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9.2 Vehicle Identification
The MaxiBAS diagnostics system supports five methods of Vehicle Identification.
1.
Auto VIN Scan
2.
Manual Input
3.
Scan VIN/License
4.
Manual Vehicle Selection
5.
OBDII Direct Entry
9.2.1 Auto VIN Scan
The MaxiBAS diagnostics system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN Scan function
to identify vehicles with just one tap, enabling you to quickly identify the exact vehicle and
scan its available systems for fault codes.
To perform Auto VIN Scan:
1.
Tap the
Diagnostics
button from the Job Menu. The Vehicle Menu should display.
2.
Tap the
VID Scan
button on the top toolbar.
3.
Select
Auto detect
. The tablet starts VIN scanning on the vehicle's ECU. Once
the test vehicle is successfully identified, the system will guide you to the Vehicle
Diagnostics screen.
Figure 9-2
Sample Auto Detect Screen
Depending on the vehicle, the Auto VIN function may be still available after a vehicle brand
is selected. Select
Automatic selection
and the system will acquire VIN information
automatically or allow users to enter the VIN manually.
