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Page 1: ...information available at the time of printing Autel reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice While information of this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy no guarantee is given for the completeness and correctness of the contents including but not limited to the product specifications functions and illustrations Autel will not be liable for any direct special incide...

Page 2: ...ods 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 distri...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...IDENTIFICATION 16 NAVIGATION 21 DIAGNOSIS 25 GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS 37 EXITING DIAGNOSTICS 41 5 SERVICE OPERATIONS 43 OIL RESET SERVICE 43 ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE EPB SERVICE 46 BMS 50 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR SAS SERVICE 55 DPF SERVICE 58 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS SERVICE 67 IMMO SERVICE 69 6 SHOP MANAGER OPERATIONS 71 VEHICLE HISTORY 72 WORKSHOP INFORMATION 74 CUSTOMER MANAGER 75 7 DATA...

Page 6: ...STRATION 97 SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT 98 MY ACCOUNT 98 USER COMPLAINT 99 DATA LOGGING 102 COMMUNITIES 103 USER PROFILE 104 TRAINING CHANNELS 105 FAQ DATABASE 105 11 ACADEMY OPERATIONS 106 12 REMOTE DESK OPERATIONS 107 13 MAXIFIX OPERATIONS 109 NAVIGATION 109 OPERATIONS 112 14 QUICK LINK OPERATIONS 119 15 FUNCTION VIEWER OPERATIONS 120 16 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 123 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 123 TROUBLE...

Page 7: ...vii ABOUT BATTERY USAGE 124 SERVICE PROCEDURES 125 17 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 129 18 WARRANTY 132 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 132 ...

Page 8: ...stem 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 scr...

Page 10: ...vailable modules of the majority of the makes and models on the market MX808 provides you with superior special functions including Oil Reset EPB Electronic Parking Brake SAS Steering Angle Sensor BMS Battery Management System DPF Diesel Particulate Filter IMMO and TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and how it works to deliver di...

Page 11: ...nates green when the tablet is charging and the battery level is above 90 Illuminates green when the tablet is powered on and the battery level is above 15 B Yellow Illuminates yellow when the tablet is charging and the battery level is below 90 C Red Illuminates red when the tablet is powered on and the battery level is below 15 Figure 2 2 MaxiCheck MX808 Tablet Back View 5 Collapsible Stand exte...

Page 12: ...es Internal Battery Vehicle Power External Power Supply Internal Battery The tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 4 5 hours of continuous operation Vehicle Power When the tablet is connected to the test vehicle via the main cable the tablet automatically receives power from the vehicle External Power Supply The t...

Page 13: ... SD card supports up to 32GB Sensors Ambient light sensor for brightness auto changing Audio Input Output Input N A Output buzzer Power and Battery 3 7 V 3200 mAh lithium polymer battery Charges via 5 VDC power supply Tested Battery Life Around 4 5 hours of continuous use Battery Charging Input 5 V 1 5 A Power Consumption 500 mA LCD on with default brightness Wi Fi on 3 7 V Operating Temp 10 to 60...

Page 14: ...nglewire CAN fault tolerant CAN SAE J2610 GM UART UART Echo Byte Protocol Honda Diag H Protocol TP2 0 TP1 6 Accessory Kit Main Cable The Main Cable connects the tablet to the vehicle s data link connector DLC Figure 2 4 Main Cable Other Accessories Mini USB Cable Connects the tablet to the PC or DC external power adapter USB External Power Adapter Together with the mini USB cable connects the tabl...

Page 15: ...8 User Manual Instructions on tool operations Quick Guide Instructions on devices connection and updating software ...

Page 16: ...es Powering Up Long press the Lock Power button on the top right of the tablet to switch the unit on The power LED will illuminate green The system boots up and displays the lock screen Slide the Lock icon to the left to enter the MaxiCheck Job Menu or slide to the right to enter the Android System Home Screen Figure 3 1 Sample MaxiCheck MX808 Job Menu 1 Application Buttons 2 Locator and Navigatio...

Page 17: ...e table below briefly describes each of the applications in the MaxiCheck system Table 3 1 Applications Button Name Description Diagnostics Access the unit s diagnostic functions See Diagnostics Operations on page 14 Service Access the units seven functions Oil Reset EPB BMS DPF SAS TPMS and IMMO See Service Operations on page 43 Shop Manager Allows you to save and workshop information and custome...

Page 18: ...esk Configures your unit to receive remote support using the TeamViewer application program See Remote Desk Operations on page 107 MaxiFix Launches the MaxiFix platform which provides the most compatible and abundant repair techniques and diagnostics database See MaxiFix Operations on page109 Quick Link Provides associated website bookmarks to allow quick access to product update service support a...

Page 19: ...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 Android applications Diagnostic Shortcut Returns to the Diagnostic screen from other operations Service Shortcut Returns to the Service screen from other operations System...

Page 20: ...en when pressed Powering Down All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the tablet A warning message displays if a shut down is attempted while the tablet it is communicating with the vehicle Forcing a shut down while the tablet is communicating may lead to ECM problems on some vehicles Please exit the Diagnostics application before shutting off the tablet To power down th...

Page 21: ...ag system SRS and more Getting Started The Diagnostics operations require connecting the MaxiCheck MX808 tablet to the test vehicle s DLC using the main cable Vehicle Menu Layout When the tablet device is properly connected to the vehicle the platform is ready to start vehicle diagnosis Tap on the Diagnostics application button on the MaxiCheck MX808 Job Menu the Vehicle Menu then displays ...

Page 22: ...iption Home Returns to the MaxiCheck Job Menu VIN Scan Tap this button to display a dropdown menu tap Auto Detect to automatically retrieve the VIN tap Manual Input to enter the VIN manually All Displays a menu of vehicle manufacturers History Displays stored test vehicle history records Tap record to review record in detail See Vehicle History on page 72 USA Displays a menu of US manufactured veh...

Page 23: ...er button to start a diagnostic session Vehicle Identification The MaxiCheck diagnostic system supports four methods of Vehicle Identification 1 Auto VIN Scan 2 Manual VIN Input 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 with just one touch enabling the technician to quickly identi...

Page 24: ... the Vehicle Identification Number VIN tap OK at the bottom to confirm If the VIN does not match enter the VIN manually or tap Read to acquire VIN again 4 Review the information to ensure it is correct Tap OK to confirm the vehicle or NO if the information is not correct Figure 4 2 Sample Auto VIN Screen Figure 4 3 Sample Auto Detect Screen ...

Page 25: ...able systems of the test vehicle or tap Control Unit to access the system that you want to diagnose 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 Figure 4 5 Sample Diagnostic Screen Figure 4 4 Sample Vehicle Profile Screen ...

Page 26: ...l Input 4 Tap the input box and enter the correct VIN 5 Tap Done The vehicle will be identified and the Vehicle Diagnostics screen will display 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 the system will still provide an option for vehicle VIN scan Figure 4 6 Sample Diagnostic Screen ...

Page 27: ...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 Follow the on screen prompts to make a series of choices to select the correct vehicle Press the Back button at t...

Page 28: ...tus Information Bar 3 Main Section 4 Functional Buttons Diagnostics Toolbar The Diagnostics Toolbar contains a number of buttons that allow you to perform various functions The table below provides a brief description for the operations of the Diagnostics Toolbar buttons Table 4 2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons Button Name Description Home Returns to the MaxiCheck Job Menu Figure 4 8 Sample Diagnosti...

Page 29: ...ree Save options to record data Tap Save This Page to take a screenshot Tap Save All Data to save a PDF file mostly used to save data that is more than 1 page Tap Start Saving to record a video clip only available for recording Live Data or special graph data All saved data is stored in the Data Manager application for later review See Data Manager Operations on page 79 Data Logging Records the co...

Page 30: ...on 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 ...

Page 31: ...lays as an Information screen that 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 Warning Messages This type of messages informs you when completing the selected action may result in an irreversible change or los...

Page 32: ...ngine transmission ABS and more There are two options available when accessing the Diagnosis section 1 Auto Scan starts auto scanning for all the available systems on the vehicle 2 Control Units displays a selection menu of all available control units of the test vehicle After a section is made and the tablet establishes communication with the vehicle the corresponding function menu or selection m...

Page 33: ...ates 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 furt...

Page 34: ...nd it will change to Continue button after tapped 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 selections are made The Function ...

Page 35: ...he 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 selecti...

Page 36: ...ons or descriptions 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 ...

Page 37: ...wflake Icon only displays when freeze frame data is available for viewing selecting this icon will display a data screen that looks very similar to the Read Codes screen 3 Functional Button Help tap this to view the information of the fault code including fault description condition for fault identification and driver information Freeze tap this to view the freeze frame Search tap this icon to sea...

Page 38: ...lays 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 codes have been erased successfully 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 d...

Page 39: ...m b Drop down Button tap the drop down button on the right side of the parameter name opens a submenu that 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 85 for more information Display...

Page 40: ...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 ...

Page 41: ...ta 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 ...

Page 42: ...ger 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 only applies to ...

Page 43: ... 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 reco...

Page 44: ...utton 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 ...

Page 45: ...mine which one the vehicle is broadcasting on Protocol when this option is selected the screen opens a submenu of 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 display Figure ...

Page 46: ...red Codes and Pending Codes When 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 Stored Codes Stored codes are the current emission related DTCs from the ECM of the vehicle OBD II EOBD Cod...

Page 47: ...e 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 da...

Page 48: ...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...

Page 49: ...en 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 d...

Page 50: ...e functions include Oil Reset Service EPB Service BMS Service SAS Service DPF Service TPMS 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...

Page 51: ...ticle 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 ...

Page 52: ...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 6 On the next screen the available items would be listed with three columns displayed CBS value availability and service counter Figure 5 1 Sample Oil Reset Function List Figure 5 2 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 1 ...

Page 53: ...rake 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 Figure 5 3 Sample Oil Reset Service Screen 2 Figure 5 4 Sample Oil Reset Service Scre...

Page 54: ...ehicle is stationary and on level ground Ensure that the EPB control system is reactivated after the maintenance work has been completed NOTE Autel accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury arising from the maintenance of the 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...

Page 55: ... Press OK button to exit EMF Star up This service function would start the parking brake it must be conducted after the following repairs Replacing an EMF control unit Replacing the parking brake button Figure 5 5 Sample EPB Function List Figure 5 6 Sample EMF Star up Screen 1 ...

Page 56: ...ke control unit will be deleted press Continue to proceed or the Back button to exit 4 Follow the on screen instructions to pull the parking brake button and wait for around 3 seconds until the parking brake is set When the operation is successfully completed a Completed successfully message will display on the screen Press OK to exit Figure 5 7 Sample EMF Star up Screen 2 Figure 5 8 Sample EMF St...

Page 57: ...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 by vehicle Please follow the on screen instructions to make the correct selection The vehicle may use either a sealed lead acid battery or an AGM Absorbed Glas...

Page 58: ...r 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 Using BMW as an example 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 Tap VIN Scan or the vehicle make...

Page 59: ... reading at last battery change and the one before last A notice screen displays 5 Read carefully the complete information and press Continue 6 Check the battery capacity and the battery replacement information displayed Figure 5 10 Sample BMS Screen 1 Figure 5 11 Sample BMS Screen 2 ...

Page 60: ...attery replacement 1 Tap on the corresponding service you want to carry out In this case it is function 2 Register battery replacement 2 Read carefully the information on the screen and slide up down to view all the functions listed Four functions are listed Figure 5 12 Sample BMS Screen 3 Figure 5 13 Sample BMS Screen 4 ...

Page 61: ...ter battery replacement Changing from the normal lead acid battery white housing to AGM battery black housing 4 End service function Using function 1 as an example 1 Read carefully the information on the screen and tap Yes to continue Figure 5 14 Sample BMS Screen 5 Figure 5 15 Sample BMS Screen 6 ...

Page 62: ...was accepted and the exchange is complete 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 Figure 5 16 Sample BMS Screen 7 Figure 5 17 Sample BMS Screen 8 ...

Page 63: ...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 vehic...

Page 64: ...gle 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 of 12 5 to 13 5 volts to proceed with this service otherwise the scan tablet will display a warning message 3 Make sure the steering wheel is in the center position and the front wheels are ...

Page 65: ...oblem after exiting the diagnostics application DPF Service The DPF function allows you to carry out numerous functions to the Diesel Particulate Filter system The tool will manage DPF regeneration DPF component replacement teach in and DPF teach in after replacing the engine control unit Figure 5 19 Sample SAS Function Screen 1 Figure 5 20 Sample SAS Function Screen 2 ...

Page 66: ... light is not on No DPF relevant faults are stored in system The vehicle has the correct spec engine oil The oil for diesel is not contaminated IMPORTANT Before diagnosing a vehicle and attempting to perform an emergency regeneration it is important to obtain a full diagnostic log and read out of relevant measured value blocks NOTE 1 The DPF will not regenerate if the engine management light is on...

Page 67: ...er 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 21 Sample DPF Service Function Menu Figure 5 22 Sample Starting Basic Inspection Quantity ...

Page 68: ...isplay 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 T...

Page 69: ...to finish this procedure 3 Then the tool will display as below Press the corresponding number button to perform the desired function 1 Enter New Value for Adjustment From the Injection Rate menu tap 1 and the screen displays as below Figure 5 24 Sample Injection Rate Screen Figure 5 25 Sample Enter Value Screen ...

Page 70: ... 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 parti...

Page 71: ...regeneration and tap OK 5 When the particle filter regeneration is complete the tool will ask for a confirmation to exit Tap Repeat to re check the status or tap End to exit Figure 5 26 Sample Regeneration Confirmation Screen Figure 5 27 Sample Regeneration Status Screen ...

Page 72: ...anges from Regeneration active to Regeneration not active This behavior can be seen exclusively with the vehicle stationary 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 Particl...

Page 73: ...The tool displays a list of particle filter tests Select the corresponding 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 Figure 5 29 Sample Codes Screen ...

Page 74: ...ement Front left wheel sensor as an example NOTE This function will require the sensor ID be inputted on the screen The sensor IDs can read directly from the sensor or by using a sensor activation tool that can read the ID Once the IDs have been entered the vehicle may have to be driven at a certain speed for a certain time to complete procedure Follow the instructions displayed Figure 5 30 Sample...

Page 75: ...ge will display when the entered IDs have been registered to the vehicle NOTE The vehicle must remain stationary for at least 15 minutes with the ignition off this will place the sensors into sleep mode The vehicle must be driven for at least 15 minutes at a speed higher than 20 kph to ensure the module Figure 5 31 Sample Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement Screen Figure 5 32 Sample Sensor ID Input S...

Page 76: ...gine 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 that relays it to a receiver in the vehicle s computer control module If...

Page 77: ...e 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 Figure 5 33 Sample IMMO Note Screen Figure 5 34 Sample Program Key FOB Screen ...

Page 78: ...er application are mainly manipulated by the toolbar buttons which are listed and described in the table below Table 6 1 Top Toolbar Buttons in Shop Manager Button Name Description Back Returns to the previous screen Diagnostics Tap this button to view the vehicle s Diagnostics screen to activate a direct test session Enter Edit Tap this button to view editing toolbar to print or delete the select...

Page 79: ...rds Done Complete editing and save the file Vehicle History This function stores records of test vehicle history including vehicle information and the retrieved DTCs from previous diagnostic sessions and displays all information in an easy to check table on which you can view summarized details and manually input other information about the test vehicle and diagnostic loggings The Vehicle History ...

Page 80: ...rded information of the recorded test vehicle and tap the Diagnostics button on the upper right corner 6 The vehicle s Diagnostics screen displays now a new diagnostic session is activated see Diagnosis on page 25 for detailed instructions on vehicle diagnostic operations Historical Test Record The Historical Test record sheet of the tested vehicle is a detailed data form that includes all general...

Page 81: ...Added information will automatically be associated with other items in the record 6 Tap Add to Customer to correlate the Historical Test record sheet to an existing customer account or add a new associating account with the test vehicle record See Customer Manager on page 75 for more information 7 Tap Done to save the updated record sheet or tap Cancel to exit without saving Workshop Information T...

Page 82: ...ing Customer Manager The Customer Manager function allows you to create and edit customer accounts It helps you to save and organize all customer information accounts with the associated test vehicle history records To create a customer account 1 Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu 2 Select Customer Manager 3 Tap the Add Account button An empty information form displays tap ...

Page 83: ...Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing 5 Tap on the input field that needs to be altered or supplemented and enter updated information 6 Tap Done to save the updated information or tap Cancel to exit without saving To delete a customer account 1 Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu 2 Select Customer Manager 3 Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding nam...

Page 84: ...mer Manager is selected Or select a vehicle history record item to open the Historical Test record sheet if Vehicle History is selected 4 Tap the History Notes button on the top bar Now the History Notes screen displays 1 Functional Buttons navigates and enables various tasks 2 Main Section displays the note list on the left column and the detail information of the selected note on the right colum...

Page 85: ...n to add new note in History Notes Add Photos Opens the image file for selection and adds the selected photos to History Notes Save Saves notes To add a note in History Notes 1 Access History Notes 2 Tap the Add Notes button An edit window displays 3 Tap on the Title bar to input a note title 4 Tap on the blank space below to edit a text note or remark 5 Select a function button on the top to add ...

Page 86: ...ar Selecting the Data Manager application opens the file system menu Different file types are sorted separately under different options there are five types of information files for viewing or playback Operations Data Manager Operations are based on toolbar controls Details are explained in the following sections Figure 7 1 Sample Data Manager Main Screen ...

Page 87: ...isplays the stored images Table 7 1 Toolbar Buttons in Image Button Name Description Back Returns to the previous screen Enter Edit Tap this button displays the editing toolbar to print delete or view image information Cancel Tap this button close the editing toolbar or cancels file search Search Enter the vehicle name test path file name or file info to locate an image Figure 7 2 Sample Image Scr...

Page 88: ...of the window The editing screen displays 7 Edit the image information by entering the new file name and file information 8 Tap Done to save the information and exit or tap Cancel to exit without saving NOTE To print wirelessly the printer driver must be installed on a Windows computer To install the printer driver program 1 Please download the Maxi PC Suite from www autel com Support Updates Firm...

Page 89: ...lected thumbnail displays a check mark at the bottom right corner 5 Tap the Delete button and then Delete Selected The selected images will be deleted PDF Files The PDF section stores and displays all PDF files of saved data After entering the PDF database select a PDF file to view the stored information This section uses the standard Adobe Reader application for file viewing and editing please re...

Page 90: ... installed on the MaxiCheck Diagnostics System Select this section to open a management screen on which you can check all the available vehicle diagnostic applications Select the vehicle firmware you want to delete by tapping on the car brand icon the selected item will display a blue check mark at the upper right corner Tap the Delete button on the top bar to delete the firmware from the system d...

Page 91: ...84 system For more details please refer to Data Logging of Support operation on page 102 ...

Page 92: ...ction describes the operation procedures for the settings Unit This option allows you to change the measurement unit for the diagnostic system To adjust the unit setting 1 Tap the Settings application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu 2 Tap the Unit option on the left column 3 Select the required measurement unit Metric or English A check mark will display on the right of the selected unit 4 Tap the Home ...

Page 93: ... Settings application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu 2 Tap the Language option on the left column 3 Select the required language A check mark will display on the right of the selected language 4 Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiCheck Job Menu or select another setting Figure 8 1 Sample Unit Setting Screen ...

Page 94: ...nu 2 Tap the Printing Setting option on the left column 3 Tap the Print via Network item to activate the printing function that enables the device to send files to the printer through the PC via a Wi Fi connection 4 Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiCheck Job Menu or select another setting Figure 8 2 Sample Language Setting Screen ...

Page 95: ...t will be created and sent to the computer If the Auto Print option in the MaxiSys Printer is selected the MaxiSys Printer will print the received document automatically If the Auto Print option is not selected click the Open PDF File button to view all the temporary files Select the file s you want to print and click Print To perform printing via APP The tablet does have the ability to print via ...

Page 96: ...t corner to return to the MaxiCheck Job Menu or select another setting When the Notification Center function is on and messages are received by the MaxiCheck device a notification message will display on the MaxiCheck Job Menu Press on the message bar and drag it down The received messages are displayed as a list Slide the list up or down to scroll through messages Tap the specific message to laun...

Page 97: ...toggle button to ON to enable the automatic update feature for each update 4 Tap on the time to set time Tap the or button or tap on the numbers to manually adjust the time Tap Done to complete the time setting Figure 0 1 Sample Auto Update Screen Figure 8 4 Sample Set Time Screen Figure 8 5 Sample Set Time Screen ...

Page 98: ...e Settings application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu 2 Tap the About option on the left column The product information screen displays on the right 3 Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiCheck Job Menu or select another setting System Settings Access the Android background system setting screen to adjust operating system settings including wireless and networks settings Figu...

Page 99: ...rol panel Tap a specific app shortcut button to be directed to the selected application screen Long press a specific app shortcut button to display the app menu on which you can select and change the app shortcut Press and drag the App Switcher icon to another position alongside the edge of the screen Refer to Android documentation for information about Android system settings Firmware This option...

Page 100: ...93 Figure 8 7 Sample Firmware Screen ...

Page 101: ... Any updates that are found can be downloaded and installed on the device This section describes installing an update to the MaxiCheck System If the Notifications Center is enabled in the Settings application a notification message will display when an update is available See Notification Center page 89 for details Navigation and Controls Home Button returns to the MaxiCheck Job Menu Update All do...

Page 102: ... screen to close it Right Column Control software update According to the status of the software download the a different titled button displays a Tap Update to update the selected item b Tap Pause to suspend the software update c Tap Continue to resume updating the software To update the diagnostic software and TPMS service software 1 Make sure the tablet is connected to a power source with stabl...

Page 103: ...date button on the right column of the specific item s 4 Tap the Pause button to suspend the update Tap Continue to resume the update The update will resume from the point at which it was paused 5 The firmware will be installed automatically once its download has completed The previous version will be replaced ...

Page 104: ...ck Diagnostic Device To register the diagnostic device 1 Visit the website http pro autel com on a personal computer 2 On the Sign In page input your account ID and password 3 If you are a new Autel product user and do not have an account yet click the Create Autel ID button on the left side 4 Enter the required information in the input fields read through Autel s Terms and Conditions and check Ag...

Page 105: ...h reload and update the screen The main section of the Support screen is divided into two sections The narrow column on the left is the main menu select a heading from the main menu to its corresponding functions on the right My Account The My Account screen displays the comprehensive information of the user and the product including the user device update and service information synchronized with...

Page 106: ...a detailed record of the product s software update history including the product serial number software version or name and the update time Service Info The Service Info section displays a detailed record of the device s service history information The device s service history including completed service repairs and software re installations will be recorded and synchronized with the associated ac...

Page 107: ... all time and all status by default The summary information for each complaint item includes the Subject Name Ticket ID User s Account ID Date and the Case Status There are four kinds of the case status Open indicates the complaint case has been started but not processed yet Suspended indicates the complaint case is being processed Waiting Customer Reply indicates the complaint has been replied by...

Page 108: ...les can also be attached to the form 6 In order to settle the complaint more efficiently it is recommended to fill out the complaint form as detailed as possible 7 Select the required processing time on the last section according to the urgency of the case 8 Tap Submit to send the completed form to Autel s online service center or tap Reset to refill it The submitted complaints will be processed a...

Page 109: ...ocess the submitted reports through the Support platform Support personnel will reply to the submitted issue and corresponding Data Log session within 48 hours To make a reply in a Data Logging session 1 Tap on the Sent tag to view a list of submitted data logs 2 Select a specific item to view the latest update of the submitted issue 3 Tap on the input field at the bottom of the screen and enter t...

Page 110: ...s displayed 2 Select a desired community according to the subject you are interested in 3 Enter your topic and the discussion content in the appropriate input field 4 Select a category or edit tags for the discussed post This will help other members with similar interest to find your post 5 Tap OK to submit the post To join and reply to a discussion post 1 Select a forum group either by product or...

Page 111: ...d and tap OK to submit your post User Profile The User Profile section allows you to set an Avatar check your member status and review your posts to the communities Tap the Avatar image on the Communities screen to open the User Profile Profile displays the user s personal information and member status The Related links allow you to check the Top Users ranked according to their points and levels i...

Page 112: ... see all the available online tutorial videos FAQ Database The FAQ section provides comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about member accounts and online subscription purchases Account displays questions and answers about the use of Autel s online user account Shopping Payment displays questions and answers about online subscription purchase payment methods or procedures ...

Page 113: ...ovides tutorials and technical bulletins written by top notch technicians and product experts Please review the materials on the tablet or view additional technical articles on the online forum by clicking on click on the links provided ...

Page 114: ...emote support from Autel s support technicians by allowing them to control your MaxiTPMS tablet on their PC via the TeamViewer software Make sure the tablet is connected to the Internet before launching the Remote Desk application To receive remote support from a partner 1 Power on the tablet 2 Tap the Remote Desk application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu The Figure 12 1 Sample Remote Desk Screen ...

Page 115: ...our ID to the partner and wait for him her to send you a remote control request 4 A popup willdisplay asking for your confirmation to allow remote control of your device 5 Tap Allowto accept or tap Deny to reject Refer to the associated TeamViewer documents for additional information ...

Page 116: ...stic tips along with proven filed fixes While the MaxiFix database keeps growing with daily troubleshooting resources and advisory reports from MaxiTPMS users from all over the world Information in the MaxiFix database is organized into a series of diagnostic tips that are designed to quickly lead to the root cause of a particular problem on the test vehicle Navigation You need to register the dev...

Page 117: ...pen the vehicle identification window and vehicle information bar for example 2014 Hyundai Accord Coupe L4 2 4L K24W1 A search field to find relevant information by entering keywords codes or problems Select Vehicle Button The Select Vehicle button on the Header allows you to specify the vehicle which you want to research on MaxiFix by selecting each of the vehicle attribute from a sequence of opt...

Page 118: ...MaxiFix community you can find Tips or share your own Tip with the community To search for a MaxiFix Tip 1 Select a Vehicle a Click the Select Vehicle button on the Header at the top of the page b Select the year of the vehicle from the list c Select the make of the vehicle from the list d Select the model of the vehicle from the list e Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list f Select the...

Page 119: ...echnician has adopted or recommended the tip If a tip has helped you to solve a repair problem you are encouraged to give an Adopted count to the tip Each member is allowed to click the Adopted The Adopted count helps to easily identify the tips that are really helpful You can also post a comment about how the tip has helped you as reference to other members Operations The Navigation Menu is at th...

Page 120: ...canceled anytime by clicking the Remove All Filters button and the default setting will be restored to display questions about all vehicle makes Search Fix Search Fix the second option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen presents search results for the specified vehicle Search results are listed in various categories All includes all search results including related Questions Tips a...

Page 121: ...s behaving Repair History include any previous diagnostic tests that you performed including the results of the tests Also list any parts that were replaced during previous diagnostic work Tap the Cancel button to cancel your question and return to the Ask page Tap the Submit button to post your question to the community Tap the Attach File button to include images or reference files with your que...

Page 122: ...e your personal repair experience with the community Click My MaxiFix on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen to display all questions and tips that you have contributed to the community Create a Tip A Tip is a concise and complete description of the fix for a particular vehicle repair issue To create a new MaxiFix Tip 1 Select My MaxiFix from the Navigation Menu 2 Select Select Vehicle...

Page 123: ...ctivities in the Question section A notification icon will appear on the top right corner of My Messages if there is any new or unread message in the Question section The number on the notification icon indicates the total number of the new and unread messages The message notification will appear under the following two conditions 1 A MaxiFix community member has replied to your question or answer...

Page 124: ...ecommended that you share your repair solutions before closing a question Your question will be converted to a MaxiFix Community Tip after closing Score Rewarding System 1 A score of 4 is awarded if your answer is selected as the Adopted Answer 2 A score of 3 is awarded when you close a question 3 A score of 2 is awarded if your closed question is marked as Adopted by no less than 20 community mem...

Page 125: ...you wish to contact the administrator of this site please use the contact form Select Support from the Navigation Menu to open the comment window To allow the administrator to respond to your question or issue the following information should be provided Your name A contact email address A contact phone number ...

Page 126: ...nformation and repair data and include forums video training and expert consultation To open a quick link 1 Tap the Quick Link application on the MaxiCheck Job Menu The Quick Link application screen displays 2 Select a website thumbnail from the main section The Chrome browser is launched and the selected website is opened 3 Now you can start exploring the website Figure 14 1 Sample Quick Link Scr...

Page 127: ...tion on the MaxiCheck Job Menu The Function Viewer application screen displays 2 Tap the tool name on the top left to drop down the tool list tap the one you want to search 3 Tap the vehicle brand model and year you want to search 4 All the functions support by the selected tool for the selected vehicle displays within three columns function sub function and version Figure 15 1 Sample Function Vie...

Page 128: ...down the tool list tap the one you want to search 3 Type in the function you want to search to the top right search column All the vehicles with this function will be listed with 8 columns the Brand Model Year System Sub system Function Sub function and Version NOTE Fuzzy search is supported type in part of the function you want to search for Figure 15 2 Sample Function Viewer Screen 2 ...

Page 129: ...122 Figure 15 3 Sample Function Viewer Screen 3 ...

Page 130: ... dusty or dirty areas Before and after use check the housing wiring and connectors for dirt and damage At the end of each work day wipe the device housing wiring and connectors clean with a damp cloth Do not attempt to disassemble your tablet or VCI unit Take care not to drop the device or allow anything heavy to drop on the device Use only authorized battery chargers and accessories Any malfuncti...

Page 131: ...cted to a power source or the battery is charged D When you are unable to charge the tablet Your charger maybe out of order Contact your nearest dealer You may be attempting to use the device in an overly hot cold temperature Try changing the charging environment Your device may have not been connected to the charger properly Check the connector NOTE If your problems persist please contact Autel s...

Page 132: ...osion leakage or other hazard Avoid dropping the tablet If the tablet is dropped especially on a hard surface and the user suspects damage take it to a service center for inspection The closer you are to your network s base station the longer your tablet usage time because less battery power is consumed for the connection The battery recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery capaci...

Page 133: ...UTEL US 855 288 3587 Monday Friday 9am 6pm EST Website www autel com Email ussupport autel com Address Suite 200 175 Central Avenue Farmingdale New York USA 11735 AUTEL EUROPE Phone 0049 0 61032000522 Website www autel eu Email sales eu autel com support eu autel com Address Robert Bosch Strasse 25 63225 Langen Germany AUTEL SOUTH AMERICA Phone 507 308 7566 Website www autel com es Email sales lat...

Page 134: ...problem Proof of purchase for warranty repairs Preferred method of payment for non warranty repairs NOTE For non warranty repairs payment can be made with Visa Master Card or with approved credit terms Send the device to your local agent or to the below address 8th Floor Building B1 Zhiyuan Xueyuan Road Xili Nanshan Shenzhen 518055 China Other Services You can purchase the optional accessories dir...

Page 135: ...128 Item description Purchase quantity ...

Page 136: ...essly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses an...

Page 137: ...sts for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power ...

Page 138: ...CE This product is declared to conform to the essential requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE mark accordingly EMC Directive 2014 30 EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU ...

Page 139: ...ng of the device Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty does not apply to a Products subjected to abnormal use or conditions accident mishandling neglect unauthorized alteration misuse improper installation or repair or improper storage b Products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial numbe...

Page 140: ...133 IMPORTANT All contents of the product may be deleted during the process of repair You should create a back up copy of any contents of your product before delivering the product for warranty service ...

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