Autel MaxiDAS DS808TS User manual

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information of this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, no
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including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and
illustrations.
Autel will not be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect damages or
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.
For Services and Support
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For technical assistance in all other markets, please contactyour local selling
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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 that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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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.
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.
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 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 thesame time.
Any distraction may cause an accident.

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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 fullycharged 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
2GENERAL INTRODUCTION ........................................................................3
MAXIDASDS808TS DISPLAY TABLET..............................................................4
VCI –VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE......................................................7
OTHER ACCESSORIES....................................................................................10
3GETTING STARTED..................................................................................11
POWERING UP..............................................................................................11
POWERING DOWN..........................................................................................15
4DIAGNOSTICS...........................................................................................16
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................16
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................17
NAVIGATION..................................................................................................23
MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................26
DIAGNOSIS....................................................................................................27
HOT FUNCTIONS............................................................................................41
GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS........................................................................43
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS....................................................................................47
5TPMS..........................................................................................................49
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................49
VEHICLE SELECTION ......................................................................................51
TPMS CHECK...............................................................................................54
TPMS DIAGNOSIS.........................................................................................56
SENSOR PROGRAMMING ................................................................................62
TPMS RELEARN ...........................................................................................68
TPMS BY OEMPART NO..............................................................................72
6SERVICE....................................................................................................77
OIL RESET SERVICE ......................................................................................77
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE .....................................................80
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) SERVICE............................................83

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STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE .....................................................89
DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) SERVICE........................................................92
IMMOBILIZER (IMMO) SERVICE.......................................................................99
7MAXIFIX ...................................................................................................102
NAVIGATION................................................................................................102
OPERATIONS...............................................................................................105
8SHOP MANAGER ....................................................................................111
VEHICLE HISTORY........................................................................................112
WORKSHOP INFORMATION............................................................................114
CUSTOMER MANAGER..................................................................................115
9DATA MANAGER.....................................................................................118
OPERATIONS...............................................................................................118
10 SETTINGS................................................................................................123
UNIT...........................................................................................................123
LANGUAGE..................................................................................................124
PRINTING SETTING.......................................................................................125
NOTIFICATION CENTER.................................................................................126
AUTO UPDATE.............................................................................................127
SYSTEM SETTINGS.......................................................................................129
ABOUT........................................................................................................130
11 UPDATE...................................................................................................131
DISPLAY TABLET UPDATE .............................................................................131
MAXIVCI MINI UPDATE ................................................................................133
12 VCI MANAGER.........................................................................................135
BTPAIRING ................................................................................................136
UPDATE......................................................................................................136
13 SUPPORT ................................................................................................137
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................137
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT...........................................................................138
MY ACCOUNT..............................................................................................138
USER COMPLAINT........................................................................................139

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DATA LOGGING............................................................................................141
COMMUNITIES .............................................................................................142
TRAINING CHANNELS ...................................................................................144
FAQDATABASE ..........................................................................................144
14 ACADEMY................................................................................................145
15 REMOTE DESK........................................................................................146
OPERATIONS...............................................................................................146
16 QUICK LINK .............................................................................................148
17 FUNCTION VIEWER................................................................................149
18 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ..............................................................151
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................151
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ....................................................................152
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ..............................................................................152
SERVICE PROCEDURES ................................................................................153
19 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION................................................................156
20 WARRANTY .............................................................................................159
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY.....................................................................159

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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.
Tap OK.
Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
NOTE
New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and
discharging cycles.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation that, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the test equipment or vehicle.

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IMPORTANT
Keep the cable 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 active 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
When it comes to ultra-portability, MaxiDAS DS808TS (hereinafter referred
to as DS808TS) is your perfect companion. Featuring a fast quad-core
processor, DS808TS offers maximum convenience and swift diagnosis. The
intuitive user interface makes using the device effortless through a 7-inch
LCD touch screen that displays at 1024 x 600 quality. Together with the ability
to quickly read and clear Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) enhanced
codes for TPMS module of the majority of the makes and models on the
market, DS808TS provides you with superior special functions for TPMS
services with ease.
There are two main components of the DS808TS system:
DS808TS Display Tablet –the central processor and monitor for the
system.
MaxiVCI Mini (Vehicle Communication Interface) –the device for
accessing vehicle data.
This manual describes the construction and operation of both the devices and
how they work together to deliver diagnostic solutions.

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MaxiDAS DS808TS Display Tablet
Functional Description
1. 7.0”LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
2. Ambient Light Sensor –detects ambient brightness.
3. Power LED –indicates battery level & charging or system status.
4. TPMS Service Symbol –indicates the position of the embedded TPMS
antenna.
The power LED displays green, yellow or red depending on power level and
operating state:
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
Figure 2-1 Display Tablet Front View

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battery level is below 15%.
Figure 2-2 Display Tablet Back View
5. Collapsible Stand –extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing
of the Display Tablet.
6. Heat Sink
7. MaxiVCI Mini Holder
8. Built-in Battery
9. Mini USB OTG Port
10. Micro SD Card Slot –holds the micro SD card.
11. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Port
12. USB Port
13. Lock/Power Button –long press button to turn tablet off and on. Quick
press button to lock screen.
Power Sources
The tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:
Figure 2-3 Display Tablet Top View

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Internal Battery Pack
External Power Supply
Internal Battery Pack
The tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery, which if
fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 7 hours of continuous
operation.
External Power Supply
The tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the USB external power
adapter and the USB charging cable. The external power supply also charges
the internal battery pack.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Recommended Use
Indoor
Operating System
AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat
Processor
Cortex-A9 quad-core processor (1.4 GHz)
Memory
32GB
Display
7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with
1024x600 resolution
Connectivity
Mini USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi
HDMI Type A
Micro SD card slot (supports up to
32GB)
Sensors
Light sensor for brightness auto adjust
Audio input/output
Input: N/A
Output: Beep

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Item
Description
Power and Battery
3.7 V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charges via 5 VDC power supply
Tested Battery Life
Around 7 hours of continuous use
Battery Charging
Input
5 V/1.5 A
Power Consumption
600 mA(LCD on with default brightness,Wi-
Fi on) @3.7 V
Operating Temp.
-10 to 60°C(14 to 140°F)
Storage Temp.
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Operating Humidity
5% - 95% non-condensing
Dimensions (W x H x D)
270.8 mm (10.0”) x 176.0 mm (6.9”) x 36.0
mm (1.4”)
Net Weight
885 g (2.31 lb.)
Protocols
ISO9141-2, ISO14230-2,ISO15765, K/L-
Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW,
SAE-J1850PWM, ISO11898 (Highspeed,
Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire
CAN, fault-tolerant CAN), SAE J2610,GM
UART,UART Echo Byte Protocol, Honda
Diag-H Protocol, TP2.0, TP1.6
VCI –Vehicle Communication Interface
The wireless diagnostic interface MaxiVCI Mini is a small vehicle
communication interface (VCI) used to connect to a vehicle’s DLC and
connect wirelessly with the tablet for vehicle data transmission.

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Functional Description
Figure 2-4 MaxiVCI Mini Views
1. Vehicle Data Connector (16-Pin) –connects the MaxiVCI Mini to the
vehicle’s 16-pin DLC directly.
2. Power LED –refer to Table 2-2 Power LED on the Front Panel on page
8 for details.
3. Connection LED –refer to Table 2-3 Connection LED on the Front
Panel on page 9 for details.
4. USB Port –provides the easiest connection between the device and the
display tablet via a USB cable.
Table 2-2 Power LED on the Front Panel
LED
Color
Description
Power
Green
Lights solid green when powered on.
Red
Lights solid read when system failure
occurs. Blinks red when updating.
Note: The power LED briefly lights red
each time the device powers on and then
lights green when the device is ready.

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Table 2-3 Connection LED on the Front Panel
LED
Color
Description
Connection
Green
Lights solid green when the device is
successfully connected via USB
cable but is not communicating with
the vehicle.
Blinks green when the device is
successfully connected via USB
cable and is communicating with the
vehicle.
Blue
Lights solid blue when the device is
successfully connected via BT but is
not communicating with the vehicle,
Blinks blue when the device is
successfully connected via BT and is
communicating with the vehicle.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-4 Specifications
Item
Description
Communications
BT V.2.1 + EDR
USB 2.0
Wireless Frequency
2.4 GHz
Input Voltage Range
9 VDC to 24 VDC
Supply Current
150 mA @ 12 VDC
Operating Temp.
0°C to 50°C (ambient)
Storage Temp.
-20°C to 70°C (ambient)
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
47 mm (1.7”) x 23 mm (0.9”) x 51 mm
(2.0”)
Weight
33.1 g (0.07 lb.)

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Power Sources
The Vehicle Communication Interface MaxiVCI Mini operates on 12-volt
vehicle power, which it receives through the vehicle’s DLC. The unit powers
on whenever it is connected to a vehicle data link connector (DLC).
Other Accessories
MaxiVCI Mini
Connects to the vehicle’s DLC and provides wireless
connection between the tablet and the vehicle.
USB Cable (for test)
2 m
USB Cable (for charging)
90 cm
USB External Power Adapter
Connects the tablet to the external DC power port for
power supply.
User Manual
Tool operation instructions.
Quick Reference Guide
Device connection, MaxiVCI Mini and diagnostic
software update instructions.

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3 Getting Started
Ensure the tablet is sufficiently charged or is connected to the external
power supply (see Power Sources on page 5).
Powering Up
Press the Lock/Power button on the top right side of the tablet to power
the unit on. The system boots, and displays the lock screen. Slide the
Lock icon to the left to access the MaxiDAS Job Menu or slide to the right
to unlock.
1. Application Buttons
2. Locator and Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
NOTE
The tablet screen is locked by default when first powered on. It is
recommended to lock the screen to protect the information in the system and
reduce the power consumption.
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiDAS DS808TS Job Menu

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The touch screen navigation is menu driven enabling quick access to
functions and features by tapping on options headings and answering
dialog windows. Detailed descriptions of the menu structures are found in
application chapters.
Application Buttons
Descriptions of the tool applications are displayed in the table below.
Table 3-1 Applications
Button
Name
Description
Diagnostics
Accesses diagnostic functions menu.
See Diagnostics on page 16 for details.
TPMS
Accesses the TPMS service program.
See TPMS on page 49 for details.
Service
Accesses special functions menu. See
Service on page 77 for details.
MaxiFix
Launches the MaxiFix platform that
provides the most compatible and
abundant repair techniques and
diagnostics database. See MaxiFix on
page 102 for details.
Shop
Manager
Accesses Shop Manager database to
store workshop, customer information
and vehicle test history. See Shop
Manager on page 111 for details.
Data
Manager
Accesses the organization system for
saved data files. See Data Manager on
page 118 for details.
Settings
Accesses MaxiDAS system settings
menu and general tablet menu. See
Settings on page 123 for details.

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Button
Name
Description
Update
Accesses system software update
menu. See Update on page 131 for
details.
VCI
Manager
Accesses VCI connection menu. See
VCI Manager on page 135 for details.
Support
Launches the Support platform that
synchronizes Autel’s on-line service
base station with the MaxiDAS tablet.
See Support on page 137 for details.
Academy
Accesses technical tutorials and training
articles about the device or vehicle
diagnostic techniques. See Academy on
page 145 for details.
Remote
Desk
Configures your unit to receive remote
support using the TeamViewer
application. See Remote Desk on page
146 for details.
Quick Link
Displays associated website bookmarks
for quick access to product update,
service, support and other information.
See Quick Link on page 148 for details.
Function
Viewer
Displays supported functions and
vehicles coverage for Autel diagnostic
tools. See Function Viewer on page 149
for details.
Locator and Navigation Buttons
Navigation icons display on the bottom of the tablet screen. The tablet below
lists the icons functions.