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Note: For initial update, user needs to go through a registration process. 

Once you finished it, the registration screen will not appear again each time 

you click the 

Device Upgrade

 button in the future.

3.  Copy the update package into the memory card.

1). Install the memory card from the tool into the supplied memory card 

adaptor and insert it into the USB port of the computer.

2). Reopen the update tool, select the updates you would like to perform or 

click 

Select all

, and then click 

download

 to start downloading the update 

package into the memory card.

4.  reinsert the memory card into the tool and start update.

1).Once all steps are complete, reinsert the memory card into the tool and 

power up the tool via USB cable.

2). The tool starts verifying the consistence of the local files with the files in the 

memory card. If difference exists, the tool will automatically start updating 

and a green update progress bar will appear on the bottom of the screen. 

Be patient to wait until the update is completely finished.

9. faQ

Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to this tool.

Question

: System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason?

answer

: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the tool, 

firmly connect the connector, and switch it on again.

Question

: What to do when encountering screen flickering or font damage 

during use?

answer

: This bug can be fixed 

ONLY by doing the following:

1. Keep the memory card inserted into the tool and then connect the tool to 

the PC via USB cable.

2. The system will automatically upgrade the firmware and then reboot.

 

Note: Although the tool can get power from vehicle’s OBD II port via the 

diagnostic cable, it only allows users to perform vehicle diagnostics. It does not 

apply to software update or firmware fix operation. 
Do not attempt to connect the tool to the vehicle’s OBD II port to fix this bug.

Question

: Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start.

answer

: Caused by electromagnetic disturbing, and this is normal 

phenomenon.

Question

: There is no response when communicating with on-board 

computer.

answer

: Please confirm the proper voltage of power supply and check if the 

throttle has been closed, the transmission is in the neutral position, and the 

water is in proper temperature.

Question

: Why are there so many fault codes?

answer

: Usually, it’s caused by poor connection or fault circuit grounding. 

Question

: What to do if the tool fails to boot up?

answer

: Please connect the tool to the USB port of a computer to fix the 

firmware. 

Summary of Contents for CRT511

Page 1: ...V1 00 002 08 12 2020...

Page 2: ...ffiliates In countries where any of the LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and company names are not registered LAUNCH claims other rights associated with unregistered trademarks servi...

Page 3: ...istributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running Put the transmission in P for A T or N for M T and make sure the parking brake is en...

Page 4: ...8 3 1 General Controls 18 3 2 Specifications 20 3 3 Accessories 20 4 Initial Use 22 4 1 Charging Turning On Off 22 4 1 1 Charging 22 4 1 2 Turning On Off 22 4 2 Main Menu 23 4 2 1 Function modules 23...

Page 5: ...dynamic data streams and MIL Read readiness status Freeze frame data Read DTCs Clear DTCs O2 sensor test On board monitor test Read vehicle information Moreover it can be updated via the memory card t...

Page 6: ...ores these codes in its memory for later retrieval These codes can be retrieved from the computer s memory with the use of a Code Reader or a Diagnostic Tool 2 2 On Board Diagnostics OBD II As technol...

Page 7: ...omponents were causing an increase in emissions Because OBD I systems only detect failed components the degraded components were not setting codes Some emissions problems related to degraded component...

Page 8: ...rain transmission operation Most PCMs also have the ability to communicate with other computers on the vehicle ABS ride control body etc Monitors Monitors are diagnostic routines programmed into the P...

Page 9: ...or conditions that must occur within the engine before the various monitors will set or run Some monitors require the vehicle to follow a prescribed drive cycle routine as part of the enabling criter...

Page 10: ...red by the computer for air fuel mixture corrections Engine efficiency during open loop operation is very low and results in the production of more vehicle emissions Closed loop operation is the best...

Page 11: ...he engine via a purge solenoid The computer energizes or deenergizes the purge solenoid depending on solenoid design The purge solenoid opens a valve to allow vehicle operation When the vehicle is ope...

Page 12: ...er temporarily saves the fault in its memory as a Pending Code The computer does not command the MIL on at this time If the fault is sensed again on the second trip the PCM commands the MIL On and sav...

Page 13: ...ions present when the fault was found and lights the Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL Some faults require detection for two trips in a row before the MIL is turned on Note The Malfunction Indicator Lamp...

Page 14: ...e PREVIOUS page BUTTON When in MENU DATA VIEW mode scroll through the screen to the NEXT page BUTTON When in MENU mode scroll DOWN through the menu and submenu line by line When in DATA VIEW mode scro...

Page 15: ...te Press it once to wake it up Press it for about 8 seconds to turn it off 10 BUTTON Quick access to TPMS function 11 LCD SCREEN Indicates test results 3 2 Specifications Screen 3 5 LCD display with a...

Page 16: ...ing There are three methods available for charging the tool 1 Via AC outlet Connect one end of the charging cable to the charging port of the tool and other end to the power adaptor Plug the power ada...

Page 17: ...nfigure the system language of the tool to your preference language Icon Descriptions The memory card is ejected or removed from the memory card slot It appears when the tool is connected to the vehic...

Page 18: ...w chart below to start using it Enter TPMS Select vehicle manufacturer Select vehicle model Select vehicle year Select the TPMS function See Note Note For indirect TPMS vehicle only the Relearning fun...

Page 19: ...deflation of the order of 10PSI then deflate the tire and place the tool alongside the stem while pressing the button Figure 5 3 Select 2014 2018 4 Select 2014 2018 and press the OK button to enter th...

Page 20: ...igned to program the LAUNCH sensor by applying random IDs created according to the test vehicle when it is unable to obtain the original sensor ID Select the wheel which needs to be programmed on the...

Page 21: ...ed the TPMS Relearn operation needs to be performed after programming all required LAUNCH sensor 5 2 2 Manual input This function allows users to manually enter sensor ID Users can enter the random ID...

Page 22: ...vehicle does not support relearn function please select the Manual Input option to enter the original sensor ID manually or trigger the original sensor at the activation screen to get its information...

Page 23: ...sensor 5 2 3 Copy ID by activation This function allows users to write in the retrieved original sensor data to the LAUNCH sensor It is used after the original sensor is triggered Select COPY ID BY A...

Page 24: ...edures Relearn operation applies only when the newly programmed sensor IDs are different from the original sensor IDs stored in the vehicle s ECU Relearn is Figure 5 24 After the sensor is successfull...

Page 25: ...are emission related 6 1 Connection 1 Turn the ignition off Figure 6 1 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC Refer to Chapter 2 4 3 Plug one end of the diagnostic cable into the vehic...

Page 26: ...onnector is keyed and will only fit one way If you have problems connecting the cable connector to the DLC rotate the connector 180o and try again 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running C...

Page 27: ...the code is automatically erased Permanent DTC It indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle s systems In this case the Malfunction Indicator Check Engine lamp on the vehicle s instrum...

Page 28: ...rom the vehicle s computer memory the I M Readiness Monitor Status program resets the status of all Monitors to a Not Completed status To set all of the Monitors to a Completed status an OBD II Drive...

Page 29: ...e vehicle s ECU Select Data Stream from the Diagnostic Menu and press OK the following screen will appear Figure 6 12 Select View All Items and press OK the screen will display the dynamic data of all...

Page 30: ...view O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently completed tests from your vehicle s on board computer 7 On board monitor test This function can be utilized to read the results of on board d...

Page 31: ...ool Information In Figure 7 1 select Tool Information and press OK to view the related information of the tool Figure 7 2 Note You are strongly recommended to note down the Serial Number and Register...

Page 32: ...up and entered the main menu screen move the highlight bar on the icon and press OK Figure 8 1 3 Highlight the Tool Information and press OK Figure 8 2 4 Write down the Serial Number and Register cod...

Page 33: ...en reading data stream What is the reason Answer It may be caused by a slackened connector Please turn off the tool firmly connect the connector and switch it on again Question What to do when encount...

Page 34: ...ive is repair or replacement and LAUNCH shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages Final determination of defects shall be made by LAUNCH in accordance with procedures established...

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