Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool
The MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Code Reader provides auto enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers with an easy, portable and economic way to check Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and their definitions for OBD-II compliant vehicles. OBD-II i…
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I purchased this because my car failed an inspection due to a DTC for the catalytic converter. Rather than dropping the +$200 the mechanic wanted, I bought this and was able to reset the codes. Then I drove around until the reader said that all the eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were ready. Viola – it passed inspection.
The reader does have all the bells and whistle such as telling the description of the DTC codes, but it does have the generic ones in the back of the manual & there is software on the CD which I didn’t need but looks like it includes a list of manufactures DTC’s in addition the generic.
The support site is: http://www.auteltech.com/supports.htm & there is download there for the software as well.
I thought I had a bad unit with LINK ERROR on two different cars. You will never see the MAXISCAN MS300 display on the LCD, as described in the manual. Here are the real steps to follow:
1. With the ignition off plug it in. I immediately saw CAN OBD2 on the LCD.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. This is the position just before you crank the starter. Do not start the vehicle.
3. Then press the ENTER button on the reader which starts the scan.
4. Use the SCROLL button on the reader to view the results.
This is a handy tool, but almost any auto parts store will do a free code scan for you (Auto Zone, O’Reilly, Champion…), so that might be a cheaper way to go if you don’t expect to use it much. An auto repair shop can charge you $100 or more to do the same, depending on where you are in the country.
The manufacturers website http://www.auteltech.com/index.htm and manual appear to be done by a novice “Chinese to English” transalator, so can be cryptic as best and totally misleading at worst.
Note that just resetting the code will not let you pass inspection. The sensors have to return a ready/OK code for the emissions test. It takes driving several miles for the sensors to retest and get back to the ready/OK status.
This is a handy tool, but almost any auto parts store will do a free code scan for you (Auto Zone, O’Reilly, Champion…), so that might be a cheaper way to go if you don’t expect to use it much. An auto repair shop can charge you $100 or more to do the same, depending on where you are in the country.
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