Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 1 1.1 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................... 1 1.2 J2534 - A SOLUTION ARRIVES ...................................................................... 1 1.3 PASS-THRU VEHICLE INTERFACE ................................................................. 2 2. GETTING TO KNOW MAXIFLASH PRO .........................
1. Introduction 1.1 Background The days of diagnosing and repairing automobiles without a laptop beside you are quickly fading. Newer vehicles include a large number of onboard computers that are each dedicated to performing specific tasks.
specification to which automakers who sell vehicles in the United States must conform. The original J2534 specification was later updated to J2534-1 in order to support all automakers. The EPA mandate requires automakers to support aftermarket repair shops with J2534-1 flash reprogramming for any emissions related computer modules on a vehicle that can be reprogrammed by a new car dealership. This mandate took effect for all 2004 and newer vehicles.
2. Getting to Know MaxiFlash Pro ® Thank you for choosing the MaxiFlash Pro Reprogramming Device! This multi-protocol Pass-Thru vehicle interface is a fully compliant SAE J2534-1 & SAE J2534-2 (March 2006) device, specially designed to provide users with convenient PC communication and ECU reprogramming capabilities on any modern vehicle diagnostic bus, and offer the most significant features desired by OEM customers: reliability, fast performance and flexibility. 2.
device’s communication or connection to the Vehicle or PC. Please refer to Table 1 for detailed description of the status lights. TABLE 1—STATUS LIGHTS ON THE FRONT PANEL Light Description Power Illuminates solid green when power-on. Error Illuminates solid red when serious hardware failure occurs. Please call technical supports for assistance.
3) Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects the device to the PC directly or through an existing network via an Ethernet cable, which supports longer range and higher performance. NOTE: There’re two status lights at the bottom corners alongside the Ethernet Port, which illuminate when the device is properly connected to the PC or an existing network through the Ethernet Cable.
2) OBDII Connector The OBDII connector connects the device to the vehicle’s DLC via a standard high density DB-26 MVCI – OBDII cable. 3) External Programming Voltage Output The external programming socket provides the user with access to the 5-20V programming voltage. This is used for Mitsubishi, Subaru or any other vehicle that needs voltage on an additional connector. 4) A/D Inputs The 12-bit analog inputs are setup for an input range of 0 - 27.
2.3 Power Up The Pass-Thru vehicle reprogramming device can be powered either via the vehicle DLC, or the external power adapter. Vehicle Power Supply 1) Connect the MVCI – OBDII cable to the reprogramming 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 OBDII cable. 3) Plug OBDII cable to the vehicle’s DLC. 4) Wait for the reprogramming tool to power up. External DC Power Supply 1) Locate the power port of the device.
Supports multiple device connections to the PC, which can operate diagnostic and reprogramming functions on more than one vehicle at the same time. Embedded with the ARM9 Dual-core processor (clocked up to 500MHz), which further boosts the communicating speed. Rugged aluminum case with non-slip rubber end caps, capable of withstanding harsh environment.
GM Class2 (J1850VPW) KWP2000 (ISO9141 / 14230) Chrysler SCI (J2610) Other Compliant to SAE J2534-1 (2004) and J2534-2 (2006) reprogramming standards Compliant to ISO 22900-1 MVCI physical layer Programming voltage on all J1962 pins (except 4, 5, and 16) or Aux Ground pins 1,2,9,12, or 15 2.
2.6 Product Troubleshooting This part describes problems that you may encounter while using the reprogramming tool. Vehicle Linking Error A communication error occurs if the reprogramming tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s control module when perform the program re-flash. You need to do the following to check up: Verify that the ignition is ON. Check if the reprogramming tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC. Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds.
3. Driver Setup & Network Configuring 3.1 Driver Setup In order for the Pass-Thru Device to operate correctly with the re-flashing and diagnostic applications on the target PC, you will need to first install the MaxiFlash Pro J2534 device driver onto the PC that will control the device.
5) Connect the Pass-Thru device to the PC with the supplied USB cable, a ―Found New Hardware Wizard‖ window will pop up. 6) Select ―Install the software automatically (Recommended)‖, click on ―Next‖, and Windows will search for the driver software automatically. 7) Select the ―MaxiFlash Pro‖ program and click on ―Install‖. 8) When the MaxiFlash Pro device driver program is successfully installed, you should be able to see the ―Maxi Flash Pro‖ entry in the Device Manager under ―Maxi Pass Thru Serial‖.
3.2.1 Ethernet Connection Using wired network between the Pass-Thru device and the PC, users can choose either way of connection described as below: Connecting to a PC Directly 1. Connect the PC to the Pass-Thru device with the supplied Ethernet cable. 2. Open ―My Network Places‖ Properties. 3. In the Properties window, under the LAN or High-Speed Internet heading, right click on the ―Local Area Connection‖ and select ―Properties‖. 4.
"Use the following IP Address" radio button, and set the specific IP address (take the value shown in Figure 3.3 for example), then click on ―OK‖. NOTE: For specific IP address information please contact your network administrator. Figure 3.3 6. After all the above properties settings have been properly set, users can continue on completing the network configuring procedure, please refer to the detailed operation guidance in 3.2.2. MaxiFlash Configuration – Wired Network.
the supplied Ethernet cable. 2) Power up the device by the external power supply; verify the green Power status light on the front panel is on. 3) Verify the Ethernet status lights at the Ethernet port bottom are on. (One illuminates solid orange, the other flashes green light.) 4) Click on ―All Programs‖ from Windows Start Menu, find the ―Maxi Flash‖ entry under ―Autel intelligent tec inc‖, click on ―MaxiFlashCFG‖, and wait for the program interface to pop up. (Figure 3.4) Figure 3.
[Operate: Set Config] – Sets the network configuration of the Pass-Thru device. [Operate: Get Config] – Obtains the saved network configuration from the Pass-Thru device. 5) Click on ―Wire‖ in ―Net‖ column. 6) Select ―DHCP‖ in ―Mode‖ column, if you are connecting to the local area network, the MaxiFlash Pro will obtain the IP address automatically. Select ―Manual‖ in ―Mode‖ column, if you are connecting to the PC directly for the first time, and then set the IP address on your own.
2) Click on ―All Program‖ from Windows Start Menu, find the ―Maxi Flash‖ entry under ―Autel intelligent tec inc‖, click on ―MaxiFlashCFG‖, and wait for the program interface to pop up. (Figure 3.4) 3) Click on ―Wireless‖ in ―Net‖ column. 4) Select ―On‖ in ―Power‖ column to turn on wireless connection. 5) Select ―DHCP‖ in ―Mode‖ column to enable MaxiFlash Pro to obtain the IP address automatically. Select ―Manual‖ to set the IP address on your own.
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4. Reprogramming with J2534 device To reprogram vehicles using OEM software, you can find a list below of websites that offer subscription software, or visit http://etools.org/ website to find out more ECU re-flash applications from the OEMs. Using additional OEM software, the MaxiFlash Pro can be used as a Pass-Thru diagnostics tool as well, which allows users to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs) and data log PIDS, collect sensor data and log generic OBDII data etc.
Automaker Volvo Cadillac, Chevrolet, Daewoo, GM, GEO, Pontiac, Buick, Saturn, SAAB Acura, Honda Isuzu Mazda Website http://www.volvotechinfo.com/ http://www.gmtechinfo.com/ http://www.serviceexpress.honda.com/ http://www.isuzutechinfo.com/ http://www.mazdaserviceinfo.com/ Mercedes http://www.startekinfo.com/ Mitsubishi http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com/ Nissan Toyota, Lexus, Scion Volkswagen Audi http://www.nissan-techinfo.com http://techinfo.toyota.com/ http://www.erwin.volkswagen.
5. Software Update This function allows you to update the Pass-Thru device driver software through the PC. Get Registration Information The Product Serial No. and Register Password are written in the device memory; users can get the product registration information from the PC once the J2534 device has been verified through the internet. 1. Install the device CD update program. 2. Connect the device to the PC via USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi. 3.
3. The screen of Register Information appears. Please read through the instructions, and click on Agree to continue. 4. Put in the Product Serial No. and Register Password, and click on Next. (Figure 5.1) 5. Follow the instructions on screen to finish the registration. Figure 5.1 Update Online Autel frequently releases software updates that you can download. The Update feature makes it very easy to determine and get exactly what you need. 1.
4. A File Download window will pop up, click on Run to start installing the update software, or ―Save‖ the file to a dedicated file, and then click on the .EXE file to install. 5. Now the Pass-Thru device program is up to date and ready for use. Figure 5.
6. Warranty and Service 6.1 Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) The sole responsibility of Autel under the Warranty is limited to either the repair or, at the option of Autel, replacement of the Pass-Thru device at no charge with Proof of Purchase.
FCC Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.