Autel MaxiAP AP100 User manual

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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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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 touse proper servicemethods andtest procedures. Itis essential
to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, thesafety 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 safetymessages 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 hazardoussituation 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, couldresult
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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Safety Instructions
Thesafety 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.
DANGER
When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATEDor
attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system.
Engines produce carbonmonoxide, an odorless, poisonousgasthat causes
slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meetsANSI 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 theignition 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

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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
Notes and Important Messages .......................................................... 1
Hyperlink............................................................................................ 2
Illustrations ........................................................................................ 2
2GENERAL INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 4
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION....................................................................... 5
POWER SOURCE ...................................................................................... 5
3GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 6
POWERING UP......................................................................................... 6
APPLICATION BUTTONS.............................................................................. 8
NAVIGATION BUTTONS............................................................................... 8
4READ DTCS........................................................................................ 10
5CLEAR DTCS...................................................................................... 11
6REPAIR REPORTS ............................................................................. 12
7SMOG CHECK.................................................................................... 13
8MODE 6 .............................................................................................. 15
9FREEZE FRAME................................................................................. 16
10 VEHICLE INFO.................................................................................... 17
11 MIL STATUS....................................................................................... 18
12 LIVE DATA.......................................................................................... 19
13 ME ...................................................................................................... 20
REGISTER ............................................................................................. 20
LOG IN .................................................................................................. 20
ONLINE PURCHASE.................................................................................. 21
REPAIR REPORTS................................................................................... 21

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VCI MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 21
SETTINGS.............................................................................................. 22
Device Activate................................................................................ 23
Firmware Update.............................................................................. 24
Unit.................................................................................................. 24
Software Update .............................................................................. 24
About............................................................................................... 25
14 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 26
VEHICLE LINKING ERROR ......................................................................... 26
15 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION............................................................ 27
16 WARRANTY AND SERVICE................................................................ 29
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................ 29
SERVICE AND SUPPORT........................................................................... 30

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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.
Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
Example:
NOTE
New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and
discharging cycles.

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Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the test equipment or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT
Keep thecable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace
damaged cables immediately.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and
illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates
a selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or
an email address link.
Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may
vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen
instructions to make correct option selection.

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2 General Introduction
The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiAP AP100 is a small interface box
used to connect to a vehicle’s diagnostic connector (DLC) and connect
wirelessly with the iOS or Android devices for vehicle data transmission,
making your iOS or Android devices (hereinafter referred to as device or
devices) into a powerful diagnostic tool.
The MaxiAP AP100 package comes with a Bluetooth OBDII connector and
a free app, through which you can monitor the powertrain to ensure the
performance of your vehicle. It is the perfect DIY tool for customers looking
for easy and fast OBDII diagnostic functions. It can work on 1996 and newer
European, Asian, and U.S. OBDII/EOBD compatible vehicles.
Functional Description
1. Vehicle Data Connector (16-pin) –connects the MaxiAP AP100 to the
vehicle’s 16-pin DLC directly.
2. Power LED –indicates system status.
The power LED displays green, blue, red depending on power level and
operating state.
A. Green
Lights solid green when the MaxiAP AP100 is plugged in and not
Figure 2-1 Product View

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connected with the device.
B. Blue
Lights solid blue when the device is connected with the MaxiAP
AP100 via Bluetooth.
Flashes blue when the device is communicating with the MaxiAP
AP100, for example when the device is reading Engine DTCs.
C. Red
Lights solid red when the MaxiAP AP100 is updating the firmware
or the update failed.
NOTE
The power LED goes off when the MaxiAP AP100 disconnects with the
device for over 10 minutes and enters the standby mode with low power
consumption. The power LED comes back on with reconnection.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Communications
BT3.0 + BT4.0
Wireless Frequency
2.4 GHz
Input Voltage Range
9 VDC to 26 VDC
Supply Current
100 mA@12 V
Sleep Mode Current
3 mA@12 V
Operating Temp.
0°C to 50°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C to 70°C
Dimensions (L * W * H)
59.2 mm (2.33’’) * 48.5 mm (1.91’’) * 24.6 mm
(0.97’’)
Weight
35g (0.07 lb.)

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Wireless Communication
The MaxiAP AP100 supports BT communication. It can transmit vehicle
data to your iOS or Android devices without a physical connection. The
working range for BT communication is about 33feet (about 10 m). A signal
lost due to moving out of range automatically restores itself when the device
is brought closer to the MaxiAP AP100 connector.
Power Source
The MaxiAP AP100 operates on 12-volt vehicle power, which it receives
through the vehicle data connection port. The unit powers on whenever it is
connected to an OBDII/ EOBD compliant data link connector (DLC).

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3 Getting Started
NOTE
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the
actual ones. The user interface for iOS & Android devices might be slightly
different.
Powering Up
1. Download & installation
Search for MaxiAP from App Store or Google Play to download
and install to your device.
Or scan the QR code to download the MaxiAP AP100 app.
2. Register & login
Open the MaxiAP app and select Connect later.
Tap Me at the bottom and then tap Register. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the registration.
Log in with the email address & password you registered.
3. Plug the MaxiAP AP100 connector into the test vehicle’s DLC (Data
Link Connector).
The vehicle’s DLC is generally located under the vehicle dash.
4. Turn ignition to Key On, Engine Off position. The LED on MaxiAP
AP100 lights solid green.

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5. VCI Connection
Tap Me>VCIManagement or the VCI button on thetop left of the Home
screen to enter the VCI Management screen. Tap the Bluetooth name
of the MaxiAPAP100 and pair up with the device. The Bluetooth name
starts with AP followed by the MaxiAP AP100’s serial number.
Turn on the device’s Bluetooth beforehand for connection.
When the device issuccessfullypaired up and communicating with
the MaxiAP AP100, the LEDon the MaxiAP AP100 lights solidblue.
Tap Done on the VCI Management screen to return to Home
screen.
6. Tap Me>Settings>Device Activate in the app to activate the device.
7. Your MaxiAPAP100 is now ready to work.
①Dynamic Rotation Banner –information about other popular Autel
products, tapthe picture to visit the product page on Autel websites,
www.autel.com or www.maxitpms.com.
②Application Buttons
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiAP Job Menu

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③Navigation Buttons
Application Buttons
The table below briefly describes each of the applications in the MaxiAP
system.
Table 3-1 Applications
Button
Name
Description
Read DTCs
Reads the diagnostic trouble codes. See Read
DTCs on page 10.
Clear DTCs
Clears the diagnostic trouble codes. See Clear
DTCs on page 11.
Repair
Reports
Generates repair reports for test vehicles. See
Repair Reports on page 12.
Smog
Check
Checks the readiness of the monitoring system.
See Smog Check on page 13.
Mode 6
Views the results of On-Board Monitor tests. See
Mode 6 on page 13.
Freeze
Frame
Snapshot of the critical parameter values when the
DTC is set. See Freeze Frame on page 16.
Vehicle
Info
Displays the VIN, CVN and other information of the
test vehicle. See Vehicle Info on page 17.
MIL Status
Checks the status of the MIL and other additional
information. See MIL Status on page 18.
Navigation Buttons
Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are
described in the table below:

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Table 3-2 Navigation Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Home
Returns to the Home screen.
Live
Displays system live data.
Me
Personal center for register, log in, settings,
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4 Read DTCs
This option can read and clear pending, stored, permanent codes for 1996
and newer European, Asian, and U.S. OBDII/EOBD compatible vehicles.
It can also read and clear enhanced codes for engine and transmission
systems of GM, Chrysler, and Ford vehicles. The vehicle coverage and
available modules will be increased with regular software update.
Tap > to view the details of a specific DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). At
the bottom of the DTC Details screen, you can also tap the Previous or
Next buttonto view the details of the previous/next DTC. Or you can tap the
snowflake button at the bottom middle to view the freeze frame of the
specific DTC if the freeze frame is available.
Figure 4-1 Sample Read DTCs Screen

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5 Clear DTCs
There are two ways to clear trouble codes.
1. Tap Read DTCs, when the scan completes, tap Clear on the top and
pick the codes you want to clear. You can clear Engine codes, ABS
codes or both at the same time. Wait for codes to be cleared.
2. Clear codes directly from the Home screen without having to read
codes first. Again, you can clear Engine codes, ABS codes or both at
the same time. Now, wait for codes to be cleared.
In theClear DTCs screen, you can tap Clear all or Choose to clear. Please
be reminded that this action will erase the DTCs and turn off MIL, but the
problems are still there.
NOTE
Most vehicles can have codes cleared with the engine running. However,
some vehicles such as doge require the engine to be off with the key in the
ACC position to clear codes.
Figure 5-1 Sample Clear DTCs Screen

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6 Repair Reports
The MaxiAP app automatically saves a repair report for each diagnostic
session that can tell you what is wrong with your vehicle. Based on the
trouble codes in the specific vehicle, a repair report contains the definition
of the DTCs (stored codes, pending codes, permanent codes and
manufacture-specific codes) and possible causes. It can also generate a
pdf file for easy viewing, sharing, and printing.
To create a repair report, tap Read DTCs, tap inext to a trouble code on
iOS devices or >on Android devices. Now the repair report is saved under
Saved Reports on the Home screen for future reference.
Figure 6-1 Sample Repair Reports Screen

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7 Smog Check
This function is used to check the readiness of the monitoring system. It is
an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for state
emissions compliance. The AP100 cantell you if you are ready for your test,
if you will fail your test, or if you may fail your test.
Launch the MaxiAP app and tap Smog Check to scan the inspection and
maintenance monitors and display the results with two sub menus:
Since DTCs Cleared –displays the status of monitors since the last
time the DTCs are erased.
This Driving Cycle –displays the status of monitors since the
beginning of the current drive cycle.
Tap the button to view the explanation of the different indicators in front
of each monitoring system.
Figure 7-1 Sample Smog Check Screen

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Table 7-1 Indicator Button
Button
Description
Indicates the monitoring item is complete.
Indicates the monitoring item is not complete.
Indicates the MIL is on.
Indicates the MIL is off.
Indicates the monitoring item is not supported.