The Autel Diaglink OBD2 Scanner emerges as a specialized tool tailored for both DIY enthusiasts and seasoned technicians. This diagnostic scanner provides single vehicle brand, full-system diagnostics, delivering exceptional value and comprehensive capabilities at a fraction of the cost typically associated with professional-grade equipment. It’s designed to empower users with in-depth vehicle health insights and efficient repair processes.
Autel Diaglink Full Systems Diagnostic Scanner DIY Version of MD802
Key Features That Set the Autel Diaglink Apart
The Autel Diaglink is packed with features designed to make vehicle diagnostics straightforward and efficient:
- Genuine Autel Quality: As an original tool from Autel, a leading name in automotive diagnostics, the Diaglink ensures reliability and high performance.
- Hassle-Free Updates: Keep your tool up-to-date with the latest vehicle coverage and features through free online updates on the Autel official website, ensuring long-term utility and relevance.
- Intelligent Auto Scan Function: The “Auto Scan” feature is a standout, allowing users to perform a comprehensive vehicle health check. This function scans all systems, provides detailed reports on each, and enables quick DTC clearing, data saving, and DTC display, all from a single menu screen. This streamlines the diagnostic process significantly.
- Quick OBDII Diagnostics: For immediate engine system checks on OBD II compliant vehicles, the OBD II Diagnostics function offers rapid access and testing capabilities, perfect for quick assessments and troubleshooting.
- Broad Vehicle Compatibility: The Diaglink scanner boasts extensive vehicle coverage, supporting most OBDII and CAN protocol vehicles. This wide compatibility ensures that a broad range of vehicle technicians and DIYers can benefit from its diagnostic power.
- Multilingual Support: Catering to a global user base, the Diaglink supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Korean, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, and Russian. This ensures ease of use for technicians and DIYers from various linguistic backgrounds. (Language activation may require the device’s Serial Number and language preference to be sent to the vendor.)
Important Usage Notes for Autel Diaglink Owners
Before using the Autel Diaglink, it’s essential to understand these key points:
- Ideal for Personal Use: The Diaglink is optimally suited for home use or small workshops dealing with one or two personal vehicles, offering a cost-effective diagnostic solution.
- Complimentary Car Software & Expansion Options: The device includes one free car software of your choice. For users needing to diagnose additional vehicle brands beyond the initial selection, extra software licenses are available for purchase at a nominal fee per brand. For instance, if you own both a BMW and an Audi and require diagnostic capabilities for both, purchasing an additional software license for the second brand is necessary.
- Software Update Terms: The initial free car software license provides lifetime free updates, ensuring it remains current. Additional car software licenses purchased are valid for one year of updates, requiring renewal to maintain update access.
- Essential Software Download: Remember to download the Diaglink PC Suite from the Autel Official website. This software is crucial for device updates, software management, and ensuring optimal performance of your Autel Diaglink OBD2 scanner.
In-Depth Look at the Autel Diaglink OBD2 Scanner
The Autel Diaglink is designed as a budget-friendly, DIY-focused alternative to the MD802, suitable for both amateur car enthusiasts and smaller service centers. It delivers broad coverage across all electronic systems in OBDII/EOBD and CAN compliant vehicles. Beyond standard diagnostics, it incorporates essential maintenance functions like EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) service and Oil service resets. This handheld tool is engineered to provide accurate diagnoses for complex vehicle issues, simplifying the maintenance process.
Beyond basic OBD2 code reading and clearing, the Diaglink excels in special functions, making it a versatile tool for comprehensive vehicle maintenance.
Key Features and Functionality Highlights
- Multi-Brand Application: Supports diagnostics across a wide range of vehicle brands (refer to the supported brand list for specifics).
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service: Facilitates the safe servicing of vehicles with EPB systems, including opening and closing brake calipers, essential for brake pad replacement.
- EPB/SBC Trouble Code Management: Reads and clears trouble codes related to EPB and SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) systems, aiding in effective brake system maintenance.
- Warning Light Control: Turns off ECU and brake warning lights after repairs or maintenance, ensuring accurate system status indication.
- EPB/SBC Caliper Diagnostics: Diagnoses the functionality of EPB/SBC calipers, crucial for maintaining brake system integrity.
- Service Reset Functions: Includes brake pad thickness reset for Audi A8 service and oil service mileage reset, catering to specific vehicle maintenance needs.
- Oil Service Maintenance Support: Supports comprehensive oil service maintenance procedures, ensuring proper vehicle upkeep.
- Full OBDII/EOBD Coverage: Offers complete OBDII/EOBD diagnostic capabilities, meeting standard diagnostic requirements for a wide range of vehicles.
- User-Friendly Interface: Features step-by-step on-screen instructions, making it easy to use even for those with limited diagnostic tool experience.
- Enhanced Efficiency and Safety: Increases the efficiency of diagnostic and repair processes while ensuring workplace safety, particularly during brake service.
- Color Display: Equipped with a TFT color screen, the interface is user-friendly, straightforward, and easy to navigate.
- Data Management and Updates: Utilizes an SD memory card for data backup and convenient software updates, ensuring your tool is always ready with the latest capabilities.
Extensive Vehicle Brand Support
The Autel Diaglink supports an extensive list of car brands, including but not limited to: Citroen, Peugeot, BMW, Renault, Ford, VW/Audi, Opel, Toyota, Land Rover, Jaguar, GM, Daewoo, Benz, Sprinter, Smart, Chrysler, Volvo, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki, and Saab. This broad compatibility makes it a versatile tool for multi-brand workshops and DIY users with diverse vehicle collections.
Comprehensive Functionality: Beyond Basic OBD2 Scans
The Autel Diaglink transcends basic OBD2 scanners by offering:
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Full System Diagnosis: Unlike basic scanners that only address engine and transmission issues, the Diaglink accesses virtually every module within a vehicle, including systems for Body, Chassis, and Powertrain. This all-encompassing access provides a complete vehicle health overview, combining all-systems diagnostics with OBD2 scanning, oil reset, and EPB functionalities for your chosen vehicle brand.
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Complete Suite of OBDII Functions:
The Diaglink provides all 10 modes of OBDII test, offering comprehensive diagnostic capabilities for engine-related issues:- Read Codes
- Erase Codes
- Live Data Stream
- Freeze Frame Data
- I/M Readiness Status
- O2 Monitor Test
- On-Board Monitor Test
- Component Test
- Vehicle Information Retrieval
- Modules Present
- DTC Lookup
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Special Functions for Maintenance and Service:
1). Oil Reset Function: The Diaglink accurately resets the Engine Oil Life System, which calculates oil life based on vehicle usage. Resetting this system after each oil change is crucial for maintaining accurate service intervals and optimal engine performance. It’s important to always reset the oil life to 100% after every oil change and to complete all necessary maintenance before resetting service indicators to avoid incorrect readings or DTC storage. For certain vehicles, the Diaglink extends functionality to reset additional service lights, including maintenance cycles and service intervals, offering enhanced service management.
2). EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) Service: The EPB function is vital for safely and effectively maintaining electronic braking systems. It allows for deactivation and activation of the brake control system, assists with brake fluid control, aids in brake diagnostics, and is essential for opening and closing brake pads during replacement. It also manages EPB/SBC trouble codes and can retrieve fault code information from the ECU, making brake system maintenance more manageable and safer.
Technical Specifications
- Display: 2.8″ TFT color display (320 x 240 resolution)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
- External Power: 12.0 V to 18.0 V (supplied via vehicle battery)
Package Contents
The Autel Diaglink package includes everything needed to start diagnosing vehicles:
- 1 x DiagLink Tool
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x OBD-II Cable
- 1 x TF Card
- 1 x Carry Case
For further inquiries or support, please refer to the contact information provided by AutelEShop.com.
Contact Information:
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