Autel MaxScan VAG405 User Manual

Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions and Warnings........................................1
2. Product Information .............................................................2
2.1 Tool Description..........................................................2
2.2 Specifications...............................................................3
2.3 Accessories Included...................................................3
2.4 Navigation Characters................................................3
2.5 Power............................................................................4
2.6 Product Setup ..............................................................4
2.7 Vehicle Coverage.........................................................9
3. Operating Instructions..........................................................9
3.1 VW/AUDI Diagnostics................................................9
3.2 OBDII/EOBD Diagnostics........................................16
3.3 Oil Service..................................................................19
4. Warranty and Service .........................................................34
4.1 Limited One Year Warranty ...................................34
4.2 Service Procedures....................................................34

Autel MaxScan VAG405 Specifications

General

Display	Backlit LCD
Compatibility	VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda
Functions	Reads and clears Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), turns off check engine light, resets oil service light
Power Supply	12V DC via OBDII port
Protocols Supported	CAN, KWP2000

Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Product Information

Tool Description

Describes the physical components and display of the scan tool.

Specifications

Lists technical specifications like display size, operating temperature, and dimensions.

Accessories Included

Lists items included in the product package.

Navigation Characters

Explains the meaning of navigation symbols used on the scan tool.

Power and Setup

Details how to power the scan tool and access system setup options like contrast and tests.

Vehicle Coverage

Specifies the vehicle makes and models compatible with the scan tool.

Operating Instructions

VW/AUDI Diagnostics

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing diagnostics on VW/Audi vehicles.

VW/AUDI Erasing Codes

Instructions on how to clear diagnostic trouble codes from the vehicle's computer.

VW/AUDI ECU Information

How to access and view Electronic Control Unit (ECU) information.

VW/AUDI Readiness Test

Guidance on using the Readiness Test for emissions compliance checks.

OBDII/EOBD Diagnostics

Procedures for reading and erasing diagnostic trouble codes using OBDII/EOBD protocols.

OBDII/EOBD Reading Codes

Steps to read diagnostic trouble codes using OBDII/EOBD protocols.

OBDII/EOBD Erasing Codes

Procedure for erasing diagnostic trouble codes for OBDII/EOBD systems.

Oil Service

Functions and procedures for oil service resets and interval settings.

Automatic Vehicle Detect (Oil Service)

How to automatically detect vehicle type for oil service functions.

Resetting Longlife Oil Service

Steps to reset the long-life oil service indicator.

Resetting Non Longlife Oil Service

Procedure for resetting the non-long-life oil service indicator.

Setting Inspection Interval

How to set or adjust the oil service inspection interval.

Manual Vehicle Selection (Oil Service)

Guide for manually selecting vehicle make and model for oil service.

Warranty and Service

Limited One Year Warranty

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

Service Procedures

Provides contact information and procedures for product service and repair.