Autel MOT Pro User manual

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Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read
this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at
a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:
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: Exhaust gases are
poisonous.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor
cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create
hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake
is engaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical fires
nearby.
Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on
or the engine is running.
Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool, when
necessary.

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CONTENTS
1USING THE SCAN TOOL.......................................................................1
TOOL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................2
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ............................................................................2
KEYBOARD ...............................................................................................3
POWER....................................................................................................3
SYSTEM SETUP.........................................................................................4
VEHICLE COVERAGE ..................................................................................6
PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................7
2DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................................8
ENTER VEHICLE INFORMATION......................................................................8
DIAGNOSTIC TEST ...................................................................................11
DIAGNOSTIC OPERATION ..........................................................................13
3GENERIC OBD II DIAGNOSTICS.........................................................15
READ CODES..........................................................................................16
ERASE CODES ........................................................................................17
LIVE DATA..............................................................................................17
FREEZE FRAME .......................................................................................21
RETRIEVE I/MREADINESS STATUS.............................................................21
O2MONITOR TEST ..................................................................................23
ON-BOARD MONITOR TEST.......................................................................24
COMPONENT TEST...................................................................................26
VIEW VEHICLE INFORMATION .....................................................................27
MODULES PRESENT.................................................................................28
DTCLOOKUP .........................................................................................28
4PLAYBACK DATA ................................................................................30
REVIEW DATA.........................................................................................30
DELETE DATA .........................................................................................30
PRINT DATA............................................................................................31
5SOFTWARE UPDATE..........................................................................33
REGISTER THE TOOL................................................................................33
UPDATE PROCEDURE...............................................................................33

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VIEW OR DELETE PROGRAMS ....................................................................35
6OIL RESET...........................................................................................37
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................37
RESET OPERATION ..................................................................................37
7EPB......................................................................................................41
EPB SAFETY..........................................................................................41
EPB MAINTENANCE.................................................................................41
ABS MAINTENANCE.................................................................................45
8ABS/SRS..............................................................................................47
VEHICLE SELECTION ................................................................................47
ABS DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................51
SRSDIAGNOSTICS..................................................................................55
9SAS CALIBRATION..............................................................................60
READ CODES..........................................................................................61
ERASE CODES ........................................................................................62
FREEZE FRAME DATA...............................................................................62
LIVE DATA..............................................................................................63
UTILITY..................................................................................................64
10 DPF SERVICE......................................................................................67
DPFSAFETY..........................................................................................67
DPFDIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................69
DPFSERVICE FUNCTIONS ........................................................................71
11 BMS.....................................................................................................86
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION ..............................................................86
BATTERY OPERATION...............................................................................86
CLOSE-CIRCUIT CURRENT.........................................................................93
ACTIVATE REST STATE.............................................................................94
CHARGING BATTERY VIA DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET .............................................94
AUXILIARY BATTERY.................................................................................95
12 WARRANTY AND SERVICE.................................................................97
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY .................................................................97
SERVICE PROCEDURES ............................................................................97

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1 Using the Scan Tool
Tool Description
Figure 1-1
1) CONNECTOR –Connects the scan tool to the vehicle’s Data Link
Connector (DLC).
2) EXTERNAL DC POWER PORT –Connects the 12 volt power adapter
to power the tool when disconnected from the vehicle.
3) USB CONNECTOR –Connects the scan tool to the PC for printing.
4) SD CARD SLOT –Holds the System SD card.
5) LCD DISPLAY –Indicates test results. TFT color display.
6) FUNCTION BUTTON –Corresponds with “buttons” on screen for
executing commands.
7) ESC BUTTON –Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or
returns to the previous screen.
8) HELP BUTTON –Provides help information and Code Breaker
function.
9) LEFT SCROLL BUTTON –When look up DTC definitions, moves
to previous character and views additional information on previous

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screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen; views previous
screen or previous frames of recorded data. It is also used to view
previous trouble code when viewing DTCs.
10) UP SCROLL BUTTON –Moves up through menu and submenu
items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is retrieved,
moves up through the current screen to the previous screens for
additional data. When looking up DTC, it is used to change value of
selected character.
11) DOWN SCROLL BUTTON –Moves down through menu and
submenu items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is
retrieved, moves down through the current screen to next screens for
additional data. When looking up DTC, it is used to change value of
selected character.
12) RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON –When look up DTC definitions, moves
to next character and view additional informationon next screens if DTC
definition covers more than one screen; views next screen or next
frames of recorded data.. It is also used to view next trouble code when
viewing DTCs.
13) OK BUTTON –Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu.
Specifications
1) Display: 3.5” TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi)
2) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
3) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F )
4) External Power: 12.0 to 18.0 V power provided via vehicle battery or
adapter.
5) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
214.2 mm (8.43”) 112.6 mm (4.43”) 39 mm (1.54”)
6) Weight: 0.28 kg (without wire) 0.484 kg (with wire)
Accessories Included
1) User’s Manual –Instructions on tool operations.
2) CD –Includes user’s manual, update software, etc.

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3) OBD II Cable –Provides power totool and communicates between tool
and vehicle.
4) USB Cable –Used to upgrade the scantool, and to print retrieved data.
5) SD Card –Containsthescantool’soperationsoftwareandapplications.
6) Carry Case –A nylon casetostore the scan tool when not in use.
Keyboard
No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use
a mild nonabrasivedetergent and asoft cottoncloth. Donot soak the keypad
as the keypad is not waterproof.
Power
Before using the scan tool, you must provide power to the scan tool. There
are two methods for providing power to the scan tool.
DC external power adapter.
Cable connection to vehicle.
During vehicle testing, power for the scan tool is usually provided through
the vehicle cable connection. When the scan tool is not connected to a
vehicle,thescan toolcan bepowered with anAC/DCexternalpower adapter.
While the scan tool is powered via the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC),
just follow the steps below to turn on the scan tool:
1) Connect the Cable to scan tool.
2) Find DLC on vehicle.
A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to
remove it before plugging the OBD II cable.
3) Plug the cable to the vehicle’s DLC.
4) Power up the scan tool, and wait for the Main Screen to appear.
Figure 1-2

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System Setup
The System Setup functions allow you to adjust default settings and view
information about the scan tool.
1) Language: Selects the desired language.
2) Unit of Measure: Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric.
3) Beep Set: Turns on/off beep.
4) LCD Test: Checks if the LCD display is working properly.
5) Key Test: Checks if the keyboard is working properly.
6) About: Provides information of the scan tool.
Settings of the unit will remain until change is made.
To enter the Setup menu
Select Setup from the Main Menu, and press the OK button. Following the
instructions to do adjustments and settings.
Figure 1-3
Language
English is the default language.
1) Select Language from System Setup and press OK.
2) Select the desired language and press OK to save your selection and
return to previous screen.
Figure 1-4

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Unit of Measurement
Metric is the default measurement unit.
1) Select EN/METRIC unit from System Setup screen and press OK.
2) From Unit of Measure screen, select the desired unit of measurement.
Figure 1-5
3) Press theOKbuttontosaveyourselectionand returntoprevious menu.
Or, press the ESC button to exit without saving.
Beep
The default setting is Beep On.
1) Select Beep from System Setup screen and press OK.
2) Select ON or OFF to turn on/off the beep.
Figure 1-6
3) Press theOKbuttontosaveyourselectionand returntopreviousmenu.
Or, press the ESC button to exit without saving.
Key Test
The Key Test function checks if the keyboard is working properly.
1) Select Key Test from System Setup screen and press OK.
2) Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the edge around
corresponding key on the screen should turn to red. Otherwise, the key
is not functioning properly.

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3) Double press ESC to return to previous menu.
LCD Test
The LCD Test function checks if the LCD display is working normally.
1) Select LCD Test from System Setup screen and press OK.
2) Look for missing spots in the red, green, blue, black and white LCD
display.
3) When completed, press the ESC button to exit.
About
The About function allows viewing of some important information such as
serial number and software version number of the scanner.
1) Select About from System Setup screen and press OK; wait for the
About screen to appear.
2) View tool information on screen. Press the ESC button to exit without
saving.
Figure 1-7
Vehicle Coverage
On the basis of all OBD II compliant vehicles, including those equipped with
universal protocol –Control Area Network (CAN), MOT Pro Scanner
expands vehicle system coverage and offers more diagnostic power to the
vehicle technicians. Featuring expanded global vehicle coverage, the scan
tool offers technicians a significant improvement onmodel years covered by
supported manufactures. In addition to adding new vehicle coverage
through 2010/2011, we’ve also worked backwards to include non-OBD II
vehicles, which canbediagnosed by setting upwithoptionalOBDI adaptors.

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Product Troubleshooting
Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the scan tool fails to communicate with the
vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit). You need to do the following to check
up:
Verify that the ignition is ON.
Check if the scan tool’s connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s
DLC.
Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition
back to on and continue the testing.
Verify the control module is not defective.
Operating Error
If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle’s ECU
(Engine Control Unit) is too slow to respond to requests. You need to do the
following to reset the tool:
Reset the scan tool.
Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition
back to on and continue the testing.
Scan tool doesn’t power up
If the scan tool won’t power up or operates incorrectly in any other way, you
need to do the following to check up:
Check if the scan tool’s connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s
DLC;
Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken. Clean the DLC pins if
necessary.
Check vehicle battery to make sure it is still good with at least 8.0 volts.

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2 Diagnostics
Enter vehicle information
Before using the scan tool to diagnose, you must input the vehicle
information. There are generally three ways to input the vehicle information.
Vehicle information manual acquisition.
VIN code automatic acquisition.
VIN code manual acquisition.
The way to enter diagnostic procedure depends on vehicle being tested.
Vehicle information manual acquisition
Follow these steps to enter the vehicle information and begin diagnostics
(Take Ford as an example).
1) Turn on the scan tool and wait for the Main Screen to appear.
2) Select Scan icon in the Main Screen and wait for the vehicle
manufacturer screen. Choose the correct vehicle make.
3) Step by step, select the right optionsfor your vehicle according to each
screen that appears.
4) Whenthe completevehicleinformationis entered, avehicle information
chart will appears on the screen for your confirmation.
Figure 2-1
VIN code automatic acquisition
Some vehicles could identify the VIN code intelligently, saving customer’s
time to input complex information (Take Renault as an example).
Vehicle Specification
Vehicle: Mustang
Engine Type: Other
Capacity: 3.8L
Transmission: Manual
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Emission Level: Federal Emission
Is this correct?
Yes
no

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Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-4
In this mode, the scan tool will communicate with the vehicle and read off
the VIN code automatically, then it will ask for your confirmation if the VIN
code is correct. If the VIN code is incorrect, it will turn to manual mode to
input VIN code.
VIN code manual acquisition
For some vehicles, both selecting the options manually and acquiring the
VIN are available for you to enter the vehicle information (Take Benz as an
example).
RENAULT
1. VIN acquisition
VIN acquisition
1. VIN CODE automatic acquisition
2. VIN CODE manual acquisition
3. Vehicle type manual acquisition

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Figure 2-5
In the Benz Cars menu, choose the item “2. Select by entering VIN”and
you can enter the VIN code directly.
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7
When you choose to enter VIN directly, a pop-up soft keyboard is used to
input VIN code.
To pop up the keyboard, press the Function button corresponding to Show.
Use UP/DOWN scroll button and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select digit
and character, and then press OK buttonto confirm. Use Backspace button
to delete the previous digit or character. When finished, press the Function
button corresponding to Finish to proceed. The scan tool will identify the
VIN code and turn to diagnostic procedure.
Cars
1. Vehicle record and abbreviation
2. Select by entering VIN
3. All model series
4. A-Class
5. B-Class
6. C-Class/CLK
7. E-Class/CLS
Select by entering VIN
If the chassis number does not
match the vehicle, enter VIN as
a17-digit code.
Example: WDBNG70J02A123456
Finish Show
Esc

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Figure 2-8
Diagnostic Test
After the correct vehicle information is entered, the diagnostic testing
selection will display as below:
Figure 2-9
Auto Scan
Depending on the scan tool model, Auto Scan function will carry out an
overall scan to check the status of all systems or four systems (engine,
transmission, airbag and ABS) on the vehicle being tested. Selecting Auto
Scan will lead to retrieve the trouble codes in each system of the vehicle
one by one. It will take a few minutes to display.
Usethe UP/DOWN scroll buttonto select Auto Scan from Select an Option
menu, and press the OK button.
User is allowed to check the details of eachsystem, quickly erase DTC, save
the data, and display DTC from the Auto Scan menu screen. To select the
options on the bottom, simply press the corresponding function button.
Save –You can save the Auto Scan information as “Vehicle Record”
so that you will not need to follow the vehicle selection process again
on the same vehicle in later tests.
Select An Option
1. Auto Scan
2. Control Unit
3. Vehicle Information

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Quick Erase –By selecting this option, the scan tool will erase all
displaying DTCs and once again read the data and check the latest
status of the system. If the system did not berepaired, thetroublecodes
will keep on displaying.
Display DTC –This option allows you to read DTC definitions in the
highlighted system. If more than one fault is detected in a system, the
scan tool will display an option list for you to view different kind of DTCs
or freeze frames.
In Auto Scan screen, pressing OK button will turn to diagnostic operation.
For more details, refer to Diagnostics on page 8.
To exit the Auto Scan option, press ESC button. The scan tool will display
a message“Are you sure to quit?”to ask for your confirmation. Select Yes
to quit and No to cancel command.
Control Unit
Control Unit function will list down all the systems that might be available
on thevehiclefor you to select to test. Select a system to display thefunction
menu and start testing.
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information function allowsyouto view vehicle-specificinformation
for Specifications, System Type and other identification.
Figure 2-10
Save and retrieve files
Please follow the instructions above to finish the Auto Scan process, then
press the Function button corresponding to Save, and name the record on
the Save Vehicle Record screen.
To enter the diagnostic functions through the vehicle record option in future,
please follow these steps:
Vehicle Specification
Vehicle: Mustang
Engine Type: Other
Capacity: 3.8L
Transmission: Manual
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Emission Level: Federal Emission
VIN:1FAFP40462F100819
PrefSuf:2R3APB
VersionID:4612
OK

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Select Vehicle Data Recorder from the DAS menu.
Click on the vehicle file you desired to enter the diagnostic menu.
Diagnostic Operation
This function allows you to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
from a vehicle.
Read Codes
The Read Codes procedure varies for each vehicle being tested. This
section includes the following Read Codes procedures.
In the Function Menu screen, select Read Codes. This will display the
Read Codes menu screen.
Figure 2-11
In the Read Codes menu, select one of the options to proceed. The screen
will show as below.
Figure 2-12
Select one of the DTC options to view detailed diagnostic trouble code
information.
You can save the code results for later review by selecting Save option on
the bottom. When you finished viewing the DTCs, press the ESC button to
return to previous screen.
Read Codes
1. KOEO On Demand Self-test
2. KOER On Demand Self-test
3. Retrieve CMDTCs
(Continuous Memory Diagnostic
Trouble Codes)
Select Options
1. CMDTCs
2. Freeze Frame-MODE2
3. Pending.

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Erase Codes
After reading and/or reviewing the diagnostic trouble codes, use the
following steps to erase the codes from the vehicle. If Erase Codes is not
an available menu option, consult the manufacturer’s service manual for the
correct “clear code” method.
NOTE
1. This Erase Codes function clears the DTCs from the selected ECU or
provides instructions for how to clear the codes from the ECU.
2. Before performing this procedure, make sure the vehicle’s ignition key
is in the On (Run) position with the engine off.
To Erase DTCs, please follow these steps:
1. With the Function Menu screen displayed, click on Erase Codes. The
scan tool displays an instruction message.
2. Follow the instructions on each screen that appears until the procedure
is complete.
3. When finished, press any key to exit.
4. UseRead Codesfunctiontocheck thecodes again to see if DTCs have
been erased successfully. If anycodes remain, repeat the Erase Codes
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3 Generic OBD II Diagnostics
The OBD II Diagnostics function is a fast-access option that allows you to
carry out a quick test on the engine system of OBD II vehicles.
When more than one vehicle control module is detected by the scan tool,
you will be prompted to select the module where the data may be retrieved.
The most often to be selected are the Power train Control Module [PCM]
and Transmission Control Module [TCM].
CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on
or engine running.
1) Turn the ignition off.
2) Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
3) Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle’s DLC.
4) Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or running.
5) Turn on the scan tool. Select OBD II in the main screen.
6) Press the OK button to wait for the Menu to appear. A sequence of
messages displaying the OBD II protocols will be observed on the
display until the vehicle protocol is detected.
If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU (Engine
Control Unit) more than three times, a “LINKING ERROR!” message
shows up on the display.
Verify that the ignition is ON.
Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to
the vehicle’s DLC.
Verify that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition
back to on and repeat the procedure from step 5.
If the “LINKING ERROR” message does not go away, then there might
be problems for the scan tool to communicate with the vehicle. Contact
your local distributor or the manufacturer’s customer service
department for assistance.
1) View a summary of system status (MIL status, DTC counts, Monitor
status) on screen. Press OK button for Diagnostic Menu to come up.

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Figure 3-1
If more than one module is detected, you will be prompted to select a
module before testing.
Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a module and press the OK
button.
Read Codes
Reading Codes can be done with the key on engine off (KOEO) or with
the key on engine running (KOER).
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Read Codes from Diagnostic
Menu and press OK button.
Figure 3-2
2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Stored Codes or Pending
Codes from the Read Codes menu and press the OK button.
If there is not any Diagnostic Trouble Code, the display indicates “No
(pending) codes are stored in the module!”Wait a few seconds or
press any key to return to previous screen.
NOTE
Permanent Codes is available for vehicles supporting the CAN protocols.
2) View DTCs and their definitions on screen.
3) Ifmorethan oneDTCisfound, usethe UP/DOWN scroll button to check
all the codes.
Diagnostic Menu
1. System Status
2. Read Codes
3. Erase Codes
4. Live Data
5. Freeze Frame
6. I/M Readiness
7. O2 Monitor Test
8.On-Board Monitor Test
System Status
MIL Status
OFF
Codes Found
0
Monitors N/A
8
Monitors OK
2
Monitors INC
0
Save OK

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Ifretrieved DTCscontain anymanufacturer specificor enhanced codes,
a “Manufacturer specific codes are found! Press any key to select
vehicle make!”message comes up prompting you to select vehicle
manufacturer to view DTC definitions. Use UP/DOWN scroll button to
select manufacturer and then press OK button to confirm.
If themanufacturer of your vehicleisnot listed, use theUP/DOWN scroll
button to select Other and press the OK button.
Erase Codes
CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes may allow the scan tool
to delete not only the codes from the vehicle’s on-board computer, but also
“Freeze Frame” data and manufacturer specific enhanced data. Further, the
I/M Readiness Monitor Status for all vehicle monitors is reset to Not Ready
or Not Complete status. Do not erasethe codes beforethe system has been
checked completely by a technician.
NOTE
Erasing codes does not mean that trouble codes in ECU have been
eliminated completely. As long as there is fault with the vehicle, the trouble
codes keeps on presenting.
This function is performed with key on engine off (KOEO). Do not start
the engine.
1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from
Diagnostics Menu and press the OK button.
2) A warning message comes up asking for your confirmation.
If you do not want to proceed witherasing codes,press ESC button
or select NO to exit and return to previous screen.
3) Press the OK button to confirm.
If the codes are cleared successfully, an “Erase Done!”
confirmation message shows on the display.
If the codes are not cleared, then an “Erase Failure. Turn Key on
with Engine off!”message appears.
4) Press any button to return to Diagnostic Menu.
Live Data
In this function, you can not only read the live data but also record data for
later review.