New Scanner under $200 reads OBD2 and ABS
Mudding
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Park City, Utah
That's because its an active fault. You need to fix the circuit and then clear the code.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: NoVA
Agreed. Here are some directions I wrote on how to update it:
First you have to update the scanner. You will need a MicroSD card reader.
1. Hook up scanner to any car - turn ignition on.
2. Go to 'Setup' button on scanner.
3. Go to 'About' button on scanner.
4. Write down your Serial Number & Password.
5. Register your product HERE and download the scanner update program HERE. You will need to choose 'MaxiCheck Airbag/ABS' option when registering, then enter your serial number and password you found on the scanner.
6. Install scanner update program. Enter your Autel.us username and password you created when registering the product (not the same as the serial number and scanner password)
7. Remove the black MicroSD card from the right hand of the scanner and plug into your computer via a MicroSD card reader. Most phones use a MicroSD card and they will usually come with a MicroSD adapter that goes into your card reader on your computer.
8. Update your scanner. I choose to update all the different manufacturers - 36 updates in all. You WILL need to stay connected to the internet for this.
9. When finished, it will tell you that all selected manufacturers have been installed. Remove MicroSD card from computer and adapter and reinstall in scanner.
10. Plug back into your OBDII port on your Discovery and it will turn on. Go to ABS/SRS --> European --> Land Rover --> Discovery --> 1998-2004 --> ABS --> Read Codes. Then it will show you your codes and you can also choose to clear them too.
And some pictures:
First you have to update the scanner. You will need a MicroSD card reader.
1. Hook up scanner to any car - turn ignition on.
2. Go to 'Setup' button on scanner.
3. Go to 'About' button on scanner.
4. Write down your Serial Number & Password.
5. Register your product HERE and download the scanner update program HERE. You will need to choose 'MaxiCheck Airbag/ABS' option when registering, then enter your serial number and password you found on the scanner.
6. Install scanner update program. Enter your Autel.us username and password you created when registering the product (not the same as the serial number and scanner password)
7. Remove the black MicroSD card from the right hand of the scanner and plug into your computer via a MicroSD card reader. Most phones use a MicroSD card and they will usually come with a MicroSD adapter that goes into your card reader on your computer.
8. Update your scanner. I choose to update all the different manufacturers - 36 updates in all. You WILL need to stay connected to the internet for this.
9. When finished, it will tell you that all selected manufacturers have been installed. Remove MicroSD card from computer and adapter and reinstall in scanner.
10. Plug back into your OBDII port on your Discovery and it will turn on. Go to ABS/SRS --> European --> Land Rover --> Discovery --> 1998-2004 --> ABS --> Read Codes. Then it will show you your codes and you can also choose to clear them too.
And some pictures:
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
Hello Gents,
Just wanted to confirm that the AutoLink AL619 will read all OBD2 and ABS codes on the Land Rover Discovery 2.
I ordered mine off Amazon for about $185.00. Here is one that is even cheaper.
Autel AL619 OBDII/CAN Scan Tool : Amazon.com : Automotive
In order to get mine to work properly I had to download the latest updates from the manufacturer website. Then I was able to scan and clear the ABS codes.
It is my opinion this is a great tool if your looking for an OBD2 scanner and not having to purchase an additional ABS scanner. I have been using the ABS Amigo and it works very well. I just love the fact that I can now have a single unit.
Just wanted to confirm that the AutoLink AL619 will read all OBD2 and ABS codes on the Land Rover Discovery 2.
I ordered mine off Amazon for about $185.00. Here is one that is even cheaper.
Autel AL619 OBDII/CAN Scan Tool : Amazon.com : Automotive
In order to get mine to work properly I had to download the latest updates from the manufacturer website. Then I was able to scan and clear the ABS codes.
It is my opinion this is a great tool if your looking for an OBD2 scanner and not having to purchase an additional ABS scanner. I have been using the ABS Amigo and it works very well. I just love the fact that I can now have a single unit.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: NoVA
I did contact Autel and their Engineering group will take a look at it.
Pro Wrench
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: BC, Canada
Same here. I returned my 619 unit and ordered the Nancocom. The Nanocom is fabulous.... it has additional BCU programming features that has allowed me to turn on daytime running lights, front heated windshield, change seatbelt warning chimes, etc.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
Talk to Autel directly as they are quite helpful and will help out with an upgrade for the D2 (software upgrade). Bearing in mind the Autel doesn't read and adjust codes as comprehensively as the Nanocom or Hawkeye.
Winching
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 538
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From: Houston, Texas
Kind of frustrated. I went ahead and ordered this because recently I have had a rash of the 3 amigos coming on at all times. I did the ABS fix 3 years ago, the one where you bypass the problem in the circuit and it has been fine up until now.
So it came today and I followed the instructions in the booklet that came with it. I found the SN and the password to register the product and created a User ID at the Autel website.
Attempted to diagnose my ABS issue and it does not even list Land Rover or Jaguar under European manufactures!
When I registered following the Autel instructions I listed it as an AL619 which is what it is. Not sure why one would register it as the 'MaxiCheck Airbag/ABS' option as jthomas suggests. I went back to the registration page and looked and they don't list that anymore but list Maxicheck AbsSrs and when I tried that it said I had entered the wrong model.
The unit is brand new and I don't see any updates for LR so what gives? I also don't see any easy to find download section for updates. Poor website and as it is Saturday a call to the tech support won't be possible.
Any suggestions?
So it came today and I followed the instructions in the booklet that came with it. I found the SN and the password to register the product and created a User ID at the Autel website.
Attempted to diagnose my ABS issue and it does not even list Land Rover or Jaguar under European manufactures!
When I registered following the Autel instructions I listed it as an AL619 which is what it is. Not sure why one would register it as the 'MaxiCheck Airbag/ABS' option as jthomas suggests. I went back to the registration page and looked and they don't list that anymore but list Maxicheck AbsSrs and when I tried that it said I had entered the wrong model.
The unit is brand new and I don't see any updates for LR so what gives? I also don't see any easy to find download section for updates. Poor website and as it is Saturday a call to the tech support won't be possible.
Any suggestions?
Last edited by Chrisinhouston; Mar 1, 2014 at 04:47 PM.
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Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Austin, TX
Did you install the software from the CD to your PC?
Here is the update that I downloaded when I purchased mine a year ago.
Autel 619 Update
Here is the update that I downloaded when I purchased mine a year ago.
Autel 619 Update
