Original Autel AutoLink AL539B OBDII Code Reader & Battery Test Tool

Technical Service

How to Update Autel Autolink 539B:

1)Download  the programs in official website www.autel.com to be updated to your computer.
2)Run the MaxiLink II Tool Kit in your computer.
3)Connect the scan tool to  your computer through the USB cable provided.
4)From System  Setup screen in scan  tool, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Update Mode, and press the OK button.
5)Select the programs to be  updated in  your computer. There are two types  of  programs: operating  system  and  DTC  library.
6)Click Update in the MaxiLink Tool Kit window  to begin updating

7)During the  update  procedure,  the  scan  tool  displays  a  message “Update Program. Please wait ...”.
8)When  the update has finished, the scan tool  will display  a message “Program Update has been done!”
9)Restart the scan tool to finish the whole update.

NOTE:Please  select  the  bin  file to update the operating  system.

AL539B_EN_FR_ES_V3.44_V4.53.zip
AL539B_EN_DE_V3.44_V4.53.zip

After updating the bin file, please choose the aut file to update the DTC  library.  Both  the  bin  file  and  DTC  file  should  be updated.Otherwise, the code reader cannot work properly.
When  you  made  a  wrong  choice  and  the  scantool  is  unable  to work  properly,  you  may  need  to  update  the  programs.
To  hold LEFT scroll button and power on the scan tool, you will enter the Update Mode forcedly.
Then follow the update procedure to refresh the program.


Troubleshooting for AL539B:

Vehicle Linking Error: A communication error occurs if the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit). You need to do the following to check up:
Verify that the ignition is ON.
Check if the scan tool’s connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant.
Turn  the  ignition  off  and  wait  for  about  10  seconds. urn  the ignition back to on and continue the testing.
Verify the control module is not defective.

Operating Error:If  the  scan  tool freezes, then  an  exception  occurs  or  the vehicle’s ECU  (Engine  Control  Unit)is  too  slow  to  respond  to  requests.  You need to do the following to reset the tool:
Reset the scan tool.
Turn  the  ignition  off  and  wait  for  about  10  seconds.  Turn  the ignition back to on and continue the testing.

Scan tool doesn’t power up: If  the  scan  tool  won’t  power  up  or  operates  incorrectly  in  any  other way, you need to do the following to check up:
Check  if  the scan tool’s connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken. Clean the DLC pins if necessary.
Check vehicle battery to make sure it is still good with at least 8.0 volts.

LED lamps not working: If  you turn  on  the  scan  tool  and  perform  the  I/M  Readiness  test  but the LED lamps are not working, there may be several possible causes, including  bad  connection  and ignition off.In  this  case,  follow  these steps to check the scan tool.
Make sure thecable is connected to the DLC securely.
Verify the ignition key is in the KOER position.
Run the LED Test in the System Setup menu.
If the scan tool did not pass this test, there is a problem with the LED lamp. Please contact Autel Tech Support or your local selling agent.