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Table of Contents 

1.

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS .............................................. 1

 

2.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 2

 

2.1

 

O

N

-B

OARD 

D

IAGNOSTICS 

(OBD)

 

II

 ............................................................. 2

 

2.2

 

D

IAGNOSTIC 

T

ROUBLE 

C

ODES 

(DTC

S

)

 ........................................................ 2

 

2.3

 

L

OCATION OF THE 

D

ATA 

L

INK 

C

ONNECTOR 

(DLC)

 .................................... 3

 

2.4

 

OBD

 

II

 

R

EADINESS 

M

ONITORS

 .................................................................... 4

 

2.5

 

OBD

 

II

 

M

ONITOR 

R

EADINESS 

S

TATUS

 ......................................................... 5

 

2.6

 

OBD

 

II

 

D

EFINITIONS

 .................................................................................... 6

 

3.

 

USING THE SCAN TOOL .............................................................................. 8

 

3.1

 

T

OOL 

D

ESCRIPTION

 ...................................................................................... 8

 

3.2

 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 .......................................................................................... 10

 

3.3

 

A

CCESSORIES 

I

NCLUDED

............................................................................. 10

 

3.4

 

K

EYBOARD

 .................................................................................................. 10

 

3.5

 

P

OWER

 ........................................................................................................ 10

 

3.6

 

S

YSTEM 

S

ETUP

 ............................................................................................ 11

 

3.7

 

V

EHICLE 

C

OVERAGE

 .................................................................................. 15

 

3.8

 

P

RODUCT 

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

.................................................................... 16

 

4.

 

PLAYBACK DATA ....................................................................................... 17

 

4.1

 

R

EVIEWING 

D

ATA

 ....................................................................................... 17

 

4.2

 

D

ELETING 

D

ATA

 ......................................................................................... 18

 

4.3

 

P

RINTING 

D

ATA

 .......................................................................................... 18

 

5.

 

OBDII DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................. 19

 

5.1

 

R

EAD 

C

ODES

 ............................................................................................... 20

 

5.2

 

E

RASE 

C

ODES

.............................................................................................. 23

 

5.3

 

L

IVE 

D

ATA

 .................................................................................................. 25

 

5.4

 

F

REEZE 

F

RAME

 ........................................................................................... 31

 

5.5

 

R

ETRIEVING 

I/M

 

R

EADINESS 

S

TATUS

 ......................................................... 32

 

5.6

 

O2

 

M

ONITOR 

T

EST

 ..................................................................................... 35

 

Summary of Contents for MaxiService EBS301

Page 1: ... 6 OBD II DEFINITIONS 6 3 USING THE SCAN TOOL 8 3 1 TOOL DESCRIPTION 8 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS 10 3 3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED 10 3 4 KEYBOARD 10 3 5 POWER 10 3 6 SYSTEM SETUP 11 3 7 VEHICLE COVERAGE 15 3 8 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING 16 4 PLAYBACK DATA 17 4 1 REVIEWING DATA 17 4 2 DELETING DATA 18 4 3 PRINTING DATA 18 5 OBDII DIAGNOSTICS 19 5 1 READ CODES 20 5 2 ERASE CODES 23 5 3 LIVE DATA 25 5 4 FREEZE FRAM...

Page 2: ... VEHICLE INFORMATION 40 5 10 MODULES PRESENT 42 5 11 DTC LOOKUP 43 6 PRINT AND UPDATE 45 6 1 PRINT DATA 45 6 2 SOFTWARE UPDATE 46 7 EPB 52 7 1 EPB SAFETY 52 7 2 EPB MAINTENANCE 52 8 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 57 8 1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 57 8 2 SERVICE PROCEDURES 57 ...

Page 3: ...n 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 4: ...e Soon The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem Here below follow three pieces of such valuable information 1 Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is commanded on or off 2 Which if any Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs are stored 3 Readiness Monitor status 2 2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs OBD II...

Page 5: ...usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel dash under or around the driver s side for most vehicles If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard a label should be there telling location For some Asian and European vehicles the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector If the DLC cannot be found refer to the vehicle s s...

Page 6: ...icle depends on the motor vehicle manufacturer s emissions control strategy Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle s OBD II system while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions The continuously monitored components listed below are always ready 1 Misfire 2 Fuel System 3 Comprehensive Components CCM Once the ve...

Page 7: ...tus OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle s PCM s monitor system has completed testing on each component Components that have been tested will be reported as Ready or Complete meaning they have been tested by the OBD II system The purpose of recording readiness status is to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle s OBD II system has tested all the components and or systems T...

Page 8: ...ain Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Malfunction Indicator Light Service Engine Soon Check Engine is a term used for the light on the instrument panel It is to alert the driver and or the repair technician that there is a problem with one or more of vehicle s systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards If the MIL illuminates with a steady light it indicates that a problem has been d...

Page 9: ...ed Running through a vehicle s complete drive cycle will set the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor that needs to be reset For vehicle specific drive cycle consult the vehicle s Owner s Manual Freeze Frame Data When an emissions related fault occurs the OBD II system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of...

Page 10: ... Description 1 CONNECTOR Connects the scan tool to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC 2 LCD DISPLAY Indicates test results TFT color display 320 x 240 dpi 3 FUNCTION BUTTON Corresponds with buttons on screen for executing commands ...

Page 11: ... to next screens for additional data When looking up DTC it is used to change value of selected character 8 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 9 OK BUTTON Con...

Page 12: ...OBD2 cable Provides power to tool and communicates between tool and vehicle 4 USB cable Used to print retrieved data 5 Micro SD card Used to store the data and to upgrade the scan tool 6 Protective nylon case Used to store the scan tool when not in use 3 4 Keyboard No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth Do not...

Page 13: ...Setup functions allow you to adjust default settings and view information about the scan tool 1 Language Selects the desired language 2 Unit of measure Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric 3 Beep Set Turns on off beep 4 LCD Test Checks if the LCD display is working properly 5 Key Test Checks if the keyboard is working properly 6 About Provides information of the scan tool Settings of the ...

Page 14: ...conveniently and easily Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Language Setup English is the default language 1 From System Setup screen use the UP DOWN scroll button and LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select Language and press the OK button 2 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select the desired language and press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous screen Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 ...

Page 15: ... OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu Or press the ESC button to exit without saving Beep Set The default setting is Beep On 1 From System Setup screen use the UP DOWN scroll button and LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select Beep and press the OK button 2 From Beep Set menu use the LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select ON or OFF to turn on off the beep Figure 3 5 3 Press the OK bu...

Page 16: ... around corresponding key on the screen should turn to red Otherwise the key is not functioning properly 3 Double press ESC to return to previous menu LCD Test The LCD Test function checks if the LCD display is working normally 1 From System Setup screen use the UP DOWN scroll button and LEFT RIGHT scroll button to select LCD Test and press the OK button 2 Look for missing spots in the red green b...

Page 17: ... those equipped with universal protocol Control Area Network CAN It is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles cars and light trucks sold in the United States must be OBD II compliant and this includes all Domestic Asian and European vehicles A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II compliant To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant check the ...

Page 18: ...he ignition back to on and continue the testing Verify the control module is not defective Operating Error If the scan tool freezes then an exception occurs or the vehicle s ECU Electronic 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 th...

Page 19: ...screen to appear Figure 4 1 2 To review data saved in the scan function select Scan in the Review data menu To review data saved in the EPB function select EPB in the Review data menu Then press OK button to continue 3 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select the desired item from Scan menu or EPB menu and press the OK button Figure 4 2 Review data 1 EPB 2 Scan Scan 1 UITrouble scan MAKE USA FORD 2...

Page 20: ...sing You could also erase all recordings by select Delete All NOTE Don t use Delete All unless you are definitely sure what you are going to proceed 4 3 Printing Data Print option allows you to print the recorded files to your computer and then to the printer For more details please refer to chapter 6 1 Print Data Vehicle Specification Vehicle Mustang Engine Type Other Capacity 3 8L Transmission M...

Page 21: ... 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running 5 Turn on the scan tool Select OBDII from the Main Screen Figure 3 1 6 Press the OK button to wait for the Menu to appear A sequence of messages displaying the OBDII 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 tim...

Page 22: ...ect a module before testing Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select a module and press the OK button 5 1 Read Codes Reading Codes can be done with the key on engine off KOEO or with the key on engine running KOER Stored Codes are also known as hard codes which are fault codes or trouble codes that have been stored in the vehicle computer memory because the faults have reoccur...

Page 23: ...Codes are DTCs that are confirmed and are retained in the non volatile memory of the computer until the appropriate monitor for each DTC has determined that the malfunction is no longer present and is not commanding the MIL on Permanent DTC shall be stored in non volatile memory and may not be erased by any diagnostic services or by disconnecting power to ECU 1 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select ...

Page 24: ...ore than one DTC is found use the UP DOWN scroll button to check all the codes If retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes a Manufacturer specific codes are found Press any key to select vehicle make message comes up prompting you to select vehicle manufacturer to view DTC definitions Use UP DOWN scroll button to select manufacturer and then press OK button to confirm Fig...

Page 25: ...een 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 Menu and press the OK button Figure 5 ...

Page 26: ... Erase Done confirmation message shows on the display Figure 5 8 Figure 5 8 If the codes are not cleared then an Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine off message appears Figure 5 9 Figure 5 9 Erase Codes DTCs and Freeze Data will be lost Do you wish to continue Yes No Erase Codes Erase Done Press any key to continue Erase Codes Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine Off Press any key to continue ...

Page 27: ...f vehicle s computer module s 1 To view live data use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Live Data from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK button Figure 5 3 2 Wait a few seconds while the scan tool validates the PID MAP Figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 A Viewing Complete 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 Figure 5...

Page 28: ... the bottom appears when a PID is highlighted graphic information is available Select Graphics to view graph Figure 5 13 PID name current value maximum and minimum values are displayed on the screen Live Data 1 Complete List 2 Custom List Complete List Numbers of DTCs 0 Fuel system 1 status OL Fuel system 2 status Calculated load value 0 0 Engine coolant temperature 40 0 C Pause Graphics Save ...

Page 29: ...NOTE Merge Graph can be used to compare two related parameters in graphic mode which is especially convenient in the Custom List option where you could select two interacted parameter to merge and see their relationship Figure 5 14 Select Text to return to text viewing of PID data Select Save to record retrieved live data and PID graphs ...

Page 30: ...d items and click Select button to confirm The selected parameters are marked with solid squares Figure 5 15 Figure 5 15 The number to the right of selected item indicates sequence of this item If you want to deselect the item press Clear button To select all the items on the screen press Select All button To clear all the selected items on the screen press Clear All button 3 Press the OK button t...

Page 31: ...ries 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 record live data under text mode following screen shows Figure 5 17 Custom List Numbers of DTCs 0 Fuel system 1 status OL Pause Graphics Save C...

Page 32: ...ic mode 2 When there is not enough memory space a warning message prompting to delete previously recorded data Figure 5 19 If you wish to delete the data select Yes and save currently retrieved data in the SD card If you do not wish to delete the data select No to return to previous screen Save Failure Memory space not enough Erase previously recorded Data Yes No ...

Page 33: ...he 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 Figure 5 3 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 up F...

Page 34: ...ehicle must be driven through a complete drive cycle with no trouble codes in memory Times for reset vary depending on vehicle Some latest vehicle models may support two types of I M Readiness tests A Since DTCs Cleared indicates status of the monitors since the DTCs are erased B This Drive Cycle indicates status of monitors since the beginning of the current drive cycle An I M Readiness Status re...

Page 35: ...the UP DOWN scroll button as necessary to view the status of the MIL light ON or OFF and the following monitors For spark ignition engines MIS Misfire Monitor FUEL Fuel System Monitor CCM Comprehensive Component Monitor EGR EGR System Monitor O2S O2 Sensors Monitor CAT Catalyst Monitor EVAP Evaporative System Monitor HTR O2 Sensor Heater Monitor AIR Secondary Air Monitor HCAT Heated Catalyst Monit...

Page 36: ...re 5 23 Figure 5 23 6 Use the 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 Since DTCs cleared MIL Status OFF Misfire Monitoring N A Fuel system monitoring OK Comprehensive component monitoring OK Catalyst monitoring N A Heated catalyst monitor N A This Drive Cycle MIL Stat...

Page 37: ...ecently performed tests from the vehicle s on board computer The O2 Monitor Test function is not supported by vehicles which communicate using a controller area network CAN For O2 Monitor Test results of CAN equipped vehicles see chapter On Board Mon Test 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select O2 Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button Figure 5 3 2 Wait a few seconds while the sca...

Page 38: ...ves and displays test results for emission related power train components and systems that are not continuously monitored The On Board Monitor Test for CAN equipped vehicles retrieves and displays test results for emission related power train components and systems that are and are not continuously monitored Test and components IDs are determined by the vehicle manufacturer In this test there are ...

Page 39: ...to select the vehicle make If you have selected the vehicle before the Vehicle Manufacturer screen would not appear again Figure 5 27 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 OK button Figure 5 28 Figure 5 28 Vehic...

Page 40: ...the desired monitor from On Board Monitor Test menu and press the OK button 7 View test data on screen Figure 5 31 On Board Monitor Test The selected mode is not supported Press any key to continue On Board Monitor Test 1 EGR Monitor 2 Mis Fire Monitor Data 3 Mis Fire Cylinder 1 Data 4 Mis Fire Cylinder 2 Data 5 Mis Fire Cylinder 3 Data 6 Mis Fire Cylinder 4 Data Test 01 Data ID 11 Module 10 Test ...

Page 41: ...art the test Different vehicle manufacturers might have different criteria 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 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Component Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK button Figure 5 3 2 Wait for the scan tool to display the Componen...

Page 42: ...conds or press any key to return to previous screen 5 9 Viewing Vehicle Information The Vehicle Info function enables retrieval of Vehicle Identification No VIN Calibration ID Nos CINs Calibration Verification Nos CVNs and In use Performance Tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9 1 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select Vehicle Info from the Diagnostic Menu and press OK button Figure...

Page 43: ... does not support this mode a message shows on the display warning that the mode is not supported 4 From Vehicle Info menu use the UP DOWN scroll button to select an available item to view and press the OK button 5 View retrieved vehicle information on screen Vehicle Info Turn key on with engine off Press any key to continue Vehicle Info 1 Vehicle ID Number 2 Caibration ID 3 Cal Verf Number ...

Page 44: ...in the vehicle 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll button to select Modules Present from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button Figure 5 3 2 View modules present with their IDs and communication protocols Figure 5 39 3 Select Save to save the modules data and return to previous menu Or press ESC button to exit Vehicle ID Number VIN 1FAFP40462F100819 Esc Modules Present Protocol ID SAE J1850 PWM 10 Save ...

Page 45: ... soft keyboard will pop up Use LEFT RIGHT button and UP DOWN button to move to the desired character then press OK button to confirm 4 After you input the DTC code select Finish and the scan tool will display this code s definition on screen Figure 5 41 5 Press Yes or OK button to proceed The scan tool will display DTC definition as below DTC Lookup Only PCBU can be the first letter to be put in O...

Page 46: ...ific 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 Save ...

Page 47: ...ncluded CD or download the applications in our website www autel com or our distributors site 2 Connect the scanner to computer with the USB cable supplied 3 Run 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 Figure 4 2 then select Pri...

Page 48: ... 7 You are also allowed to edit copy and delete the data in the Printer window NOTE The scan tool can only print text data even though the data is saved in graphic mode 6 2 Software update This function allows you to update the scan tool software through a computer Register the Tool User would update the scan tool ONLY after you had registered the tool on our website www autel com Then you could d...

Page 49: ...l number and password on the Product Registration screen and click Submit to complete the registration procedure NOTE Please use the About function to find out the Product Serial No and Register Password For details please refer to the Section 3 6 System Setup Update Procedure Autel frequently releases software updates that you can download The Update feature makes it very easy to determine and ge...

Page 50: ...site and find your password back 7 Select the product type and serial number click OK to continue 8 In the Update window select the items you want to install Usually you should install all available updates Figure 6 3 Generally there are two ways to update programs Batch Updating Select the programs that you would update by clicking on the check boxes next to those items Then click the Update ...

Page 51: ...ems button The progress will resume from the break point When the downloading is completed the downloaded programs will be installed automatically The new version will replace the old version Single Updating Find 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 l...

Page 52: ...ld delete Batch delete Select the programs that you would delete by clicking on the check boxes to the left of those items Then click the Delete button on the right side of screen Single delete Click the Uninstall button in the line of your would be deleted program A window asking Are you sure to delete the software will pop up for your confirmation Figure 6 4 Click on Yes to delete the program s ...

Page 53: ...le with the older versions but if your scan tool do have a compatible problem and want to retrieve the older version for some programs you may need to delete them first then install the older version again Choose older version from the pull down menu of program version Figure 6 5 ...

Page 54: ...ease keep these rules in mind Ensure that you are fully familiar with the braking system and its operation before commencing any work The EPB control system may be required to be deactivated before carrying out any maintenance diagnostic work on the brake system This can be done from the tool menu Only carry out maintenance work when the vehicle is stationary and on level ground Ensure that the EP...

Page 55: ...hicle make BENZ the electrical parking brake system screen will display as below Figure 7 2 7 In the EPB diagnostic function the tool can read codes erase codes record live data read ECU information and perform active test For the functions already being described before such as read clear codes live data and ECU information please refer to chapter 5 OBDII Diagnostics for details Diag Menu 1 Read ...

Page 56: ...s OK button to confirm that you have read this information The tool shows as below Press ON function key to activate the test Active Test 1 Installation position of brake cables 2 Operate parking brake Installation position of brake cable Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch crush or in extreme cases even sever limbs that can pinch crush or in extreme cases Rules of conduct and pro...

Page 57: ...as below Figure 7 7 Installation position of brake cable The actuation can be activated using the following function key Operating statuses Electronic parking brake Released ON Operate parking brake Test prerequisites 1 Switch on ignition 2 Vehicle stationary 3 Selector lever in position P OK Cancel Operate parking brake Operating statuses Electronic parking brake Mode Electronic parking brake Veh...

Page 58: ...tem can be left with logged errors which then requires a Clear Codes operation to be carried out this will clear faults in the system prior to work as a pre check before carrying out routine work on a potentially faulty system Operate parking brake Operating statuses Electronic parking brake Operate Mode Electronic parking brake Vehicle stationary Operating statuses Electronic parking brake Releas...

Page 59: ...ct 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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