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5 Start Diagnostics
5.1 Intelligent Diagnose
Through simple Wi-Fi communication between the tablet and SmartLink C device, you can easily get
the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) information of the currently identified vehicle. Once the VIN is
successfully identified, the system will retrieve it from the remote server and then guide you to vehicle
information page without the necessity of step-by-step manual menu selection.
The vehicle information page lists all historical diagnostic records of the vehicle, which lets the technician
have a total command of the vehicle faults. In addition, a quick dial to local diagnosis and diagnostic
function are also available on this page for reducing the roundabout time and increasing productivity.
Notes:
• Before using this function, please make sure the SmartLink C device is properly connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
For detailed connection, see Chapter 4.3.3 Vehicle Connection.
• A stable network connection is required for this function.
Follow the steps below to proceed.
1. Tap
Intelligent Diagnose
on the Job Menu.
Note: If the system detects a newer firmware version, it will automatically update it and the following screen
will appear:
After the firmware update is finished, tap
OK
to start reading VIN.
2. After pairing is complete, the tablet starts reading the vehicle VIN.
A.
If the VIN can be found from the remote server database
, the following screen will appear:
