The Autel MaxiService VAG505 OBD2 scanner is engineered to deliver Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) level diagnostics specifically for the Volkswagen Group, encompassing VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bugatti, and Bentley vehicles. This powerful tool is not limited to modern cars; it extends its support to older OBD1 models dating back to approximately 1996, as well as all contemporary OBD2 vehicles. By utilizing VW’s proprietary diagnostic protocols, the MaxiService VAG505 grants users in-depth access to virtually all control units within these vehicles. Furthermore, its capabilities include engine diagnostics for all EOBD-compliant vehicles, irrespective of the manufacturer.
This compact, robust, and user-friendly device is an essential addition to any toolkit, offering professional-grade diagnostics in a convenient, affordable package. Its ease of use and portability make it ideal for both workshop environments and on-the-go diagnostics at customer locations. The MaxiService VAG505 draws power directly from the vehicle’s diagnostic port, eliminating the need for an external power source. To ensure you have the latest features and vehicle coverage, your system is delivered pre-loaded with the most current software version as a complimentary service.
Extensive VAG Diagnostic Capabilities
- VAG-Specific Diagnostics: Offers comprehensive diagnostics for a wide range of VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda control units manufactured from 1996 onwards, supporting OBD I, OBD II, and CAN protocols.
- Comprehensive Protocol Support: Compatible with all VAG-specific diagnostic protocols including KW1281, KWP2000, CAN TP1.6, CAN TP2.0, and UDS, ensuring broad vehicle coverage.
- Service Interval Reset and Adjustment: Allows for resetting service interval indicators and adjusting service intervals, crucial for maintaining vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Reset: Facilitates EPB reset, enabling the service position of the electronic parking brake for safe and efficient brake pad changes.
- Manufacturer-Specific Fault Codes: Reads and interprets manufacturer-specific fault codes (P1, P3, and U1), providing detailed insights into both permanent and intermittent errors.
Broad OBD2 Engine Diagnostic Features
- Engine Diagnostics for OBD2 Vehicles: Performs engine diagnostics, including reading and clearing fault codes, on virtually all OBD2-compliant vehicles, covering US passenger cars from 1996, EU passenger cars from 2001, and diesel vehicles from 2004 onwards.
- Generic Fault Code Support: Reads generic fault codes (P0, P2, P3, and U0), providing a starting point for diagnosing engine issues across various makes and models.
- Universal OBD2 Protocol Compatibility: Supports all OBD2 diagnostic protocols, including ISO9141-2, KWP2000 slow init, KWP2000 fast init, PWM, VPWM, CAN 11bit/250kB, CAN 11bit/500kB, CAN 29bit/250kB, and CAN 29bit/500kB, ensuring wide compatibility.
- Check Engine Light Diagnostics: Simplifies the process of identifying the cause of an illuminated Motor Indicator Light (MIL/MKL), helping users quickly pinpoint engine-related problems.
- Intuitive Operation: Features a simple and intuitive menu navigation system, making it easy for both professionals and DIY users to operate the device effectively.
- Plain Text Error Code Display: Displays error codes in plain text, eliminating the need to look up codes and providing immediate understanding of diagnostic results.
- Enhanced OBDII Mode 6 Support: Offers access to extended OBDII Mode 6 data, providing more detailed diagnostic information for advanced troubleshooting.
- Comprehensive Test Mode Support: Supports all 10 test modes of the latest J1979 OBD2 test specifications, including read fault codes, clear fault codes, live data, freeze frame data, I/M readiness status, lambda monitoring, component testing, and vehicle information retrieval.
- Fault Cause Information: Provides information on potential causes of faults, aiding in faster and more accurate diagnoses.
- Data Logging for Remote Analysis: Includes memory to store read-out data, enabling remote vehicle analysis after diagnosis and facilitating collaboration with other technicians.
- Live Data Stream: Allows for the readout, storage, and playback of live sensor data, which can be displayed in graph/diagram format for easier analysis of vehicle performance.
- Freeze Frame and Live Data Display: Displays freeze frame data and live data, including lambda sensor values, providing a snapshot of vehicle conditions at the time of a fault and real-time sensor readings.
- Vehicle Information Display: Shows essential vehicle information such as VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), CIN (Calibration Identification Number), and CVN (Calibration Verification Number).
- PC Interface with Free Updates: Equipped with a PC interface for printing diagnostic data and accessing unlimited free internet updates, ensuring the tool remains current with the latest vehicle models and diagnostic capabilities.
Vehicle Compatibility
- EOBD Engine Diagnostics: Generic EOBD engine diagnostics are compatible with all OBD2-compliant vehicles, including petrol engines from approximately 2001, diesel engines from approximately 2004, and US vehicles from approximately 1996.
- VAG Specific Diagnostics: Offers specialized diagnostics for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda vehicles, leveraging manufacturer-specific protocols for deep system access.
- OBD1 Compatibility: Provides OBD1 compatibility for older vehicles through separately available adapters, extending its utility to a wider range of vehicles.
Technical Specifications
- Display: TFT color display with a resolution of 320 x 240 dpi for clear and easy viewing of diagnostic data.
- Operating Temperature: Operates reliably in temperatures ranging from 0°C to +60°C.
- Storage Temperature: Can be stored in temperatures from -20°C to +70°C.
- Dimensions: Compact size of 199 x 104.5 x 37.5 mm for easy handling and storage.
- Weight: Lightweight design, weighing 280 g without cable and 484 g with cable, enhancing portability.
Package Contents
- Autel MST505 Diagnostic System
- OBD2 Connection Cable
- USB Cable
- Nylon Carrying Bag for secure storage and transport
- Quick Start Guide (English)
- German Operating Manual (machine translated) available as a PDF upon request
The Autel MaxiService VAG505 OBD2 scanner is a powerful, versatile, and affordable tool for anyone working with VAG vehicles or requiring comprehensive OBD2 engine diagnostics. Its combination of VAG-specific functionality and broad OBD2 coverage makes it an invaluable asset for professional mechanics and car enthusiasts alike.
