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Hey Support :Questions re MS 905 or MS 906, Software and Hardware Comparisons

8026 Views 10 Replies Latest reply: 2016-08-22 09:19:23


  •   Level 10   
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    witsend
    2016-07-15 16:23:28
      Re the Software; The new MS 906 is supposed to be the Maxi- Das DS 708's Successor , but is now called "Maxi-Sys MS-906," (not Maxi Das 2 or a DS 710)   Since it shares the Maxi Sys name, can the Software of the MS 906 be considered to now possess the same exact level of coding capabilities to the Non- Maxi Flash VCI equipped MS-905 mini, and the regular MS-908? 
       The reason I ask , is the coding abilities of the DS-708 are  listed as minimal where the Coding abilities of a MS 905  Maxi Sys Mini is listed as advanced. Since the MS906 replaces  the DS 708 are the coding abilities still considered to be  "minimal" (like the DS708)  or now considered "advanced "on par with the MS 905 Maxi Sys Mini and the regular MS908? (Basically , can I still expect the Same level of Bi directional functionality and coding capability as the rest of the Maxi Sys Family with out resorting to the Maxi Flash VCI and re-flashing modules with a subscription?)

     As far as hardware goes it looks like the MS906 is cabled (not wire less),  and has an internal lith ion battery, like the MS 905. Is the internal Lith Ion battery a user replaceable item on the MS906?
      Does the MS906 have a micro USB port ?
    Can you connect wirelessly to the internet and install other Apps on it like a MS905 Mini?

  •   Level 7   
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    fware

    2016-07-15 16:49:10 (Reply to:witsend)

     Some answers I can give you (as I have a 906)

    Is the internal Lith Ion battery a user replaceable item on the MS906?
    - NO, at least I have not opened the device to check but LiIon batteries are tricky at time and there is no easy access to the battery.

     Does the MS906 have a micro USB port ?
    - Yes, I used it to connect the PC to the 906. Not tested yet if a USB device will be detected by the 906.

    Can you connect wirelessly to the internet and install other Apps on it like a MS905 Mini?
    - Yes, but there is NO google app for it. If you get a APK file you can install it (used to get a command line...)

    Also you can insert a micro-SD card to do backups of the software folder.




  •   Level 10   
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    witsend
    2016-07-15 22:30:46 (Reply to:fware)
     Thanks F-ware for your input regarding what you know so far about your MS906. It appears like it might offer better protection than a MS 905 in the event it accidentally gets dropped on the floor, but like a DS708 it is not a wireless set up and  restricted by the length of it's  cable.
    .I just  need support to explain the  differences between the diagnostic software and difference in coding abilities  between The MS 906 and the MS905 Mini and regular MS908 ( if there are any differences) other than saying you can turn a regular MS 908 into a  MS908Pro if you buy a Maxi Flash VCI for it.

  •   Level 7   
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    fware

    2016-07-16 08:13:15 (Reply to:witsend)

    Pleas note that there is also a 906 with Bluetooth and one with TPMS feature in the list of products.

    It seems to me that the 906 is the replacement for the 905 and the simple one uses cable, like the old 708.

    I hope the support can say more about the details of the software.

  •   Level 10   
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    witsend
    2016-07-16 15:58:49 (Reply to:fware)
     Cool, 3 different MS906 scanners. Just need support to weigh in soon and say whether the Diagnostic and Coding ability Software of the MS 906 is now considered  "advanced" and equal to the MS905 mini and MS908.
      Also wondering if the 906 coding ability is still considered minimal like the DS 708, what needed coding features that are presently available on a MS 905 or MS908 would be  missing from a MS906?

  •   Level 9   
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    Support02

    2016-07-18 09:54:50

    Maxisys Mini and Maxisys have the same functions, and also just the difference in hardware and appearance. Maxisys Mini and Maxisys can’t support to program BMW and Benz, comparing with Maxisys Pro and Maxisys Elite.

    MS906 has the same apperance with MS906BT, but MS906BT has a few advantage than MS906:
    1. MS906BT is installed Bluetooth, allowing diagnosis wirelessly.
    2. MS906BT’s diagnostic coverage includes premium vehicle brands such as Maserati and Bentley, which would be required for high-end service shops.
    3. MS906BT supports oscilloscope and digital inspection camera add-ons which are not supported by MS906.
    4. Finally, MS906BT has the capability to perform coding for covered vehicles, but MS906 can not.

    MS906TS is added TPMS function based on MS906BT.


  •   Level 10   
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    witsend
    2016-07-18 15:10:17 (Reply to:Support02)
       Thanks support.
      RE# 4   I don't work on Maserati or Bentley so far, but what specifically is the additional coding capability that a MS 906BT has that the MS906 does not have , are they limited to just a few BMW and Mercedes Benz models ,( is important basic function like new battery registration found in MS906BT, is missing in a MS 906? Are we  limited across the board on other car makes too.Do you know what some of these more important coding functions might be  on some makes besides BMW and Mercedes  that might be sorely missed on a MS906 that a 906 BT lists and actually supports and works?. Plz Give known Examples...., like  for instance, On Ford MS 906 BT   keyless entry Fobs,  program proximity  keys ,and add or delete remote start option are supported on a MS906BT,  where the MS906 can only support program the regular mechanical key cylinder style PATS Keys,.
      
      Question 5  Since the MS 906 BT is now available  what is the projected end of production  date and  for the Maxi Sys MS905 mini and will the quality  and quantity of  the updates for the MS905 be slackened like the DS708 was? I think because DS708 is likely Windows based  platform, it just might be a little tougher to deal separately when the resources were moved to Android based across the board on the rest of the platforms  so what works on the older Android version also likely works on the new and vice a versa without need for huge patches, and Virtual machines installed, LMAO

     

  •   Level 9   
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    Support02

    2016-07-20 09:02:26 (Reply to:witsend)

    The difference between MS906 and MS906BT, except some premium vehicle brands such as Maserati and Bentley, the main difference is additional coding function, which is not online programing functions of BMW and Benz, like Key coding, Ford PMI coding, Hyundai Coding etc. The function of MS906 is almost the same with 908 and 905.

  •   Level 10   
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    witsend
    2016-07-20 16:37:15 (Reply to:Support02)
     A couple screen shots of  the special function menus of each scan tool on the same vehicle, same module where one MS906 BT offers a needed important function like PIN Code retrieval, injector coding,  Proximity Key and remote programming (that actually will work)  and the cheaper tool  doesn't offer it, would generate more incentive to get the MS906BT  versus a  MS 906, but if the special coding functions shown on the pricier tools  won't work , then the only reason I see for paying the extra money for the Blue tooth is so I don't put a DLC cord around my neck and end up going like David Carradine. 

  •   Level 2   
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    autologicng

    2016-08-22 02:15:44

    @support02 Are u you now saying ,ms906bt has more coding function than ms905 mini and ms908
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