How to Update Autel MaxiIM IM608 Software

Autel IM608 Update application allows you to download the latest released software.
The updates can improve the MaxiIM applications� capabilities, typically by adding new tests, new models, or enhanced applications to the database. The Display Tablet automatically searches for available updates for all of the MaxiIM software when it is connected to the internet. Any updates that are found can be downloaded and installed on the device. This section describes installing an update to the MaxiIM System. A notification message displays if an update is available when the Notifications Center function is enabled in the Settings application.

1. Make sure the Display Tablet is connected to a power source with stable access to the internet.
2. Tap the Update application button from the MaxiIM Job Menu; or tap the update notification message when received one; or tap the Update icon on Vehicle Menu in Diagnostics application. The Update application screen displays.
3. Check all available updates:
--If you decide to update all the items of IMMO software, select IMMO Tab and then tap the Update All button; if you want to update all items of diagnostic software, select Diagnose Tab and then tap the Update All button.
-- If you only want to update one or some of the item(s), tap the Update button on the right column of the specific item(s).
4. Tap the Pause button to suspend the updating process. When you tap Continue to renew the update, the updating process will resume from the break point.
5. When the updating process is completed, the firmware will be installed automatically. The previous version will be replaced.

This article is going to show you how to reset and program a used EGS transmission after a transmission swap.

Model:

BMW X3 2015 CAS4

Tool:

Autel MaxiIM IM608

Purpose:

Reset EGS EEPROM and make it back to the factory settings

Procedure:

Turn on Autel IM608, go to

IMMO>>BMW>>Smart selection>>EGS transmission system

Check “EWS_EGS Status”, and the authorization fails.

Go to “EGS Reset”.

Notes. Must have strong Wi-Fi connection and stable 13v+ power.

Download virgin file.

Backup code failed. Just continue because we could reprogram it via software update.

Have to wait for it to reset 3 parts.

EGS reset succeeds.

To check the sync of CAS module and EGS module.

Turn off the ignition for a while, and then turn it on again.

Click “EWS_EGS Status” to check.

EGS is unlocked.

We have reset EGS, so we can change gears.

Then all we need to do is coding, and then we could use the car normally.

Alright, that’s how we reset a used EGS using Autel IM608 Programmer.