User's Manual

Diagnostics Operations Vehicle Identification
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4.3.1 Auto VIN Scan
The MaxiSys diagnostics system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN Scan
function to identify CAN vehicles in just one touch, which allows the technician
to quickly detect vehicles, scan all the diagnosable ECUs on every vehicle and
run diagnostics on the selected system.
 To perform Auto VIN Scan
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiSys Job Menu.
The Vehicle Menu displays. (Figure 4-2)
2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar.
3. Select Auto Detect. The tester starts VIN scanning on the vehicle’s
ECU, once the test vehicle is successfully identified, the system will
guide you to the Vehicle Diagnostics screen directly.
Figure 4-3 Sample Vehicle Diagnostics Screen
4.3.2 Manual VIN Input
For some vehicles that do not support the Auto VIN Scan function, the
MaxiSys diagnostic system allows you to enter the vehicle VIN manually, or
simply take a photo of the VIN sticker for quick vehicle identification.