Looking Into The BMW's Issues! Autel Maxicom Mk808 *Review*!

[@DIETRYING001]

the system docent have sensors it uses the ABS system to monitor. you need to check the tyre pressures with a gauge then reset the light (calibrate) the system through the stalk menus. its easy as per handbook.

[@louisjames1062]

TheMarshall85 plenty videos on here showing how to clear it too

[@marklittler784]

Useful for those that don't know..

[@HowardLeVert]

Yep, same as my E60. Get the tyre pressures set, then tell it to calibrate to the rotational speeds of the wheels. Only with iDrive, it's quite easy!

[@GoobyPlsM]

same as when I got my e91, didn't realise you had to press the calibrate button for a second, release then hold again for another 5 seconds

[@thefiestaguy8831]

My BMW F30 definitely does have sensors. I had 4 new TPMS sensors fitted, one to each tyre as the TPMS light was showing, transpires the previous owner was a right cheapskate and had cheap new tyres fitted but WITHOUT TPMS sensors, literally just a rubber valve when TPMS sensors usually have metal ones which is what I had fitted. The TPMS light kept flashing and no amount of resetting the system via iDrive would fix it. Of course it made sense it wouldn't reset.... the system was trying to check tyre pressure by communicating with the sensors in each tyre - except none of the tyres had sensors in!

[@andrewdingley4210]

This is simply the best diagnostic tool I have ever owned. It has done everything I have ever needed. Well worth the money!

[@garrytalbot3456]

Alternators are no longer dumb units, they sense how much power the car is using and vary the amount of charge they provide the BMS needs to be told when a new battery is installed otherwise it takes the previous battery as being its baseline. So if that old battery is only at 60% of original strength the alternator won't charge a new battery to its 100% strength but to what it did before. (At least that's how it was explained to me)

[@MyKhile]

to reset you TPMS 1. Start engine. 2. Hold turn signal lever in the up or down position until TPMS telltale and RESET are displayed. 3. Press button at end of turn signal lever. 4. Press and hold button at end of turn signal lever until a check appears after RESET. 5. Vehicle must be driven to complete relearn.

[@Dazza2292]

That's absolutely impossible... We all know bmw don't fit indicator stalks to their cars

[@TheSavageGarage]

Cheers bud

[@w.jlonelymylove7310]

I got it here: www.aliexpress.com/item/32908655065.html

[@Zadster]

If you are getting random error messages and suspect the battery may be on the way out, then changing the battery is job number 1. Voltage dips due to transient loads (headlamps, blower, screen heater etc) can generate spurious errors that aren't genuine faults. EGR is definitely worth a clean at least.

[@ferrari250fr]

Zadster this happened on my 1 series, kept getting o2 sensor response slow, but I knew the battery was 12 years old, voltage read low so swapped it and no more warning lights!

[@Syntappi]

On those older BMW:s the TPMS system works with ABS sensors. So there isn't pressure sensors in tires, but the TPMS system checks for speed difference between every tire. If one wheel is spinning slower than others, that tire pressure light comes on to the dash.

[@neilmurphy845]

That's cool at least you dont have to replace it every 5 years

[@grahamellison3966]

James, as Kyle has noted below, I don't think you have a fault with the TPMS, just that one of the tyres is probably under inflated or someone didn't reset the system after putting air in. You can reset the system by looking at the instructions in the manual, if you don't have a manual I can photocopy the page from mine and send it to you. Regarding, the battery its just because you have Efficient Dynamics and the car charges the battery via the braking system and when you are coasting etc.. To programme the battery to the car is just to let the system know what amperage etc., the battery is. If you replace the battery with one of the same amp rating you don't need to reprogramme it.

[@brummiescot]

Temp reading before your dpf was showing as -40degc. Might be an issue with a sensor

[@connorweaver6590]

that was the first thing i noticed when he loaded that page too

[@Toby_the_Glen]

This video has only scratched the surface of what this tool is capable of. Outstanding value for money and a superb piece of quality equipment. Although this tool comes in a few different specs and the MP808 (with bi-directional control) is worth the extra. Look forward to more videos of you using this!

[@alexaces4336]

Finally a great review. Wanted to purchase an AUTEL MK808 and wanted to know exactly what is does. Excellent job reviewing it! Let me go get me one!

[@truckatadders]

It's been 12 years since I left the trade, in that time diagnostic equipment has got so much better and cheaper, certain tools seem to have got cheaper too 🤔

[@colinmann1744]

@truckatadders. Agree, and even more so, 3 years after your comment. Just got to be careful where you buy it !! Just spotted this.. Google > " Bavarian Dominator - Review Centre"

[@HowardLeVert]

The coding for a new battery resets the charging profile for the particular battery fitted. If you don't reset it when a new battery is fitted you run the risk of overcharging the new battery (when my last battery died, the alternator was putting a phenomenal amount of current into it to try and maintain the charge). Oh, for the days when cars were simple!

[@Sequel7]

You mean u are suppose to register the battery using the Autel tool.

[@tracieoliver2307]

The MaxiPro MP808 is the best version to get as it covers all those items you have on the screen that dont work! Great tool and a must for the Home mechanic. Get Autel to send you the pro version of this unit!

[@pooselpoosel]

finally a british version!! very well explained and i really appreciate the time you've spent to go through it, i've been looking at these for a while as i have left the motor trade and cannot rely on my works scanner any more and youve sealed the deal for me. Thanks again, great video

[@PKDiag]

Great scanner iv had mine for 2 years no issues and easy to use for many vehicles! Good luck with the Bmw :)

[@georgigeorgiev1300]

Ca you gime us some more info do you use the same tool can it program key fobs on european cars, can it code a diesel injectornto the ecu for example if you are changing a injector ?

[@PKDiag]

@@georgigeorgiev1300 yes iv used it on several different vehicles for coding injectors and worked great only certain key programming can be done with it as it is a lower spec tool in there range

[@georgigeorgiev1300]

@@PKDiag thank you

[@chrisright8878]

Will it bleed abs

[@indio2710]

Yea, great tool. Just be wary, and only purchase from authorised sellers. Unfortunately some don't!! Google "Bavarian Dominator - Review Centre"

[@adams6798]

Does it have bidirectional abilities

[@kingbolen_official]

Thanks,Nice video,Autel Mk808 has the nice features TPMS relearn,Launch X431 Diagun IV has the full bidirectional capabilities.

[@luisgomez7019]

hello.What do you mean by "full bidirectional" ?

[@kingbolen_official]

@@luisgomez7019 View our channel video,you will know what is bidirectional test.

[@codyshaylyn]

I am very sceptical on where to buy this tool from. The link you have provided is a trust worthy & genuine tool

[@johncoldwell340]

It's the abs ring on the drive shafts rust underneath and they start touching the sensor and throws loads of lights on the dash, rings are £25ish on eBay

[@johncoldwell340]

Or as a temp fix, spaces the rear abs sensors out about 1mm with a tiny piece of cardboard and it should stop most them codes👍 good luck bro

[@johncoldwell340]

It's not hard but a long job to change the abs rings 😔 but worked sweet on mine and I had a friend with the same problems and I just stopped the sensor hitting the ring with a piece of cardboard and it's still sweet 10 months later

[@markholyoak9790]

TPMS just check your tyres pressure and that will fix that light and that is a great scanner for the price . I used a Foxwell NT650 with life time updates

[@MrEddyz1]

The 1 series works off the abs sensor and it doesn't actually have tpms in the wheels hence why it didn't support it on Autel. 👌

[@ajmtank191919]

Is this tool owners need to activate BMW indicators?

[@MeatLeBeef]

What indicators? lol

[@PORJAUK]

You can use BMW Scanner V 1.4 to activate indicator daytime running. EBay.

[@Litesnip2022]

PORJAUK 🤣 don’t think you get the Sarcasm

[@aleddavies770]

PORJAUK BMW drivers don't indicate 😆

[@vw_mods_4711]

I just brought this tool as we have a few cars/vans in the household, it has already been used so much, as the misses Volvo C30 been playing up, one thing I’m not happy with is the fact that it has told me, the dpf additive tank is empty, you can clear the code but not reset the counter, so the code keeps coming back even after topping the tank up, this I feel is a major oversight, for this unit as it is part of the dpf service so should be included , I really don’t want to buy another unit just to reset the counter, I had hoped this would be my one stop fix, I would even be willing to pay for a software update to include this!!

[@fatwalletboy2]

For competent DIYers such as ourselves 😂 this does look like a really great scan tool. Very annoying on some modern cars that you cant just swap a battery but you need a scan tool to program the new one.....the beauty of older cars I guess. Handy for other stuff though like the brake bleed to activate the ABS module for complete bleeding. Live data looks very good too and the plain english diagnostic info. Nice video mate 👍

[@merlin1346]

Just one very important point everyone should be aware of, if you take the results of your scan to the garage they will most likely insist on doing their own diagnostic scan even though the odds are itwill show precisely the same results why? because it gives them at least £45 each time they plug in, money for old rope. We have a S class Mercedes and a local specialist wanted £75 and MB wanted £100. Be aware.

[@philip.aocallaghan4602]

You say there is a lot on the unit, but yet a simple Tpms function the unit did not support. how many other functions does it not support

[@mju7752]

Informative video but damm I got dizzy watching it, could you not mount the camera to something solid/stable...

[@notmanynamesleft]

I used to love BMW's, had 8 in the past 14 years and the newer they are the more problems they've had, my current 535d has been a money pit and I'm sick of it now.

[@wrightfamily4373]

Is there a subscription or is it a one time purchase are updates free or limited to a year or something similar?

[@thirdenvoqation7735]

From memory, first year is free (device retails for about £400) and then £150 a year after that.

[@madnadn]

That’s what put me off buying this one. I went for the foxwell nt644 pro which is not far behind this one in capabilities but it comes with free lifetime updates.

[@StewartP45]

Just a quick comment to say thanks for the review, was looking at a number of scanners and seeing what the MK808 could do helped me make my mind up. Only had a quick shot of it so far but reckon will be very useful addition to the toolbox.

[@GarysTechSupport]

James have a look at LM Auto repairs videos, he’s one of the best I’ve seen on KZbin, he shows the whole process steps on tracing the issues with control modules and CAN fault finding sometimes right down to component level.

[@Hubjeep]

13:22 1,035 BAR fuel rail pressure is over 15,000 PSI!!!!! OMG, I'm sticking with my 1995 W124 diesel with mechanical injection pump. 4BT Cummins as well!

[@elcarita1444]

you can use this scanner to do the brake bleed on a chevy Astro 98 AWD..

[@gregmcallister5814]

SC is sport coupe HC is hatch. Oh and by looking at the codes, if it’s present it’s a recent fault and if it says not present it will be an old code that may have been fixed

[@abc123-d2t]

Thanks for take time to showing how to use a Autel scan.

[@abedkheriddine7448]

im working with Europeans cars is the autel mx808 good with those cars i mean with the services and code reading ?

[@jesshowe4591]

I don't like paying for updates do you have to update it will it stop working or will it lose features no longer work if you don't update it regularly. Do you have to pay more money to keep it working.

[@arbazamir8991]

The tire pressure needs to be reset after u inflate your tyres

[@pmtips4482]

Autel is real good about putting their scanners in a nice blow molded case, even my MaxiCheck Pro came in one.

[@MeatLeBeef]

I don't quite get why you bother censoring the VIN when it's visible at the bottom left of the screen anyway (e.g. 18:00) 🤔

[@Liam-lo4wd]

what a perfect time to hop onto youtube, just timed for an upload! :P

[@geoffwalker1531]

Great Video! What Camera are you using? Its very clear

[@aceofhearts4265]

Can you reset adaptations for the bmw with this scanner?

[@gearstil]

Hello, I have the same car. Can this tool show live data for injectors timing and correction?

[@dannib69]

Iv got a mk808 good tool to work with when not using my mac tools diagnostics only thing with the autel cant for the love of me find out how to send emails to people with there diagnostics reports if ya do find out how would be nice to know

[@callumwheeler3847]

Hey mate, what's the autel mk808 like for coding injectors and programming new keys? Any feedback welcome before I'm £320 lighter haha 😂

[@dannib69]

@@callumwheeler3847 iv used it for injectors to code them keys I dont go that far into it with the autel I have a locksmith I use for that be careful buying one online as alot of fakes going round I got mine through autel

[@feckermann]

James, have you used the tool in your fords? Is it useful? I am considering buying one for my ford focus and ford mondeo, Cheers,

[@Hubjeep]

Is this still the "current" model? GF has a Toyota Prius-V with maintenance light on, TPMS needs new sensors in winter wheels, and traction control light is on. I hope it works with Toyota well!

[@sickastits]

Does this read parking sensors aswell ?

[@mohamadsweed4987]

Hello. Is this device dealing with hybrid cars and hybrid batteries and examining the hybrid system for Toyota, Honda and others? Thanks

Your temperature sensor before particulate filter show - 40°C, maybe it's one if your problem with the dpf

[@Toby_the_Glen]

The best thing about these Autel machines is that the screen is big enough to use. That alone is worth paying extra for. The Lauch CRP429c is a nice tool but the screen is tiny like a mobile phone and unrealistic to use for mechanics wearing gloves etc.

[@steves6577]

Does the cr429c cover Vauxhall? Does it do all the stuff it supposed to?

[@d34nr2k8]

Try updating the scan tool might work better with the tpms system

[@milesfinch]

Don't go abusing ya tool in the shed......you'll go blind!!

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

It says on the screen if codes are "present" or "not present" All of the "not present" codes are usually historical codes. Take a not of all of the codes and the erase them, and see what comes back. Also...Why blur the VIN in the beginning when it is clearly visible on screen multiple times, for example at 14:34

[@keithnewton8981]

Basically having your car serviced every year. The dealer will remove mist off there codes.not hsvingbtge car serviced and the computer reservist stored up issues

[@benounich4889]

please do a how to fix airbag problem common on bmw. to do with under passenger seat

[@kingbolen_official]

Good

[@pauld7861]

How do you find this tool 2/3 years on? Im debating on purchasing one

[@aarongenie1658]

The tyre pressure issue may be the valve. Some tyre fitters don't know about these and can break them and they ain't cheap to replace

[@ralphsantos1735]

How about updating the scanner first before using it.

[@kingbolen_official]

1 year free update

[@felipef6516]

Great vid. did you have to do anything in particular to get access to the service manual option within the trouble codes ? - on mine this option is greyed out and is one of the reasons why i bought it :(

[@mudster2504]

Change the battery and reset all fault codes. Battery is at 12.1v and is likely causing the errors. Had the same on my 3 series and a new battery solved it.

[@lukey3507]

192k Miles, I wouldn't throw too much money at this one. Every 1 series I've had or friends have had only make it to a smudge over 150k then the timing chain or oil pump fails.

[@costcofuel3996]

I’ve got a Bmw. I feel the pain.

[@sli-fox]

Absolutely.

[@joserosas5420]

What a bummer not having able to check the TPMS codes. I was really looking forward to it. I wonder if that' s going to be the case with more of the options once you select them. I'd hate to spend the money on this model and not be able to diagnose common fault codes.

[@binbinlele1041]

Maybe this BMW has NO tpms sensors in the wheels but is the system getting information by the difference in rpm of the ABS-rings...?

[@amjedmahmood8324]

I just bought this this should work on renault trafic 2016 1.6 diesel

[@1Edd1]

not sure if you've got the info of whether it was done or not, but my 1 series of the same model (and some 3 series) were recalled for battery terminal cables (or something similar) some time up to a year ago. you may have heard about it on the news. might be worth looking in to that as well if you're keeping the car for a bit. the tool does look good but very pricey for a driveway mechanic

[@goodday8362]

can u do component test ? cylinder by cylinder test ?

[@Abo-ryad]

Hello. How much is the machine price, do you have a used piece.

[@GUERREROZ65]

Can you know the real kilometers of the gearbox?

[@xiolage]

Seems like an amazing bit of kit - cheers for sharing!

[@recorobertos]

I’m guessing that your BMW doesn't have a TPMS otherwise this device should do it, because I have the same as you have I have done it.

[@bongboy5275]

There are no physical sensors, it uses the abs sensors and the wheel speed for the tyre pressure. Just reset it as usual from the stalk and it should be good!

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

Would that system not be called DDS then ? Deflation Detection System. I know that it did on my previous car atleast. TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, monitors Tyre pressure. (And yes i know that the circumference of a tyre changes with pressure and the DDS system uses this to detect changes and thus air pressure in the tyre).

[@johnmorrison9072]

cant you adjust and turn off systems like the carly scanner

[@harvrindrsingh]

Hi from dubai. Thanks for great information. Does it also have graphic to show short term and long term

[@armunro]

I would have applied all the updates before heading to the car... Also those bmws are money pits; if you don't believe me ask Scotty! The price of status :)

[@Magnettik]

Dammit, now I can't help but picture him sayin' : "endless... MONEY PITS !" Lmao

[@viliambena6767]

15:25 ahaha my first car memory! bmw e87 118d m47 90kw, bwm bwm hummm and compression that slightly moved the stick shift 😄 Ive thought its only my car making those sleepy noises until it wakes up 😅 17:18 😍

[@diydave3034]

Is this is the same as an Autel MD808 but with touch screen and android OS?

[@Grt234]

Maybe some faults could be down to a bad battery.?

[@tentotwo8290]

I always get tool envy watching your videos. Thanks for the content mate 👍

[@Baerchenization]

I am not sure it was a good idea to send out a unit that costs more than most of your cars... their DIY products are also very good, if only for one brand. But you can add more brands for 10 bucks a piece or so, which would be more realistic for average DIYers...

[@atk1860]

can program servomotor (ac) for lexus or toyota please

[@glenspence8266]

Could you tell me where to purchase this as there are a lot of clone/non genuine scanners out there?

[@matisms]

tell me, bmw 143hp or mondeo st 2.2tdci 155hp, WHO'S better? and why? THANKS!

[@markgabello58]

Hi first time seeing your channel how much is that in UK dollars in the US yeah if you take the battery out of your BMW you're gonna have to reprogram to put the code back in otherwise it won't start

[@2slow818]

Can you tell me where i can buy one from as the ones that i have fount on google are fakes like from from autel uk

[@jamie1080]

Hi do u need new anti roll bar bushes for the mk5 fiesta ? As I have 2 brand new sets

[@dandan095]

I currently have a black 5 door 120d I’m stripping for parts for my other car , if you need anything for yours for price of postage just let me know 👍🏻 great videos

[@davey88able]

Brilliant bit of kit I use one in work everyday.

[@hibbs79]

Can you force regen a dpf on these?

[@davey88able]

@@hibbs79 we use the mp808 version and it does forced regeneration.

[@hibbs79]

Thanks for that mate

[@MH-wo4be]

The "snow flake" is for freeze frame data. Pretty much every tool has that.

[@lelisamohamed4355]

does this enable indicator problems on bm

[@jhareng]

Also Audi, Taxi and kiddy carrier drivers

[@TheDj80junior]

You initiate the scan with more than 25 updates, is important don't ignore this updates, because this data will help the system to give you the right information about your car diagnosis

[@iamdarrylmasserfxtrader4819]

Does that model of the autel kit able to do DPF satic regeneration

[@andrewdingley4210]

Yes, depending make and model of car

[@iamdarrylmasserfxtrader4819]

@@andrewdingley4210 cheers mate

[@nelsonadmiral6584]

Do you find the steering is really heavy on the 1 series?

[@tommcdermott1989]

James can that thing sort the indicators out on BMW’s ?

[@PORJAUK]

I use BMW Scanner V1.4. Less than £10 EBay.

[@CamaroWarrior]

How come you didn't go for the MP808 bi-directional version?

[@kingbolen_official]

Launch Diagun V can do full bidirectional test features

[@krzysztofk5277]

What does not present means ?

[@SuperMadBoyHD]

When you going to install the led lights on the car ?

[@who8dapple]

I'm glad that you showed a view of a DTC/Fault codes and what information it will provide; possible problems and solutions! Thank you for your product review!

[@mark4d148]

How's the welding going?

[@skodakatie7341]

Wow that’s an awesome device, very useful!!.