BMW as an example Follow the steps below to do the tests 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 3 Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle s DLC 4 Turn the ignition on and the engine may be off or running 5 Turn on the scan tool and wait for the Main Screen to appear 6 Select DPF in the Main Screen 7 Wait for a series ...

Page 72: ... ECU 1 From the function menu use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Read Codes and press the OK button 2 View DTCs and their definitions on screen Figure 10 4 3 Select Save option to store the codes or press ESC button to exit without saving Erase Codes This function allows user to erase the DPF DTCs in vehicle ECU 1 Select Erase Codes from the function menu and press OK 2 A warning message will...

Page 73: ...g pause the readings and view past data and more 1 Select Live Data from the function menu and press OK Figure 10 6 2 In this function list Diagnosis requests retrieves signal data generated by the sensors Cruise control shows the driving conditions and Particulate filter displays the DPF system status information Take Particulate filter as an example 3 Select only the PIDs that you wish to displa...

Page 74: ...e sensor data Figure 10 8 5 Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu Identification A This function enables you to retrieve the DPF related control unit information 1 Select Identification A from the function menu and press OK 2 The tool will display the ECU information for your viewing and saving Figure 10 9 3 Select Save option to save the information for later review or press the ESC...

Page 75: ... press OK 2 The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes memory Follow the on screen instructions to finish this procedure Figure 10 11 3 The tool will display a function list menu as below In this menu you can enter new value for adjustment or reset adjustment to 0 Figure 10 12 The option keys at the bottom of the screen work as below 1 Enter new value for adjustment ...

Page 76: ... value for fuel delivery rate adjustment Figure 10 13 Figure 10 14 NOTE The input data must be in the reasonable range If it is out of range a warning message Permissible adjustment range exceeded Will display Reset adjustment to 0 From the Starting Basic Inspection Quantity menu select 2 and press OK The tool will automatically reset the value to zero Store data and exit When you have finished th...

Page 77: ...to 100 Figure 10 15 The option keys at the bottom of the screen work as below 1 Enter new value for adjustment 2 Reset adjustment to 100 3 End with programming the new value is permanently stored 4 End without programming the old value is retained Enter new value for adjustment Select 1 from the Injection rate menu and press OK The screen displays as below You will need to input a new value for in...

Page 78: ...mmunicates 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 In this function you can enter new value for each cylinder Figure 10 17 The option keys at the bottom of the screen work as below EDIT 1 Edit Cylinder 1 injector code EDIT 2 Edit Cylinder 2 injector code EDIT 3 Edit Cylinder 3 injector code E...

Page 79: ... you to perform the particle filter regeneration 1 Select Particle filter regeneration from the menu and press OK 2 The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes memory Follow the instructions to check the prerequisites before particle filter regeneration such as the fuel the time and driving style Figure 10 19 3 If every prerequisite is met the tool will ask for your confirmati...

Page 80: ...ilter regeneration is complete the tool will ask your confirmation to exit the display Select Repeat to check the status again or End to end the service function and exit Figure 10 23 NOTE 1 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 particl...

Page 81: ... perform 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 Select Particle filter test from the menu and press OK 2 The tool communicates with the vehicle and reads the fault codes memory If there is no relevant fault code stored in DD...

Page 82: ...k of swirl flaps 4 Exhaust backpressure test 5 Actual target value check mass air flow sensor Back Return to the previous menu 1 Visual inspection of engine oil a Select 1 from the menu and press the OK button Figure 10 27 b Select No if you visually find nothing wrong with your engine oil The tool displays as below Press OK to return to previous menu Figure 10 28 ...

Page 83: ...spection of particulate filter a From the particle filter test menu use the LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select 2 and press the OK button Figure 10 30 b Select Yes if you visually find no soot on the inside of the exhaust tail pipes The tool displays as below Press OK to return to previous menu Figure 10 31 c Or select No if you visually find soot on the inside of the exhaust tail pipes The tool di...

Page 84: ...us menu 3 Function check of swirl flaps a Select 3 from the particle filter test menu and press OK Figure 10 33 b Select OK to activate swirl flaps and the tool displays as below Press OK button to end the activation and exit Figure 10 34 c Or select Cancel to return to previous menu 4 Exhaust backpressure test a Select 4 from the particle filter test menu and press OK ...

Page 85: ... backpressure with engine running idle The tool will read off the actual backpressure value and compare with the upper limit Select OK to continue or Cancel to return to previous menu Figure 10 37 If the engine is not running at idle speed the tool will display a warning message Select OK to repeat the test or select Cancel to exit Figure 10 38 ...

Page 86: ...at 2000 rpm the tool will display a warning message Select OK to repeat the test or select Cancel to exit Figure 10 40 e Check the exhaust backpressure with engine running at cut off speed The tool will read off the actual backpressure value and compare with the upper limit Select OK to end the test or Cancel to return to previous menu Figure 10 41 If the engine is not running at cut off speed the...

Page 87: ...n Figure 10 43 g Select Yes if the actual values exceed the limits The tool displays an instruction message Press OK button to return to previous menu Figure 10 44 h Or select No if the actual values are within the limits then the tool will return to previous menu Figure 10 45 ...

Page 88: ...eturn to previous menu 5 Actual target value check mass air flow sensor a From the particle filter test menu use the LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select 5 and press the OK button Figure 10 46 b Press OK button to return to previous menu ...

Page 89: ...ll when overturned AGM battery known as VRLA battery valve regulated lead acid also contains sulphuric acid but the acid is contained in glass mats between terminal plates It is recommended that a replacement aftermarket battery has the same specifications such as capacity and type of the battery used in the vehicle If the original battery is replaced with a different type of battery e g a lead ac...

Page 90: ...ery charge status histogram a Select Evaluate state of battery charge in the Battery menu and press the OK button b Read the information on the screen with the UP DOWN scroll button and press the OK button to continue To display the battery charge status of the last 5 days 1 Press the corresponding FUNCTION button 1 to display the battery charge status of the last 5 days Power supply Battery 1 Bat...

Page 91: ... 1 day ago 84 2 days ago 83 3 days ago 80 4 days ago 84 5 days ago 81 OK Evaluate state of battery charge Original battery type and battery capacity acc to vehicle order 105 Ah AGM Currently registered battery capacity in the DME DDE 105 Ah AGM Last battery replacement at km reading 0 Current odometer reading 0 1 Charge status of last 5 days 2 Charge status histogram 3 End test module 3 2 1 Evalua...

Page 92: ...battery with enough charging power to operate the car and limit the functions of individual electrical consumers To display the battery history 1 Select Register battery replacement in the Battery menu and press the OK button 2 Press the corresponding FUNCTION button 1 and a notice displays Figure 11 7 3 Read carefully the complete information with the UP DOWN scroll button and press the OK button...

Page 93: ...of the screen work as below 1 Enter the battery replacement with the same capacity Display kilometer reading of last Original battery type and battery capacity acc to vehicle order 90 Ah AGM Last battery replacement 0 km Last battery change but one 0 km 1 Return to selection 2 End service function 2 1 Register battery replacement The battery replacement is entered in the DME DDE in the next test s...

Page 94: ...o the tool will register the battery replacement to the engine electronics without entering any code Read carefully the information with the UP DOWN scroll button and press the OK button to continue Press the corresponding FUNCTION button Yes if there is a data matrix code on the label of the newly installed battery Enter the data matrix code on the battery label Figure 11 12 Register battery repl...

Page 95: ...ontinue Press the corresponding FUNCTION button Yes if the newly installed battery is an original BMW component Read carefully the information with the UP DOWN scroll button and press the OK button to continue Press the corresponding FUNCTION button No if the newly installed battery has no data matrix code Enter the supplier number and terminal stamp at the negative terminal according to instructi...

Page 96: ...current should always be measured if increased current consumption is suspected Battery will discharge at a relatively fast rate even current consumption rates slightly above the normal Close circuit Current Monitoring Evaluation 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Close circuit current option from the Power supply Battery menu and press the OK button 2 Select Evaluate close circuit current ...

Page 97: ...lete information 4 Press the corresponding FUNCTION button Yes to send the power down command or press the corresponding FUNCTION button No to exit this function 5 After the command is sent follow the instructions on the screen and press the OK button to continue 6 Press the OK button to end the service function Charging Battery via Diagnostic Socket This function can delete the transport mode of ...

Page 98: ...ng FUNCTION button 1 to display the history of the last auxiliary battery replacement Figure 11 18 2 The screen will display the history information of the auxiliary battery Press the OK button to end service function To register the battery replacement 1 Press the corresponding FUNCTION button 2 to register the auxiliary battery replacement 2 Read carefully the Help information on the screen and ...

Page 99: ...press the corresponding FUNCTION button Yes to continue 2 The tool will begin the registration of the battery replacement 3 When the auxiliary battery replacement has been registered successfully in the EPS the screen will display 4 Press the OK button to end the service function NOTE If the registration is failed press the OK button and try again ...

Page 100: ...uct was altered or repaired by anyone other than the Manufacturer s Service Center 3 Autel shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the scan tool Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you 4 All information in this manual is based on the latest information...

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