Up Close: Autel MaxiFlash XLink

Aug. 27, 2024
A 3-in-1 communication and programming device.

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Application

The Autel MaxiFlash XLink is a 3-in-1 communication and programming device that can act as an enhanced vehicle communication interface (VCI), a J2534 Pass-Thru programmer, and a Remote Expert-ready device.

Origin

The MaxiFlash XLink was developed to allow users to use the increasingly popular Remote Expert platform to connect with experienced programmers and diagnosticians with OE tools and software to complete a repair without tying up the shop's Autel tablet. The XLink is a standalone device that can be used with the MaxiFIX app to submit orders and speak with the Remote Expert.

Features and benefits

It enables technicians to use the Remote Expert platform to have technicians connect with the vehicle remotely and program modules, execute numerous procedures that require OE tools and subscriptions, and enable ADAS calibrations on just-released vehicles not yet covered by aftermarket tools. The XLink J2534 capability enables technicians to program modules with a Windows PC and OE software subscription. When paired with an advanced diagnostic tablet, his enhanced VCI enables technicians to diagnose new vehicles using the latest communication protocols, including CAN FD and DoIP.

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

  • Display: 4” high-resolution TFT screen
  • Communication method: Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
  • Power consumption: Less than 5W
  • Storage temperature: -4 degrees F to 140 degrees F

Information provided by Autel. 

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