Autel MaxiSys 906CV User manual

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including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and illustrations.
Autel will not be liable for any direct damages or for any special, incidental, or indirect
damages or for any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
IMPORTANT
Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully, paying extra
attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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For technical assistance in all other markets, please refer to Technical Support section in
this manual.

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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. Because of the vast number of test
applications and variations in the products that can be tested with this equipment, we
cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every
circumstance. It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the
system being tested. It is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is
essential to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being used, or
the vehicle being tested.
Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable
test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested.
Use the device only as described in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all safety
messages and instructions in this manual.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage.
All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot know,
evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be certain that any
condition or service procedure encountered does not jeopardize your personal safety.

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DANGER
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.
Do Not Turn the Volume Up Too Loud When Using Headphones
Listening at high volumes that over-stimulate the ear for long periods of time may result
in loss of hearing.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot
engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area, for exhaust gases are
poisonous.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for
manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while
testing.
Be extra cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition
wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the
engine is running.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires nearby.
Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as necessary.
Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time. Any
distraction may cause an accident.
Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all
diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the test equipment.
To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make sure the
vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC is clean and
secure.
Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong
electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

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CONTENTS
1USING THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................1
CONVENTIONS...................................................................................................................1
Bold Text.....................................................................................................................1
Note............................................................................................................................1
Important.....................................................................................................................1
Hyperlink.....................................................................................................................1
Procedures .................................................................................................................1
2GENERAL INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3
MAXISYS MS906CV DISPLAY TABLET ................................................................................3
Functional Description ................................................................................................3
Power Sources ...........................................................................................................5
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................5
ACCESSORIES KIT .............................................................................................................7
Main Cable..................................................................................................................7
OBD I Adapters...........................................................................................................7
Other Accessories.......................................................................................................8
3GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................9
POWERING UP..................................................................................................................9
Application Buttons...................................................................................................10
Locator and Navigation Buttons................................................................................11
System Status Icons.................................................................................................12
POWERING DOWN............................................................................................................13
Reboot System .........................................................................................................14
INSTALLING COMPUTER SOFTWARE...................................................................................14
Printing Operation.....................................................................................................14
4CV DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................................................16
ESTABLISHING VEHICLE COMMUNICATION ..........................................................................16
Vehicle Connection...................................................................................................16
GETTING STARTED ..........................................................................................................17
Vehicle Menu Layout ................................................................................................17
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................................19
Auto VIN Scan ..........................................................................................................20

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Manual VIN Input......................................................................................................21
Automatic Selection..................................................................................................22
Manual Selection ......................................................................................................22
System Selection......................................................................................................23
NAVIGATION....................................................................................................................23
Diagnostics Screen Layout.......................................................................................23
Screen Messages.....................................................................................................26
Making Selections.....................................................................................................26
DIAGNOSIS......................................................................................................................27
ECU Information .......................................................................................................30
Trouble Codes..........................................................................................................31
Live Data...................................................................................................................33
5SERVICE......................................................................................................................39
OIL RESET SERVICE ........................................................................................................40
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE...................................................................41
EPB Safety ...............................................................................................................42
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE .......................................................................44
Calibrate ESC Steering Wheel Angle Sensor ...........................................................45
DPF SERVICE.................................................................................................................46
DPF Deep Clean Regeneration................................................................................47
CYLINDER SERVICE..........................................................................................................48
Cylinder Cutout Test.................................................................................................49
TURBO SERVICE..............................................................................................................51
VGT Electronic Actuator Installation and Calibration ................................................51
INJECTOR SERVICE ..........................................................................................................53
High Pressure Common Rail Injector Setup .............................................................54
6SHOP MANAGER ........................................................................................................56
VEHICLE HISTORY............................................................................................................57
Historical Test Record...............................................................................................58
WORKSHOP INFORMATION................................................................................................59
CUSTOMER MANAGER......................................................................................................59
History Notes............................................................................................................60
7DATA MANAGER.........................................................................................................63

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OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................63
Image Files...............................................................................................................63
PDF Files..................................................................................................................65
Review Data .............................................................................................................66
Apps Uninstall...........................................................................................................66
Data Logging ............................................................................................................67
8SETTINGS....................................................................................................................68
UNIT...............................................................................................................................68
LANGUAGE......................................................................................................................69
PRINTING SETTING...........................................................................................................70
Printing via APP........................................................................................................70
Printing via PC..........................................................................................................70
FIRMWARE ......................................................................................................................71
NOTIFICATION CENTER.....................................................................................................72
MULTITASK .....................................................................................................................72
AUTO UPDATE.................................................................................................................73
SYSTEM SETTINGS...........................................................................................................74
ABOUT............................................................................................................................75
9UPDATE.......................................................................................................................77
10 FUNCTION VIEWER....................................................................................................79
11 SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................81
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .................................................................................................81
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT...............................................................................................82
MY ACCOUNT..................................................................................................................82
Personal Info.............................................................................................................82
Update Info...............................................................................................................83
Service Info...............................................................................................................83
USER COMPLAINT............................................................................................................83
DATA LOGGING................................................................................................................85
COMMUNITIES .................................................................................................................86
User Profile...............................................................................................................87
TRAINING CHANNELS .......................................................................................................87
FAQDATABASE ..............................................................................................................88

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12 ACADEMY....................................................................................................................89
13 REMOTE DESK............................................................................................................90
14 QUICK LINK .................................................................................................................92
15 MAXIFIX .......................................................................................................................93
NAVIGATION....................................................................................................................93
The Header...............................................................................................................94
Select Vehicle Button................................................................................................94
Terminology..............................................................................................................94
OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................96
Home........................................................................................................................96
Search Fix Features..................................................................................................96
Ask............................................................................................................................97
My MaxiFix................................................................................................................98
My Messages............................................................................................................99
Support...................................................................................................................100
16 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ................................................................................101
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................101
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ......................................................................................101
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ................................................................................................102
SERVICE PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................103
Technical Support...................................................................................................103
Repair Service ........................................................................................................104
Other Services........................................................................................................105
17 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION..................................................................................106
18 WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................108
12-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY......................................................................................108

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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.
Note
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and
comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test
equipment or vehicle.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations
are available in electronic documents. Blue colored text indicates a selectable hyperlink.
Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:

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To use the camera:
1. Tap the Camera button. The camera screen opens.
2. Focus the image to be captured in the view finder.
3. Tap the blue circle. The view finder now shows the captured picture and
auto-saves the taken photo.

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2 General Introduction
The MaxiSys®MS906CV is an advanced diagnostic device developed for customers
looking for a tool with ultra-convenient and modern design while delivering ultimate
performance. Featuring the powerful Samsung Exynos 5260 6-core processor (1.3 GHz
quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15), and an 8.0 inch LED
capacitive touch screen, based on the Android multitasking operating system, and
combined with the best possible coverage of OE-level diagnostics, the MaxiSys
MS906CV is an ideal solution to manage your repair jobs smartly and conveniently with
greater integration.
This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and how it works to
deliver diagnostic solutions.
MaxiSys MS906CV Display Tablet
Functional Description
Figure 2-1 MaxiSys MS906CV Tablet Front View
1. 8.0”LED Capacitive Touch Screen
2. Power LED –indicates battery level & charging or system status.
3. Vehicle Communication LED –flashes green when the Display Tablet is
communicating/linking with the vehicle’s system.
4. Ambient Light Sensor –detects ambient brightness.
5. Microphone

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The power LED displays different colors in response to the following scenarios:
A. Green:
Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is charging and the battery level is
above 90%.
Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is powered on and the battery level
is above 15%.
B. Yellow:
Illuminates yellow when the Display Tablet is charging and the battery level is
below 90%.
C. Red:
Illuminates red when the Display Tablet is powered on and the battery level is
below 15%.
D. Blue:
Illuminates blue when the MaxiSys system is fault.
Figure 2-2 MaxiSys MS906CV Tablet Back View
1. Camera Lens
2. Camera Flash
3. Collapsible Stand –extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing of the
Display Tablet at a 30-degree angle.

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Figure 2-3 MaxiSys MS906CV Tablet Top View
1. Mini SD Card Slot –holds the mini SD Card.
2. Mini USB Port
3. DC Power Supply Input Port –connects the 12 volt power adapter to charge.
4. DB15-Pin Port –connects the vehicle DLC cable.
5. Lock/Power Button –turns the device on & off with long press, or locks the screen
with short press.
Power Sources
The Display Tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
AC/DC Power Supply
Internal Battery Pack
The Display Tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery, which if fully
charged can provide sufficient power for about 6 hours of continuous operation.
AC/DC Power Supply
The Display Tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the AC/DC power adapter.
The AC/DC power supply charges the internal battery pack.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Operating System
AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat

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Item
Description
Processor
Samsung Exynos 6-Core Processor (1.3 GHz
quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core
ARM Cortex-A15)
Memory
2 GB RAM & 32 GB ROM
Display
8.0 inch LED capacitive touch screen with
1024x768P resolution
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
DB16 DLC
USB 2.0
SD Card (Support up to 32GB)
Camera (rear)
Rear-facing, 8.0 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight
Sensors
Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor
(ALS)
Audio Input/Output
Microphone
Single Speaker
Power and Battery
3.7V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charging via 12 V AC/DC power supply
Input Voltage
DC/12 V (9-35 V)
Power Consumption
5 W
Operating Tempe.
0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temp.
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Housing
Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot
Dimensions (W x H x D)
270.8 mm (10.0”) x 176.0 mm (6.9”) x 36.0mm
(1.4”)
Weight
NW: 0.93 kg (2.05 lb.)
Protocols
ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4, K-Line,
L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW,
SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898, Highspeed,
Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN, GM
UART, UART Echo Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H
Protocol, TP 2.0, TP 1.6, SAE J1939, SAE J1708,
Fault-Tolerant CAN

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Accessories Kit
Main Cable
The Display Tablet can be powered through the Main Cable when connected to an OBD
II/EOBD compliant vehicle. The Main Cable connects the Display Tablet to the vehicle’s
data link connector (DLC).
Figure 2-4 Main Cable –1.7 m in length
OBD I Adapters
The OBD I adapters are for Non-OBD II vehicles. The adapter used depends on the type
of vehicle being tested. The most common adapters are shown below.
Deutsch-9
Deutsch-9
Unit-4
JW1 x2
JW2 x2
JW3 x2
JW4 x2
JW5 x2
JW6 x2
JW7 x2
JW8 x2
JW9 x2
JW10 x2

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Other Accessories
USB Cable
Connects the Display Tablet to the PC.
Mini USB Cable
Connects the Display Tablet to the PC.
AC/DC Adapter (12V)
Connects the Display Tablet to the external DC power port
for power supply.
Cigarette Lighter
Provides power to the Display Tablet or the J2534
programming device through connection to the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter receptacle, as some non-OBD II vehicles
cannot provide power via the DLC connection.
Clipper Cable
Provides power to the Display Tablet or the J2534
programming device, through connection to the vehicle’s
battery.
Light Fuse
A safety device for the cigarette lighter.

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3 Getting Started
Make sure the Display Tablet has sufficient battery level or is connected to the DC
power supply (see Power Sources on page 5).
Powering Up
Press the Lock/Power button on the top right side of the Display Tablet to switch the unit
on. The system boots up, and shows the lock screen. Pressing the inner ring with a Lock
icon at the center displays 3 entry options:
1. Unlock –drags the inner ring to the right edge of the circle to enter the Android
System’s Home Screen.
2. MaxiSys –drags the inner ring to the top edge of the circle to enter the MaxiSys
Job Menu.
3. Camera –drags the inner ring to the left edge of the circle to launch the camera.
1. Application Buttons
2. Locator and Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiSys Job Menu

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NOTE
The screen is locked by default when you first turn on the Display Tablet. It is
recommended to lock the screen to protect the information in the system and reduce the
power consumption.
Almost all operations on the Display Tablet are controlled through the touch screen. The
touch screen navigation is menu driven, which allows you to quickly locate the test
procedure, or data that you need, through a series of choices and questions. Detailed
descriptions of the menu structures are found in the chapters for the various
applications.
Application Buttons
The Application buttons configure the MaxiSys for the type of operation or activity to be
performed. The table below gives brief descriptions of the available applications.
Tap on the screen to select an application from the Job Menu.
Table 3-1 Applications
Button
Name
Description
CV
Diagnostics
Accesses the unit’s diagnostics functions.
See CV Diagnostics on page 16.
CV Service
Accesses special functions menu. See
Service on page 39 for details.
Shop
Manager
Allows you to edit and save workshop
information and customer data, as well as
reviewing test vehicle history records. See
Shop Manager on page 48.
Data Manager
Opens the organization system for saved
data files. See Data Manager on page 63.
Settings
Allows you to set the MaxiSys system
settings, and to view the general information
about the Display Tablet. See Settings on
page 68.
Update
Checks for the latest update available for the
MaxiSys system, and performs updating
procedures. See Update on page 77.

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Button
Name
Description
Function
Viewer
Provides quick search for the supported
functions and vehicles of Autel diagnostic
tools. See Function Viewer on page 79.
Support
Launches the Support platform which
synchronizes Autel’s on-line service base
station with the MaxiSys tablet. See Support
on page 81.
Academy
Accesses technical tutorials and training
articles about the device or vehicle diagnostic
techniques. See Academy on page 89 for
details.
Remote Desk
Configures your unit to receive remote
support using the TeamViewer application
program. See Remote Desk on page 90.
Quick Link
Provides associated website bookmarks to
allow quick access to product update,
service, support and other information. See
Quick Link on page 92.
MaxiFix
Launches the MaxiFix platform which
provides the most compatible and abundant
repair techniques and diagnostics database.
See MaxiFix on page 93.
Locator and Navigation Buttons
Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are described in the
table below:
Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Locator
Indicates the location of the screen. Swipe
the screen left or right to view the previous or
next screen.
Back
Returns to the previous screen.

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Button
Name
Description
Android
Home
Returns to Android System’s Home screen.
Recent Apps
Displays a list of applications that are
currently working. To open an app, touch it.
To remove an app, swipe it to the right.
Browser
Launches the Android built-in browser.
Camera
Opens the camera with short press; takes
and saves screenshot image with long press.
The saved files are auto-stored in the Data
Manager application for later reviews. See
Data Manager on page 63.
Display &
Sound
Allows you to adjust the brightness of the
screen and the volume of the audio output.
MaxiSys
Home
Returns to MaxiSys Job Menu.
MaxiSys
Shortcut
Returns to the MaxiSys operation interface
from other Android applications.
To use the camera:
1. Tap the Camera button. The camera screen opens.
2. Focus the image to be captured in the view finder.
3. Tap the inner blue circle. The view finder now shows the captured picture and
auto-saves the taken photo.
4. Tap the thumbnail image on the top right corner of the screen to view the stored
image.
5. Tap the Back or Home button to exit the camera application.
Refer to Android documents for additional information.
System Status Icons
As the Display Tablet is working with the Android operating system, you may refer to
Android-related documents for more information.

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By tapping on the bottom right corner, a Shortcuts Panel will be displayed, on which you
are allowed to adjust various system settings of the tablet. Operations of each button on
the panel are described in the table below:
NOTE
The shortcuts buttons will be highlighted when enabled, and dimmed when disabled.
Table 3-3 Shortcuts Panel Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Calculator
Launches calculator when pressed.
Clock
Launches clock when pressed.
Wi-Fi
Enables/disables Wi-Fi when pressed.
Torch
Turns on/off the torch when pressed.
Auto Rotate
Enables/disables auto-rotate screen when
pressed.
Airplane Mode
Enables/disables Airplane Mode when
pressed.
System Settings
Launches the Android System Settings
interface when pressed.
Powering Down
All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the Display Tablet.
A warning message displays if you attempt to shut down the Display Tablet when it is
communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shut-down while communicating may lead to
ECM problems on some vehicles. Exit the Diagnostics application before powering
down.
To power down the Display Tablet:
1. Press and hold the Lock/Power Button.
2. Tap Power off option.
3. Tap OK; the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.