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The DLC (Data Link Connector) is typically a connector 

where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. 

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3

5

.   

To

 

perform

 

vehicle

 

diagnosis

 

via

 

data

 

cable

connect

 

the

 

B-shaped

 

terminal

 

of

 

the

 

data

 

cable to the HD module and other end to the diagnostic tool.

Locate the vehicle’s DLC: 

The 

DLC location varies from vehicle to vehicle. It is generally located in driver’s cab. If 
no DLC is found, please refer to Automobile Repair Manual.

Switch the ignition on.

For vehicles equipped with OBDII management system, plug one end of the 

diagnostic cable into the vehicle’s DLC, and the other end into the diagnostic 
socket of the HD module, and then tighten the captive screws.

      For vehicles not equipped with OBDII management system, it is necessary to use 

the corresponding adaptor cable, and then follow one of the methods below to 
make connection:

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Connections

2

HD

 

module

Diagnostic

 

cable

Cigarette

 

lighter

Battery

 

clamps

 

cable

Adaptor

 

cable

To

 

vehicle

'

s

 

DLC

To

 

Cigarette

 

lighter

 

receptacle

To

 

vehicle

 

battery

Power

 

adaptor

To

 

AC

 

outlet

A

B

C

If you had a diagnostic tool of 12V passenger car configuration and intend to 
experience the diagnosis of commercial vehicles, follow the steps described below to 
activate the module:

Note

Please

 

make

 

sure

 

that

 

the

 

diagnostic

 

tool

 

is

 

properly

 

connected

 

to

 

the

 

Internet

 

before

 

proceeding

 

this step.

1

Launch

 

the

 

application, then tap      -> “Profile” -> “Activate Connector”.

2

Input the Product S/N and Activation Code, which can be obtained from the 

included Password Envelope, then tap “Activate” to activate it and advance to 
the update center.

3

Tap “Update” to download and install it.

4.   Once the module is activated, a new “Heavy-duty” tab appears on the  

diagnostic main menu screen. 

*Note: Once newer software is detected, a pop-up message will prompt you. In this case, 
tap “Update now” to keep synchronized with the latest version.

If several VCI connectors and HD module are activated on the diagnostic tool, a 
list of connectors will be displayed in the “My Connector”, which can be accessed 
by tapping      -> “Profile”-> “My Connector”.

Ÿ

  If you want to switch from a passenger car to a commercial vehicle, enter “My 

Connector” -> select the HD module S/N(starting with 98649) -> tap      to 
navigate to the diagnostic main menu -> connect the VCI module, diagnostic tool 
and vehicle -> tap “Heavy-duty” tab to select the corresponding vehicle model -> 
follow the on-screen prompts to start a diagnostic session.

Ÿ

  To switch from a commercial vehicle to a passenger car, enter “My Connector” -> 

select the VCI connector S/N -> tap      to navigate to the diagnostic main menu   
-> connect the VCI module, diagnostic tool and vehicle -> Use VINScan(or 
manual diagnosis) to start diagnosis.

Activate

 

X-431 HD

 

Module & Download Software(Cont.)

Toggle Between Passenger and Commercial Vehicles

Activate

 

X-431 HD

 

Module & Download Software

Start Diagnostics

Follow the sequence below to start a new 
diagnostic session.

X-431 HD

 

Module

    

Quick Start Guide

Activate Connector

Serial Number

Activation Code

Activate

Tap 

Diagnostic

Tap 

Heavy-duty

 to 

select vehicle model

Select test system

Select test function

Refer to Section 2 to 

activate it

Is HD module 

activated?

No

Select the module S/N 

from 

My Connector

Yes

Download diagnostic 

software

*Note

Pictures

 

illustrated

 

herein

 

are

 

for

 

reference

 

only and this Quick Start Guide is 

subject to change without written notice.

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please forward them to:  

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