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What is bi-directional control or active test carried by the Autel scanner?

What is bi-directional control or active test carried by the Autel scanner?

Autel entry-level diagnostic tablet MX808, MP808BT Pro,MK808BT Pro to Autel's most high-end series of diagnostic scanners Ultra,Ultra EV carries bi-directional control function? Why does Autel include this feature in the entire diagnostic tablet? This blog will tell you more about it.

What is Autel Bi-directional control/active test?

Take the Autel Maxicheck MX808 diagnostic tablet as an example to explain the bi-directional control or active test functions.

Definite of Bi-directonal control carried by Autel MX808

Bi-directional control, also known as active control or active testing, mainly refers to the connection of the Autel Mexicheck MX808 car diagnostic scan tool to your vehicle through the OBD2 interface. Through the active test function carried by the Autel MX808 scanner, the vehicle behavior is actively controlled, and the cause of vehicle failure is quickly determined, thereby improving efficiency.

Example of active testing using Autel MX808 OE-level diagnostic scanner

  • Dignostic >> Control unit >> Drive >>Active test
  • After connecting the vehicle to the Autel MX808 scan tool through the OBD2 interface, select the diagnostic function, model and enter the active test page.

    Active test using Autel MX808 scan tool step 1

  • Active test >> test component >>test
  • Click the Active Test function on Autel Maxicheck MX808 auto scanner, select the part you want to test, and then start testing to get the test results.

    Active test using Autel MX808 scan tool step 2

  • Short video about using Autel Maxisys Pro to visually demonstrate active test
  • Autel MX808 active test meet mechanist demand

    Efficient and accurate:With active testing, the Autel MX808 professional diagnostic tool can quickly identify problems and save mechanic time.

    Cost saving:Active testing with tablet diagnostic series such as the Autel MX808 and MS906 helps mechanics pinpoint problems and avoid unnecessary equipment replacement.

    Simple operation:By simply selecting the diagnostic function on the Autel Maxicheck MX808 diagnostic tablet, you can easily perform bi-directional control operations on the vehicle by following the step-by-step instructions provided.

    Related product introduction

    Autel MaxiCheck MX808S diagnostic scanner

    Greatest advantage:

    1. Bi-directional control/active test
    2. Strong hardware support
    3. Entry-level diagnostic scanner
    4. Cost-effective choice
    5. 2023 Autel MX808 update version

    Autel MaxiCheck MX808S

     

    Autel MaxiPRO MP808BT Pro

    Greatest advantage:

    1. Support Autel MS906 Pro supported online coding, brush hiding, guide functions
    2. Half the price of the Autel MS906 Prod
    3. 2-years software update
    4. cheap update fee

    Autel MaxiPRO MP808BT Pro

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