First, Connect MaxiDas DS708 to the Vehicle
Connect DS708 to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC) with communication cable. The DLC is usually located 12 inches under instrument panel dash.
Second, Identifying the Vehicle with Maxidas ds708
Option 1: Select manually from the main menu.
During testing, only the options available for the vehicle and ECU being tested will appear on the DS708 screen.
1. Select the group of the manufacturer by highlighting menu option (USA, European or Asian).
2. Press the manufacturer key to enter a new screen. A dialog box pops up shows the loading process, wait until compete.
You may need to complete a series of selections to find your vehicle.
For some of the vehicle, Autel DS708 identify vehicle process is not needed. Component test screen appear at this stage already and allows you to perform the component test.
Option 2: Select from the Vehicle Record and select the Vehicle ID from the list.
Note: This option in DS708 is only available to those which have Auto Scan function. We take Honda as an example.
3. The following screen displays and asks for your confirmation, click Yes to select or click No to exit.
4. Then the screen shows the communication status.
5. The Information screen shows and asks you to input correct ODO value. Use the virtual keyboard to enter.
1) Drag the virtual keyboard with stylus to relocate.
2) Use the keyboard to fill in the dialog box with all the information as desired.
3) Select OK to finish and close the dialog box.
Optionally, use the drop-down dialog box to find the vehicle if the previous recode is available.
Option 3: Select by OBD II Quick Test
OBDII/ EOBD is used to provide a quick test for the users, in this section, the vehicle can be tested directly without completing the vehicle identification process for MaxiDas DS708.
Citroen and Seat services: there were the originals tools already. DS708 is virtually as great as original tools. (not all models but a great deal of them)
AUDI A8 2005: The functionof DS708 is exact same as VAGCom or other scanners, and, furthermore, each chanel and worth have description in 708.
Renault laguna II: I had access at all handle units, dtc ,actual data, active test functions alomost similar with Clip.
Ford Concentrate TDCI: DS708 has a menu like IDS and can acces each manage unit and just about all functions.
Volvo s60: DS708 showed to me lot of ECU data. there was some program alternatives as well.
MaxiDAS DS708 just isn’t the toy, it’s a pretty good option for originals tools. Autel MaxiDAS DS708 works with Asian, Euro and American vehicles. Iwill try some Japanese cars like Toyota, Honda, Nissan on DS708 later.
Third, Diagnose the vehicle with MaxiDas DS708.
During testing, only the options available for the vehicle and ECU being tested will appear on the screen. DS708 diagnostic functions may include: Auto Scan, Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Live Data, Freeze Frame, Component Test, I/M Readiness, O2 Mon. Test (O2 Monitor Test), On-Board Mon. Test, Vehicle Info, DTC Lookup, Playback.