Autel MaxiDas DS708 Diagnostic tool, how about it ???

[norbisko]

I tried few cars,
2004 Lexus- worked ok
2008 Mercedes e350 - no communication at all (even OBDII function)
2008 GMC Sierra- no communication at all (even OBDII function)
2012 toyota camry- no communication at all (even OBDII function)
2003 VW passat- very little

In USA menu I have ; OBDII, GM, chrysler, Ford,
I have updated the tool with newest software.

Ther error message I get is no communication.

[8k65m]

Very strange - with the MB I had no problems.

[diagnoza_auto2000]

Maiby his unit have problems.
Tested and work good on Mercedes and VW cars too

[paro44]

Just fyi: autel has annouced the maxidas ds808, so if someone is thinking about buying a maxidas, maybe it is worth waiting a bit.

[marginal]

Just fyi: autel has annouced the maxidas ds808, so if someone is thinking about buying a maxidas, maybe it is worth waiting a bit.

I quit waiting two years ago.

[autodiagnostic]

i bought the maxidas 708 but i didn trecived the software can you help

This site always supply free software. Free Download Auto Diagnostic OBD2 scanner Software, Driver, Manual

[autodiagnostic]

There is some problems. updates program stop working about 3 days ago.
Maybe coming some new cars or something.

I bought one Maxidas Ds708 from Autel Maxidas DS708 China Fault Code Reader on Sale . It can work with most car models, that's good. but fail to work with these cars: 2008 mercedes , 2008 gmc, 2003 vw passat, 2012 toyota
Does anyone can do these cars?

[znakedwrx]

This week - worked with latest software available:

2007 MB ML350 - worked fine
2008 Honda Civic worked fine
2003, 2004, 2005 Passat & Golf - worked fine
2004 Honda Jazz - worked fine
2009 BMW M3 - worked fine
2007 Mazda 2 - worked fine
2003 Toyota Yaris 2006 - worked fine
1996 Honda Accord - worked fine!

I haven`t see DS708 not communicating for with some car for a while !

Last time was ~1.5 year a go Toyota Landcruiser 1998, but after few updated - its all sorted. I can scan this car now fine.

Update your software or check your tester, something is not right!

[norbisko]

Guys thanks for replies and confirmation that it should work on these models. Looks like there is something wrong with the unit itself, as software is up to date.

[jebo]

Guys thanks for replies and confirmation that it should work on these models. Looks like there is something wrong with the unit itself, as software is up to date.

hi,

try to check the cable.
maybe 1 or 2 wires broken.
trace all pins with ohmeter from obd16 plug to db15.
all obd16 pins should have connection to db15 pins.

[norbisko]

I checked the obd II plug, and looks like pin 5 has to connection to back of db15... and that's Can low isn't it ?

[jebo]

I checked the obd II plug, and looks like pin 5 has to connection to back of db15... and that's Can low isn't it ?

pin 4= chassis ground 5= signal ground.
both are ground.
6=can hi 14=can low

[norbisko]

so I don't have signal ground, going thru the plug

[norbisko]

Guys with ds708 do you have connectivity thru pin 5 ? ( talking obd II plug only now )

[jebo]

I checked the obd II plug, and looks like pin 5 has to connection to back of db15... and that's Can low isn't it ?

obd pin 5 to back or metal body of db15.
metal body of db15 is also ground.