Launch X-431 PROS User Manual Download

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Version: V1.01.000

Revised date: 08-18-2021

Summary of Contents for X-431 PROS

Page 1: ...Version V1 01 000 Revised date 08 18 2021...

Page 2: ...the software used by this product For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software LAUNCH will block the use of this product and reserve the right to pursue their legal liabilities...

Page 3: ...t Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running Before starting the engine put the gear lever in the Neutral position for manual transmission or in...

Page 4: ...arts inside All internal repairs must be done by an authorized repair facility or qualified technician If there is any inquiry please contact the dealer Keep the tool far away from magnetic devices be...

Page 5: ...Power on off 7 2 3 Basic Gestures 7 2 4 Screen Layout 8 2 5 Adjust brightness 8 2 6 Set Standby Time 8 2 7 Change System Language 9 2 8 Network Setup 9 3 Getting Started 10 3 1 Register Download Diag...

Page 6: ...eding 50 6 5 Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset 50 6 6 Gear Learning 50 6 7 IMMO Service 51 6 8 Injector Coding 51 6 9 Battery Maintenance System Reset 51 6 10 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regenerati...

Page 7: ...9 5 Firmware Fix 61 9 6 My Order 61 9 7 Subscription Renewal Card 61 9 8 Profile 61 9 9 Change password 62 9 10 Settings 62 9 10 1 Units of Measurement 62 9 10 2 Shop Information 62 9 10 3 Printer Set...

Page 8: ...m the cloud server to perform quick test eliminating guesswork and step by step manual menu selection Local Diagnose Follow the on screen prompts to start diagnostic session step by step Remote Diagno...

Page 9: ...that the tool covers Add on modules Optional BST 360 Battery Tester and Videoscope are available as add on modules extending the functions of the tool 1 2 Package List Common accessories are same but...

Page 10: ...cable Optional 10 Non 16pin adaptor cable kit To connect to the vehicle equipped with non OBD II management system Optional 1 3 Components Controls There are two main components to the diagnostic sys...

Page 11: ...e Press it to activate the LCD if the LCD is off Press it to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up Press it for 3 seconds to turn it off Press it for 8 seconds to perform forced shutdown 3 Microphone...

Page 12: ...nnect to the vehicle s DLC Data Link Connector socket directly or via OBD II extension cable to read the vehicle data and then send it to the tablet via Bluetooth 1 OBD 16 diagnostic connector To conn...

Page 13: ...high definition capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels Camera Front facing 2 0MP camera Rear facing 5 0MP camera Working temperature 0 50 Storage temperature 20 70 VCI connect...

Page 14: ...ery remains unused for a long period of time or the battery is completely discharged it is normal that the tool will not power on while being charged Please charge it for a period of 5 minutes and the...

Page 15: ...the screen and then pinch them together 2 4 Screen Layout There are four on screen buttons available on the bottom of the screen BACK Tap it to return to the previous screen HOME Tap it to navigate t...

Page 16: ...target language 2 8 Network Setup The tablet has built in Wi Fi that can be used to get online Once you re online you can register your tool surf the Internet get apps send email launch the remote di...

Page 17: ...launch it and then tap Login to enter the login interface of diagnosis software If you are a new user follow A to proceed If you have registered to be a member go to B to login the system directly If...

Page 18: ...it Activation Code can be obtained from the password envelope and then tap Activate Tap Yes to navigate to the update center to update all available software Tap No to ignore it In this case follow Ch...

Page 19: ...ord 3 2 Job menu It mainly includes the following items Name Description Intelligent Diagnose Obtain vehicle data from the cloud server to perform quick test via reading VIN to avoid various defects r...

Page 20: ...on and repair data etc User Info To manage VCI reports change password configure system settings and logout etc Other Modules Includes some add on modules such as Videoscope BST360 Immo Programmer and...

Page 21: ...1 PROS V1 0 User Manual 14 Print Tap to print the current screen Before printing you need to configure the wireless printer following the steps described in Chapter 9 10 3 Exit To exit the diagnostic...

Page 22: ...cation may vary Refer to the following figure for location A Opel Volkswagen Audi B Honda C Volkswagen D Opel Volkswagen Citroen E Changan F Hyundai Daewoo Kia Honda Toyota Nissan Mitsubishi Renault O...

Page 23: ...to connect the VCI connector to the vehicle s DLC port recommended Plug the VCI connector into the vehicle s DLC port directly For non OBDII vehicle proceed as follows 1 Locate vehicle s DLC socket 2...

Page 24: ...LAUNCH X 431 PROS V1 0 User Manual 17 B Battery Clamps Cable optional...

Page 25: ...h lets the technician have a total command of the vehicle faults In addition a quick dial to local diagnosis and diagnostic function are also available on this page for reducing the roundabout time an...

Page 26: ...tails of the current diagnostic report To perform other functions tap Quick access to directly go to the function selection screen Choose the desired one to start a new diagnostic session B If the tab...

Page 27: ...Tap to input the VIN manually if the tablet has failed to identify the VIN of the vehicle Tap to scan the VIN barcode If the VIN barcode cannot be recognized please manually input the VIN Tap to scan...

Page 28: ...n 5 2 Local Diagnosis In this mode you need to execute the menu driven command and then follow the on screen instruction to proceed Tap Local Diagnose to enter the vehicle selection page 2 approaches...

Page 29: ...le s dashboard Other locations include the driver s door or post and the firewall under the hood Tap to switch the display mode of the screen Tap to turn the camera flash on Tap to choose it from the...

Page 30: ...VIN In this mode you can input the vehicle VIN manually Tap Enter VIN the following screen will appear Input the VIN and tap OK the tablet will automatically identify the vehicle model and directly na...

Page 31: ...d some precautions on using the current diagnostic software Search Bluetooth Tap to search for the available VCI After the VCI is successfully activated it will be bound to the user account and paired...

Page 32: ...tion key to ON Set the ignition switch to on 4 Read vehicle information After reading the vehicle information double check if the vehicle information is correct or not If yes tap Yes to continue 5 Sel...

Page 33: ...functioning properly displays in black normally Warning Diagnostic Trouble Codes or Fault Codes can be used to identify which engine systems or components that are malfunctioning Never replace a part...

Page 34: ...tion and then tap OK Note To facilitate the comparison of the pre repair and post repair reports and get accurate test result please make sure you saved the right type of the diagnostic report To save...

Page 35: ...rforming this function please make sure that You have saved a pre repair report of the currently tested vehicle and You have already made some repairs and service and cleared the DTCs after the pre re...

Page 36: ...tion screen For detailed operations on diagnostic function please refer to Chapter 5 2 3 5 2 3 System Selection This option allows you to manually select the test system and function step by step On t...

Page 37: ...the vehicle s control system Caution Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Never replace a part based only on the DTC defin...

Page 38: ...e codes from the vehicle after reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out Before performing this function make sure the vehicle s ignition key is in the ON...

Page 39: ...son help you Trying to drive and operate the diagnostic tool at the same time is dangerous and could cause a serious traffic accident Note The real time Live Data vehicle operating information values...

Page 40: ...e top of the list just tap it again B indicates this item will be displayed in Bold A indicates this item will be displayed in Red 2 Tap English or Metric to switch the measurement unit 3 If the value...

Page 41: ...xts and shows in list format Graph Displays the parameters in waveform graphs Combine This option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in di...

Page 42: ...witches the current graph display mode to the Value display mode Customize Tap a pull down list of the data stream items appears on the screen Select deselect the desired items and then screen will di...

Page 43: ...ing of vehicle problems Tap to end recording and save it The saved file follows the naming rule It begins with vehicle type and then the product S N and ends with record starting time To differentiate...

Page 44: ...s tap Save to save it as a sample DS file All DS files are stored in User Info Data Stream Sample E Actuation Test This option is used to access vehicle specific subsystem and component tests Availabl...

Page 45: ...operation is successfully executed Completed displays F Special Function In addition to amazing powerful diagnostic function the tool also features various reset functions which varies from vehicle t...

Page 46: ...switch Tap to slide the switch to ON the tool keeps online and becomes accessible on the web client In this case inform the technician of your product S N and he she will control your device remotely...

Page 47: ...request a beep will sound Tap Messages Once the partner agreed your request he she will automatically be listed in the Contacts tab If a technician sent you a friend request tap Agree and his her name...

Page 48: ...s or local files to send Picture Choose screenshots or pictures to send Remote Diagnose To start a remote diagnostic session For details refer to Chapter 5 3 4 Camera Open camera to take pictures 5 3...

Page 49: ...control remote device Request to control the partner s device remotely to help him diagnose the vehicle Notes In process of remote diagnosis tap the button to send a voice message Once vehicle diagnos...

Page 50: ...is Generate diagnostic report Invite remote diagnostic assistant Use this option to invite a technician to perform a remote control on your tool Notes In process of remote diagnosis tap the button to...

Page 51: ...LAUNCH X 431 PROS V1 0 User Manual 44 Cancel To cancel this operation...

Page 52: ...LAUNCH X 431 PROS V1 0 User Manual 45 5 3 4 Launch Remote Diagnosis Device To PC User also can ask for remote control from a PC client technician Tap Remote the following screen will appear...

Page 53: ...partner of the PC client website http remote x431 com When the partner accesses the link the PC displays as below Note Before processing remote diagnosis please make sure the tool is properly connect...

Page 54: ...not allowed to save any diagnostic reports or records on your tablet Once the session is complete a remote diagnostic report will be automatically generated 5 4 Feedback This function enables you to...

Page 55: ...cle s diagnostic records in details so users can resume from the last operation without starting from scratch Tap Diagnostic History on the Job menu screen all diagnostic records will be listed on the...

Page 56: ...lighting System Reset Sunroof Initialization Suspension Calibration IMMO Programming 6 1 Oil Reset Service This function enables you to reset the oil service for the engine oil life system which calc...

Page 57: ...6 4 ABS Bleeding This function allows you to perform various bi directional tests to check the operating conditions of Anti lock Braking System ABS It needs to be performed in the following cases 1 Wh...

Page 58: ...e ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder so as to more accurately control or correct cylinder injection quantity It needs to be performed in the following cases After the ECU or inject...

Page 59: ...e or idle engine to adjust the amount of air intake 6 12 Gearbox Matching This function enables you to complete the gearbox self learning to improve gear shifting quality It needs to be performed in t...

Page 60: ...53 6 16 IMMO Programming This function enables you to perform read write function for vehicle key EEPROM MCU and EEPROM FLASH data of vehicle engine gearbox ECU It needs to work with the specific immo...

Page 61: ...oftware refers to the diagnostic software that is frequently used including the vehicle diagnostic software and Reset software It is generally displayed following the Common software list Other vehicl...

Page 62: ...Update Frequently Used software If the user only intends to update the frequently used software go to Software Update and tap the Downloaded tab Tap Update to start downloading Once download is finish...

Page 63: ...ing PayPal 1 Select PayPal and then follow the on screen instructions to finish the transaction 2 After payment go to update center to update the diagnostic software 2 Using Subscription Renewal Card...

Page 64: ...LAUNCH X 431 PROS V1 0 User Manual 57 1 Select Credit Card and then follow the on screen instructions to finish the transaction 2 After payment go to update center to update the diagnostic software...

Page 65: ...m TPMS sensor perform the relearning procedure It needs to work with the compatible TSGUN device sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module 8 3 Videoscop...

Page 66: ...LAUNCH X 431 PROS V1 0 User Manual 59 needs to work with the specific immobilizer programmer sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module...

Page 67: ...ars under Recorded Data tab Remote Reports lists all diagnostic reports generated in process of remote diagnosis 9 2 VCI This option allows you to manage all your activated VCI devices If several VCI...

Page 68: ...ring fixing please do not cut power or switch to other interfaces 9 6 My Order This item allows you to check the status of all your orders 9 7 Subscription Renewal Card This item is used to check the...

Page 69: ...dify your login password 9 10 Settings It enables you to make some application settings and view software version information etc 9 10 1 Units of Measurement It is designed to configure the measuremen...

Page 70: ...et and the Wi Fi printer sold separately while performing printing operations The App is compatible with the LAUNCH Wi Fi Printer sold separately and System external printer For LAUNCH Wi Fi printer f...

Page 71: ...nting Now the Wi Fi printer is ready for printing If the printer is not found please reset the printer to default factory settings refer to Step 2 for details and check whether the current device and...

Page 72: ...set the WLAN switch to Off 3 On the report details page tap 4 Touch next to Select a printer on the upper left corner of the screen 5 Select All Printers Add printer and enable the installed printer s...

Page 73: ...used to set the screen display orientation 9 10 5 Clear Cache This option allows you to clear the App cache Clearing the cache will restart the App 9 10 6 About The software version information and di...

Page 74: ...unctions of adding and removing sub accounts the sub account can also be unbound from the main account Tap Device account management the following screen will appear Tap Add technician account the fol...

Page 75: ...out To login the system again tap Login 9 11 Diagnostic Software Clear This item allows you to hide clear the diagnostic software that is not frequently used Note Removing software may completely dele...

Page 76: ...odel and VIN number to us using Feedback feature 3 Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system Please confirm 1 Whether the vehicle is equipped with this system 2 Whether the VCI connector is correctly co...

Page 77: ...nstallation use the existing username and password to login and go to update center to download the diagnostic software 6 What to do if the language of vehicle diagnostic software does not match the s...

Page 78: ...thority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Disclaimer The above warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expresse...

Page 79: ...s without notice The actual object may differ a little from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance color and configuration We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrati...

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