How to Connect Autel Tesla Diagnostic Cables?

 Autel released diagnostic cables for Tesla S and X vehicle models which enable Autel MaxiSYS MS909, MS919, or 908SPro, Elite, Elite II, and MS Ultra tablets to connect with Tesla S and X vehicles to activate factory mode and perform system diagnostics.

 

Autel Tesla cable set including:

Adapter Cable	Image	Supported Model	Model Year	Connection Port	Connection Port Location	Function
TLAN001		ModelS/ Model X	All	X861	On the back of the instrument cluster	Activate Factory Mode
			After Sept 2015	X863	Below the central control screen	Perform Diagnoses For LAN Related Systems
			Before Sept 2015		On the left side of the Instrument Cluster
TCAN001			After Sept 2015	X437	Below the central control screen	Perform Diagnoses For CAN Related Systems
TCAN002			Before Sept 2015

Location of X861, X863, and X437

 

 

How to Connect Autel Tesla TLAN001 Cable?

Required Tools (not included)

Preparation before Disassembly

*Ensure power is off before vehicle’s disassembly

1.Tap the lower-left corner of the central control screen in the following sequence: vehicle icon>> Safety & Security>>POWER OFF

2.Disconnect the negative cable of the 12V battery at the front compartment

3.Disconnect the first responder loop on the right side of the 12V auxiliary battery

Disassembly Steps

1.Remove the side cover of the instrument panel from the vehicle, and then remove the screws behind the side cover.

2.Remove the lower dash trim from the vehicle.

3.Remove the gasket on the top of the instrument cluster.

4.Remove the fixing screws (2 pcs) between the top pad and the instrument panel carrier (torque 1.2 Nm).

5.Release the fixing clips (2 pcs) between the steering column cover and the instrument cluster frame.

6.Remove the instrument cluster frame from the vehicle.

7.Remove both the outer face-level vent and the inner face-level vent from the vehicle dash.

8.Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel carrier to check the harness connection.

9.Disconnect the x861 from the backside of the instrument cluster.

10.Connect the diagnostic cable TLAN001 to the instrument cluster connector X861.

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Do Autel Support Tesla Electric Cars?

 I’ve seen Tesla update in Autel. I am concerned about what kind of scan tool will allow me to troubleshoot problems? Do autel support electric cars like TESLA, if yes which Autel will do? Has anyone connected to a Tesla with Autel yet? Can anyone comment on the availability of a proprietary cable(s) for Tesla? Which models /years does Autel cover?

1).

Autel scanners that can access Tesla: MS908S Pro, MaxiSys Elite, MS909, MS919, Ultra, Eilte II (Note: MS908S cannot do Tesla)

2).

Autel Tesla software and function
Supports basic functions including Read Warning Message, ECU information, Live data, Read codes and erase codes, as well as 41 Hot special functions, including BMS reset alert, BMD clear contactor stress index, EPB service mode, brake bleed and read/write TPMS sensor ID for Model X and Model S (Autel cable kit required)

3).

Autel released a special cable kit for Model X and Model S

4).

You can check Tesla model and function list on Autel official website, for example,

here’s the function list of Model S

5). Autel Ultra test Tesla Model S in action

Tapping into the network with the LineSpi provides us access all the modules but it will not show or check Alerts (Tesla’s name for DTC’s) so i will buy the cable kit and test soon. This is a 2013 Model S.

tesla isn’t gonna have a lot of the issues most cars do, as they’re fully electric, no sensors to go out on an engine at least.

You also have some other options to troubleshoot Tesla.

Option 1
Launch X431 diagnostic tablets (pad v, pad vii, x431 v+)  have Tesla ability with an added subscription.

Check:

Launch X431 Tesla function & list 

Tesla airbag reset with Launch X431

Option 2
You can buy a subscription to Tesla Toolbox for $333 per month and buy cable from aftermarket

Here in the below link are the cables for Toolbox,
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/diagnostic-port-index.98663/

 

Option 3:

T-Diag is the best tesla tool.
Use t diag for 3200 euro…for full version. Connect thru obd and fakra cable.

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