Product Description
Autel MaxiSYS VCI — Vehicle Communication Interface for MaxiSYS Diagnostic Tablets
The MaxiSYS VCI is Autel's standard Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) for the MaxiSYS diagnostic tablet platform, priced at $495. The VCI is the hardware module that connects the MaxiSYS tablet to the vehicle's OBD-II port, enabling full bi-directional diagnostic communication, ECU coding, module programming, and all active test functions.
If you have a MaxiSYS tablet and need a replacement VCI, or are setting up a second tablet in your shop and need the communication adapter, this is the component you need.
Note: No manufacturer product page was found for this specific SKU during research. Specifications are based on the MaxiSYS VCI's known role in the Autel product ecosystem. Call us to confirm current compatibility with your specific MaxiSYS tablet model before ordering.
What the VCI Does
The MaxiSYS tablet is the brain of Autel's diagnostic system — but it can't talk to a vehicle without a VCI. The VCI module:
- Plugs into the vehicle's OBD-II port (16-pin J1962 connector)
- Translates vehicle communication protocols (CAN, K-Line, J1850, etc.) for the MaxiSYS tablet
- Communicates with the tablet via Bluetooth and/or USB cable
- Enables all diagnostic functions: fault codes, live data, bi-directional controls, adaptations, coding, programming
- Supports PassThru J2534 functions for ECU reflashing
Communication Protocols Supported
The MaxiSYS VCI handles the full range of vehicle communication standards used on modern vehicles:
- ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2 (KWP 2000), ISO 15765-4 (CAN)
- SAE J1850 VPW and PWM
- CAN ISO 11898 — High Speed, Medium Speed, Low Speed, Single Wire
- SAE J1939 (heavy-duty trucks)
- SAE J1708 / J1587
- GM UART, Honda Diag-H, TP 2.0, TP 1.6
- Fault-Tolerant CAN
Tablet Compatibility
The MaxiSYS VCI is designed for use with Autel's MaxiSYS tablet platform. Compatible tablets include the MS906 series, MS908 series, and similar MaxiSYS-platform devices. Confirm compatibility with your specific tablet model — newer tablet generations (MS919, MS909, Ultra series) may use updated VCI hardware (MaxiVCI Mini or MaxiVCI 200).
When to Buy a Replacement VCI
- Your existing VCI was lost or damaged
- You are adding a second MaxiSYS tablet to your shop and need a second VCI
- You purchased a used MaxiSYS tablet without the VCI
Why Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?
OEM Diagnostic Tools has been an Autel dealer since 2016. We can confirm VCI compatibility with your specific MaxiSYS tablet before you order. Free shipping, full warranty, free tech support at 866-217-0063.
Call 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help!
