Resetting the Oil Maintenance Remnder with the AUTEL MK808 Scan Tool
11-15-2022, 08:28 PM
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It comes loaded with all the operating system software. Most of what you're downloading is the data that allows the operating software to talk to the cars. Since this data is constantly being updated by each manufacturer as they bring out new models and options, you really want any Scan Tool manufacturer to do things this way.
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11-16-2022, 11:23 AM
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It will update all of its files, for all vehicles, for one year at no additional cost. (I'm sure that "cost" is baked into the purchase price of the tool.) If you have a wireless network it can log on to an AUTEL website and it can download the files for every vehicle you know and many you've probably never heard of. One advantage to the MK808S is that this download takes maybe a half an hour, where-as the MK808 takes more like 5 or 6 hours. In any case, once it's done any additional updates seem to take a few minutes at best. The only reason I downloaded every file that was available, is if I was to ever sell the tool, I figure it'd be best if it'd work on whatever car(s) the buyer has.
But anyway, I got a good price, and it was shipped in two days from New Jersey.
Setup was easy, connected to Autel and updated the software. There were updates for every car brand I'd ever heard of, and many Chinese brands I hadn't heard of. (I didn't know Borgward was now a Chinese brand).
I was able to reset the oil maintenance alert easily as noted above.
Curiously, when I ran a full scan, I found a bunch of DTCs, ("passive/sporadic") which appear to relate to some data miscommunication I wasn't aware of about 400 miles ago. Also, there was a DTC while the car was still speaking German, so that must have been set before delivery in Atlanta last year.
I'll be interested to see if any of these DTCs return. I have noticed no fault driving the car.
I did accidentally pull the emergency brake once on the freeway and there were a lot of bonging noises and flashes on the screen. I wonder if that had anything to do with the errors.
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11-17-2022, 07:06 AM
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11-17-2022, 10:55 AM
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No. The TS includes also the ability to do TPMS sensors. I'm not sure yet of all of its capabilities. It does have a BlueTooth dongle which stores on the back of the device. I don't know whether it will register service in the PCM. There's a lot to learn with this thing.
Last edited by garthg; 11-17-2022 at 11:01 AM.
11-17-2022, 07:04 PM
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For any others like me that already has the Autel MK808 and the software update subscription has lapsed -- looks like they are currently doing $50 discount on a 1 year renewal. Sale is Nov 16-25.
Comes out to $100 after the discount. I'll buy the renewal later this week as my 1 year oil light actually just came on.
Comes out to $100 after the discount. I'll buy the renewal later this week as my 1 year oil light actually just came on.
11-17-2022, 08:31 PM
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For any others like me that already has the Autel MK808 and the software update subscription has lapsed -- looks like they are currently doing $50 discount on a 1 year renewal. Sale is Nov 16-25.
Comes out to $100 after the discount. I'll buy the renewal later this week as my 1 year oil light actually just came on.
Comes out to $100 after the discount. I'll buy the renewal later this week as my 1 year oil light actually just came on.
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11-18-2022, 12:02 PM
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11-19-2022, 11:31 AM
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Quick question, if I swap wheels do I need MK808TS to program new sensors? Won’t the car recognize the new sensors on its own?
11-19-2022, 12:01 PM
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Assuming your swapped wheels also have OEM sensors in them -- you do not need any special tool to "program" the sensors. You can simply do it through the center console PCM under vehicle settings. When you select a wheel and tire size under the TPMS menu, it'll trigger a re-detect of sensors in each wheel. Need to drive over 15mph for about 5-10 min and everything should automatically sync up.
11-19-2022, 12:05 PM
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Assuming your swapped wheels also have OEM sensors in them -- you do not need any special tool to "program" the sensors. You can simply do it through the center console PCM under vehicle settings. When you select a wheel and tire size under the TPMS menu, it'll trigger a re-detect of sensors in each wheel. Need to drive over 15mph for about 5-10 min and everything should automatically sync up.
11-19-2022, 01:02 PM
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For any others like me that already has the Autel MK808 and the software update subscription has lapsed -- looks like they are currently doing $50 discount on a 1 year renewal. Sale is Nov 16-25.
Comes out to $100 after the discount. I'll buy the renewal later this week as my 1 year oil light actually just came on.
Comes out to $100 after the discount. I'll buy the renewal later this week as my 1 year oil light actually just came on.
BTW, you can also turn off the stupid START/STOP on the 992's which I will do next month when I do my annual oil service. There is a thread over in the Cayenne forum how to do that.
