Autel Maxiscan MS509 User Manual

Table of Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.............................................. 1
2. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................... 2
2.1 O
N
-B
OARD
D
IAGNOSTICS
(OBD) II ............................................................. 2
2.2 D
IAGNOSTIC
T
ROUBLE
C
ODES
(DTC
S
) ........................................................ 2
2.3 L
OCATION OF THE
D
ATA
L
INK
C
ONNECTOR
(DLC) .................................... 3
2.4 OBD
II R
EADINESS
M
ONITORS
.................................................................... 4
2.5 OBD
II M
ONITOR
R
EADINESS
S
TATUS
......................................................... 5
2.6 OBD
II D
EFINITIONS
.................................................................................... 6
3. USING THE SCAN TOOL.............................................................................. 8
3.1 T
OOL
D
ESCRIPTION
...................................................................................... 8
3.2 S
PECIFICATIONS
.......................................................................................... 10
3.3 A
CCESSORIES
I
NCLUDED
............................................................................ 10
3.4 N
AVIGATION
C
HARACTERS
........................................................................ 10
3.5 K
EYBOARD
.................................................................................................. 11
3.6 P
OWER
........................................................................................................ 11
3.7 DTC
L
OOKUP
............................................................................................. 12
3.8 P
RODUCT
S
ETUP
......................................................................................... 13
3.9 T
OOL
I
NFORMATION
................................................................................... 20
3.10
B
ATTERY
R
EPLACEMENT
...................................................................... 21
3.11 V
EHICLE
C
OVERAGE
............................................................................. 21
3.12 P
RODUCT
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
.............................................................. 22
4. REVIEW DATA ............................................................................................. 23
5. OBD II DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................ 24
5.1 R
EADING
C
ODES
......................................................................................... 27
5.2 E
RASING
C
ODES
.......................................................................................... 29
5.3 L
IVE
D
ATA
.................................................................................................. 31
5.4 V
IEWING
F
REEZE
F
RAME
D
ATA
................................................................. 47
5.5 R
ETRIEVING
I/M R
EADINESS
S
TATUS
......................................................... 48
5.6 O2
M
ONITOR
T
EST
..................................................................................... 51
5.7 O
N
-B
OARD
M
ONITOR
T
EST
........................................................................ 53
5.8 C
OMPONENT
T
EST
...................................................................................... 56
5.9 V
IEWING
V
EHICLE
I
NFORMATION
.............................................................. 58
5.10 M
ODULES
P
RESENT
............................................................................... 60
6. PRINT DATA ................................................................................................. 60
7. APPENDIX ..................................................................................................... 63
7.1 A
PPENDIX
1-- PID L
IST
.............................................................................. 63
7.2 A
PPENDIX
2 -- I
N
-
USE
P
ERFORMANCE
T
RACKING
D
ATA
L
IST
.................... 69
8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE...................................................................... 72
8.1 L
IMITED
O
NE
Y
EAR
W
ARRANTY
................................................................ 72
8.2 S
ERVICE
P
ROCEDURES
................................................................................ 72
Autel Maxiscan MS509 user manual
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Autel Maxiscan MS509 Specifications

General

Connectivity	USB
Updateable	Yes
Functions	Read/Clear DTCs, Live Data, Freeze Frame, I/M Readiness, O2 Sensor Test, On-Board Monitor Test, Vehicle Info
Supported Languages	English, Spanish, French
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Certifications	CE, FCC
Power Supply	8.0 to 18.0 V power provided via vehicle battery

Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

General Information

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II

Explanation of the OBD II system, its purpose, and the information it provides.

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

Definition, structure, and examples of OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)

Describes the standard location and identification of the vehicle's DLC.

OBD II Readiness Monitors

Explanation of Readiness Monitors and their role in emissions testing.

OBD II Monitor Readiness Status

How to interpret monitor readiness status (Ready, Not Ready, Not Complete).

OBD II Definitions

Definitions of key OBD II terms like PCM, MIL, DTC, Enabling Criteria, Drive Cycle.

Using the Scan Tool

Tool Description

Overview of the scan tool's physical components, display, and buttons.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the scan tool, including display, temperature, and dimensions.

Accessories Included

Lists all items included in the scan tool package.

Navigation Characters

Explains symbols used for navigation on the scan tool interface.

Keyboard

Instructions on cleaning and maintaining the scan tool's keypad.

Power

Details on internal and external power sources for the scan tool.

DTC Lookup

Procedure for searching and viewing DTC definitions in the tool's library.

Product Setup

How to adjust settings like language, contrast, unit of measure, and power-off.

Tool Information

How to view serial number and software version of the scan tool.

Battery Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the scan tool's internal battery.

Vehicle Coverage

Information on which vehicles are compatible with the scan tool.

Product Troubleshooting

Common issues like communication errors and power-up problems.

Review Data

OBD II Diagnostics

Reading Codes

Procedure for reading stored and pending diagnostic trouble codes.

Erasing Codes

How to clear diagnostic trouble codes and reset monitor status.

Live Data

Viewing real-time engine parameters (PIDs) and data graphing.

Viewing Freeze Frame Data

Capturing and viewing snapshot of vehicle data when a fault occurs.

Retrieving I/M Readiness Status

Checking emission monitor readiness status for inspections.

O2 Monitor Test

Testing oxygen sensor performance and retrieving test results.

On-Board Monitor Test

Viewing results of non-continuously monitored emission components.

Component Test

Initiating tests for specific vehicle components like EVAP system.

Viewing Vehicle Information

Retrieving VIN, CIN, CVN, and In-use Performance Tracking data.

Modules Present

Viewing module IDs and communication protocols in the vehicle.

Print Data

Appendix

Appendix 1-- PID List

A comprehensive list of Parameter IDs (PIDs) and their full names.

Appendix 2 -- In-use Performance Tracking Data List

Definitions for in-use performance tracking data parameters.

Warranty and Service

Limited One Year Warranty

Details of the product's one-year limited warranty terms and conditions.

Service Procedures

Information on how to get questions answered or return the product for service.