Table of Contents 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ...
8 3. Product Information 3.1 Tool Description 1) CONNECTOR -- Connects the scan tool to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). 2) LCD DISPLAY -
9 4) ESC BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the previous screen. 5) LEFT SCROLL BUTTON -- When look up
10 3.2 Specifications 1) Display: TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi) 2) Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 °F) 3) Storage Temperature: -20
11 2) Find DLC on vehicle. A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the OBD2 cable. 3) Plug
12 Following the instructions to do adjustments and settings could make your diagnosis more conveniently and easily. (Figure 3.2) Figure 3.2 Lang
13 Unit of Measure Metric is the default measurement unit. 1) From System Setup screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select EN/METRIC an
14 Figure 3.5 Key Test The Key Test function checks if the keyboard is working properly. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll butto
15 About The About function allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the scanner. 1) From S
16 For your vehicle to be OBD II compliant it must have a 16-pin DLC (Data Link Connector) under the dash and the Vehicle Emission Control
17 4. Playback Data The Playback Data function allows viewing data from last test recorded by the scan tool. 4.1 Reviewing Data 1) Use the UP/D
5.7 ON-BOARD MONITOR TEST ... 36 5.8 COMPONENT TEST ...
18 If no data from previously tested vehicle is recorded, a message “No data available!” shows on the screen. 4) Review selected data on screen.
19 5. OBDII Diagnostics The OBD II Diagnostics function is a fast-access option that allows you to carry out a quick test on the engine sy
20 the vehicle. Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer’s customer service department for assistance. 7) View a summary of sys
21 more than a specified amount of key-cycles. These codes will cause the control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator light (MIL) w
22 Figure 5.4 If there is not any Diagnostic Trouble Code, the display indicates “No (pending) codes are stored in the module!” Wait a few seco
23 If the manufacturer of your vehicle is not listed, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Other and press the OK button. 5
24 Figure 5.7 If you do not want to proceed with erasing codes, press ESC button or select NO to exit and return to previous screen. 3) Press
25 4) Press any button to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.3 Live Data In this function, you can not only read the live data but also record data for la
26 Figure 5.10 2) View live PIDs on the screen. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button for more PIDs if additional information is available on more than one
27 Figure 5.12 If the “Merge Graph” on the bottom appears when a PID is selected to view, merged graph information is available. (Figure 5
1 1. Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and o
28 Select Pause to suspend viewing. You could resume the viewing process again by selecting Start. 3) Press the ESC button to return to
29 Figure 5.15 4) Use the ESC button to return to previous menu. Recording Data The Record Data function allows recording vehicle modules’ P
30 If you record live data under graph mode, following screen shows: Figure 5.17 NOTE: The scan tool can only playback text data even
31 3) Select Pause to suspend recording. You could resume the recording process again by selecting Start. 4) You may review the saved dat
32 4) Select Save to record freeze frame. A confirming message “Save success!” shows on the display and scan tool return to previous menu. 5) If y
33 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select I/M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button. (Figure 5.3) 2) Wait a few seconds while the
34 FUEL -- Fuel System Monitor CCM -- Comprehensive Component Monitor EGR – EGR System Monitor HCCAT -- NMHC Catalyst Monitor NCA
35 7) Press the ESC button to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.6 O2 Monitor Test OBD2 regulations set by SAE require that relevant vehicles moni
36 Figure 5.24 4) View test results of selected O2 sensor. (Figure 5.25) Figure 5.25 5) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to view more screen
37 and a current value for each monitor. By comparing the current value with the minimum and maximum value, the scan tool will determine if it is OK.
2 2. General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the
38 If the vehicle under test does not support the mode, an advisory message will be displayed on the screen. (Figure 5.28)
39 For CAN-equipped vehicles, test results displayed can be as below: Figure 5.30 8) Press ESC button to return to the previous menus. 5.8 Com
40 3) If the test has been initiated by the vehicle, a confirmation message will be displayed on the screen. Figure 5.33 Some vehicle
41 2) An advisory message comes up to remind you. Wait a few seconds or press any key to continue. Figure 5.35 3) Wait for the scan tool t
42 Figure 5.37 6) Press the ESC button to return previous menu 5.10 Modules Present The Modules Present function allows viewing of the module IDs a
43 5.11 DTC Lookup The DTC Lookup function allows user to search definitions of DTC stored in built-in DTC library. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll b
44 Figure 5.41 Use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to view the previous / next DTC. Select Save to record code definition. For manufactur
45 6. VW/AUDI/SEAT/SKODA Diagnostics The MaxiService®VAG505 is specially designed to work with most Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda sold wor
46 Figure 6.2 Figure 6.3 NOTE: The screen will display an estimated number of the detectable systems of the vehicle (eg.18 in t
47 8. With the scan tool in System screen, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select the detecting system (Figure 6.5), and press OK button. Wait
3 2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector
48 10. View DTCs and their definitions on screen.(Figure 6.7) Figure 6.7 11. If more than one DTC is found, use the UP/DOWN scroll
49 Figure 6.8 If the scan tool is not connected or no communication is established with the vehicle, then please refer to P47. 2.
50 4. If you do not want to erase the codes, press No function key or ESC button to exit. A message of “Command cancelled” will show up. (Figure 6
51 Figure 6.13 6.2 Oil Reset 6.2.1 General Information This section of the manual offers instructions on how to use the tool to reset oil/service li
52 Figure 6.14 There are two ways to perform the reset service. A. Manual Reset Most VW and Audi vehicles being OBD II compliant can be reset manua
53 Figure 6.16 Figure 6.17 Figure 6.18 3) After entering the vehicle information, the scan tool displays manual reset message as below.
54 Figure 6.19 4) Follow the instructions to reset the service manually. 5) Press ESC button to exit. B. Auto Reset Most VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda
55 Instrument Cluster and retrieve current values stored in the Cluster. It simplifies service reset process and turns off the reminder message or in
56 Figure 6.23 Press the corresponding function button for OK to enter a new value for service reminder. Use the three function keys on the bottom o
57 Figure 6.25 The three keyboard function keys work as below. [Finish] --- When you finished the input, select this key to confirm your i
4 2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators us
58 Figure 6.27 Press the corresponding function button for OK to enter a new value for service reminder. Use the three function keys on the bottom o
59 Press the corresponding function button for OK to enter a new value for service reminder. Use the three function keys on the bottom of screen to c
60 diagnostics, opening and closing brake pads, setting brakes after disc or pad replacement and also reading and clearing EPB/SBC trouble codes. I
61 4. Turn the ignition on. 5. Select EPB from the Select Mode screen (Figure 6.32), and press OK button. (Take Audi A8 as an example) Fi
62 7. In the EPB diagnostic function, the tool can read codes, erase codes, and perform special function. For read codes and erase codes alrea
63 function test in turn. Using function buttons, press OK to continue, and press Cancel to exit. B. For Repair With the scan tool
64 Figure 6.38 2) With the scan tool in Deactivate Brake screen , you can select For Pad Change or For Repair, and press OK button. Figur
65 Verify that the ignition is ON. Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC. Check t
66 Figure 6.42 If the tool fails to activate the brakes, please refer to P64-65. C. Adaptation The Adaptation is used to enter the new cal
67 Figure 6.44 The three keyboard function keys work as below. [ Finish ] : After entering a new value, use this key to save the value to the E
5 monitors are termed non-continuous monitors. For different ignition type engines, the available monitors are different too. The following monitor
68 [Pre.] --- Moves a space to the left. [Backspace] --- Uses this key to erase the previous digit or character when typing. 4) After yo
69 Figure 6.48 2) Wait a few minutes while the device is executing the function test. When they are executed successfully, a “F
70 7. Print and Update 7.1 Print Data The Print Data function allows printing out diagnostic data recorded by the scan tool or customi
71 6) The selected data will display on the textbox of Printer. By selecting the function keys on the right, you could execute the followi
72 select User Register. Or, Click on the Updates column in the lower right corner of the screen, and select Register. 3. The screen of Register Inf
73 4. Connect the Micro SD card to computer with a card reader. 5. Run the update option in PC Suit software. Wait for the Log In window to pop up.
74 Batch updating Select the programs that you would update by clicking on the check boxes next to those items. Then click the Update Sel
75 line again. The progress will resume from the break point. When the downloading is completed, the downloaded program will be installed automati
76 The deleted program will automatically add to the end of program list in the UPDATE page in case you would like to install
77 8. Warranty and Service 8.1 Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in material
6 including erasing of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with a scan tool or a disconnected battery, can result in Readiness Monitors being set to “Not
Autel VAG505 13/01/2014 YEAR SYSTEM NAMEBefore 2014 ABS BrakesBefore 2014 Auto Dist. RegBefore 2014 EngineBefore 2014 Auto TransBefore 2014 Auto HVACB
7 of the enabling criteria. Drive cycles vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle. OBD II Drive Cycle -- A specific mode
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