4 Installation of the Hella Gutmann Drivers Package ..11 System Requirements of Hella Gutmann Drivers ......11 Installation of the Hella Gutmann Drivers Package ......11 5 Contents of the mega macs PC software ......12 Diagnostic Functions ..............12 Supporting Functions and Contents Depending on the License Type ...................12...
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PC Table of Contents Connection to the PC VCI .............15 Executing the mega macs PC software ........15 License Release................16 8 Working with the mega macs PC..........18 Icons ...................18 Diagnostics .................22...
1 About this Quick Start Guide The quick start guide comprises the most important information in a clearly visible form to facilitate the start with the mega macs PC. Reading the manual You can find the manual with detailed information about the use of your...
PC Safety Precautions Safety Precautions – Risk of Injury 2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions – Risk of Injury When working on the vehicle, there is a risk of injury through rotating parts or rolling of the vehicle. Therefore observe the following: •...
• Do not open the PC VCI on your own. Only technicians authorized by Hella Gutmann are allowed to open the PC VCI. Warranty and guarantee will be rendered void at any case of unauthorized tampering of the device or if the protective seal is damaged.
PC Product description Delivery Contents 3 Product description Delivery Contents Q Q u u a a n n t t i i t t y y D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n...
Diagnostic devices from other manufacturers will not be supported. If the mega macs PC software and the PC VCI is used in a way not authorized by Hella Gutmann the protection of the device may be influenced.
PC Product description Connectors Pay attention to the provisions in force in the respective country before using the Bluetooth function. Connectors D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n PC VCI for diagnostic port in the vehicle Retaining strap for mounting e.g.
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PC Product description Connectors S S t t a a t t u u s s d d i i s s p p l l a a y y M M e e a a n n i i n n g g...
Windows administrator rights Installation of the Hella Gutmann Drivers Package To obtain all the data about the related vehicle provided by Hella Gutmann, the device requires a permanent online connection and the installed driver package Hella Gutmann Drivers. To keep the connection costs down, Hella Gutmann recommends a DSL connection and a flat rate.
PC Contents of the mega macs PC software Diagnostic Functions 5 Contents of the mega macs PC software Diagnostic Functions • Reading/deleting trouble codes • Parameter readout • Actuator test • Service reset • Basic setting • Coding •...
5. Click >Next<. A drop-down list appears. A target directory for the mega macs PC software files is already suggested. If you wish to have another target directory, you can use the >Search< function to select a suitable directory. At the end of installation, the files will be copied into the selected target directory.
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Installation will be started. 8. Wait until the installation is finished. 9. Click >Finish<. A link to the mega macs PC is automatically created on the desktop. 10. Disconnect the pen drive. Installation of the mega macs PC software is complete now.
The PC VCI must always be connected via Bluetooth to the PC on which the mega macs PC software is used. The PC VCI is a regular feature of the mega macs PC software. The PC VCI contains software components. Various functions of the mega macs PC software therefore require a connection to the PC VCI.
Putting the mega macs PC into Operation License Release 2. Go to Start > All programs > Hella Gutmann Solutions > mega macs PC and select > mega macs PC. The mega macs PC software can also be executed as follows: •...
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PC Putting the mega macs PC into Operation License Release Proceed as follows to connect the mega macs PC software with the HGS server: 1. Select Contracts under > Settings in the main menu. 2. Select the >License< tab.
PC Working with the mega macs PC Icons 8 Working with the mega macs PC Icons 8.1.1 General Symbols I I c c o o n n s s D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n Switch off Exit the mega macs PC software.
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PC Working with the mega macs PC Icons I I c c o o n n s s D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n Virtual keypad Open the virtual keypad for text input.
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Recall campaigns of vehicle manufacturers and importers Applications Useful applications are stored here: • Calculator • Conversions Optional HGS tools Functions for linked accessory tools are stored here, e.g. for battery diagnostics. Settings Configure the mega macs PC software here.
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PC Working with the mega macs PC Icons 8.1.3 Symbols in the Vehicle Selection Menu I I c c o o n n s s D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n...
Preparing Vehicle Diagnostics The selection of the correct vehicle is a basic precondition for trouble-free vehicle diagnostics. The mega macs PC software provides assistance to simplify the selection, e.g. indicating the installation position of the diagnostic connector or vehicle identification by VIN.
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Working with the mega macs PC Diagnostics 1. Insert the Bluetooth adapter into the USB port on the PC. 2. Start the mega macs PC software. 3. Select the desired vehicle under >Vehicle selection< in the main menu. 4. Select >Diagnostics< in the main menu.
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3. Observe the information window, note window and instruction window as applicable. 4. Start the communication with . The diagnostic procedure between the mega macs PC software and the PC VCI is realized with Bluetooth. Connection to the PC VCI is established if the symbol changes from black to green.
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PC Working with the mega macs PC Diagnostics • Car History • Component Help • Service data NOTICE You require an online connection if you wish to access all available information. Proceed as follows to call up vehicle information: 1.