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DIY Replace 2016 Boxster S Battery Replacement with Autel AP200

  Car model and year: 2016 Boxster S   Purpose: replace the battery Because the car had reached a ripe old age of 5 years and 6 months this week (late July 2015 build date for the car). ever so slightly slower crank speed when starting the engine cold.   What to do next? Option 1. go to Porsche dealer Called my favorite Porsche dealer. They wanted $416.95 including tax for just the battery and "$165 to $250" for labor "depending on what the car requires".   Option 2. Buy a battery for $200 online first Step 1. One of my favorite shop has one for $200 that appears to be an exact replica of the OEM battery, right down to the Ah rating and cold cranking amps. Same dimensions, same exact external physical features. So I buy it online and take my old battery over to compare it. Put it side-by-side and yes, it's 100% identical including the 70 Ah rating and 760 CCA. Done.   Step 2. take the new battery to the Porsche dealer for "adaptation" the new batte...

Is Autel MaxiVCI VCI200 Better than VCI100?

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 Let's get straight to the point. Check the table comparison below to see the difference between the Autel MaxiVCI VCI100 and the VCI200 Bluetooth vehicle communication interface.   Autel Maxivci VCI 100 Autel Maxivci VCI 200 Image     Parameter   Size: L 5.5 in. x W 3.5 in. x H 1.5 in Compatible devices Compatible with MS906BT , MS906TS , MK908 , MS908, MS908S Pro , MS908 Pro , MK908P and Maxisys Elite . Autel MaxiIM series IM508/IM608.  Compatible with the current line of Autel MaxiSys Diagnostic Tablets: MS906S Pro , MS906Pro-TS , MS909, MS919, Ultra etc MaxiBAS BT608, MaxiBAS BT609, ITS600, ITS600Pro Autel MaxiIM series IM508/IM608. (Note: Not compatible with Auro IM500/IM600) Supports DoIP No Yes Supports CAN FD (4-pin sets) No Yes ...

Autel AP200 Program 2019 GMC Sierra Remote

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It is simple to use  Autel MaxiAP AP200 Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner  to perform 2019 GMC Sierra remote programming.   Here we go for the step-by-step procedure: Install “Autel MaxiAP200” APP on your mobile phone (Both IOS and Android are okay). Here is a 1 minute video on how to install the APP: https://youtu.be/Wxbbm-yzthM   Open “Autel MaxiAP200” APP. Select “Service”. Select “Immo keys”. Select “GM” and it pops up “Please connect the VCI”. Select “Manual selection”, then “Model Year (s)” 2019, then “Vehicle type” Passenger car, then make “GMC”, then series “Sierra”. Select “Hot Function”, then “Body control module”, then “Add /replace key fobs”, then “Erase / program all key fobs”. The procedure of “Erase / program all key fobs” is only applicable to vehicles without RPO ATH. Vehicles with ATH need to be programmed by means of Service Programming System (SPS). This procedure will clear all key fob (s) from the module memory. Prior to starting this procedure, please ens...

Autel AP200 Review on Dodge Caravan Grand

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I bought the Autel AP200 Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner , I'm glad! The manufacturer promises that Autel AP200 is capable of identifying DTCs for "Check Engine" from control units since 1996 of domestic and foreign cars. The AP200 has the functions of oil reset, battery registration and reset, parking brake part release and diesel particulate filter regeneration. Of course, it turns off the MIL engine warning lamp and resets service intervals and control counters, similar to those used at service stations for diagnosing cars and other motorized equipment, and the main functionality is similar to the Launch adapters. You need this to update the software and work the downloaded software, to check the systems with an adapter via Bluetooth or using a Wi-fi connection. In general, for a while AUTEL AP200 became a lightweight alternative to the more expensive Launch, which I once did not buy, as long as there was an opportunity to do it economically ... they will completely cover i...

How to Activate Autel AP200 Fully Cracked App?

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  Activation of all brands for   Autel ap200 Bluetooth OBD2 scanner   is possible, but without special functions (adaptation, coding), only diagnostics for all modules and reset of service intervals. But it is a good alternative for personal use for DIYers.   When activated for all brands, the program also performs only diagnostics for all makes . Such an adapter is suitable for personal use and auto-fitting. For car services, it will be a tool for quickly reading errors from all makes.   Activation of all Autel AP200 brands in Xdiag ap200 indefinitely You can activate in 2 ways: 1) Through the  Autel Start  program 2) Through the  Xdiag AP200  program, which has shown itself to be on the good side in working with Launch adapters.     Here are some images showing  Autel ap 200 activations for all brands: Upon activation of Autel ap200 for all brands, you can search Google (i.e famous 4pda.to website). It has instructions to ins...

Autel AP200 Scanner Review on Kia Optima

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  I got myself an Autel AP200 obd2 diagnostic scanner . I ordered it from obdii365.com , the package arrived in about a week. With regards to software, there are two options. Either download the official MaxiAP200 application from the market, where 1 free brand software will be available, the rest of the brands for $ 15 (for android), or go unofficially, where all brands will be available. I decided to go unofficially, since there are several options for opening all brands on google.  As a result, we get a scanner with all open brands that do not need to be renewed every year, with the same functionality as in the official version, download the required brand and that's it. Now with regards to the work of the scanner on the Kia Optima, what can he do. When diagnosing, it sees 18 modules.  (For example, ELM 327 sees only the engine, and the same 18 modules, which is not bad at all), namely: 1) Engine 2) Automatic transmission 3) Airbags 4) BCM (body system control unit) 5)...

Autel AP200 Review on Great Wall Haval F7

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T he Autel AP200 diagnostic scanner has arrived. I ordered it here:  https://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/autel-maxiap-ap200-obd2-scanner.html Everything connected, connected without problems. Of course, the interface of this device is limited, it cannot do many things, but there are already other prices - 3 times more expensive.  Before that, I used OP-COM and VC-DS on other cars. Possibilities Firmware version V2.03 I downloaded one car brand (Great Wall) provided for free Everything else is paid and only for a period: 1 year It seems like you can open all models for free, but only with firmware 1.3 not higher. Well, okay, we'll figure it out in the future. Purchase history: I thought about going through MOT on my own (in the future), but as it turned out that the warning on the dashboard and the need to visit the service (service interval))) cannot be reset by a combination of pressing buttons and pedals (as on other cars). Therefore, having rummaged on the Internet on ...