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CONTENTS

 

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1

 

F

UNCTIONAL 

D

ESCRIPTION

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T

ECHNICAL 

S

PECIFICATIONS

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W

IRELESS 

C

OMMUNICATION

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P

OWER 

S

OURCE

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  GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................... 4

 

P

OWERING 

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P

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UNCTION 

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UTTONS

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AVIGATION 

B

UTTONS

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EOBD.............................................................................................................................. 8

 

G

ENERAL 

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ROCEDURE

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E

XITING 

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IAGNOSTICS

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DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................. 12

 

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AVIGATION

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IAGNOSIS

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SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 17

 

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IL 

R

ESET 

S

ERVICE

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LECTRONIC 

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ARKING 

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RAKE 

(EPB)

 

S

ERVICE

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ATTERY 

M

ANAGEMENT 

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YSTEM 

(BMS)

 

S

ERVICE

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D

IESEL 

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ARTICULATE 

F

ILTER 

(DPF)

 

S

ERVICE

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TEERING 

A

NGLE 

S

ENSOR 

(SAS)

 

S

ERVICE

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HROTTLE 

M

ATCH 

S

ERVICE

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HISTORY ...................................................................................................................... 21

 

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REPAIR REPORTS ...................................................................................................... 22

 

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MALL ............................................................................................................................ 23

 

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URCHASE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC DATA PACKAGE

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ME ................................................................................................................................ 25

 

O

RDER 

M

ANAGER

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D

ELETE 

V

EHICLE

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D

ATA 

L

OGGING

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VCI

 

C

ONNECTION

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Summary of Contents for MaxiAP AP200M

Page 1: ...DIAGNOSTICS 10 4 DIAGNOSTICS 12 NAVIGATION 12 DIAGNOSIS 14 5 SERVICE 17 OIL RESET SERVICE 17 ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE EPB SERVICE 17 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BMS SERVICE 18 DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER DPF SERVICE 19 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR SAS SERVICE 20 THROTTLE MATCH SERVICE 20 6 HISTORY 21 7 REPAIR REPORTS 22 8 MALL 23 PURCHASE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC DATA PACKAGE 23 9 ME 25 ORDER MANAGER 25 DELETE VEH...

Page 2: ...ii VCI MANAGER 26 SETTINGS 26 USER MANUAL 26 10 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING 27 VEHICLE LINKING ERROR 27 11 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 28 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 28 ...

Page 3: ...nnect to a vehicle s OBDII port and connect with the Android or iOS device for a complete line of your chosen brand It is almost compatible with all vehicle models of European Asian and U S vehicles 1996 and newer Functional Description 1 Vehicle Data Connector 16 pin connects the MaxiAP AP200M to the vehicle s 16 pin OBDII port directly 2 Power LED indicates system status The power LED displays g...

Page 4: ...perly 3 Strap Hole attach the strap to the MaxiAP AP200M NOTE When the MaxiAP AP200M has lost connection from the device for more than 10 minutes the LED goes off and the AP200M enters power saving standby mode The power LED will light when reconnected Technical Specifications Table 1 1 Specifications Item Description Communications BL 4 2 Dual Mode Wireless Frequency 2 4 GHz Input Voltage Range 9...

Page 5: ...about 10 m Signal lost due to moving out of range will automatically be restored once the device is brought within transmission range to the MaxiAP AP200M connector Power Source The MaxiAP AP200M operates on 12 volt vehicle power that it receives through the vehicle data connection port The unit powers on whenever it is connected to an OBDII EOBD compliant data link connector DLC ...

Page 6: ...the registration Log in with your registered email address and password 3 Bind VCI with device On the Bind VCI interface scan the QR code imprinted on the Bluetooth dongle to automatically retrieve the serial number Ensure the email information is correct Tap Bind to pair dongle with device 4 Purchase install software Tap Mall below the list to purchase and install the software selected Full OBDII...

Page 7: ...to open the Bluetooth function Tap the Bluetooth name on the screen to pair it with the device The Bluetooth name starts with AP followed by the serial number of the dongle Ensure your device s Bluetooth is turned on When the device is successfully paired with the dongle the LED will light solid blue NOTE For iOS devices once a dongle is paired with device via Bluetooth it cannot be searched by ot...

Page 8: ...ehicle information and DTCs included Repair Reports Accesses repair reports for EOBD diagnostic and maintenance sessions AP200M_ USA For iOS devices this icon will display on the device s desktop after purchasing and installing the U S and European vehicle diagnostic data package Tap on the icon to start the diagnosis AP200M_ Asia For iOS devices this icon will display on the device s desktop afte...

Page 9: ... to the Home screen Mall Purchase vehicle diagnostic data package Me Displays list of functions including Order Manager Delete Vehicle Data Logging VCI Connection VCI Manager Settings and User Manual AP200M_ BMW For iOS devices this icon will display on the device s desktop after purchasing and installing the BMW vehicle diagnostic data package Tap on the icon to start the diagnosis ...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ing 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 in...

Page 12: ...e 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 VI...

Page 13: ...ectronic control module ECM may occur if communication is disrupted Make sure the wireless connection is properly connected at all times during testing Exit all tests before disconnecting the test connection or powering down the tool ...

Page 14: ...3 Tap Automatic Selection and the VIN information will be automatically acquired Follow the on screen instruction to display the diagnostic screen Manual Selection When the vehicle s VIN is not automatically retrievable through the vehicle s ECU or the specific VIN is unknown the vehicle can be manually selected This mode of vehicle selection is menu driven repeat the first two steps from the auto...

Page 15: ...s such as Home and Data Logging The table below provides a brief description of the operations of the Diagnostics Toolbar buttons Table 4 1 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons Button Name Description Home Returns to the AP200M Job Menu Data Logging Records the test vehicle information and user contact information VCI Icon Displays the communication status of the VCI ...

Page 16: ...es 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 to locate systems faults and retrieve DTCs Figure 4 2 Sample Auto Scan Operation Screen 1 Main Section 2 Functional Buttons Main Section The Main Section displays the sequence numbers the scanned systems and...

Page 17: ...tem A Function Menu screen will display Functional Buttons A brief description of the operations of the Auto Scan s Functional Buttons are displayed in the table below Please slide the buttons left and right to see the complete buttons Table 4 2 Functional Buttons in Auto Scan Name Description Save Tap to save vehicle report as PDF Report Displays the diagnostic data in the report form Quick Erase...

Page 18: ...ive data and parameters from the test vehicle s ECU ECU Information This function retrieves and displays the specific information for the tested control unit including unit type version numbers and other specifications 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 d...

Page 19: ... Oil Reset Service EPB Service BMS Service DPF Service SAS Service Throttle Match Service 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 oi...

Page 20: ...ate 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...

Page 21: ...ng 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 i...

Page 22: ...le 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...

Page 23: ... in an easy to check table list on which you can view summarized details and manually input other information about the test vehicle and diagnostic testing performed etc The History application also provides direct access to the previously tested vehicle and allows you to restart a diagnostic service session without the need to do vehicle identification again Figure 6 1 Sample History Screen ...

Page 24: ... and maintenance service sessions A PDF can also be generated for easy viewing sharing and printing After finishing vehicle diagnosis and maintenance service tap Save to create a repair report The repair report is saved under Repair Reports Figure 7 1 Sample Repair Reports Screen ...

Page 25: ... you have to log in your Autel ID and bind the MaxiAP AP200M device with your account One vehicle line is free and valid for up to a full year you can get it through Mall after successfully binding VCI for the first time 1 Tap the Mall button on the Home screen a list of brand lines sorted by alphabet will display 2 The corresponding price of each software is displayed on the right side of the sof...

Page 26: ...24 NOTE The purchased software is available for one year You can renew it after expiration ...

Page 27: ...ction can help you manage orders efficiently Delete Vehicle Tap the Delete Vehicle option a list of installed Apps will display There is a Trash icon on the top right of the screen Tap on the icon of unwanted Apps to select and tap Trash icon to delete Data Logging The Data Logging section allows you to launch Support platform directly to view all records of all sent or unsent saved data logging o...

Page 28: ...etting and view information about the MaxiAP AP200M system Tap the Log Out button to log out of your account There are four system settings Unit This option allows you to adjust the measurement unit You can tap English or Metric to switch between these two measurement units Tips Reset Tap to reset user guide Clear Cache Tap to clear cache About Tap to displays the current version of the app date a...

Page 29: ...ils to communicate with the vehicle s control module when performing diagnostic procedures Please do the following check ups Verify that the ignition is ON Check that the MaxiAP AP200M connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Then turn the ignition back on and continue the operation Verify the control module is not defective ...

Page 30: ...he above limitations may not apply to you This warranty does not apply to 1 Products subjected to abnormal use or conditions accident mishandling neglect unauthorized alteration misuse improper installation or repair or improper storage 2 Products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number has been removed altered or defaced 3 Damage from exposure to excessive temperatures or extre...

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