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Professional 909X User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Creader Professional 909X

Page 1: ...s 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 service marks...

Page 2: ...nal injury or damage to vehicles and or this tool please read this user s manual first carefully and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle Always perform...

Page 3: ...nterference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...

Page 4: ...Data Link Connector DLC 6 2 5 OBD II Terminology 7 2 6 OBD II Monitors 9 2 6 1 Continuous Monitors 9 2 6 2 Non Continuous Monitors 10 2 6 3 OBD II Reference Table 14 2 7 DTCs and MIL Status 15 3 Comp...

Page 5: ...g 40 6 Update 45 7 Data 46 7 1 Diagnostic Report 46 7 2 Diagnostic Record 46 7 3 DTC Library 47 7 4 DLC Data Link Connector Location 48 7 5 Feedback 48 7 6 Firmware Fix 48 7 7 FAQ 48 7 8 Image 48 8 Se...

Page 6: ...vi LAUNCH Professional 909X User Manual 8 7 Date Time 51 8 8 Language 51 8 9 Email Setup 51 8 10 Recovery 51 8 11 Clean up 51 8 12 About 51 9 FAQ 52...

Page 7: ...ke Reset Steering Angle Calibration ABS Bleeding TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset Gear Learning IMMO Service Injector Coding Battery Maintenance System Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneratio...

Page 8: ...e radiator of most vehicles If the vehicle is OBD II compliant the label will designate OBD II Certified 2 Government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a common 16 pin D...

Page 9: ...rt the driver The indicator lights only when an emissions related problem is detected The computer also assigns a numeric code for each specific problem that it detects and stores these codes in its m...

Page 10: ...all of these problems was needed This new system is known as On Board Diagnostics Generation Two OBD II The primary objective of the OBD II system is to comply with the latest regulations and emission...

Page 11: ...work The 2nd character is a numeric digit 0 thru 3 It identifies the type of code Generic or Manufacturer Specific Note Generic DTCs are codes that are used by all vehicle manufacturers The standards...

Page 12: ...tor or Diagnostic Link Connector is typically a 16 pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle s on board computer The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of th...

Page 13: ...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 PCM The PCM utilize...

Page 14: ...memory or after the battery has been disconnected Running through a vehicle s complete drive cycle will set the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected Drive cycles vary depending on...

Page 15: ...of the engine and engine speed decreases each time the affected cylinder s misfire The misfire Monitor is designed to sense engine speed fluctuations and determine from which cylinder s the misfire is...

Page 16: ...out of range value functionality and rationality See Note Rationality Each input signal is compared against all other inputs and against information in the computer s memory to see if it makes sense u...

Page 17: ...d saves the code in its long term memory 2 O2 Sensor Heater Monitor The Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor tests the operation of the oxygen sensor s heater There are two modes of operation on a computer co...

Page 18: ...st the same as the upstream sensor signal In this case the monitor fails the test The Catalyst Monitor is supported by spark ignition vehicles only The Catalyst Monitor is a Two Trip Monitor If a faul...

Page 19: ...solenoid flow monitor leak detector and connecting tubes lines and hoses Fumes are carried from the fuel tank to the charcoal canister by hoses or tubes The fumes are stored in the charcoal canister T...

Page 20: ...f the fault is sensed again on the second trip the computer commands the MIL On and saves the code in its long term memory Note The following Monitors became standard beginning in 2010 The majority of...

Page 21: ...computer s internal diagnostic program assigns a diagnostic trouble code DTC that points to the system and subsystem where the fault was found The diagnostic program saves the code in the computer s m...

Page 22: ...facturer The Pending DTC is saved in the computer s memory for later retrieval If the failure is found on the second consecutive trip the MIL is ordered On Freeze Frame data is saved in the computer s...

Page 23: ...17 LAUNCH Professional 909X User Manual Diagnostic Tool or Scan Tool is used to erase the codes Freeze Frame data will also be erased...

Page 24: ...Diagnostic Connector Connect to vehicle s DLC Data Link Connector via diagnostic cable 2 Power In Off mode press button for about 5 seconds to turn on In On mode Press button to activate the LCD if t...

Page 25: ...nd play 8 Foldable Stand Flip out the Foldable Stand to any angle and work comfortable at your desk or hang it on the steering wheel 9 5 V DC Charging Port Connect to external DC power for charging th...

Page 26: ...20 LAUNCH Professional 909X User Manual 1 Creader Professional 909X handset 2 OBD II diagnostic cable 3 5 V DC charging cable 4 Power adaptor 5 User manual...

Page 27: ...s DLC Once the charging LED illuminates solid green it indicates that the battery is fully charged 4 2 Getting Started If it is the first time you have used this tool you need to make some system set...

Page 28: ...e and time and navigate to step 6 6 After the network connection is done tap Next Step to configure email address Input the email address and tap Next Step to go to next step Note You are strongly rec...

Page 29: ...performing OBD II I M Readiness For detailed operation please refer to Chapter 5 3 OBD II This option presents a quick way to check for DTCs isolate the cause of the illuminated Malfunction Indicator...

Page 30: ...em is operating within acceptable limits Update To update vehicle diagnostic software and APK Note This function requires a stable network connection Data Includes Diagnostic report Diagnostic record...

Page 31: ...need to remove it before plugging the diagnostic cable The cable connector is keyed and will only fit one way If you have problems connecting the cable connector to the DLC rotate the connector 1800 a...

Page 32: ...it will continue scanning the vehicle systems After the scanning is complete a diagnostic report will be automatically generated and sent to your email box if bound B If the tool failed to access the...

Page 33: ...misreading No signs or spaces are allowed in the VIN 5 2 2 Manual Diagnosis If the tool can not obtain the VIN information you can also perform vehicle diagnosis manually In this mode you need to exe...

Page 34: ...ect test function Select Vehicle Model Note For different vehicles vehicle make selection may differ Generally we can choose a vehicle via make year But for BENZ we need to choose it via chassis Selec...

Page 35: ...system starts scanning the ECUs Once the scanning is complete a screen similar to the following appears Fig 5 5 In above figure the tested system with fault code appears in red and the system with OK...

Page 36: ...the vehicle In Fig 5 4 tap System Scan to scan the vehicle control modules When scanning is complete tap the desired system to navigate to the test function selection screen For detailed operations on...

Page 37: ...ion can be found in the vehicle s service manual In Fig 5 6 tap Read DTC the screen will display the diagnostic result Fig 5 7 On screen Buttons Help Tap to view the help information Code Search Tap i...

Page 38: ...ode s will appear again and the check engine light will illuminate as soon as the problem that cause the DTC to set manifests itself D Read Data Stream This option retrieves and displays live data and...

Page 39: ...n from the right left to advance return to the next previous page There are 3 types of display modes available for data viewing allowing you to view various types of parameters in the most suitable wa...

Page 40: ...l logs the Date of Report the date and time at which the report was created and assigns a unique Report Record Tap to record and save Live Data Recorded Live Data can serve as valuable information to...

Page 41: ...f rules and procedures for regulating data transmission between computers and between testing equipment and computers Now five different types of protocols ISO 9141 Keyword 2000 J1850 PWM J1850 VPW an...

Page 42: ...After clearing you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignition on and retrieve codes again If there are still some trouble codes in the system please troubleshoot the code using a factor...

Page 43: ...ed in vehicle memory depending on vehicle 6 O2 Sensor Test OBD II regulations require that applicable vehicles monitor and test operation of the oxygen O2 sensors to identify problems that can affect...

Page 44: ...compliant vehicles CID Calibration ID These IDs uniquely identify the software version s for the vehicle s control module s CVN Calibration Verification Number CVNs are used to determine if emission...

Page 45: ...in diagnostic history select it and then tap Delete To delete all historical records tap Select All and then tap Delete Tap Quick access to directly navigate to the function selection page of last dia...

Page 46: ...the principle of sending command from the tool to vehicle s ECU to do resetting While using manual reset users just follow the on screen instructions to select appropriate execution options enter cor...

Page 47: ...lamp is on c The brake pad sensor circuit is short which is recovered d The servo motor is replaced 5 5 3 Steering Angle Calibration To reset the steering angle first find the relative zero point posi...

Page 48: ...IL turns off After the engine ECU crankshaft position sensor or crankshaft flywheel is replaced or the DTC tooth not learned is present tooth learning must be performed 5 5 7 IMMO Service An immobiliz...

Page 49: ...formation will be cleared and battery matching will be done Battery matching must be performed in the following cases a Main battery is replaced Battery matching must be performed to clear original lo...

Page 50: ...In this case this function needs to be done so that the gearbox can automatically compensate according to the driving conditions so as to achieve more comfortable and better shift quality 5 5 13 AFS...

Page 51: ...ar basis This function requires a stable network connection Tap Upgrade on the Job menu to enter the update center By default all diagnostic software is selected To deselect certain software tap Unsel...

Page 52: ...f there are too many reports stored tap Search to filter and quickly locate it Fig 7 2 To select all reports tap Select All To deselect all tap Unselect Tap it to view its details Select the desired r...

Page 53: ...items are coded in different colors Value The default mode displays the parameters as text in a list format Frame Playback Use for frame by frame playback of the selected data stream items When in Fra...

Page 54: ...he detailed failure description in the blank text box and telephone or email address After inputting tap Submit Result to send it to us B History Feedback Tap it to view all diagnostic feedback record...

Page 55: ...49 LAUNCH Professional 909X User Manual switch to ON A screenshot icon will float on upper right corner of the screen...

Page 56: ...tool is properly connected to the vehicle s DLC 8 4 Display Brightness This item allows you to set the standby time and screen brightness Tips Reducing the brightness of the screen is helpful to cons...

Page 57: ...ge the target language 8 9 Email Setup This option is used to set up the default email address for automatically receiving the diagnostic reports 8 10 Recovery Use this item to reset this tool to the...

Page 58: ...if the system fails to start auto VIN detection Please check the following possible reasons Whether the tool is properly connected to the vehicle s DLC Whether the Automatic detection on Connect swit...

Page 59: ...53 LAUNCH Professional 909X User Manual Please recharge it for at least 3 hours until the power LED lights up then it can be switched on...

Page 60: ...by LAUNCH No agent employee or representative of LAUNCH has any authority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Order...

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