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Diagnostics
The Diagnostics application can retrieve ECU information, read & erase
DTCs, and view live data. The Diagnostics application can access the
electronic control unit (ECU) for various vehicle control systems, including
engine, transmission, antilock brake system (ABS), airbag system (SRS).
Establishing Vehicle Communication
The Diagnostics operations require connecting the MK808TS Diagnostic
Platform to the test vehicle through the MaxiVCI Mini. To establish proper
vehicle communication to the tablet, please perform the following steps:
1. Connect the MaxiVCI Mini to the vehicle
’s DLC for both communication
and power supply.
2. Connect the MaxiVCI Mini to the tablet via BT pairing.
3. A green check will display atop the VCI navigation button at the bottom
bar on the screen. If communication has been established, the
MK808TS is ready to start vehicle diagnosis.
Vehicle Connection
The tablet communicates with the vehicle via the BT connection provided by
the MaxiVCI Mini.
To connect the MaxiVCI Mini to the test vehicle, simply insert the Vehicle
Data Connector on the MaxiVCI Mini into the vehicle
’s DLC which is
generally located under the vehicle dash and the MaxiVCI Mini will be
automatically powered on.
NOTE
The vehicle
’s DLC is not always located under the dash; refer to the
vehicle
’s user manual for DLC location.