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Table of Contents 

1.

 

Safety Precautions and Warnings

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2.

 

Product Information

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2.1

 

Tool Description

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2.2

 

Specifications

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2.3

 

Accessories Included

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2.4

 

Navigation Characters

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2.5

 

Power

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2.6

 

Product Setup

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2.7

 

Vehicle Coverage

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3.

 

Operating Instructions

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3.1

 

VW/AUDI Diagnostics

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3.2

 

OBDII/EOBD Diagnostics

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3.3

 

Oil Service

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4.

 

Warranty and Service

.........................................................34

 

4.1

 

Limited One Year Warranty

...................................34

 

4.2

 

Service Procedures

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Summary of Contents for MaxScan VAG405

Page 1: ...cifications 3 2 3 Accessories Included 3 2 4 Navigation Characters 3 2 5 Power 4 2 6 Product Setup 4 2 7 Vehicle Coverage 9 3 Operating Instructions 9 3 1 VW AUDI Diagnostics 9 3 2 OBDII EOBD Diagnostics 16 3 3 Oil Service 19 4 Warranty and Service 34 4 1 Limited One Year Warranty 34 4 2 Service Procedures 34 ...

Page 2: ... Put blocks on drive wheels and never leave vehicle unattended while running tests z 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 z Put transmission in PARK for automatic transmission or NEUTRAL for manual transmission and make sure the parking brake is engaged z Keep a...

Page 3: ...justment Y BUTTON Confirms a selection or action from a menu When a DTC s definition covers more than one screen it is used to move down to the next screen for additional data N BUTTON Cancels a selection or action from a menu or returns to the menu It is also used to set up the unit when being pressed and held for at least 3 seconds 2 ...

Page 4: ...splay with contrast adjustment 2 Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 3 Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 4 External Power 8 0 to 15 0 Volts provided via vehicle battery 5 Dimensions Length Width Height 178 mm 7 00 95 mm 3 75 34 mm 1 35 6 NW 0 70kg 1 54lb GW 1 0kg 2 20lb 2 3 Accessories Included 1 User s Manual Instructions on tool operations 2 OBD2 cable Provides power to tool and ...

Page 5: ...o remove it before plugging the OBD2 cable 3 Plug OBD II Cable to the vehicle s DLC 2 6 Product Setup The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings 1 Contrast Adjustment Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display 2 Display Test Tests the LCD display 3 Keyboard Test Tests the keyboard To enter the setup menu mode 1 From the keyboard Press and hold the N button for at least 3 ...

Page 6: ...he following setup options Main Menu 1 VW Audi 2 OBDII EOBD 3 Oil Service 4 System Setup Contrast Adjustment 1 From the System Setup menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Contrast and press the Y button System Setup 1 Contrast 2 Display Test 3 Keyboard Test 4 Unit of Measure 2 From the Contrast menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to increase or decrease the contrast 5 ...

Page 7: ...vious menus Display Test The Display Test is used to check the LCD display 1 From the System Setup menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Display Test and press the Y button System Setup 1 Contrast 2 Display Test 3 Keyboard Test 4 Unit of Measure 2 Press the Y button again to start test Look for missing spots in the solid black characters 6 ...

Page 8: ... Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Keyboard Test from System Setup menu and then press Y button spots in characters Press N to return System Setup 1 Contrast 2 Display Test 3 Keyboard Test 4 Unit of Measure 2 Press any key to start test When you press a key the key name should be observed on the display If the name does not show up then the key is not functioning properly 7 ...

Page 9: ... of Measure is used to change measurement unit between English and metric 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Unit of Measure from System Setup menu and then press Y button System Setup 1 Contrast 2 Display Test 3 Keyboard Test 4 Unit of Measure 2 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to change between English and Metric and press Y button to confirm 8 ...

Page 10: ...connecting a pin then it will work If there are only 3 wires leaving one pin disconnected then it will not work For VW AUDI with old style 2x2 Data Link Connector DTC you need to have a 2x2 cabling adapter which is not included in this product package 3 Operating Instructions 3 1VW AUDI Diagnostics Reading Codes CAUTION Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine runn...

Page 11: ...nt Elect z If the scan tool fails to communicate with the selected vehicle s ECU Electronic Control Unit a LINK ERROR message shows up on the display 9 Verify that the ignition is ON 9 Check if the scan tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC 9 Verify that the module is supported 9 Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back to on and repea...

Page 12: ...STORED IN THE MODULE z If there are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes present the DTC number and its definition will show on the LCD display z The subcode the communication protocol the sequence of the DTC currently being observed and the total number of codes detected will be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display z When a DTC s definition covers more than one display screen use the Y ...

Page 13: ...all vehicle monitors is reset to Fail status Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician 1 If you decide to erase the DTCs use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from Select Function menu and press the Y button Select Function 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes 3 ECU Information 4 Readiness Test z If the scan tool is not connected or no communication ...

Page 14: ...l show on the display Press any button to return to the previous menus 6 If the codes are not cleared then an ERASE FAILURE message will appear Press the N button to return to previous menus Viewing ECU Information 1 To view ECU Information use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select ECU Information from Select Function menu and press the Y button Erase Codes Erase Trouble Codes Are you sure YES NO S...

Page 15: ... Test Important The Readiness Test function is used to check the operations of the Emission System on OBD2 EOBD compliant vehicles It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to an emissions program z Pass Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has completed its diagnostic testing z Fail Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not ...

Page 16: ...itor z Catalyst Catalyst Monitor z EVAP Sys Evaporative System Monitor z Heated O2 O2 Sensor Heater Monitor z Sec Air Inject Secondary Air Monitor z A C A C system Monitor z Catalytic Conv Catalytic Convertor Monitor Select Function 1 Read Code 2 Erase Code 3 ECU Information 4 Readiness Test Readiness Test EGR Sys Pass Heated O2 Pass O2 Sensor s Pass A C Pass Sec Air Inject Pass EVAP Sys Fail 3 Pr...

Page 17: ...e menu Main Menu 1 VW Audi 2 OBDII EOBD 3 Oil Service 4 System Setup 7 Press the Y button A sequence of messages showing the OBDII EOBD protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected z If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle s ECU Engine Control Unit a LINK ERROR message shows up on the display 9 Verify that the ignition is ON 9 Check if the scan to...

Page 18: ... button OBDII EOBD DIAG 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes z If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present the display will indicate NO CODES ARE STORED IN THE MODULE z If there are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes present the Fault Codes and Pending Codes will be reported on the display P0118 Pd 06 06 ISO9141 09 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Low z The DTC number will appear on the upper left...

Page 19: ... be prompted to refer to the CD DTC library or the vehicle service manual to view the DTC definitions 10 If more than one DTC is found use the UP DOWN scroll buttons as necessary until all the codes have been shown up Erasing Codes 1 If you decide to erase the DTCs use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from the OBDII EOBD DIAG menu and press the Y button OBDII EOBD DIAG 1 Read Codes...

Page 20: ...on the display Press any button to return to previous menus 6 If the codes are not cleared then an ERASE FAILURE message will appear Press the N button to return to previous menus 3 3Oil Service 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 3 Plug the OBDII connector to the vehicle s DLC 4 Turn the ignition on But do not start the engine 5 Press the Y button The Mai...

Page 21: ...t 10 seconds Turn the ignition back on z If the LINK ERROR message does not go away then there might be problems for the scan tool to communicate with the vehicle Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer s customer service department for assistance A Automatic Vehicle Detect 1 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select All and press Y button Oil Service 1 All 2 Audi up to 2000 3 VW up to 2000 4...

Page 22: ...ct Auto Detect and press Y button to confirm Oil Service 1 Auto Detect 2 Longlife Oil 3 Non Longlife Oil 4 Set Insp Interval 3 Wait a few seconds till the following screen shows Oil Type 01 Fixed Service 02 Flexible Gasoline 03 Flexible Diesel 4 Use UP DOWN button to select oil type that your vehicle uses and press Y button 21 ...

Page 23: ...ons vary from one vehicle to another 5 Select the oil service function that your vehicle supports and press Y button Wait a few seconds while the scan tool is performing service resetting Oil Insp Light Service setting Please Wait 6 A message RESET OK comes up indicating oil service reset is completed Oil Service RESET OK Press any key to cont 22 ...

Page 24: ...l Service Can t Auto Detect Please try others Press any key to con 8 Wait a few seconds or press any key to start reading channel data Manual Reading Channel Data Please Wait 9 Use UP DOWN button to change set value Min Mil to Service 1 3 Channel No 42 Mil Current Value 9000 Set Value 9000 N Next Y Save Exit Change Setup 23 ...

Page 25: ...vehicle supports 1 5 channels z Current Value is the value of the most recent setup retrieved by the scan tool If you change your mind after making new setups it can be used to reset all changed values to the original ones Write down this value before making any changes 11 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select Save and press Y button to save your settings Oil Service Back Save Exit Back Cont to Set ...

Page 26: ...SET OK Press any key to con Resetting Longlife Oil Service The Longlife Oil function is used to reset long life oil service 1 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select Longlife Oil from the menu and press Y button Oil Service 1 Auto Detect 2 Longlife Oil 3 Non Longlife Oil 4 Set Insp Interval 2 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select Service Reset from Longlife Oil menu and press Y button 25 ...

Page 27: ...set RESET OK Press any key to con 4 To set oil type use UP DOWN scroll button to select Set Oil Type from Longlife Oil menu and press Y button Set Oil Type 1 Diesel 2 V6Tdi 3 Petrol 4 Non Longlife Oil 5 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select the oil type your vehicle uses 6 Press any key to return to Longlife Oil menu 26 ...

Page 28: ...e Oil menu and press Y button Longlife Oil 1 Service Reset 2 Set Oil Type 3 View Oil Type 8 View oil type on screen and press any key to return to Longlife Oil menu View Oil Type Non longlife Oil Press any key to con Resetting Non Longlife Oil Service The Non Longlife Oil function is used to reset non long life oil service 27 ...

Page 29: ...nd press Y button Oil Service 1 Auto Detect 2 Longlife Oil 3 Non Longlife Oil 4 Set Insp Interval 2 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select Service Reset from Non Longlife Oil menu and press Y button Non Longlife Oil 1 Service Reset 3 Press any key to return to previous menu Service Reset RESET OK Press any key to con 28 ...

Page 30: ...ct Set Insp Interval and press Y button Oil Service 1 Auto Detect 2 Longlife Oil 3 Non Longlife Oil 4 Set Insp Interval 2 Wait a few seconds till the following screen shows Oil Service RESET OK Press any key to con 3 If the oil service reset is not automatically performed by the scan tool the following screen appears You need to perform manual setup 29 ...

Page 31: ...nnel No 42 Mil Current Value 9000 Set Value 9000 N Next Y Save Exit Change Setup 5 Use N button to move to next setup screen Mil Since Service 2 3 Channel No 40 Mil Current Value 700 Set Value 700 N Next Y Save Exit Change Setup 6 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select Save and press Y button to save your settings 30 ...

Page 32: ...o set values use UP DOWN scroll button to select Back and press Y button to continue to change set values If you want to cancel all setups use UP DOWN scroll button to select Exit and press Y button or simply press N button to exit B Manual Vehicle Selection 1 If you want to select vehicle manually use UP DOWN scroll button to select Oil Service from Main Menu and press the Y button 31 ...

Page 33: ...Service 1 All 2 Audi up to 2000 3 VW up to 2000 4 Seat up to 2000 5 Skoda up to 2000 3 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select vehicle model year and press Y button to confirm Select Vehicle 01 Golf 3 02 Golf 4 03 New Beetle 04 Passat 05 Passat B5 06 Passat 97 4 Use UP DOWN scroll button to select the oil service function that your vehicle supports 32 ...

Page 34: ...etect to detect service automatically z If the message Service reset failed does not go away 9 Verify that the ignition is ON 9 Check if the scan tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC 9 Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back on z If the scan tool still fails to perform oil service reset contact your local distributor or the manufactu...

Page 35: ...s 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 avail...

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