{"product_id":"autel-maxicheck-mx808s-bidirectional-scan-tool","title":"Autel MaxiCheck MX808S Bidirectional Scan Tool","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAutel MaxiCheck MX808S\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bi-directional OBD2 scan tool built for independent workshops and serious DIY mechanics. It runs Android 11 on a 7\" touchscreen, performs full-system diagnostics on 80+ vehicle makes, and unlocks \u003cstrong\u003e28+ service functions\u003c\/strong\u003e including active tests on ABS, EPB, injectors, and windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #856404;\"\u003e⚠️ Looking for TPMS sensor programming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003estandard MX808S\u003c\/strong\u003e. It performs TPMS \u003cem\u003ereset\u003c\/em\u003e (clears the light) but does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e activate or program new TPMS sensors. If you need full TPMS programming, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxipro-mp900ts-all-system-diagnostic-scanner-with-tpms-relearn-programming\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutel MaxiPRO MP900-TS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eWhy Choose the Autel MaxiCheck MX808S?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eUpgraded from the original MX808 — runs \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003eAndroid 11\u003c\/strong\u003e on a Rockchip RK3566 quad-core CPU with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003eOE-Level Full System Diagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e across Engine, ABS, SRS, Trans, EPB, Chassis, Steering, TPMS, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003eBi-directional control \/ active test\u003c\/strong\u003e — send commands to actuators (ABS pump, fuel pump, injectors, windows, EPB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003e28+ Service Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Oil Reset, EPB, SAS, DPF, BMS, Throttle, ABS Bleed, Injector Coding, IMMO key add\/disable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDual-band WiFi (2.4 + 5 GHz), 7\" capacitive touchscreen at 1024×600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003e1-year free software updates\u003c\/strong\u003e + 12-month NZ warranty through FairTools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eNewer \u0026amp; Faster — Android 11 hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe MX808S replaces the slow Android 4.4.4 generation (MX808 \/ MK808 \/ MP808 \/ MS906). Inside: a Rockchip RK3566 quad-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, dual-band WiFi for fast updates, and a 7\" 1024×600 capacitive touchscreen. Multi-tasking and report saving happen with no slow loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBi-Directional Control \/ Active Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBi-directional means you can send commands \u003cem\u003eto\u003c\/em\u003e the vehicle — not just read codes \u003cem\u003efrom\u003c\/em\u003e it. Cycle the fuel pump, run the ABS bleed sequence, retract the electronic parking brake, fire individual injectors, actuate windows \/ doors \/ wipers \/ headlights. This is what separates the MX808S from cheap read-only code readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e28+ Service Functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eOil Reset, EPB Reset, SAS Calibration, DPF Regeneration, Battery Registration (BMS), Throttle Body Adaptation, ABS Auto Bleed, Injector Coding, IMMO Key add \/ disable lost keys, TPMS reset, transmission adaptation, and more. Same service function depth as the MK808S \/ MK808BT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600; width: 38%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAutel MaxiCheck MX808S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAndroid 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRockchip RK3566 quad-core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4 GB RAM \/ 64 GB storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e7\" capacitive touchscreen, 1024 × 600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDual-band WiFi (2.4 + 5 GHz), Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVehicle Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e80+ makes, 1996 and newer (OBDII \/ EOBD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eService Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e28+ (Oil, EPB, SAS, DPF, BMS, ABS Bleed, Injector, IMMO, TPMS reset…)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBi-directional Tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYes — ABS, fuel pump, injectors, EPB, windows, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese + 8 more (13+ total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSoftware Updates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1 year free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty (NZ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e12 months from FairTools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eHow does the MX808S compare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f1f3f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxicom-mk808s-all-system-diagnosis-bidirectional-tool-scanner\"\u003eMK808S\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMX808S ⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxicheck-mx900-car-scanner-upgrade-of-maxicom-mk808bt-mk808-mx808-s\"\u003eMX900\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxipro-mp900ts-all-system-diagnostic-scanner-with-tpms-relearn-programming\"\u003eMP900-TS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBi-directional control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eService functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e25+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e28+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e36+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e36+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTPMS sensor programming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e❌ (reset only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eECU coding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: center;\"\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eBudget DIY \/ light workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background-color: #e7f3ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily workshop use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eCoding + diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eTPMS + advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eVehicle Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MX808S works on 80+ makes worldwide, including the common Local market vehicles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota — Hilux, Hiace, Corolla, RAV4, Camry, Land Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord — Ranger (PX1\/PX2\/PX3), Everest, Transit, Mustang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMazda — CX-5, BT-50, Mazda 3, Mazda 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolden — Colorado, Commodore, Captiva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan — Navara, X-Trail, Patrol, Qashqai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitsubishi — Triton, Outlander, ASX, Pajero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean — BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Volvo (3-series, A\/C-class, Golf etc. up to 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese imports \/ JDM right-hand-drive — supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle coverage continues to grow with the 1-year free software updates. Not sure about your make\/model? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eEmail us\u003c\/a\u003e the year, make, and model — we'll confirm before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MX808S tablet (Android 11, 7\" touchscreen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × OBDII main cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × USB charging cable + power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × User manual \/ quick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Carry case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Software Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNZ warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months from FairTools — local replacement or repair, no shipping back to overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of vehicle database and firmware updates from activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Software keeps working on existing vehicles. Renewal for new vehicle data contact us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/refund-policy\"\u003e30-day returns policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; margin: 30px 0 15px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eIs the MX808S the same as the MX808S-TS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. The MX808S is the standard version with 28+ service functions and bi-directional control. The \"TS\" suffix on Autel scanners means added TPMS sensor activation and programming. If you need to program tyre pressure sensors, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxipro-mp900ts-all-system-diagnostic-scanner-with-tpms-relearn-programming\"\u003eMaxiPRO MP900-TS\u003c\/a\u003e instead — it's the current TPMS-capable model FairTools stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the MX808S and the MK808S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBoth run Android 11 with 7\" displays and bi-directional control. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxicom-mk808s-all-system-diagnosis-bidirectional-tool-scanner\"\u003eMK808S\u003c\/a\u003e is NZ$749 with 25+ service functions. The MX808S is NZ$849 with 28+ service functions and slightly broader system coverage on European makes. If you mainly work on Japanese \/ NZ-import vehicles, the MK808S is a strong saver; for a mixed workshop, the MX808S is the safer pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDoes the MX808S work on local vehicles, including JDM imports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes. It supports 80+ makes globally including Toyota, Ford, Mazda, Holden, Nissan, Mitsubishi, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW, and right-hand-drive Japanese imports. If you're unsure about a specific year\/make\/model, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhat does \"bi-directional\" actually mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eA bi-directional scan tool can send commands to the vehicle's ECUs — not just read codes. With the MX808S you can cycle the fuel pump, run the ABS auto-bleed sequence, retract the electronic parking brake, actuate individual injectors, and operate windows \/ wipers \/ headlights to isolate faulty components. This is what makes it useful for diagnosis, not just code clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCan the MX808S program TPMS sensors or do key programming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo to both. The MX808S performs TPMS \u003cem\u003ereset\u003c\/em\u003e (clearing the warning light) but does not activate or program new sensors — for that, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxipro-mp900ts-all-system-diagnostic-scanner-with-tpms-relearn-programming\"\u003eMP900-TS\u003c\/a\u003e. For key \/ immobiliser programming, you need an Autel IM-series tool such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/autel-maxiim-im508s-professional-immobiliser-key-programmer\"\u003eMaxiIM IM508S\u003c\/a\u003e or IM608.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHow long do the free software updates last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e1 year from the date of activation. After that, the existing software keeps working — you only need to renew if you want the latest vehicle database additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #222; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eIs it covered by warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes — 12-month FairTools warranty. Replacement or repair happens locally; no shipping back to China required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666; padding: 10px; background-color: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eNOTE: Vehicle coverage varies by make, model, and year. Please check whether the MX808S is suitable for your specific vehicle before purchasing — or contact us and we'll confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the MX808S the same as the MX808S-TS?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The MX808S is the standard version with 28+ service functions and bi-directional control. The TS suffix means added TPMS sensor activation and programming. 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