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This Autel scanner performs full OBD2 functions

Functionality 1.Read and clear OE-level codes for all the available vehicle systems. That includes engine, ABS, transmission, instrument panel, SRS and more. 2.Provides live data. Besides offering real-time diagnostic feedback, live data also helps when you need to turn off warning lights. 3.Supports actuation tests, adaptation, and matching. For instance, you can use it to program the ECU, tire pressure monitor and keys. 4.Reset oil service, EPB, SRS, ABS, SAS, and TPMS relearn. Although the  Autel MS906 is primarily an OBD2 scan tool, it also supports full OBD1 diagnostics. But you will need the OBD1 adapter for the vehicle in question. Smart AutoVIN One of the best features of the  Autel Scanner Autel MaxiSYS MS906 is its ability to identify a vehicle with one touch. This AutoVIN function detects a vehicle’s VIN number from the ECU then records and stores it. If the AutoVIN feature fails (which is almost never) you can still...

The review for the MS-906

I wanted to write this review to hopefully help some others out there. One thing that I really wanted the ability to do is program keys. I could not find any good hard information that this was supposed to program keys. Because of this, I was leaning towards the older DS-708. I decided to give Autel US a call and gather some information. They told me that the  Autel MaxiSYS MS906 was the replacement for the DS-708, but the DS-708 was end of life. They said if you buy a used one, and something happens to the card, then it will essentially be a brick if you don’t have a backup. They also told me that the MS-906 would not program keys and that I had to get the pro version that was quite a bit more expensive. This did not make sense to me because if the MS-906 replaced the DS-708, it should do everything that the DS-708 does. I ended up messaging the seller on OBD2TOOL . and he told me that it would not as well. I figured I would order it and I could a...