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Safety Information For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating or coming into contact with the device. There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work.
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 carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life. SAFETY WARNINGS Always Wear perform automotive testing in a safe environment. safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc.
CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGES........................................................................................................................ II SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................. II 1 USING THIS MANUAL...................................................................................................................1 CONVENTIONS................................................................................
PURCHASE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC SOFTWARE..................................................................................22 8 ME................................................................................................................................................... 24 REGISTER..................................................................................................................................... 24 LOG IN.......................................................................................
1 Using This Manual This manual contains device usage instructions. Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or accessories. Conventions The following conventions are used. Bold Text Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Tap OK.
Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace damaged cables immediately. Hyperlink Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an email address link. Illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may vary for each vehicle being tested.
2 General Introduction The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiAP AP200 is a small interface adapter used to connect to a vehicle’s diagnostic connector (DLC) and connect with the Android or iOS device for vehicle data transmission, making your Android or iOS devices (hereinafter referred to as device or devices) into a powerful diagnostic tool. The MaxiAP AP200 package includes a Bluetooth (BT) OBDII connector and a MaxiAP200 app.
Flashes blue when the device is communicating with the MaxiAP AP200, for example, when the device is reading Engine DTCs. C. Red Lights solid red when the MaxiAP AP200 is updating the firmware or when the update failed. NOTE When the MaxiAP AP200 has lost connection from the device for more than 10 minutes, the LED goes off and the AP200 enters power saving standby mode. The power LED will light when reconnected.
Power Source The MaxiAP AP200 operates on 12-volt vehicle power that it receives through the vehicle data connection port. The unit powers on whenever it is connected to an OBDII/ EOBD compliant data link connector (DLC).
3 Getting Started NOTE The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ slightly from the actual ones. The user interfaces for iOS & Android devices might be slightly different. This manual uses UI for Android devices as an example. Powering Up 1. Download & install app Search for MaxiAP200 in Google Play or App Store to download and install the app to your device. Or scan the QR code to download the MaxiAP200 app. 2.
will display in the Diagnose list, tap it to another application for diagnosing.) Full OBDII functions included at no charge. You can get one free vehicle-specific software through Mall after successfully binding VCI for the first time. 5. Plug the connector of the MaxiAP200 tool into the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). The vehicle’s DLC is generally located under the vehicle dash. 6. Turn the vehicle ignition to Key On, Engine Off position.
Figure 3- 1 Sample MaxiAP200 Job Menu Function Buttons The table below briefly describes each of the applications in the AP200 system. Table 3- 1 Applications Button Name Description Eobd Accesses EOBD/OBDII diagnostic functions. Service Accesses service functions menu. History Accesses diagnosis and service records with vehicle information and DTCs included. Diag-BMW For iOS devices, this icon will display on the device's desktop after purchasing and installing the BMW specific software.
Diag-Benz For iOS devices, this icon will display on the device's desktop after purchasing and installing the Benz specific software. Tap on the icon to start the diagnosis of Benz vehicles. Diag-VW For iOS devices, this icon will display on the device's desktop after purchasing and installing the VW specific software. Tap on the icon to start the diagnosis of VW vehicles.
Me Displays list of functions, including Repair Reports, VCI Connection, Uninstall Vehicle Software, Order Management, VCI Management, Settings and User Manual.
4 Eobd A fast-access option for OBD II/EOBD vehicle diagnosis is available on the Home screen. This option presents a quick way to check for DTCs, isolate the cause of an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), check monitor status prior to emissions certification testing, verify repairs, and perform a number of other services that are emissions-related. The OBD direct access option is also used for testing OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicles that are not included in the Diagnostics database.
DTC & FFD When this function is selected, the screen displays a list of Stored Codes and Pending Codes. When the Freeze Frame data of certain DTCs are available for viewing, a snowflake button will display on the right side of the DTC item. The erase codes function can be applied by tapping the Clear DTC button at the bottom of the screen. Stored Codes Stored codes are the current emission related DTCs from the ECM of the vehicle.
I/M Readiness This function is used to check the readiness of the monitoring system. It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to a state emissions program. Selecting I/M Readiness opens a submenu with two choices: Since DTCs Cleared – displays the status of monitors since the last time the DTCs are erased. This Driving Cycle – displays the status of monitors since the beginning of the current drive cycle.
NOTE Damage to the vehicle electronic control module (ECM) may occur if communication is disrupted. Make sure the wireless connection is properly connected at all times during testing. Exit all tests before disconnecting the test connection or powering down the tool.
5 Service The Service section is specially designed to provide you with quick access to the vehicle systems for various scheduled service and maintenance performances. The typical service operation screen is a series of menu driven executive commands. By following the on-screen instructions to select appropriate execution options, enter correct values or data, and perform necessary actions, the system will guide you through the complete performance for various service operations.
All required work must be carried out before the service indicators are reset. Failure to do so may result in incorrect service values and cause DTCs to be stored by the relevant control module. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service This function has a multitude of usages to maintain the electronic braking system safely and effectively.
The vehicle may use either a sealed lead-acid battery or an AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery. Lead acid battery contains liquid sulphuric acid and can spill when overturned. AGM battery (known as VRLA battery, valve regulated lead acid) also contains sulphuric acid, but the acid is contained in glass mats between terminal plates. It is recommended that the replacement aftermarket battery has the same specifications, such as capacity and type, with the battery used in the vehicle.
NOTE 1. AUTEL accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury arising from servicing the SAS system. When interpreting DTCs retrieved from the vehicle, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for repair. 2. Before starting the procedure, make sure the vehicle has ESC. Look for the button on dash. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Service The DPF function allows you to carry out numerous functions to the Diesel Particulate Filter system without having to send your car to a main dealer.
3. If the vehicle needs to be driven in order to perform a DPF service, ALWAYS have a second person help you. One person should drive the vehicle while the other person observes the screen on the Tool. Trying to drive and observe the Scan Tool at the same time is dangerous, and could cause a serious traffic accident. Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Service This function allows you to quickly look up the tire sensor IDs from the vehicle’s ECU, as well as to perform TPMS replacement and sensor test.
The IMMO service enables you to disable the lost vehicle keys and program the replacement key fob. It could be one replacement key fob or more, depending on your needs. To program the replacement key fob(s) 1. Tap IMMO KEYS after entering the Service function from the Job Menu. 2. Tap Automatic Selection or Manual Selection to acquire vehicle VIN information and tap Yes to confirm. 3.
6 History This function stores records of test vehicle history, including vehicle information and the retrieved DTCs from previous diagnostic sessions, and displays all information in an easy-to-check table list, on which you can view summarized details and manually input other information about the test vehicle and diagnostic logging, etc.
7 Mall This function button provides you a quick entrance to access app build-in mall for purchasing the vehicle-specific software. Purchase vehicle-specific software NOTE Before purchasing vehicle-specific software, you have to log in your Autel ID and bind the MaxiAP AP200 device with your account. You can get one free vehicle-specific software through Mall after successfully binding MaxiAP AP200 for the first time. 1.
Figure 7- 1 Sample Purchase software Screen 23
8 Me Tap the Me button, a list of functions displayed, including Repair Reports, VCI Connection, Uninstall Vehicle Software, Order Management, VCI Management, Settings User Manual, and etc. Figure 8- 1 Sample Me Screen Register 1. Tap the Register button on the Me screen. 2. Enter the email address, verification code, and password on the register screen. Tap the Verification code button and an email will be sent to your address.
3. Tap Register to complete the registration. Figure 8- 2 Sample Register Screen Log in Figure 8- 3 Sample Log in Screen After registering the tool, log in with your registered email and password. If you forget the password, you can tap the Forget password? button to retrieve it.
Repair Reports The MaxiAP AP200 app can save repair report for diagnostic sessions. A PDF can also be generated for easy viewing, sharing, and printing. After finishing vehicle diagnosis, tap Report button to create a repair report or tap PDF button for a PDF report. The repair report is saved under Repair Reports on the Me screen. Figure 8- 4 Sample Repair Reports Screen VCI Connection Through this option, the status of VCI connection will display and you can do VCI Connection.
Order Management This function can help you manage orders efficiently. VCI Management Tap the VCI Management, the information of VCI serial number, bind date, bind account and firmware version will display. Tap Check firmware new version button to check the new version of firmware and upgrade it.
About Unit This option allows you to adjust the measurement unit for the diagnostic system. You can tap Imperial or Metric to switch between these two measurement units. User Guide Reset Tap to reset user guide. About About displays the following information, current version of the app, date and time of build ID and Check for updates option. Tap Check for updates option to check the new version of the app and update.
Figure 8- 7 Sample About Screen User Manual This option allows you to view the User Manual of MaxiAP AP200. The user manual contains safety instructions, operation instructions, product troubleshooting, service and etc.
9 Product Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems that you may encounter while using the MaxiAP AP200. Vehicle Linking Error A communication error occurs if the MaxiAP AP200 fails to communicate with the vehicle’s control module when performing diagnostic procedures. Please do the following check-ups: Verify that the ignition is ON. Check that the MaxiAP AP200 connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC. Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds.
10 Compliance Information FCC COMPLIANCE FCC ID: WQ82018MAXIAP This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE COMPLIANCE This product is declared to conform to the essential requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE mark accordingly: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU 32
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