background image

 

I

MDMAXLITEA

    WARNING    

 

1.   Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
2.   Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while 

the ignition is on or the engine is running.

3.   DO NOT attempt to operate the tool while driving the 

vehicle. Have second personal operate the tool. Any 

distraction may cause an accident.

4.   Before starting the engine, put the gear lever in the 

Neutral position (for manual transmission) or in the Park 

(for automatic transmission) position to avoid injury.

5.   NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of 

battery or engine. Do not operate the tool in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases, or heavy dust. 

6.   Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/

electrical fires nearby.

7.   Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when testing or 

repairing vehicles.

8.   Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave 

the vehicle unattended while testing.

9.   Use extreme caution when working around the ignition 

coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These 

components create hazardous voltage when the engine 

is running.

10.  To avoid damaging the tool or generating false data, 

please make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and 

the connection to the vehicle DLC (Data Link Connector) 

is clear and secure.

11.  Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful 

to skin. In operation, direct contact with the automotive 

batteries should be avoided. Keep the ignition sources 

away from the battery at all times.

12.  Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. 

Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clear the outside 

of the equipment when necessary.

13.  Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. 

away from all moving or hot engine parts.

14.  Store the tool and accessories in a locked area out of the 

reach of children.

15. Do not use the tool while standing in water. 
16. Do not expose the tool or power adapter to rain or wet 

conditions. Water entering the tool or power adapter 

increases the risk of electric shock.

17.  When an engine is operating, keep the service area well-

ventilated  or attach a building exhaust removal system 

to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce various 

poisonous compounds (hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, 

nitrogen oxides, etc.) that cause slower reaction time and 

result in death or serious personal injury.

Summary of Contents for MaxLiteA

Page 1: ...voltage when the engine is running 10 To avoid damaging the tool or generating false data please make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC Data Link Connector is clear and secure 11 Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin In operation direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided Keep the ignition sources away f...

Page 2: ...rence that may cause undesired operation 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 and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in a...

Page 3: ...ncontrolled environment End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance The device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission USA These requirements set a SAR limit of 1 6 W kg averaged over one gram of tissue The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product ce...

Page 4: ...sh if the software is locked or not 12 4 3 Function Modules 12 4 3 1 Diagnostics 12 4 3 2 Toolbox 13 4 4 Diagnostics toolbar 13 5 Start Diagnostics 14 5 1 Connections 14 5 2 Start Diagnostics 15 5 2 1 Max VIN VIN SCAN 15 5 2 2 Manual Diagnosis 18 5 3 Maintenance Reset 29 5 3 1 Oil Reset Service 29 5 3 2 Electronic Parking Brake Reset 30 5 3 3 Steering Angle Calibration 30 5 3 4 ABS Bleeding 30 5 3...

Page 5: ... Samples 42 6 2 Feedback 42 6 3 Update 42 6 3 1 Update Diagnostic Software APP 43 6 3 2 Set Frequently Used software 43 6 4 Settings 43 6 4 1 General 44 6 4 2 VCI Management 44 6 4 3 Icon Size 45 6 4 4 MD Printer Connection 45 6 4 5 Shop Information 46 6 4 6 Favorites 46 6 4 7 Hide or Remove Software 47 6 5 About 47 Appendix FAQ 48 ...

Page 6: ...access its data including vehicle information historical diagnostic records from the cloud server to perform quick test Local Diagnosis To perform diagnosis by executing on screen commands step by step Diagnosis functions include Read ECU information DTCs Clear DTCs Read live data Flexible subscription In addition to the basic diagnostic functions MaxLiteA enables user to extend itself to a profes...

Page 7: ...hysical buttons Supported Working temperature 14o F 122o F Storage Temperature 4o F 158o F view the test report or resume from previous diagnostic session without the necessity of starting from scratch Pre and Post Repair Result Comparison By comparing the pre repair and post repair report you can clearly determine which vehicle issues have been fixed and which remained unsolved Diagnostic Feedbac...

Page 8: ...ist The following accessory items are only for reference For detailed items please consult from the local agency or check the package list supplied with this tool together No Name Qt Picture 1 MaxLiteA tablet 1 2 Diagnostic cable 1 To connect to vehicle s DLC 3 Power adapter charging cable 1 To supply power to the tablet through connection to AC outlet ...

Page 9: ...t the central processor and monitor for the system For details please refer to Chapter 2 1 Fig 2 1 Diagnostic Cable A cable for connecting the tablet to the vehicle s DLC For details please refer to Chapter 2 2 Fig 2 2 Fig 2 3 MaxLiteA Tablet Table 2 1 formulates ports and indicators of MaxLiteA tablet ...

Page 10: ... list 4 Move cursor up and down for selection Move cursor left or right for selection Or turn page up and down when more than one page is displayed 5 BACK Exit the current program or return to the previous screen 6 HOME Press to the home Job menu screen 7 Audio Speaker 8 5 Capacitive Touch Screen 9 Charging LED Red means charging and Green means fully charged 10 Charging Data I O Port Connects the...

Page 11: ...rea 1 To check the battery power level press and hold the Power button about 3 seconds to turn on the tablet 2 Power level is indicated as a percentage in the upper right corner of the screen If the power level drops below 10 while the tablet is on a Connect Charger notification will appear on the screen Charging with the Included 5V Power Adapter Charging via vehicle DLC port 1 Plug one end of th...

Page 12: ... or recently used To open an application tap on it To remove an application swipe it upwards 4 Tap on to capture the current screen and all captured screenshots are stored in the Screenshots folder 3 4 Desktop Adjusting Screen Brightness The tablet is equipped with a built in light intensity sensor It can adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient light intensity automatically Alternati...

Page 13: ...your tool update diagnostic software APK and send email on your network Note Once WLAN is set as ON the tablet will consume more power While it keeps unused please set it off to save power While WLAN is not in use please turn it off to conserve battery power Connect to a Wi Fi Network 1 On the home screen tap on Settings WLAN 2 Move the Wi Fi switch to ON the tablet starts searching for available ...

Page 14: ...Follow the steps below to proceed 1 Tap on MaxLite on the home screen to Fig 4 1 Fig 4 1 A For new user tap on REGISTER BASIC MODE to go to step 2 B REGISTER FULL SOFTWARE enables you to choose the coverage that works for you 2 Fill in your account information and device information and then tap on ACTIVATE to enter Fig 4 3 Notes Serial number is a 12 digit number starting with 98 you can find it ...

Page 15: ...een instructions to reset a new password 3 Tap on RUN DIAGNOSTICS to launch diagnostics See Fig 4 4 Fig 4 3 On screen Buttons Sign Out Tap on it to log out the system Update Profile Tap on it to modify personal information Update App If a newer App version is detected this option will appear on the screen Tap on it to keep synchronized with the latest version Once updated this option will disappea...

Page 16: ...re all brands are selected tap on Update to start updating Tap on the OK button on the pop up message box when update is complete Note Download and installation will take approximately 10 minutes depending on the internet connection 4 2 Basic Operations on Diagnostic App 4 2 1 Switch between different function modules There are 2 function modules available on the MaxLiteA Diagnostics and Toolbox ...

Page 17: ...isplayed on the top of the screen and marked with an orange solid dot 4 2 3 How to distinguish if the software is locked or not If the software is locked tap on it to display the latest software summary In this case you need to purchase the software to unlock its content Once it is unlocked the software icon will turn into orange 4 3 Function Modules There are 2 function modules available on the M...

Page 18: ...ck This item allows you to feedback your diagnostic problems to us for analysis and troubleshooting Update To update vehicle diagnostic software and APK DTC Information Quickly retrieve more detailed definitions of the DTCs Settings To make some system settings including VCI Management MD Printer Connection Shop Information Icon Size and Hide Remove Software etc About Includes FAQ Vehicle Coverage...

Page 19: ...nder 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 service manual for the location Fig 5 2 3 Plug one end of the diagnostic ...

Page 20: ...then guide you to vehicle information page without the necessity of step by step manual menu selection early model may need manual This tool is specially designed to work with all OBD II compliant vehicles including Controller 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 Americ...

Page 21: ...connection see Chapter 5 1 Connections A stable network connection is required for this function Follow the steps below to proceed 1 Tap on Max VIN the system starts decoding the VIN Fig 5 6 A If the tablet successfully decodes the vehicle VIN the following screen will appear Fig 5 7 Tap on Diagnostic to start a new diagnostic session Tap on Scan History to view its historical repair record If the...

Page 22: ...tain 17 characters VIN characters may be capital letters A through Z and numbers 1 through 0 however the letters I O and Q are never used in order to avoid mistakes of misreading No signs or spaces are allowed in the VIN In Fig 5 8 input the VIN and tap on OK to start decoding the vehicle VIN 1 If the scanned or entered VIN can be found from the server database the following screen displays Fig 5 ...

Page 23: ...hicle diagnosis 5 2 2 Manual Diagnosis Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle 1 Select diagnostic software version Tap on the DEMO to go to Step 2 Fig 5 13 On screen Buttons Vehicle Coverage Tap to view the vehicle models that the current diagnostic software covers What s new Tap to view the optimized items and enhancements Introduction Tap to check the software function ...

Page 24: ...n screen Buttons Tap on it to view detailed Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs information Tap on to hide it Note Diagnostic Trouble Codes or Fault Codes can be used to identify which engine systems or components that are malfunctioning Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy...

Page 25: ...r and post repair reports and get accurate test result please make sure you saved the right type of the diagnostic report In Technician Name field input the technician name If you have entered the technician name before tap on directly to select it from the pull down list Tap on Symptom select the fault symptom information from the list and tap on OK to confirm Fig 5 18 In Notes text box write dow...

Reviews: