Surprise Find: MD806 PRO Works on 2023 Honda Civic Type R EPB!

Looking for a cost-effective way to replace the rear brake pads on your 2023 Honda Civic Type R? You might be surprised to learn that the Autel MaxiDiag MD806 PRO, a budget-friendly diagnostic tool, can actually put your Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) into maintenance mode—even though it's officially listed to support vehicles only up to model year 2017.

But How Is This Possible?

Some newer models share the same control systems as older vehicles. In this case, the 2023 Civic Type R appears to use the same EPB system found in the 2017 model. Thanks to this compatibility, the MD806 PRO—with the latest software updates—can successfully communicate with the EPB module on the 2023 model.

Real Customer Feedback

"Trying to find the handheld device that can put my Electronic Parking Brake into maintenance mode so I can replace my rear brake pads. People on YouTube say that the MaxiDiag MD806 PRO is capable of doing that after updating its software for the vehicle.

Well, you should update your info! I did get the MD806 PRO and updated it—it did put the brakes into maintenance mode. Even though it's listed only up to 2017, the 2017 Civic Type R uses the same system as the 2023, so it worked after updating the software for the device. Really useful info when people can't afford a $600 tool at the moment."

Conclusion

This just goes to show that with a little research and the right updates, tools like the Autel MaxiDiag MD806 PRO can do much more than expected. If you're looking to save money and still get the job done, the MD806 PRO is definitely worth a look.

Always make sure to update your device's software before attempting any advanced functions on newer vehicles.