AP200 Autel User Guide and Tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- The Autel AP200 has many features beyond reading and clearing codes. In this video I dive in to the live data and talk briefly about some of it, how I find it useful, and what sensor is supplying the data.
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Simply the best ap200 how to , I didnt know the ap200 could do soooo much.. just started to diagnoes a few problems with my sprinter.. this is just perfect.. goes through each setting in the ap200 and where the sensors are.. in onw word Awesome.. save me so much time .. and frustration ... Thanks 🥳
2005 T1N ABOUT 190 K Bought brand new. I m in Daytona Beach about 6 months a year,(snow bird). I just bought a AP200 Autel Scanner. I would like to take you for a lunch sometime .You're and Doctor A are a treasure for us driving Sprinter vans .Thank you
Lunch sounds nice. Can I convince you to become a supporting member? Just 46 cents a day helps support the channel and make this all possible. patreon.com/Florida_Van_Man?Link&
Thanks for showing all your menu screens this is very helpful. I recently updated the Autel app and wanted any comment readers to know you have to also update the Diag-Benz app.
Some of my menus don't work like the transmission data, but it might be a problem with the can-bus. Main ECU works!
Thanks again.
Transmission Control selection won't usually work for us. The line above it EGS Transmission is the line for us and it accesses the same codes.
Always the best! I love you man 🎉
Thank you very much for this!!
This is AWESOME . Thanks! . Only wish I could have seen this 2 years ago when I first got the Autel AP 200. Florida van man youre the best 👌
Me too! I couldn't find a good user guide so I made one, the best I could with what I know about the tool that has no user manual.
@@FloridaVanMan thank you from all the Sprinter fam who cant afford to buy expensive diagnostic units for our aging vans.
I'm having trouble loading the app on my phone today was working fine I've tried all the delete methods and reinstall but keeps crashing. Was wondering if you have had these problems and have managed to fix it thank you great video
Very helpful !!! Thank you !!
Hey, thanks for the great video. I'm going to go get one of these myself. My question is there is a wrench on the side of each item. If you click that wrench can you then activate the item that is selected? Such as can I turn the auxiliary heater on or I have the high idle option, Can I lower that from 2000 RPM down to any set RPM, I want using this tool? I also want to disable my daytime running lights so at night time I can just turn the lights off. Can I do that using this?
No, none of that. The AP200 is only a code reader*. We need DAS or DRBIII to enable cruise or high idle and the RPMs are not usually variable in a T1N. The wrench icon will allow you to change some displays from psi to bar and Fahrenheit to Celsius, look at graphs of current displays, but that's about all.
Very helpful .thank 👌
Wow, super completed video thanks a lot you are the best 😊
You are welcome 😊
Great video once again!
? The “skeem” issue that you stated was under the top of the dashboard, can that be diagnosed with this scan tool?
Thank you FVM!
Partially yes. A scan tool or code reader can only give clues. Diagnosis is a human process of evaluating the clues. The AP200 will tell if the SKREEM gets authorization or not, with a simple "yes/no". From there we determine if the chip may have fallen out of a key fob or fuse has blown disrupting power to the SKREEM. Only after eliminating those and other possibilities can we blame the SKREEM itself. I offer ECM sets including SKREEM and key chip for installing to verify all symptoms are resolved and keep the van in service while your parts are sent for repair.
@@FloridaVanMan thank you again sir! Going to get on your website to view the available items.
@@michaelsweet8327 Unfortunately we don't have our offerings listed on a web site. Our site only features our videos and ways to support FVM including some print on demand shirts and stickers, membership and links for donations. This loaner service is only promoted through conversations like this and I typically have a hard time keeping up with demand. I have 2 sets available now, perhaps demand is slowing.
Similar offerings include D.A.S. tablet for injector coding, enabling cruise control or resetting the MAF adaptions as seen in a recent video. I had some hard to find body parts imported from Poland but they have become easier to find recently. I am not a retailer but I try to be the guy that has what ya' can't get anywhere else. Spread the word...
@@FloridaVanMan OK thank you, completely understand. Will get some stickers and a membership.
I have the van at a diesel repair shop that does class 8 trucks. He is doing the harmonic balancer without the tool. Hope they get it right........
interesting, when setting ones first vehicle (the free one) for the first time, is it for the life or do we need to buy it every year? thanks.
The first vehicle package you download is free to infinity and beyond. I have never paid for upgrade or renewal and have used my AP200 more than 4 years, on hundreds of Sprinters.
@@FloridaVanMan thank you that helps me a lot.
@FloridaVanMan I'm having a strange issue and I'm hesitant to start the Sprinter for live data. I have a 2006 T1N. Wondering if I should buy the Autel AP200 or get a beefier Autel?
Last time I tried to drive van, the following happened. Happened almost immediately after pulling out of the driveway. 1) throttle revved without my putting pressure on the pedal. Like it had a mind of it's own. 2) heard a light metal on metal tapping sound for maybe 5 seconds. Loud enough to get me to pull over and shut the engine down quickly. 3) engine exhaust began smoking dark blue/black color.
Obviously, I quickly shut the motor off and inspected the engine compartment. Nothing obvious inside the engine compartment (like oil splashed everywhere). Let vehicle sit for an hour. Came back and restarted it and moved in 100 feet back into its parking spot. No sound or smoke when I moved it back. Weird to me. I did notice a small pool of oil after moving the vehicle from the original position of shut down. Maybe 1/8-1/16 of a quart.
Van has sat in its parked spot for 4 days and no dripping oil. Long story short, I don't want to start the van, but I want to get the most amount of scan data I can get. I'm happy to spend more than the AP200 cost if it gives me more diagnostic data, but if you deem it unnecessary, I'll happily save money. Thoughts?
More expensive and detailed tools will take a while to learn how to use and even then, the test results are not as simple as grades on a report card. Sounds like you had a "diesel runaway" that may have been caused by failing injector. Be very careful and prepared going forward. Turning off the key may not stop the engine next time, if this happens again. Be prepared with tools ready to clamp off the fuel supply line and for BEST precaution have a Co2 fire extinguisher nearby. We do NOT want to use dry powder or wet extinguishers, but Co2 will displace any fuel-air without destroying the engine.
My first step would be an injector test with the cam sensor unplugged. Search my videos for "leak-off".
@@FloridaVanMan Changing the national opinion of Florida, one reply at a time. A gentleman and a scholar, and I thank you!
Am I able to us my phone's data for this? I'm off to go check out my Sprinter tomorrow. have Ap200 still in its package. :)
Yes. I recommend getting the meter setup before you go. The download will likely go faster on wi-fi but it isn't a huge download file.
Do you need to subscribe yearly to use the device?
Also is the device mapped to one car it is registered to?
If you setup the device per our video instructions there are no fees or renewals needed. If you choose the wrong vehicle package first a second vehicle will cost $20/yr renewal. I have had my original dongle about 4 years and never paid for anything after purchase on Amazon. I selected the vehicle package "Benz_Sprinter" and that is what many people do wrong, trying to match the brand on their title. Benz_Sprinter is the only vehicle package that works correctly for our vans.
I use my dongle on MANY Sprinter vans and can also use it as a generic code reader on other cars without installing a second vehicle package. It is not locked to a single vehicle.
Do you have a video on replacing the A/C compressor on a 2002 sprinter?
No because once swapped the system needs to be vacuumed before charged with freon. Any freon in the system should be captured before replacing the compressor so I let the local shop with proper tools handle this job.
Do you use the computer das as much or do you find the ap200 most useful.
AP200 is my go-to 95% of the time. DAS is cumbersome and slow. My laptop for it is junk, and besides, I have a DRBIII for the things AP200 won't do like turning on cruise control, high idle option, injector performance and virtual compression testing.
Yo lo compre y descargue la aplicacion gratuita de nissan y tengo un maxima 1999 y no me deja comunicarme con el vehiculo sabes como puedo solucionar el problema saludos desde México
Well I have autocom scanner which I use ,occasionally, but wanted to buy something to use with my smartphone.
Downloaded and installed everything as described in manual and other videos on TH-cam, but this thing just can not work properly for my 906 Sprinter. Tried different engine codes without a success, although I know which is correct one. It shows N/A on all live data parameters so literally this work for some vehicles, but for some it is piece use useless plastic.
We occasionally find a rare van that just will not play well with the AP200, one that even came to me so I could use my dongle and app. Wish I knew why...
I sure wish I could get mine to work. The app won't open/freezes and I've tried everything. Turning the phone off and back on again. Uninstalling the app and re-installing it. Trying to open it with bluetooth either connected or disconnected. Nothing works. Even tried installing the app on my friend's phone, and it won't even open on that! Has anyone figured out how to get round the bugs on this thing? Florida Van Man do you have any ideas?
Autel has had issues with Android updates this week but my Apple products are fine with the apps for AP200. The new AP2500 uses a different app and I have not been able to get that app to work on anything. "MaxiAP200" & "Diag-BENZ" are the apps I have that work. "MaxiAP Diag" does NOT work for me, no matter what I tried.
Great video!!! I have one question. On the live sensor view the intaje air temperature sensor you stated was the sensor right under the MAF on the air filter. However according to manuals thats a pressure sensor not temperature. Im having issues with my van where that sensor in autel app is reading 50+ degrees celsius and i cant find what sensor it actually goes to to change it. Any ideas? Really appreciate any help and keep up the videos!!
I've definitely confused that sensor a few times. The intake pressure sensor is on the lid of the air filter box. The intake temperature sensor, also called boost temperature sensor is on the other side near the boost pressure sensor, close to the left headlight. We also have an important temperature sensor under the front bumper and that will display temperature with the dash clock. If it displays "----" dashes replace sensor and inspect wires. If that sensor is too close to the radiator it will display very warm, maybe around 50 degrees celsius.
Thank you for getting back so quick! I'm going to subscribe to your patreon when I get home. I still am confused however. In the app live feed there's a boost temp sensor and an IAT section. The boost temp sensor is working great. However my IAT shows the high temp. In your live feed in this video the IAT shows a normal temp and is separate from the boost temp sensor. When I unplug the boost temp sensor that predictably changes that reading in the autel app but not the intake reading. I can't find anywhere a separate temp sensor other then the ambient one and that reads fine. Is this just an issue in the autel app? Where is your live feed getting it's IAT reading from?
@@timdunn5991 You raise tough questions that I thought I knew the answers to, but now I'm unsure. The intake air shown here temp may come from the MAF. Have you tested your MAF. Outside the USA you may not have a MAF and if your engine is not an OM647 our video for testing MAF is probably no help.
@@FloridaVanMan I discovered last night it was in fact the MAF that gives this IAT temp reading in the autel app. I have a 2005 dodge sprinter so it's a US vehicle. Thank you for your help!!!
I have Toyota 4runner 2020, this AP 200 do Zero point calibration ?
You lost me at Toyota. I'm a Sprinter guy.
My w903 sprinter has a round 14 pin port. I have the adapter for it. 14 pin to 16 pin obd2. Will this device still work?
With the correct adaptor it will. There are many 'round to 14pin' adaptors that do not work. I'm told a passive cable adaptor will not work but this one does. www.autelsale.co.uk/wholesale/mercedes-benz-14pin-connector-for-maxisys-ms908-and-ms908p.html?fbclid=IwAR05zrYl9NBm7tZg9tByjaEoRfO9gy26TmOWjdAN97zNRwHrFmIVHo7cabY
Can you fine folks do a review of the scan gauge 3 for the T1N?
I've occasionally thought about getting a ScanGauge for monitoring some engine variables but have not busted my piggy bank for it. At $260 it isn't likely I will soon. I'm working full-time on vans and videos, just able to pay essential bills. If not for our supporters through Patreon membership we couldn't continue what we are doing. floridavanman.com/donate/
@@FloridaVanManFair enough. I work and get my hands dirty for a living too, so thoroughly understand. Thought maybe they’d consider sending you one for free to review like so many manufacturers do for other types of products and channels. Maybe they’re not interested in that type of marketing. Anyway keep up the great work and thanks for your massive contribution to us humble t1n owners. Will send some Canadian pesos.
My Ap200m doesn't show all these measurements on live reading.
Then it won't show any of the measurements after a few moments.
Ok, I screwed up and picked a dodge, anyway to go back and reset to Benz sprinter?
A second vehicle package costs $20/yr or you can call Autel support to get the Dodge deleted from your account and start over. Must get the Benz_Sprinter download.
will it work with the european models 311 cdi 2,2 lt manual ? T1N 2004 Model
Yes, but if your diagnostic port is round you will need this adaptor. www.autelsale.co.uk/wholesale/mercedes-benz-14pin-connector-for-maxisys-ms908-and-ms908p.html?fbclid=IwAR05zrYl9NBm7tZg9tByjaEoRfO9gy26TmOWjdAN97zNRwHrFmIVHo7cabY
Where do I go to check the readiness monitors for 2011 ml550? Thanks
Ya lost me at "readiness monitors" and again at "ml550". What are those?
@@FloridaVanMan I figured it out.
Good morning from the basque country(europe) ,Florida Van Man. I'm a proud owner of a Mercedes Sprinter James Cook van (316 2.7 156hp, OM 612.981)
I recently bought the Autel Ap200 with a conversor from rounded(14 pins) to 16pins (obd2), but i'm not getting full functionality of it. I'm able to enter the eobd general part and later once in the benz_sprinter application I can only enter the "Engine Control Module", i'm having trouble to enter the others. Let's see if someone else is having the same issues and can fix them.
The only way i manage to enter is MANUAL SELECTION -> SPRINTER -> 901.6; 902.6; 903.6..........> and now, as i Have a cable that converts from 14 pins to obd2 I think that my final choose should be OBD2, but not sure. And about the country, i'm only able to enter de "Engine Control Module" if I select USA as a coutry.
Let's hope someone has the same issues, becasuse this way i'm not able to enjoy all the options from the autel.
Thanks for your time, and i'm suscribed for sure!
Best wishes from Bilbao
im trying to switch on rainsensor for example also want to auto lock turn off why i cant change those values cuz my engine doesnt run ? im doing it without key and ignotion on
I'm not familiar with the rain sensor but turning off auto-lock is going to require more than a code reader. I can do it with DRBII tool I acquired from a closed dealership. Others can do it with DAS. I've read of a way to do it without any tools but I think that is a temporary fix like the old Nintendo trick, up down up down left right left right start, for an extra life. It only works until you reset the key.
You need the key on for most code reading features.
My egr on and off ratio is stuck at 6 where do I start that diagnosis .
I see this often and I'm not clear what causes it. In one case it seemed to resolve itself before shipped part arrived. If your van is 2004-2006 tart by testing the MAF like this th-cam.com/video/3nylx7bZO0g/w-d-xo.html
Patience may be key and 50 miles of driving might be necessary after repair* before results are noticed. There is a story I've written a few times I call The Giggle Drive. It is about the time I had this problem and after trying everything (except long test drives) I had given up and parked the van. I needed* to drive it about a week later and within 100 miles I was giggling about the restored power my van hadn't had in YEARS.
If the MAF test passes, EGR will be my next place to look. If replacing the MAF or EGR and driving 50 miles still doesn't get the value changing I would find a friend with DAS to perform an "Intake Adaptive Setting Reset".
@@FloridaVanMan thank you man, seriously! I’m currently doing a overland T1N campervan build and I’m pushing to make my deadline for MMS fest next year !
Hi, I got 2013 Sprinter US 906, 3.0 L engine 642896, when I choose Sprinter - 906 ( CAN 2006..) the new Ap200 won't communicate with engine Ecm, Esp., it does communicate with Transmision and few others. When tried SprinterIII 906 and choose my engine, tranny numbers it gives some german/English error but if I continue it will communicate with Ecm and others. Not sure if it's some bug or normal.
Tried Autel support thru application never heard from them lol. Anyway thanks for all info.
Are you in the "Benz_Sprinter" menu, EOBD or other brand download?
In Benz_Sprinter