MaxiEcu User S Manual 1 8

Users Manual
MaxiEcu 2.0
Revision 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Installation .......................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Checking operating system version................................................................ 2
1.2 Program installation......................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 Windows XP.............................................................................................. 7
1.2.2 Windows 7................................................................................................ 12
1.2.3 Windows 8.1............................................................................................. 17
1.3 Diagnostic interface driver.............................................................................. 22
1.3.1 Installation and COM ports check...................................................................... 22
1.3.1.1 Windows XP....................................................................................... 22
1.3.1.2 Windows 7...................................................................................................... 27
1.3.1.3 Windows 8...................................................................................... 31
1.3.2 Installation of drivers........................................................................... 36
1.3.2.1 Windows XP....................................................................................... 36
1.3.2.2 Windows 7...................................................................................................... 40
1.3.2.3 Windows 8...................................................................................... 47
2. Program registration........................................................................................ 56
2.1 Generating key..................................................................................... 59
2.2 Registration with assigning to the interface.............................................. 59
2.3 Registration with assigning to the computer............................................. 60
3. Configuration.................................................................................................... 61
3.1 Configuration of Bluetooth connection...................................................... 62
3.1.1 Windows XP.......................................................................................... 62
3.1.2 Windows 7.............................................................................................. 66
3.1.3 Windows 8.1............................................................................................... 71
4. Updating software and MPM-COM interface................................................................ 75
5. Using the program............................................................................................................ 80
5.1 Creating user profile................................................................................ 81
5.2 Connecting with the vehicle ECU............................................................... 82
5.3 Reading and detetion faults......................................................................... 84
5.4 Reading current parameters....................................................................... 85
5.5 Saving and exporting measurements ....................................................... 88
5.6 Testing operational equipment................................................................... 94
5.7 Graphs................................................................................... 97
5.7.1 Reading in online mode........... 97
5.7.2 Parameters selection.... 97
5.7.3 Reading in offline mode........ . 101
5.8 Creating diagnostics reports.. 106
5.8.1 Exporting reports to PDF...................................................... 107
5.8.2 Preview and printing reports........................................................ 107
6. Registering and reporting faults................................................................. 109
7. Most frequent problems.................................................................................................. 115
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1. Installation
MaxiEcu installation should be started with choosing the version of the operation system.
Next, you can start the product installation.
1.1 Checking operating system version

If you know your Windows version you can proceed to the next step. Otherwise, you
should open the control panel of your Windows. One of the methods to start it is to type
in Control panel on Windows explorer address bar (e.g. My computer, Libraries).
Next, open System window.
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If there is no System icon in the control panel window it means it is divided into
categories and you should first choose the System and security category.
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After you have chosen the category, you will be able to open System panel.
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As System panel looks different in different systems, the location of the system
version will be shown on two different systems.
System panel in Windows can look like in the picture below. We are interested in
Windows Version and System type in the information show. In this case Windows
8.1 is the version, and 64 bit is the type.
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It looks the same in Windows 7 Professional in 32 bit version.
Another possible appearance of System panel is as in the picture below. What we

are looking for among the displayed information is the version of Windows system. In
this case Windows XP Professional is the version. However, unless it is written that
the system is 64 bit, it means it is 32 bit.
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1.2 Program installation
Select the installation version for the right Windows system from the CD attached to
the purchased Program, or from maxiecu.com webside. If the system is 32 bit you should
select 32 bit MaxiEcu version, if the system is in 64 bit, then 64 bit version is
recommended. Please note that if Demo (demonstration) version is installed, its functions
will be limited.
Depending on the operating system the installation process can differ a bit. Therefore,
installations for three different operation systems will be presented: Windows XP, 7 and
8.1.
1.2.1 Windows XP
After selecting one of the Program versions for 32 or 64 bit Windows system should
be started.
After the installation process has been started choose Polish as the language used for
installation and click OK.
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Next, MaxiEcu Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next >
The next step is reading and accepting the terms and conditions of the License
Agreement. Click I accept the agreement and click Next >.
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The next window is used for setting the default location of the program. We
recommend default location (it dont cause problems with program updating), but it is
possible for choose your own path.
The selected location should be confirmed by clicking Next >.
At the next stage, the installation Wizard will ask you to define the default location of
shortcuts in Start Menu of Windows system. We recommend default location, but it is
possible for choose your own. The selected location should be confirmed by clicking
Next >.
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The next dialogue window will give you the choice of additional shortcuts to the
program. In order to create them, select the option Create a desktop icon and/or Create
a Quick Launch icon, then click Next >.
The installation settings will be displayed. Click Install in order to confirm these
settings.
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Installation progress will be shown in the next window.
After the installation is finished a window with successful installation message will
appear. You have to tick Install Library Vcredist and click Finish.
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1.2.2 Windows 7
After selecting one of the Program versions for 32 or 64 bit Windows system the
Program should start.
After the installation process has been started choose English as the language used for
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MaxiEcu Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next >
Agreement. Click I accept Agreement Terms and Conditions in order to continue and
click Next >.
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possible for choose your own path. The selected location should be confirmed by clicking
Next >.
shortcuts in Start Menu of Windows system. We recommend default location (it dont
cause problems with program updating), but it is possible for choose your own path. The
selected location should be confirmed by clicking Next >.
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a Quick Launch icon. Next, click Next >.
settings.
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After the installation has been finished a window with successful installation message
will appear. If you wish to start using the newly installed program leave the ticked option
Install Library Vcredist and click Finish.
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1.2.3 Windows 8.1
After selecting one of the Program versions for 32 or 64 bit Windows system the
Program should start.
After the installing has been started choose English as the language used for
Next, MaxiEcu Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next > in order to
proceed.
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Agreement. Click I accept Agreement Terms and Conditions in order to continue and
click Next >.
Next >.
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shortcuts in Start Menu of Windows system. We recommend default location, but it is
Next >.
a Quick Launch icon. Next, click Next >.
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settings.
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After the installation has been finished a window with successful installation message
will appear. If you wish to start using the newly installed program leave the ticked option
Install Library Vcredist and click Finish.
Note!
64 bits system need system security update. It should accomplish automaticly (if PC is
connected to internet), but system have to be restearted.
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1.3 Diagnostic interface drivers
If your Windows system above XP (that is Windows: Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1) has an
internet connection, it will most probably use it automatically and the drivers to the
connected device will be installed automatically. However, some errors may occur in the
Windows system, so if the communication of the computer with the diagnostic interface
(the vehicle) is disturbed, you should check whether the diagnostic interface drivers have
been installed correctly. If they are installed correctly you can omit the next steps of this
paragraph. Remember that if you use a wireless connection you should configure it first
(your computer will neither find nor connect itself with the wireless device just like it
takes place through USB port). The configuration of the wireless Bluetooth connection is
described in Par. 3.1 of this Manual).
1.3.1 Installation and COM ports check

The installation needs to be checked in order to verify whether the drivers have been
installed and to check COM ports numbers which are required for the configuration of
MaxiEcu.
1.3.1.1 Windows XP
For this purpose open the Windows control panel. One of the methods to start it is to
type in Control Panel on Windows Explorer address bar (e.g. My computer,
Libraries).
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Next open Administration Tools folder.
Next, choose Computer Manager from Administration tools.
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Select Device Manager in Computer Manager window and click it.
Open Ports (COM and LPT) in the Device Manager. If you find the ports set for
the wire transmission via USB port with the described name of the device (it is Serial
Port for MPM-COM interface) it means that the drivers have been installed and they
should work properly. If you use a wireless transmission you should configure Bluetooth
connection first (par. 3.1. of this Manual). When finished, new COM ports for Bluetooth
transmission should appear as in the picture below.
Then click right button of your mouse, pick properties

Click right finger button on correct COM port, pick properties , then port settings and
advanced.
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Set latency timer on 16ms, and pick OK
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It should be also checked whether the communication drivers have been installed. To
do this it should be checked whether the USB Serial Converter (this name is applicable
for MPM-COM interface, and it will be different for other interfaces) is installed in the
extended box of Universal Serial Bus Controllers. However, if you use Bluetooth
wireless connection it is possible that the information about the installed communication
drivers is not available in the Device manager. Still, the configured COM port will be
available.
If the drivers are installed and COM ports are assigned for communication, proceed
with the registration and configuration of MaxiEcu.
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1.3.1.2 Windows 7
Open Control panel of Windows system to start. One of the methods to start it is to
type in Control panel on Windows explorer address bar (e.g. My computer,
Libraries).
Next, open Device Manager window.
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If there is no Device Manager icon in the Control panel, it means it is divided into
categories and you should select the category Hardware and Sound first.
You will be able to start Device Manager after choosing the category.
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Open Ports (COM i LPT) in the Device Manager. If you find the ports set for the
wire transmission via USB port with the described name of the device (it is Serial Port
for MPM-COM interface) it means that the drivers have been installed and they should
work properly. If you use a wireless transmission you should configure Bluetooth
connection first (Par. 3.1. of this Manual). When finished, new COM ports for Bluetooth

advanced.
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It should be also checked whether the communication drivers have been installed. To
do this it check whether the USB Serial Converter (this name is applicable for MPM-
COM interface, and it will be different for other interfaces) is installed in the extended
box of Universal serial bus controllers. However, if you use Bluetooth wireless
connection it is possible that the information about the installed communication drivers is
not available in the Device Manager. Still, the configured COM port will be available.
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1.3.1.3 Windows 8
For this purpose open the Windows Control Panel. One of the methods to start it is
to type in Control Panel on Windows Explorer address bar (e.g. My computer,
Libraries).
Next, open Device Manager.
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If there is no Device Manager icon in the Control Panel, it means it is divided into
categories and you should select the category Hardware and Sound first.
You will be able to start Device Manager after choosing the category.
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Open Ports (COM and LPT) in the Device Manager. If you find the ports set for
the wire transmission via USB port with the described name of the device (it is Serial
Port for MPM-COM interface) it means that the drivers have been installed and they
should work properly. If you use a wireless transmission you should configure Bluetooth
connection first (Par. 3.1. of this Manual). When finished, new COM ports for Bluetooth

advanced.
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It should also be checked whether the communication drivers have been installed. To
do this it check whether the USB Serial Converter (this name is applicable for MPM-
COM interface, and it will be different for other interfaces) is installed in the extended
box of Universal serial bus drivers. However, if you use Bluetooth wireless connection
it is possible that the information about the installed communication drivers is not
available in the Device Manager. Still, the configured COM port will be available.
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1.3.2 Installation of drivers
This paragraph shows the installation of drivers for three most popular Windows
systems.
1.3.2.1 Windows XP
After the first connection of the device to the computer a window informing about
new hardware found will appear. The name of the device will be displayed.
The name of the device will be changed after a while.
Next, New Hardware Wizard will be opened. Select the option Install from list or
specific location (Advanced) and click Next >.
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The next step is indicating the access path to the file. To do this choose option
Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in search. Next,
click Browse.
In the next window indicate the location of the folder with drivers which are on the
software CD. Open My computer, then CD/DVD drive (it is disc I in this case).
Open INTERFACE DRIVERS folder and choose windows xp, vist, win 7,8. After
choosing the right folder confirm by clicking OK.
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The access path to drivers should change to the one chosen at the previous stage in
the driver search window. Please click Next > to continue the installation.
The next window will show information about searching the driver. Once the driver
has been found the window will proceed to the next stage which is installation.
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The driver installation progress will be shown at this stage.
After the installation has been finished the Wizard will show information about
finishing the search of new hardware. Click Finish in order to finish the installation.
You will be informed about the installed driver by a message from the task
confirming the installation completion and readiness of the hardware to use.
The installed device will be located in the box of Universal serial bus controllers in
the Device Manager whose procedure can be checked in Par. 1.3.1 of this Manual
(however, it is not required yet).
After the device driver has been installed, a message about finding new hardware
will appear. It will be COM communication port. The procedure of installation is the
same as by the installation of the driver.
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1.3.2.2 Windows 7
After the first connecting of the device to the computer a window informing about
the installation of device will appear.
After a while when the installation of drivers is not successful, the message will
change and disappear after a longer time. In this case the installation of drivers must be
absolutely continued. If the message does not appear, check whether the device driver
has been installed.
If the driver has not been installed in the Device Manager please find and open folder
Other Devices. Unless your computer has had any drivers for this device installed and
unless it has an internet access or if, for any other reasons, it has not installed the drivers,
an icon with an exclamation mark and the name of the device will appear in the opened
box. It is MPM-COM INTERFACE in our case (if another device is connected than
MPM-COM the name of the device will be different).
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Click with the mouse right button on the device connected and open Properties
(clicking the mouse left button).
After opening Properties move on to Driver tab. You will see in the window that
the supplier of this driver is unknown and its version and date are not available. It will
mean that the driver has not been installed. In order to install it click command Update
Driver....
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Next in the opened window of driver update wizard select the option Browse my
computer for driver software.
Next, press Browse.
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Choose location for the drivers downloaded from the attached CD or driver files
downloaded from www.maxiecu.com. If they have been downloaded from the internet it
will be the location where they have been saved. If from the CD they will be in the folder
INTERFACE DRIVERS. In order to select it open the CD/DVD drive where MaxiEcu
CD has been placed. Next, select INTERFACE DRIVERS and choose the folder
compatible with the Windows you use. In the text box at the bottom of the window
described as Folder: you should be able to find the name of the selected folder (after
clicking on one of the listed folders. Press OK in order to confirm your choice of the
folder.
The access path to the required folder will appear in the Wizard window. Select the
option Include subfolders and press Next.
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Next, a window with drivers installation progress will appear.
After it has been finished you will be informed about the successful update and the
name of the installed device will appear. In order to finish the wizards work, press
Close.
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Information about the driver will be shown in the Properties window from which we
had started the driver update wizard. Now you can close the Properties window by
clicking Close. The installed device will be moved from the section Other Devices to
the section Universal serial bus controllers. Its procedures are described in Par. 1.3.1
of this Manual (however, it is not required yet).
Now, an icon with an exclamation mark and the name USB Serial Port will appear
in the in the tab Other Devices (if another device is connected than MPM-COM the
name of the device will be different). In order to configure this connection properly you
should open the Device Properties, just like in the previous case, and start the Driver
Update Wizard.
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The drivers update procedure is the same as before, select the folder with drivers (the
same as before), select the option Include subfolders. At the end of the wizards work a
message with the added USB Serial Port will be displayed (if another device is
connected than MPM-COM the name of the device will be different). In order to finish
the wizards work, press Close.
clicking Close. The installed device will be moved from the section Other Devices
to the section Ports (COM and LPT). Its procedures are described in Par. 1.3.1 of this
Manual (however, it is not required yet).
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1.3.2.3 Windows 8
After the first connecting of the device to the computer a window informing about
the installation of device will appear. It is possible that the window will be minimized
and it will be visible only on the working programs bar. It will close automatically after
the device has been added. It is possible that the user will not have time enough to open it
or even see the progress of the operation as it can take a very short time.
Now you can check whether the device driver has been installed. You must find and
select the option Other Devices in the Device Manager. Unless your computer has
had any drivers for this device installed and unless it has an internet access or if, for any
other reasons, it has not installed the drivers, an icon with an exclamation mark and the
name of the device will appear in the opened box. It is MPM-COM INTERFACE in
our case (if another device is connected than MPM-COM the name of the device will be
different).
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Click with the mouse right button on the device connected and open Properties
(clicking the mouse left button).
After opening Properties move on to Contoller tab. You will see in the window
that the supplier of this driver is unknown and its version and date are not available. It
will mean that the driver has not been installed. In order to install it click command
Update Driver....
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Next in the opened window of driver update wizard select the option Search
computer to find driver software.
Next, press Continue.
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Select location for the drivers from the attached CD or driver files downloaded from
www.maxiecu.com. If they have been downloaded from the internet it will be the
location where they have been saved. If from the CD they will be in the folder
INTERFACE DRIVERS. In order to select it open the CD/DVD drive where MaxiEcu
CD has been placed. Next, select INTERFACE DRIVERS and select the folder
compatible with the Windows you use. In the text box at the bottom of the window
described as Folder: you should be able to find the name of the selected folder (after
clicking on one of the listed folders. Press OK in order to confirm your choice of the
folder.
The access path to the required folder will appear in the Wizard window. Select the
option Include subfolders and press Continue.
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Next, a window with drivers installation progress will appear.
After it has been finished you will be informed about the successful update and the
name of the installed device will appear. In order to finish the Wizards work, press
Close.
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to the section Universal serial bus controllers. Its procedures are described in Par. 1.3.1
of this Manual (however, it is not required yet).
Now, an icon with an exclamation mark and the name USB Serial Port will appear
in the in the tab Other Devices (if another device is connected than MPM-COM the
name of the device will be different). In order to configure this connection properly you
should open the Device Properties, just like in the previous case, and start the Driver
Update Wizard.
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The drivers update procedure is the same as before, select the folder with drivers (the
same as before), select the option Include subfolders. At the end of the wizards work a
message with the added USB Serial Port will be displayed (if another device is
connected than MPM-COM the name of the device will be different). In order to finish
the Wizards work, press Close.
to the section Ports (COM and LPT). Its procedures are described in Par. 1.3.1 of this
Manual (however, it is not required yet).
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2. Program registration
Please note that the registration process should be skipped while working with Demo
version software.
After the program has been started it should be registered. In order to do this click the
button with the question mark icon.
Next, press the button with the key icon.
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The next step is to choose the software registration option. The choice depends on the
purchased version of the license. One option is to assign the software to a particular computer.
In this case it is possible to install and use the program only on one computer using any
interface (ELM327 or MPM-COM). Users holding a license assigned to the device can
attribute it to any MPM-COM interface and to ELM 237 interface with USB port and FTDI
circuit. In these conditions MaxiEcu 2.0 can be operated on any computer that will be
connected to the registered MPM-COM interface with the installed software. The only
requirement is to enter the registration key on each computer on which the software was
installed. In the case of assigning the license to MPM-COM interface in bluetooth version, the
first launch should be performed via cable connection. Any following launch can be
performed as wireless. It also applies to every subsequent installation of the software and
interface in the computer.
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2.1 Generating the key
If your key is already generated, and you have it on paper or digital version, it is not
necessary to send registration data and generate it second time. If you have license and key
just go to 2.2 or 2.3 chapter.
In the case when you want to generate MaxiEcu 2.0 software assignment key to diagnostic
interface, you have to connect interface to computer then run software, then go to register
program window (by clicking ? icon, and then key icon) , then mark license
associated with usb interface (FTDI based), then you should choose from the list a device
you want to assign with the license.
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Based on information received from the diagnostic interface personal registration
details will be generated. You should copy them by clicking on the copy to clipboard and
send them using the form available on www.maxiecu.com in Contact tab.
On maxiecu webside in the form in the box Question related to: you should choose
Program MaxiEcu, and in the box I am a member of: you should choose Generating the
key. Next, fill in the other boxes: first name and surname, telephone number and email. In
the last box Questions/comments: you should paste your copied registration data. You can
do it by right-clicking on textbox and choosing Paste. Send the form by clicking send
form.
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In reply sent you will receive on the given e-mail a key which you will have to enter in
key box. This procedure is described in next point.
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2.2 Registration with assigning to the interface
necessary to send registration data and generate it second time, but If you dont have
license and key go to 2.1 chapter.
Connect interface by USB cable, before you start the program. After entering the
registration screen (click button with ? icon, then button with key icon) you should select
option License associated with usb interface (FTDI based). After choosing this option it
will be possible to refresh the list of any available devices by clicking Refresh USB
button.
Type License associated with usb intyerface (FTDI based), then mark correct ChipID,
write your key (be carefoul, it is easy to make mistake), and confirm by press OK
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2.3 Registration with assigning to the computer
necessary to send registration data and generate it second time, but If you dont have
license and key go to 2.1 chapter.
After entering on the registration screen (click button with ? icon, then button with
key icon) you should select the option License associated with the computer. After
choosing this option it will be possible to input the registration details, so write your name,
and e-mail address, then put 3 keys, and click OK button.
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3. Configuration
A properly configured connection is required for the communication between the
computer and the diagnostic interface. For this purpose click the button with a gear wheel
icon.
Next, by clicking the button with USB port icon, choose the desired port of
communication. In the case of wire connection and using a license assigned to the interface
you should certainly choose FTDI USB Adapter Port. In any other case it is possible to
choose a second option USB Serial Port. However, for wireless connection configuration
the wireless communication port should be chosen. It will be available only after the
configuration. To do this follow the instructions described in Paragraph 3.1 of this Manual.
You can use the program after you have finished this procedure.
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3.1 Configuration of Bluetooth connection
Some interfaces, such as MPM-COM have the possibility to connect in a wireless
manner by using Bluetooth standard. In order to use MaxiEcu 2.0 program connected to
the interface via wireless connection you must configure the connection first. Below you
will find configuration procedures for two different Windows system.
3.1.1 Windows XP
In order to configure the wireless connection in Bluetooth standard open the
Bluetooth communication options in the message field in the right hand bottom corner of
the screen.
Select the option Add Bluetooth Device from the displayed list.
Next, select the option My device is set up and ready to be found and confirm by
pressing Next >.
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A device search window will appear for a certain time.
As soon as the devices with Bluetooth are found, you will see the list of them.
Choose Serial Adaptor or MPM-COM from the displayed list and accept by clicking
Next > (if you use another diagnostic interface the name will be different, so you must
look for the name of the device you use).
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The user will be asked to give the access key. Choose the box Use the passkey
found in the documentation: and then give the code. It must be necessarily 1234 (for
MPM-COM and most of other interfaces, otherwise use the device documentation). In
order to continue the configuration press Next >.
The progress of configuration will be shown in the next window.
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As soon as the Wizard completes the configuration you will be informed by this
window. To close the Wizard of adding Bluetooth devices press Finish.
In order to use the wireless connection in MaxiEcu a proper communication port

must be set. In order to do this please follow the instructions given in Par. 3 of this
Manual and at the stage of choosing the port, please choose Bluetooth as the
communication port. Remember to choose the outgoing COM port number according to
the configured device (it is COM4 port in this case).
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3.1.2 Windows 7
In order to configure the wireless connection in the Bluetooth standard open the
Bluetooth communication options in the message field in the right bottom corner of the
screen.
Select the option Add a Device from the displayed list.
As soon as the working devices with Bluetooth are found, you will see the list of
them. Choose Serial Adaptor or MPM-COM from the displayed list and accept by
clicking Next (if you use another diagnostic interface the name will be different, so you
must look for the name of the device you use).
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The user will be asked to choose the pairing option. Choose option Enter the
device's pairing code and next click Next.
Next, you should give the code. It must be necessarily 1234 (for MPM-COM and
most of other interfaces, otherwise use the device documentation). In order to continue
the configuration press Next.
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Next, a window with information Configuring device... will appear. After the
configuration has been finished the window will automatically skip to the next screen.
As soon as the Wizard completes the configuration you will be informed by this
window. To close the Wizard of adding Bluetooth devices press Close.
Next, open again the Bluetooth communication options in the message field in the
right bottom corner of the screen.
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Choose Open settings from the displayed list.
Now you should proceed to COM Ports tab and check on which COM port the
Outgoing port of our configured connection with the device is. It is COM4 in this case.
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3.1.3 Windows 8.1
In order to configure the wireless connection in the Bluetooth standard open the
Bluetooth communication options in the message field in the right hand bottom corner of
the screen.
Select the option Add Device with Bluetooth Function from the displayed list.
As soon as the working devices with Bluetooth are found, you will see the list of
them. Choose Serial Adaptor or MPM-COM from the displayed list and accept by
clicking it. If you use another diagnostic interface the name will be different, so you must
look for the name of the device you use.
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Next, press Pair.
The user will be asked to give the access key. Write the code in the highlighted box.
It must be necessarily 1234 (for MPM-COM and most of other interfaces, otherwise
use the device documentation). In order to continue the configuration press Next.
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After a while the configured connection with the diagnostic interface will be
displayed. Next, return to Desktop.
Next open the Bluetooth communication options in the message field in the right
hand bottom corner of the screen.
Choose Open settings from the displayed list.
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Now you should proceed to COM Ports tab and check on which COM port the
Outgoing port of our configured connection with the device is. It is COM23 in this
case.

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4. Updating software and MPM-COM interface
In order to update the software you should download the latest version from the site
www.maxiecu.com. You can find the files under Download tab.
Downloaded version of MaxiEcu 2.0 should be reinstalled, overwriting previously

installed program. It is recommended to reinstall it without uninstalling the previous version
of MaxiEcu 2.0, in the same location of the previous installation. In order to do it follow the
steps from Point 1.2 in this Manual.
A newer versions of the software have MPM-COM interface update feature. Every
version of MaxiEcu software released after 17th of October 2014 has the latest version of
MPM-COM interface for the date of the release. Additionally, MaxiEcu software checks the
compatibility of MPM-COM version with the owned one automatically and displays the
interface update information with every attempt of connection to vehicles driver. The manual
interface update is also possible. Both methods will be presented below.
If the update fails, it is recommended to start the update manually.
Warning: During update in program you should set port configuration on FTDI USB
Adapter. In order to do so, follow Point 3 of this Manual.
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The first method of update occurs during the attempt of connecting to the vehicle. If a
message box with update question pops up, it is recommended to accept it.
After accepting the update process will start and a progress screen will appear. If you
refuse to update, the program will continue attempting to communicate with the vehicle.
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Afterwards the successful update confirmation box appears. However if the update fails,
it is recommended to run it manually.
The second method of update is running it manually. In order to do it, press cogwheel
icon on the main screen of MaxiEcu program.
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Then press icon with three cogwheels.
The next step is to confirm update of diagnostic interface.
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Then a progress screen should will appear.
After successful update a confirmation box should appear.
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5. Using the program
MaxiEcu 2.0 software has two major functions available for all vehicle makes and two
additional functions for some selected vehicle makes. The second function is reading the
current parameters which enables the cyclic reading of chosen parameters or groups of
parameters. Additionally, it is possible to export the measurements data after they have been
taken.
The first additional function in some chosen vehicle makes and models is testing the
operational equipment. It allows for obligatory switching on some vehicle elements. Thus, it
becomes possible to check the devices which are activated automatically as well as of the
devices which are activated by the vehicle user. In this way you can check whether any faulty
operation of any device is caused by a failure in the same operational device or by a control
element such as a sensor, a button or a switch. However, note that it can be a driver that
becomes damaged and it can lack the complicated input and output operation diagnostics.
The other additional function of the program is the possibility to change settings and
configuration of the drivers for any given vehicle. It also requires a relevant technical
knowledge.
The following paragraphs present the instructions regarding the connection of the device
with the driver for a vehicle, reading the fault codes, faults description and deletion, reading
current parameters, exporting read parameters and testing operational equipment.
Warning: It is important to remember to connect the diagnostic interface first before running
MaxiEcu 2.0 software, then connect interface with vehicle. Otherwise, the
interface will not be visible for the program.
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5.1 Creating user profile
Generating user profile allows, for egzample to automatically addition the user data
to generated reports. To do so, click the "Settings", marked by a gearwheel, located in the
upper part of the panel.
Then click user button.
Fill the free spaces by your data, and press OK button.
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5.2 Connecting with the vehicle ECU
Choose the vehicle manufacturer in order to activate the connection between the
vehicle and the software driver. It will be Renault in this case.
After choosing the vehicle manufacturer all available drivers of any car models will
be displayed. In order to simplify finding the right drivers you can filter the drivers
according to certain criteria: vehicle model, year of manufacture and the system to which
the driver belongs.
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The vehicle which we choose will be Megane II from 2005 and the system we want
to check will be safety management. For this reason set a proper filter, choose the driver
required for connection and press the button with the icon with two opposite arrows.
After the connection takes place the information about the driver will be displayed.
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5.3 Reading and deletion faults
After the connection with the driver has been set, click on viewing the faults. In
order to do this, click the button with the exclamation mark !.
After you have clicked on viewing the faults, refresh the list of faults. Use the button
with two opposite white arrows on the green background. You can delete the history of
faults by clicking the X icon. In order to return to the driver information, press the i
button. However, in order to disconnect with the driver, press the button with two
opposite arrows.
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5.4 Reading current parameters
After the connection with the driver has been set, click on viewing the current
parameters. In order to do this click the button with a pointed list.
The parameters are read in a cycle and they are listed on the screen. Using the
buttons on the top panel you can change the selection of parameters or their groups to be
read. You can also select them manually from the list.
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Additionally, you can display a big text indicator readable from a larger distance. A
selected parameter is displayed in a separate window. It is possible to open a number of
text indicators at one time. In order to open a new window with a value, click the
displayed value field with the mouse right button. You should click precisely the place
where the parameter value is shown. Next, click normally, with the mouse left button.
The opened window with the text indicator looks as below:
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In order to return to the driver information, press the i button. However, in order to
disconnect with the driver, press the button with two opposite arrows.
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5.5 Saving and exporting measurements
After making the measurements and disconnecting with the driver the number of
parameters read and number of measurements will be displayed at the bottom of the
screen. In order to save the results click on the button with disc icon. In this way a
MaxiEcu file with the extension .lmxc will be saved.
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You can open the results again by clicking the button with the folder icon in the main
window.
Next, click the Open icon button.
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After the file has been opened the access path of the opened file will be displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
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The registered data can also be exported to XML file. It can be viewed in any
calculation sheet operating program (e.g. MS Excel). The saved data can also be viewed
in a text file (e.g. Notebook), however, it is more difficult due to XML format in which
the file has been saved. In order to export data click the button with the icon of a sheet
with a folded corner.
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In the case of opening any data previously measured and saved, the window looks as
follows. In order to export data, just as in the case of the registered data, click the button
with the icon of a sheet with a folded corner.
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A list of registered measurements will be displayed in the program window. Using
the buttons at the top of the window it is possible to change the order of the exported data
in the file, checking and unchecking any elements as well as changing the choice.
Furthermore, it is possible to check manually the exported parameters on the list by
clicking on an unchecked or checked box next to each parameter. After the choice of the
saved parameters has been completed, click the icon with a disc in order to export data
(saving as XML file).
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5.6 Testing operational equipment
After the connection with the driver has been set, click on viewing the tests. In order
to do this click the button with the bulb icon.
Next, select the element which you want to test. It will be the radiator fan in this
case.
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Next, click the button with an arrows pointing down on the green background.
You will see a new window with switch on, switch off and exit buttons. It is
possible to switch an element on and off using these buttons. When testing the radiator
fan, you can check its operation by listening or looking whether the fan started to rotate
after clicking the Switch on button. When finished, close the window by clicking the
Exit button.
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In order to return to the driver information, press the i button. However, in order to
disconnect with the driver, press the button with two opposite arrows. After the device
has been disconnected the driver will automatically take control over the tested
equipment.
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5.7 Graphs
The software enables the presentation of measurement data in graphs online, during
communication between controller and interface, or offline when measurement data were
previously stored on the disk.
5.7.1 Reading graphs in online mode
For representation measurment data on the diagrams in online mode , connect with
controller and then click graph button.
5.7.2 Parameters selection
A window with choise of parameters will appear. Program allowes for representation
up to three separated graphs, and it is possible to let appear up to four parameters. We
recommend to choise parameters from the same group (if it is possible), it allowes to
getting more accurate measurements.
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After selection parameters click show graph panel button ,
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Then click print graph button , to start drawing the lines.
Moving the marker (look the diagram above), on X axis, allowes to read the precise
parameters values, they are showed on the right side.
Diagram above shows measurement of turbo boost, as you can see, boost pressure,
actual value, is quite similar to boost pressure set point, so we can say that, turbo
boost works correctly.
Description of graph buttons :
- Zoom in full zoom in maximally X-axis
- Zoom in zoom in X-axis
- Zoom out zoom out X-axis
- Zoom out full zoom out maximally X-axis
- Zoom Y automatic setting of maximum values for the Y-axis
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Adaptation scale of read parameters skali on Y-axis :
In order to read accurate values on Y-axis, click right button of mause near Y-axis,
and type user domain.
The window with user domain will appear, then set values (for egzample miniumum, and
maximum value), and click OK button.
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5.7.3 Reading graphs in offline mode
In order to present saved parameters on the diagrams open the file by click file
button , and then click open button
Afetr opening correct file click graph button , the window with choise of
parameters will appear. Type your parameters and click show graph panel button .
After that, click print graph button .
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Below is the sample of offline mode graph.
Diagram show dosage of fuel. It allowes to check MAF sensor (mass air flow), by
compare fuel quantity set point with parameter injection quantity (due to smoke
limitation).
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5.8 Creating diagnostics reports
The software allows you to create diagnostic reports. After connection with the
controller, possibly eliminate the error, the tests, etc. (described in earlier chapters),
disconnect from the driver by clicking the button marked by icon of two oppositely directed
arrows.
Then use save as button, marked as floppy disc on green background. After that fill
textbox by data of checked vehicle , and confirm that data by press OK button.
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Chose place where file will saved, name the file, and click save.
After clicking report, will be possibile browning diagnostics report, saving on PDF
standard, printing, and print preview (described in other chapters).
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On thge left side is located the slider, wchich alowes to browning the whole of dokument.
If you want automatic fill the dokument by data of your company (like address and name of
the company etc.), add your data to user profile (decribed in chapter 5.1 Creating user profile).
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5.8.1. Exporting reports to PDF
For export report to PDF, click export PDF button, marked by icon of flopy disk, with
PDF text, on green background.
In new window chose location for file were save, choose name for file, and click
save button.
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5.8.2. Preview and printing diagnostic reports
In order to preview diagnostic protocol click on preview button, marked as ey
Preview window will shown, if you want to close that window click x mark on the
right corner of window.
In order to print diagnostic protocol click on print button, marked as printer.
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In new window, pick printer (if your printer isn't. found, click find printer.., button),
choose quantity of copies, and click print button.
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6. Registering and reporting faults
If, while using the software, you continue to experience any lack of communication with
the vehicle drivers or any other problem, you should contact MaxiEcu software manufacturer.
In order to do this start from registering the faults related to diagnostic functions. The internal
LOG program option is used for registering the performed operations. In order to start it,
after choosing the driver, click on LOG icon. When clicked, LOG text should change colour
from white to yellow. It means that the faults registration option has been switched on.
When LOG option is on, you should try to communicate the selected driver. In order to
do this click the icon with two opposite arrows.
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While trying to reach the connection you will see the message below.
And next, an information about unsuccessful connection.
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The files with the registered faults will be automatically saved in the following location:
C:\Users\ Name_User\AppData\Local\Temp. In order to open the folder with files, type in
%Temp% in the address bar in Windows system explorer and confirm by pressing Enter.
You will find the created files in this folder.
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The files should be zipped before sending. In order to zip them select MaxiEcu files,
click on them with the mouse right button, extend the option Send to and choose
Compressed (zipped) folder.
So created ZIP File will have a default name of one of the compressed files. However, it
is better if you name it as MaxiEcu program name with its version next to it, description of
contents and the model of the vehicle causing problems. It will be MaxiEcu_20 logi Megane
II in this case.
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Next, send the file using the form available on www.maxiecu.com in Contact tab.
When filling in the form in the box Pytanie dotyczy you should choose Program
MaxiEcu, and in the box Jestem uytkownikiem you should also choose Program
MaxiEcu. Next, fill in the other boxes: first name and surname, telephone number and
necessarily email. In the last box Pytania/ uwagi: you should briefly describe the problem.
Next, attach the file with Logs. To do this, click the Wybierz button next to wylij
formularz.
In order to find the file quickly it is recommended to write the formula %temp% in the
field File name and confirm by pressing Enter. Next, select the required zipped folder from
the list of elements.
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After the file has been selected, attach the file by clicking the button Open. It is
possible that the file will be attached and the window will close after a double click on the
Logs file.
After adding the file the Wybierz button will change its description into the access path
to the file. However, it will not be the same as the one where the file was chosen, but another
one where the file is stored. The form will be sent after clicking wylij formularz.
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7. Most frequent problems
1. MaxiEcu program does not start
2. No connection with the vehicle module
3. It is impossible to connect trough Bluetooth interface
4. No communication ports in MaxiEcu configuration
5. Message Program is not registered
6. Message Option available after buying the License
7. Message Details are incorrect
8. Errors during connection attempts or in the read parameters
1. MaxiEcu program does not start

If, when starting the program, you see this message The application cannot start
because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event
log or use the command-line sxtrace.exe tool for more detail.
You should vcredist_x64.exe libraries for 64 bit Windows version or

vcredist_x86.exe for 32 bit Windows version. The libraries are available on the
software CD, on the website www.maxiecu.com and www.microsoft.com.
2. No connection with the vehicle module

If you are not successful while trying to connect with the driver in the vehicle,
check whether the communication port has been selected in MaxiEcu. Proceed
with the configuration as described in Par. 3 of this Manual.
If the fault occurs only for some drivers, try update MaxiEcu software (go to
chapter 4, if you dont know how to do it), if this procedure wont solve this
problem, proceed with the registration of connection and contact the software
manufacturer. Proceed according to the instructions described in Par. 6 of this
Manual.
3. It is impossible to connect trough Bluetooth interface

If in case of using Bluetooth wireless connection it is impossible to establish
communication with the interface, the reason might be an incorrect pairing of the
Bluetooth device. The most common mistake is pairing the diagnostic interface and
the computer without the pairing code or by an automatic pairing code selection. In
this case you should reconfigure Bluetooth connection according to Point 3.1 of this
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Manual. In the case of ELM327 and MPM-COM interfaces sold by Mari company
the pairing code is: 1234. For any other interfaces it is possible that they have
different pairing codes.
4. No communication ports in MaxiEcu configuration

If it is not possible to select the port of communication with the diagnostic
interface in this program, check whether drivers have been installed (in the case of
wire connection) and whether communication ports have been assigned or whether
the wireless connection has been configured and the wireless communication ports
have been assigned.
You can check the installed drivers following the instructions shown in Par.
1.3.1 of this Manual. If no drivers have been installed, proceed according to the
Instructions shown in Par. 1.3.2 of this Manual. However, the procedure for
Bluetooth connection configuration has been described in Par. 3.1 of this Manual.
5. Program is not registered

If, while selecting the manufacturer of the vehicle to be diagnosed, you see the
message about the program not being registered:
you should proceed with the program registration following the instructions
described in Par. 2 of this Manual.
6. Message Option available after buying the License

If you see the message Option available after buying the License:
it means that the user is trying to use the diagnostic device for a vehicle
manufacturer for which he had bought no license. In order to unblock the access,
buy the license for the subsequent vehicle manufacturers. Contact the software
manufacturer to do this.
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7. Message Details are incorrect
If during the process of generating key or software registration a box with
message Data is incorrect. Please check and correct
appears, it means that the user is trying to input an incorrect key or does not
give it at all. It occurs during the first registration of product when the user
generates details and clicks OK before receiving the activation key. In this case
you should click Cancel button and wait for obtaining the key, then restart the
program in order to enter it.
8. Errors during connection attempts or in the read parameters

If during the program operation, some errors pop up with messages like:
Incorrect details; there are problems with connecting to the vehicle drivers, faulty
or lacking descriptions; please check the version of the installed software. If its
outdated, it is recommended to update following the instructions from Point 4 of
this Manual. If the errors occur in the latest version of the software, please contact
us by using the contact form on our site www.maxiecu.com under Contact tab.
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1.1 Checking operating system version

Next, open System window.

Another possible appearance of System panel is as in the picture below. What we

Installation progress will be shown in the next window.

1.3.1 Installation and COM ports check

Next, choose Computer Manager from Administration tools.

Then click right button of your mouse, pick properties

Next, open Device Manager window.

Then click right button of your mouse, pick properties

Next, open Device Manager.

Then click right button of your mouse, pick properties

The name of the device will be changed after a while.

Next, press Browse.

Next, press Continue.

Next, press the button with the key icon.

The progress of configuration will be shown in the next window.

In order to use the wireless connection in MaxiEcu a proper communication port

Select the option Add a Device from the displayed list.

Choose Open settings from the displayed list.

In order to use the wireless connection in MaxiEcu a proper communication port

Downloaded version of MaxiEcu 2.0 should be reinstalled, overwriting previously

The next step is to confirm update of diagnostic interface.

After successful update a confirmation box should appear.

Then click user button.

Fill the free spaces by your data, and press OK button.

The opened window with the text indicator looks as below:

Next, click the Open icon button.

5.7.1 Reading graphs in online mode

controller and then click graph button.

5.7.2 Parameters selection

Description of graph buttons :

- Zoom in full zoom in maximally X-axis

- Zoom in zoom in X-axis

- Zoom out zoom out X-axis

- Zoom out full zoom out maximally X-axis

- Zoom Y automatic setting of maximum values for the Y-axis

button , and then click open button

After that, click print graph button .

In order to preview diagnostic protocol click on preview button, marked as ey

In order to print diagnostic protocol click on print button, marked as printer.

And next, an information about unsuccessful connection.

You will find the created files in this folder.

1. MaxiEcu program does not start

You should vcredist_x64.exe libraries for 64 bit Windows version or

2. No connection with the vehicle module

3. It is impossible to connect trough Bluetooth interface

4. No communication ports in MaxiEcu configuration

5. Program is not registered

6. Message Option available after buying the License

8. Errors during connection attempts or in the read parameters

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