Here’s the users’ tested results of Autel MaxiDAS DS708 scanner on American, Japanese, European, Australian and OBD I cars. And some DS708 vehicle function lists are offered here.
(source: http://www.worldobd2.com/wholesale/maxidas-ds708.html – $949 to get DS708)
1– good at American vehicles, like Ford & GM
Shockwave – 12/21/11 12:25 AM
We have a solus ultra, ds708, Maximus 2.0 and Otc nemisys scan tool some work better than others depending on make
For American vehicles the solus shines but the German vehicles I like the Maximus 2.0
The ds708 is great for certain test like misfire on fords
Is this primarily a one make shop or for you work on any make because I will tell you bmw dealerships around me prefer auto logic to factory scan tool
RWI – October 01, 2013 – 05:34 AM
I’ve owned one for about a year, got it between 1200 & 1300. Lack of battery means starting from scratch if unplugged. Does do software updates over wifi and they are pretty frequent. Live data has some of the best coverage I have seen for an aftermarket scan tool. For the money is can’t be beat. Can be a little interesting to get used to, seems like they copy the oem tool pretty closely. I have dealer Ford & GM tools and the Autel is an exact clone for the most part. If you do a lot of the same make but the factory scanner, if you want a general shop tool this pretty damn good. Like others have said, no bells and whistles, no scope or trouble shooter, just good basic info. I use this mainly for Chrysler as the factory tool is insanely expensive and I am pretty pleased with it.
Cliff – October 01, 2013 – 06:26 AM
This is the only scanner I have. Just had a Denali in the shop. The owner had it at another shop in the area that uses otc products. The genysis couldn’t access the drivers seat module. The ds708 was able to not only read read the module but had good bidirectional support as well. The ford diesel coverage is very good. The gm diesel support is hit or miss. Haven’t tried dodge. The European coverage is excellent. Bmw support is great. Mine even works on pre obd2 models using the proprietary bmw connector. There is almost no tech support. I would not purchase through Asian sources. Seems those units aren’t warranted through the Autel us division. I bought mine through aes wave. Those guys are great. I have been surprised by this unit almost everyone I use it.
2- good at Japanese domestic vehicles and Australian vehicles
Silk – 12/21/11 12:25 AM
We have been using the MaxiDas for about 18 months, and am sort of happy with it. The NZ market is very biased to used Japanese domestic vehicles, and they have done a very good in this sector. Our guys work from Australia and it also works very well on Australian vehicles… better than factory. We are a Mitsi dealership,and it is almost as good on Mitsi as our factory MUTT III.
What I’m disappointed in is coverage of older vehicles – we have all the old Japanese plugs – Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, and it works on none of them, the only OBDI it works on is Honda, it’s useless on the rest. But does Mercedes (but not my 1994 NZ new C220) and BMW.
3– work on OBD I car and perform well on 2003 Olds Alero
The_Eric – 01/05/12 09:29 PM
I have the MaxiDas unit on demo from the tool rep. I can say that I’ll likely opt not to buy it. One of the big reasons for me buying a tool of this caliber is to be able to use it on the wife’s OBD I car and access her ABS and airbag info. This unit will not communicate with OBD I in site of the fact that it comes with the GM 12 pin connector. Also noticed some (simple) spelling errors (like engein instead of engine). Not sure why that bugs me but it does. I plugged it into an 2003 Olds Alero and was pleasantly surprised at it’s level of accessibility. I could reprogram key fobs, reset trans adaptives, do CKP variation relearns and command several relays and widgets for testing purposes. Also had access to all live data in the BCM, SRS and ABS.
The Snap-On rep stopped by this week and made a smoking deal on a Solus Ultra. It’s supposed to be WAY faster than previous offerings and still be quite capable. I’ll have it to demo next Wednesday.
Ps. Free download DS708 manual and function lists:
- DS708 Spanish User Manual.pdf
- DS708 French User Manual.pdf
- DS708 Chinese User Manual.pdf
- MAXIDAS 708 USER MANUAL.pdf
- DS708 Porsche.pdf
- ABARTH V2.10 Function List.pdf
- DS708 Acura V4.00.pdf
- Alfa V2.10 FunctionList.pdf
- AUDI V6.10 FunctionList.pdf
- Bentley V6.30 FunctionList.pdf
- Benz smart V3.00.pdf
- Benz Sprinter V3.500.pdf
- BMW V7.10 Function List.pdf
- Benz V7.50 FunctionList.pdf
- Bugatti V6.30 Function List.pdf
- Chrysler Function List V5.50.pdf
- Citroen V7.00 Function List.pdf
- Dacia V2.00 FunctionList.pdf
- Daewoo v1.00.pdf
- EU FORD V1.1.pdf
- Fiat V2.10 Function List.pdf
- DS708 Ford V1.10.pdf
- DS708 GM V7.10 FunctionList.pdf
- DS708 Honda V4.00.pdf
- DS708 Hyundai v2.10.pdf
- DS708 Infiniti v2.01.pdf
- Isuzu V1.20 Function List.pdf
- Jaguar V3.00 FunctionList.pdf
- DS708 kia v2.0.pdf
- Lancia V2.10 FunctionList.pdf
- LandRover V4.30.pdf
- DS708 lexus v1.03.pdf
- Maybach V7.50.pdf
- Mazda V5.10 FunctionList.pdf
- MINI V7.10 FunctionList.pdf
- DS708 Mitshbishi v2.01.pdf
- DS708 nissan v2.01.pdf
- Opel V5.20 FunctionList.pdf
- DS708 Peugeot v3.04.pdf
- Renault V6.00 FunctionList.pdf
- DS708 SAAB V2.0 .pdf
- DS708 scion v1.03.pdf
- DS708 Holden V1.01.pdf
- SEAT V6.10 FunctionList.pdf
- SKODA V6.10 FunctionList.pdf
- SUBARU V2.00 FunctionList.pdf
- Suzuki V2.40 Function List.pdf
- DS708 toyota v1.03.pdf
- Vauxhall V5.00 FunctionList.pdf
- Vw V6.10 FunctionList.pdf
- DS708 Volvo V5.60.pdf
