2019年3月4日星期一

Autel MD808 or Autel MD802 (Full System) or Foxwell NT510

Reviews of these three scanners: Autel MD808Autel MD802 (Full System) and FoxwellNT510. After finish reading this post, you will agree both are fine to own. 😀

Review 1:
I have the NT510 with GM program. The NT 510 is the most powerful of these. The truth is that when you look for low cost solutions you must give up something. Be it slow speed or functions. The options are reasonable cost or spend the big bucks for a pro setup. If you need bi-directional including key programming, epb, auto brake bleeding etc, the Foxwell does them for low cost.The display is small and it is not very fast but it does work. The Autel models have a larger display and are faster but don’t do as much. No one can make the decision for you unfortunately. Check the manufacturers description of the capabilities of each product and choose the one that does what you need.

Review 2:
It sucks when I give a recommendation and it turns out wrong for the guy. The Autel is faster, but does not do what the Foxwell will do. The Foxwell is less expensive too. I have both and think they are both good products.

Review 3:
Foxwell NT510 comes with your choice of 1 manufacturers software. You can also purchase up to 5 more manufacturers software at about $60.00 ( the last time I checked) before the 510 is as full as it can get. I think if you need more then you must remove 1 to put in another. Given the amount of functions possible with the 510 it is a good buy. The Autel is faster and has a cleaner interface, but the Foxwell does more. It is a tough decision to make about which one will be better for you. I purchased both and have used both.

Review 4:
Got the Autel MD808 Pro on Friday and this thing is amazing. Did a full scan(all modules) on a 2012 Pilot and it really picked this thing apart. I need to find and print an updated acronym list and all will be good. For the price this thing is hard to beat.

Review 3:
The maxicheck used to be able to do TPMS, but they removed it. If you purchased it recently, you could probably return it for that particular reason. It seems common for them to remove specific functions from one or the other to reduce overlap in functions that a scan tool can perform so they can sell even more tools. If they did a better job of updating what each tool can do, I think they would sell even more of them. It’s best to contact autel directly and ask about specific functions before committing to purchasing one due to all the outdated information that still is posted on various sites. If you look at some of the comparison charts for example, you would still see that the Maxicheck is listed as having tpms capability. I emailed autel about the MD808 a while back specifically asking what it could do tpms related. The representative that responded said it could read live tpms data, but could not register sensor id’s.


2019年1月21日星期一

Autel MaxiCOM MK808: How to reset a forgotten password?

 If your Autel MaxiCOM MK808 is locked because you forgot the password. Just renew the machine by following this post.

Image: Autel MaxiCOM MK808 is locked. The scan tool has a passcode on it I cannot get into the scan tool.

Autel MaxiCOM MK808 is locked

Solution:
Renew the machine. The following is the operation guide and Decrypt file. 
This link includes these content:
file names

I take out the “operation instruction.docs” below.
Topic: MK Format Device Compulsively

  1. Set up Computer Circumstances
  2. Install RK driver
Open the folder “RK_DriverAssitant”, run Driverintall.exe, following the on-screen prompts to install the driver.

  1. Install Google-USB driver
Some computers may need to install this driver.

Open the folder “Google-USB_driver”; If your computer OS is 32-bit, run DPInst32.exe and if your computer OS is 64-bit, run DPInst64.exe.

If you have already installed this driver before, please go directly to next step.

  1. I Reflash the Device
!!Attention:This procedure will format your device compulsively and delete all data on your device.

  1. Run Reflasing Tool
Open the folder “AndroidTool_Release_v2.1”, run AndroidTool.exe, the reflashing window will be displayed as shown in the figure below.
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  1. Turn Your Device into Reflashing Mode

Connect your device to computer with USB cable and wait until the computer recognizes the device.

You can check the connection status via Device Manager on your computer.
As it is shown in the red mark on the figure below, the device was already recognized by the computer.
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  1. Ready to Reflash.
Double click on the script named “reboot to loader.bat”;
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If it is run successfully, there will be a prompt message “Found One LOADER Device” displayed on the reboot window (as shown in the figure below).

After you saw this message, click “Run” button to start and wait till rooting process completed.
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Thanks~~

2018年12月9日星期日

Why users prefer AUTEL MaxiSys Elite to many other diagnostic tools?

Many users feedback they prefer AUTEL MaxiSys Elite to Ford IDS, Snap On’s scanners, verus & MS908P. Here we go to read what they say.

  1. Being a 30-years Ford Master Technician, I prefer AUTEL MaxiSys Elite to VCM IDSI never once have I had an issue with the Blue Tooth connection between the scanner and the VCM unlike what we use at Ford. Programs keys perfectly, bi-directional controls work flawless and is very fast processing of live data….WAY faster than Snap On Versus and the software especially for Ford is almost identical to Fords software with the IDS we use at the dealership…I actually prefer my Autel over the IDS now.

Power charge and update: The scanner can be charged with the charge cable or you can plug the charge cable into the stand and then simply set the scanner in and out of the stand as needed and it stays charged when docked between uses. I have it set up on my shops WiFi and it lets me know when there are updates and they update often which I also like.
The same as Snap On’s scanners: The scanner can also be used as a tablet, has great resolution and does everything Snap On’s scanners do for a fraction of the price!

Wide coverage with every adapters:  AUTEL MaxiSys Elite is a nice heavy unit, not cheap and doesn’t feel cheap in your hands, comes with about every adapter you could ever need foreign and domestic for PCM hook up and can be easily expanded for oscilloscope and other options.

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  1. AUTEL MaxiSys Elite compares with verus:
I could do everything the verus can do and more since it comes with the passthrough, performs bi directional tests even turn on the wippers or honk the horn. Every test imaginable can be made with the maxisys pro or elite for 1/3 of the price of a new verus. Only real downside is that you have a troubleshooter in the verus scanner and with the autel you have a forum where you post every problem or doubt and other members of the autel comunity will help and give you solutions to your problems. Not a big problem but easily resolved with mitchell or all data.

Ive had a maxisys pro since it can out it has performed flawlessly , perfect. I own a small repair shop ranging from american to import vehicle from gas to diesel (ford powerstroke & dodge cummins) and have never had problems.

  1. AUTEL MaxiSys Elite compares with MaxiSYS Elite MS908P
In all my 12 years as a tech I’ve used different scan tools and had never seen one as good as the maxisys pro and elite.

I will be posting photos of the differences between the new Elite and the Pro (which I use every day on my shop)
The screen is brighter because is retina display (much like an ipad).
The bootup process is very faster than the pro. The pro aprox 30 secs of boot up and 5-8 secs on the elite.
It has one more usb that is very useful for connecting a mouse or a keyboard.
On the outside you will see is much thinner, lighter and rubber protection (feels more like hard plastic but its rubber) on the sides not on the corners like the pro (which are real rubber).
On the top right corner there is a LED light that indicates the battery life which is great when you have the screen off. On the pro you have to turn the screen on to see battery life.
The elite come with a docking station where you can charge it or leave it out of harms way.
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And more and more good feedback.
Hope this post help those who are interested in AUTEL MaxiSys Elite, but have no ideal if it is worth the money.

2018年11月29日星期四

Autel MK808 Oil Reset: Done! Tested OK on Ford Fusion

Purpose:2017 Ford Fusion Oil Monitoring Reset after an oil change

Tool option:Autel MaxiCOM MK808

How-to:In Autel MaxiCOM MK808:

Service - oil reset - auto detect (a vehicle) 
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MK808 reads out the vehicle information:

Make: Ford

Vehicle: Fusion

Engine: EcoBoost - gas torbocharged direct injection

Capacity: 1.5l

Transmission: automatic

Fuel type: gasoline

Emission level: 50 state emission

Vin: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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The Autel is gonna to reset oil

In Autel MK808 Ford software:

Hot function - manual oil reset
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Ford Fusion oil reset manual:

1. Turn the ignition on

* For the vehicles with the push-button start, press and hold the start button for 2s without pressing the brake pedal. Do not try to start the engine

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons at the left of the steering wheel to scroll through and select the settings

3. Press the right arrow button to enter a sub menu and press the up or down arrow buttons to select the oil life reset

4. Press and hold the ok button until instrument cluster displays Reset Successful

When the oil change indicator resets the instrument cluster displays 100%. remaining life {00}%

If the instrument cluster displays one of the following messages Not Reset, Reset Canceled, repeat the process.

Note: Press and hold the left arrow button at any time to return to the main menu display (escape button)
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In the dashboard:

Settings - vehicle - oil life reset 
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Resetting 
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Reset oil life successfully
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Done!

2018年11月26日星期一

Autel MK808 Brake Bleeding Tests on 2004 Chevrolet Express: Confirmed!

Autel MK808 brake bleeding function is confirmed!

Look here: test on 2004 Chevrolet Express

In Autel MaxiCOM MK808
Function: Service – Brake bleed
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Car: GM – 2004 – Light duty truck, MPV, Incomplete – Chevrolet – Express – G – Express/savana
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Hot function: Anti-lock brake system – Automated bleed – … DTCs are present
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Diagnosis: Anti-lock brake system – Read codes – Erase codes
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Back to Automated bleed
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Check the fluid level
Check/set park brake
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Shift transmission into Park/Neutral
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Release the brake pedal
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Apply and hold the brake pedal for test activation
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Hold brake
Conducting auto bleed
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NO DTCs
Auto bleed completed!
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Done! Autel MK808 brake bleeding confirmed!
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