Solutions Respectively for Frequently-met Errors On Autel OTOFIX BT1/IM1

 This article collects some Frequently-met Errors On Autel OTOFIX BT1 and  and provide respective feasible solutions for customers to refer to.

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Frequently-met Error 1.

What if there is communication failure with a specific module (other modules are communicating well)?

Solution:

• Check if there are any problems, especially connection issues, in this module itself or not；
• Check if there are any related issues/error codes in any other related modules or not;If yes, fxed the related errors first;
• Still any errors please advise details and record a video to show your diagnostic process.

Frequently-met Error 2.

What if there is communication failure with all modules?

 

Solution:

• Check if OBDII cable is fine/change another cable to try again;
• Check if OBDII function is communicating fine;
• Check if there are any issues in vehicle itself or not;
• Check if any other vehicles have the same issue or not; If all vehicles are not communicating, please try another new OBDII cable.
• If this vehicle is not communicating only, please check problems on the vehicle itself first.

Frequently-met Error 3.

Got “Linking Error” message when using OBDII software.

Solution:

• Check if the vehicle testing is OBDII compliant or not (EOBD or JOBD is not supported)；
• Vehicles adopted OBDII system in different regions around the world (For Reference):
• Europe: Adopted OBDII system since 2006;
• S.A: Adopted OBDII system since 1996;
• Asia: Adopted OBDII system since 2009;
• Check if any other OBDII compliant vehicles(US vehicles, Ford, GM, Chrysler are suggested) are communicating with this scanner or not; If other vehicles are communicating fine, it is most likely that the vehicle you testing is NOT OBDII compliant;
• If it is confirmed that the vehicle is OBDII complaint but still linking error, please advise your region/country, screenshot of About information of your device, VIN of your vehicle to our tech support.

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Autel Otofix BT1 Battery Tester In-vehicle Test Operation Procedures

 AUTEL OTOFIX BT1 Professional Battery Tester has distinctive features like these:

1.Lifetime Free Update Online
2.Guided Battery Replacement function with memory reset
3. BMS Reset- Get access to automatic battery registration and more
4. Graphic Instruction for battery positioning and testing helps to locate the battery and perform the test quickly

Main content:

In-vehicle Test is used for testing batteries that are installed in a vehicle. An in-vehicle test includes battery test, starter test, and generator test. These tests help determine the health status of the battery, the starter, and the generator.

Important message:

A Disclaimer page will appear when accessing any function on the Home screen for the first time. Please read the end user agreement and TAP Accept to continue. If you tap Decline, you will not be able to use the features properly.

Specific Operation Procedures:

How to Start the test?

Select In-vehicle Test on the Home Screen. An illustration displays the OBDII connector location.

Know more about VCI Connection：

1. Connect the VCI to the vehicle’s OBD Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Tap the “VCI”icon on the top right corner to enter the VCI Manager menu. The device will automatically enable Bluetooth and start searching for available pairing units.
3. The device name will appear on this menu as “Maxi” suffixed with a serial number.
4. Check the serial number on your VCI label and select the desired device for pairing.
5. When paired successfully, the connection status is shown as Paired and the vehicle/connection LED will light solid blue.

Confirm Vehicle Information：

Note:

The Scan License feature is supported in limited countries and regions. Please manually enter the license numbers if it is not available.

Battery test:

The Clamp Connection Diagram will appear. Follow the instructions to connect the clamp cables correctly and tap Next to continue.

Follow the on-screen instructions, check the boxes once listed tasks are completed, and tap Start Testing.

Wait until the test is completed. The test results will be displayed on the tool.

Know some buttons:

1.Process Buttons

Tap any of the process buttons to advance to the corresponding test — battery test, starter test or generator test. A status icon will display on the bottom right corner of the button, indicating the test results.

2.Battery Test Results

The battery test results include a color-coded result summary, a list of test data, and repair tips.

3.Function Buttons

The Function Buttons at the bottom of the screen vary depending on the operation. Functions include Report and Replace Battery. The table below provides a brief description of the Function Buttons operations:

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