AUTEL MAXISYS MS909CV Diagnostic Platform User Guide

AUTEL MAXISYS MS909CV Diagnostic Platform

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: MS909CV
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Compatibility: Works with any printer with Wi-Fi connection

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. Ensure your Wi-Fi network is accessible and has a stable connection.
2. A larger menu with additional options, including Wi-Fi, will appear.
3. The Wi-Fi icon will appear when the connection is established.

Tool Registration via PC

1. An email titled “Verification Code for New User Registration” will be sent to you.
2. Enter the Captcha code and accept the terms.

Tool Registration via Tablet

1. To find your product serial number and register password, go to Main Menu, and tap Settings > About.

Downloading Software Updates

1. Tap at the bottom of the screen to open the Main Menu.
2. We recommend updating one at a time instead of selecting Update All for faster updates.

VCI Connection via Wi-Fi

1. Your tablet will automatically start scanning for available VCI devices. Found devices are listed on the right side of the screen.
2. When a connection is established, the status of the connected device will read “Connected.”
3. When the VCI is ready for use, a green badge will appear on the VCI button at the bottom of the screen.

VCI Connection via Bluetooth

1. Your tablet will automatically start scanning for available VCI devices. Found devices are listed on the right side of the screen.
2. When a connection is established, the status of the connected device will read “Connected.”
3. When the VCI device is ready for use, a green badge will appear on the VCI button at the bottom of the screen.

FAQ

Q: How can I extend the warranty and software subscription coverage for my MS909CV?
A: You can purchase the YEAR-TCP Total Care Program to extend the warranty and software subscription coverage for one year.
Ensure to activate a new TCP subscription before updates expire to limit downtime and ensure continued vehicle coverage.

Ensure your Wi-Fi network is accessible and has a stable connection.

CONNECTING TO Wi-Fi

• Tap on the lower-right corner of the screen.
  • The Quick Settings menu will appear.
  • A larger menu with additional options, including Wi-Fi will appear.
• Long press and hold the Wi-Fi icon.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi is turned on.
• Select your local network.
• Enter the network password to connect the Wi-Fi.
  • The Wi-Fi icon will appear when connection is established.
• On the Android Home screen, tap Settings.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi is turned on.
• Select your local network.
• Enter the network password to connect the Wi-Fi.
  • The Wi-Fi icon will appear when connection is established.

TOOL REGISTRATION VIA PC

• Go to http://pro.autel.com.
• Click Create an Autel ID on the left side of the screen.
• If you already have an Autel ID, sign in and skip to Step 6.
• Set Preferred Language.
• Enter your email address as your Autel ID.
• Click Get verification code.
  • An email titled “Verification Code for New User Registration” will be sent to you.
• Access the email and obtain the 6-digit verification code.
• Return to http://pro.autel.com to continue registration.
• Enter the verification code and all other required information marked with a red asterisk.
• Enter the Captcha code as shown.
• Read the Autel Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and select the check box to accept the terms.
• Click Create an Autel ID at the bottom of the screen.
  • The Registration Complete screen will appear.
• Click Sign in now and log in.
• Select Product Registration from the menu list.
  • The Product Registration screen will appear.
  • To obtain the tablet’s serial number and password: Tap the Settings icon from the Main Menu and tap About.
  • Enter your tablet’s serial number and password.
  • Enter the Captcha code as shown.
  • Click Submit to complete tablet registration.

TOOL REGISTRATION VIA TABLET

• * A dialog box will appear asking you to register your tablet.

• Tap Register.

• A sign-in screen will appear.

• Create an Autel ID using an accessible email address.
  

• Obtain the verification code from your email.

• On the tablet registration screen, enter your email address, password, and verification code obtained.

• The serial number and password fields will be automatically displayed.

• Tap REGISTER.

DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE UPDATES

• Connect your tablet to Wi-Fi and plug it into a power source.
• Tap the MaxiSys application or the MaxiSys Home icon at the bottom of the screen to open the Main Menu.
• If updates are available, the number of available updates will appear as a badge on the Update icon.
• Tap the Update button to view the list of available updates.
  • Download the system update by tapping the update button on the right.
• Download any available updates for each vehicle manufacturer you need.
• Tap the information icon i next to each update item to view update details.

EXTEND INITIAL YEAR OF COVERAGE WITH

1 YEYEAR-AR-TCTCPP
PURCHASE TO EXTEND MAXISYS
WARRANTY & SOFTWARE
SUBSCRIPTION COVERAGE FOR ONE YEAR

• DON’T DON’T WWAIT FOR INITIAL AIT FOR INITIAL YEAR EXPIRAYEAR EXPIRATIONTION
• PURCHASE & ACTIVATE A NEW TCP SUBSCRIPTION BEFORE UPDATES EXPIRE TO LIMIT DOWN TIME AND ENSURE CONTINUED VEHICLE COVERAGE
• NEW SAME DAY ORDER & ACTIVATION
• GET YOUR SUBSCRIPTION FASTER
• RECEIVE ACTIVATION CODES VIA EMAIL
• ASK YOUR LOCAL TOOL DEALER

PRINTING INSTALLATION & SETUP

Works with any printer with a Wi-Fi connection. No need for special software or driver on the tablet.

• Make sure your Windows PC and tablet are on the same Wi-Fi network.
• On your PC, go to www.autel.com, select Support > Downloads > Autel Update Tools.
• Locate the Maxi PC Suite software and click the Download here button.
• Open the .zip file.
• Double-click the setup.exe file to install the application.
• In the PC Link dialogue box, check Auto Print to automatically use the default printer.
• Click Quick Print to use the default printer or click Print to choose a printer.

VCI CONNECTION VIA WI-FI

• Tap the VCI Manager icon from the Main Menu or from the bottom toolbar.
• Tap Wi-Fi from the left side of the screen.
  • Your tablet will automatically start scanning for available VCI devices. Found devices are listed on the right side of the screen.
  • When a connection is established, the status of the connected device will read, “Connected”.
  • When the VCI is ready for use, a green badge will appear on the VCI button at the bottom of the screen.

VCI CONNECTION VIA BLUETOOTH

• Tap the VCI Manager from the Main Menu or from the bottom toolbar.
• Tap VCI BT from the left side of the screen.
  • Your tablet will automatically start scanning for available VCI devices. Found devices are listed on the right side of the screen.
  • When a connection is established, the status of the connected device will read, “Connected”.
  • When the VCI device is ready for use, a green badge will appear on the VCI button at the bottom of the screen.

VCI SOFTWARE UPDATES

• Connect the VCI device to the MaxiSys tablet via USB.
  • Connect the VCI to a power source to ensure updates are installed correctly.
• Tap the VCI Manager application from the Main Menu.
• Tap VCI Update from the left side of the screen.
  • The current and latest version of the VCI software will appear.
• If available, tap the Update now button to download any software updates.

VID — VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DETECTION | SCAN VIN

• Tap Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
• Tap the blue VID button on the top left of the screen.
• Tap Scan VIN/License from the drop-down menu.
• Position the camera so the VIN (located on the vehicle dash or vehicle door jamb) appears within the scanning frame.
  • The VIN is scanned and recognized automatically.
• The result will appear in the Recognition result dialog box.
• Tap OK to confirm the VIN. 

VID — VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DETECTION AUTO VIN DETECT (COMPATIBLE WITH VEHICLES 2007 AND NEWER)

• Tap Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
• Tap the blue VID button on the top left of the screen.
• Select Auto detect from the drop-down menu.
  • Once the vehicle is successfully identified, the Diagnostics Menu will appear.

AUTO-SCAN

• Tap Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
• Select the vehicle manufacturer.
• Select Automatic Selection to acquire VIN automatically. Tap Manual input to type in the VIN.
  • All available systems will appear.

TOPOLOGY MODULE MAPPING

Please not e: Not all vehicles support topology mapping of all vehicle systems.

• Tap Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
  • A topology module map of all available systems will display after the Auto SCAN. All systems display in Dark Blue.
• Tap Fault scan at the bottom of the screen to scan system faults.
  • A system found to have faults will appear in orange, with the number of faults detected shown on the upper-right corner of the system icon.
  • A green system icon indicates the system is without faults; A gray system icon indicates the system did not respond when scan was attempted.
  • Tap the List tab to view all available systems in list format.
  • The third column indicates the scanning status.
  • Tap Fault scan at the bottom of the screen to scan system for faults.
  • Data Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be viewed directly after scanning.
  • Fault #: Indicates faults are present; “#” indicates the number of detected faults.
  • Pass No Fault: Indicates the system was scanned and no fault was detected.
  • No Response: Indicates the system was unresponsive.
  • For vehicles that do not support topology mapping, a System List will appear after the Auto SCAN.
• Tap Fault scan at the bottom of the screen to scan system for faults.
• DTCs can be viewed after scanning. Scroll to review systems.

PRE/POST SCAN REPORTS

Prior to Running Pre/Post Scans, we recommend you take the following steps to customize your reports.

• Tap Data Manager from the Main Menu.
• Tap the Workshop Information application.
• Complete the fields on this screen by tapping on each field and entering information. The information entered here will appear on every Pre- and Post-Scan report generated.
• To add a logo: Tap the image icon and select from the drop-down menu to either take a photo with the tablet or upload an image.
  • The generated Pre- and Post-Scan reports are now complete with shop information and ready to be emailed to an insurance company or printed for the customer.
• Reports are stored in Vehicle History, accessible through Data Manager or through Diagnostics > History.
• Access stored reports.
• Select the pencil icon from the drop-down menu, choose View PDF, Print, E-mail or Delete.

MAXISYS SYSTEM SUITE APPS

Service

Service
Provides quick access to the vehicle systems for various service and maintenance tasks. Comprehensive service functions, including Oil Reset, EPB, SAS, DPF, TPMS, and BMS.

BATTERY TEST

Battery Test
Conducts battery and cranking/charging systems analysis and enables technicians to view the health status of vehicle’s battery and electrical system. Functions include in-vehicle test and out-vehicle test.

MULTIMETER

Multimeter
Serves as a multi-function, multi-range measuring instrument. This tool performs AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, diode, and connectivity tests, and the test results are displayed in various formats for easy viewing.

MAXISYS SYSTEM SUITE APPS

DATA LOGGING

DATA LOGGING
Interactive recording sessions save vehicle testing data and enable direct contact with Autel technical support staff for first-hand troubleshooting of diagnostic bugs and errors.

REMOTE DESKTOP

Remote DESKTOP
Enables you to authorize our tech-support specialists to remotely log into the tablet and help you update software on the tablet and VCI, and perform difficult diagnostic procedures or complicated vehicle services. This real- time support provides quick and accurate solutions.

DATA MANAGER

DATA MANAGER
Designed to store all data files, including customer information, vehicle ID, and vehicle diagnostic records.

ONLY REGISTERED AUTEL TOOLS CAN DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE UPDATES

References

• pro.autel.com
• Home | AUTEL

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>