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

**marginal** · 5th October, 2010, 05:09 AM

Has anyone tried it yet?
Here are the details:
Developed by distinguished experts of this industry, The Autel MaxiDAS DS708 is a state-of-art diagnostic system that delivers more accurate, stable and comprehensive oparation with easier and faster diagnosis. The new generation platform stands out in a variety of tools by providing incredibly high performance with intuitive operation. Right for the first time, workshops and technicians could find an OE-level diagnostic solution designed for the aftermarket but the Autel MaxiDAS DS708 is the key to gaining customer confidence and boost your bottom-line, Can you afford to be left behind ? .

Update easier than ever
The Autel MaxiDAS DS708 upgrades automatically in new software releases, allowing for update anywhere and anytime. The update of diagnostic tools is made easier than ever.

Internet resources
The MaxiDAS DS708 brings internet resources of choice at your fingertips by providing direct internet access to technical forums, OEM websites and so many others.

Large TFT color display with touchscreen
Large 7? TFT sunlight-friendly color display provides outstanding view of test results, graphs, web pages and etc. Also, it gets test results easier and faster with touchscreen operation.

Vehicle Coverage

Asian vehicles - Daewoo - Honda - Hyundi - Kia - Mazda - Mitsubushi - Nissan - Toyota and More ....
American Vehicles - Chyrseler - GM - Ford
European Vehicles - BMW - Citroen - Mercedes - Peugeot - Saab - Vovlo - Renault - VW - Audi and More ...

Product Features & Functions
Extensive vehicle coverage for more than 30 domestic, Asian and European vehicle makes;
Deep vehicle system coverage for ALL electronic systems;
Complete function capability including live data, ECU programming and so many others;
Unparalleled OBDII functionalities?supports ALL 5 OBDII protocols and ALL 9 test modes;
Automatic Wi-Fi updates available in new software releases;
Innovative dual-processor technology for quicker diagnostics and boot-up; The genuine Windows CE operating system allows for more stable performances, better compatibility and expandability
WIFI internet capability allows for wireless access throughout the workshop;
Internet explorer brings internet resource of your choice at your fingertips
Advanced USB communication for faster operation and more accurate diagnostics;
Automatic Wi-Fi updates available in new software releases;
Extremely easy-to-us with touch-screen operation and intuitive operation;
Extensive vehicle coverage for more than 30 domestic, Asian and European vehicle makes;
7 inch 800 x 480 pixel TFT color display provides better view of test results, graphs, web pages and etc;
Unique shop tough ergonomic design features multi-layered rubber protection and strong housing;
Intelligent memory of vehicles for easy and quick diagnosis of tested vehicles;
Captures, saves and prints screenshots for convenient troubleshooting;
Displays live data in text, graph and analog for easy data review and analysis;
Records and playbacks live data to pinpoint troubles of sensors and components;
Innovative graph merging for easy and quick detection of intermittent problems;
Automatic WIFI Data Logging for quick and accurate technical support and troubleshooting;
Built-in overvoltage protection keeps the instrument and vehicle from unwanted damages;
Creative remote diagnosis for convenient demonstrationand training;
Powered by Autel? Uni-SCANTM technology with no need for extra adaptors or "keys" ;
Prints out recorded data any time and anywhere with Wi-Fi printing capability.

Specifications
Operating System: Windows CE
CPU: ARM9+ARM7 dual processor
Memory: Max. 4 Gigabyte SD card
Communication Interface: OBD, USB,Ethernet
Input Voltage: 8.0-32.0V power provided via vehicle battery
Power Consumption: 8W
Operating Current: 500mA
Display: Backlit, 7" TFT (800*480 dpi) color display with touchscreen
Operating Temperature: 0 to 60?C (32 to 140 F?)
Storage Temperature: -10 to 70?C (14 to 158 F?)
Operation: Touchscreen and one rubber key (ON/OFF)
Printer Interface: Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Housing: Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot
Dimension: 282mm (11.10")*163mm (6.42")*60mm (2.36")
Weight: approx. 2Kg (4.41lbs)
Protocols: ISO 9141-2, K/L lins, flashing code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898
ISO15765-4, Highspeed, Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN

The link to the companie's web page:
Autel

Thanks.

**paro44** · 6th October, 2010, 04:37 PM

If you search the garage-forum you will find some threads about the autel maxidiag 70x. This is the little brother of the maxidas and it should worth the money. I guess diagnostic functions should be the same with both tools. I don't know what the maxidas can do better/more and if you want to pay more for that.

**marginal** · 6th October, 2010, 11:41 PM

Thank you paro44 ...

**znakedwrx** · 14th December, 2010, 05:53 AM

I have Maxidas DS708. Its working very well with euro & jap cars. Maxidas can do US cars but i haven't had a chance to test that yet.

At the beginning there was problems with early e46 BMW, but latest software update has solved that. To me its better then AutoBoss. Also it does support Holden (Opel Australia).

I have tested maxidas on following cars: Toyota Vitz 99-2003, Honda Fit 2001-2004, Mazda Demio 2002-2004, Honda Civic - 2000-2003, BMW E92 2008, Peugeot 2000-2004 206/307, MB, VW Polo & Golf 2002-2004, Renault Clio 2003...

**paro44** · 14th December, 2010, 09:09 AM

Thanks for reply. What function have you tested? Just dtc reading and clearing or advanced function too, like key programming? Could you read all ecus or did you notice that some couldn't talk with ds708?

**mulat** · 18th December, 2010, 07:16 PM

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

**paro44** · 18th December, 2010, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by mulat

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

You can try it here: (Autel MaxiDas DS708 Professional vehicle Scanner)

Welcome to the forum.

**gianna** · 21st December, 2010, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by mulat

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

you can write to ( link removed no advertising your company )
I used to work for this company. If there is software updates available, they will reply you quickly.

**diagnoza_auto2000** · 28th January, 2011, 07:23 PM

I test Maxidas one few cars and work very good.
Mercedes 211 2004 the functions are almost same as DAS,but without details.
Live data have factory comparation data,same as DAS.

Then i try on AUDI A8 2005 ,function is same like VAG Com or other scaner,btw evry chanel and value have description.

Test on Renault laguna II ,i have acces at all control units,dtc,real data,active test functions alomost same with Clip.

Test on Ford Focus TDCI,have a menu like IDS and can acces evry control unit and almost all functions.

Test on Opel Astra H 2005 ,when try to acces control units a mesage error come out (ecu unknown reference)
and only read ,clear codes and live data function was available.

I think with the new updatex maxidas will be very powerfull,but never can have the functions like a dealer tool.

**keenius** · 29th January, 2011, 07:52 PM

I bought this ds708 today and seems to me very good tool to me.
I worked in citroen and seat services there was the originals tools. ds708 good to allmoust same like original tools. (not all models but lot of them)
I try today log to volvo s60 and ds708 show to me lot of ecus and data. there was some program options to.
Its not just the toy it is pretty good alternative for originals tools.
There are some funny thinks to.
1. I cant change explore home page.(because keyboard disappears)
2. on box are the fiat but no fiat soft.(be ready later)
I try work about some weeks then i know more of ds708.

**diagnoza_auto2000** · 30th January, 2011, 07:28 AM

Some bad thinks:

On Renault and FORD you cannot do injector programming
Maiby withe the next update the options will be there.
On ISUZU there is only usa models.

**keenius** · 5th February, 2011, 09:09 PM

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

**diagnoza_auto2000** · 6th February, 2011, 07:11 AM

Which error mesage you get?
I think the updates are free only 1 year!

**keenius** · 9th February, 2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by diagnoza_auto2000

Which error mesage you get?
I think the updates are free only 1 year!

Server not resbond somethink like that.
I ask my dealer He told me right now the 1 year or 3 year update limit not work yet.

yesterday i read BMW 525tds 1998 ecus.
There was DDE ecu 2 fault code But ds708 is shown to me fault description.
Same problems was asb ecu to.