Launch X-431 Turbo III User Manual Download

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Version: V1.00.000

Revised date: 08-09-2022

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Summary of Contents for X-431 Turbo III

Page 1: ...ate 08 09 2022 Statement All information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of release LAUNCH reserves the rights to make changes...

Page 2: ...ritten permission Statement LAUNCH owns the complete intellectual property rights for the software used by this product For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software LAUNCH will...

Page 3: ...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 the...

Page 4: ...s 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 becau...

Page 5: ...g the Tablet 8 3 2 Screen Layout 8 3 3 Tips on Finger Operations 8 3 4 Change System Language 9 3 5 Adjust Brightness 9 3 6 Set Standby Time 9 3 7 Network Setup 10 4 Getting Started 11 4 1 Register Up...

Page 6: ...ports 50 5 5 2 ADAS Reports 50 5 5 3 Remote Reports 50 5 5 4 ROXIE Reports 50 5 5 5 Recorded Data 50 6 I M Readiness 52 7 Diagnostic Feedback 54 8 Software Update 55 8 1 Update Diagnostic Software APP...

Page 7: ...Set 60 9 9 4 Clear Cache 62 9 9 5 Login Logout 63 9 8 Diagnostic Software Clear 63 10 Add on Modules 64 10 1 TPMS 64 10 2 ADAS Calibration 64 10 3 Videoscope 64 10 4 BST360 Battery Tester 64 10 5 Immo...

Page 8: ...ng DTCs Reading Data Stream Actuation Test and Special Functions It has the following features Diagnose I M Readiness Tech 2 Tech remote diagnostics One click Update Diagnostic Feedback Repair Info Ve...

Page 9: ...e s DLC 1 4 Power adapter To supply power to the tablet through connection to AC outlet 1 5 Password envelope A piece of paper bearing the product Serial Number and Activation Code for product registr...

Page 10: ...sing vehicle data See Chapter 2 2 2 1 Display Tablet The tablet acts as the central processing system which is used to receive and analyze the live vehicle data from the VCI device and then output the...

Page 11: ...s it for 3 seconds to turn the tablet on In On mode Press it once to activate the LCD if the LCD is off Press it once to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up Press and hold it for 3 seconds to turn i...

Page 12: ...r works as a vehicle communication interface device which is used to connect to the vehicle s DLC Data Link Connector socket via the diagnostic cable to read the vehicle data and then send it to the t...

Page 13: ...ic connector Connects on vehicle s OBD II DLC via the diagnostic cable 5 USB port Connects the VCI to the tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis via USB cable 2 3 Technical Specifications Display Tablet...

Page 14: ...X 431 Turbo III User Manual 7 VCI Connector Working voltage 9 18V Power consumption 2 0W Working temperature 10 50 Relative humidity 20 90...

Page 15: ...ing Please use the included power adapter to charge your tool No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adapters other than the one supplied Press POWER...

Page 16: ...them together 3 4 Change System Language The tool supports multiple system languages To change the language of the tool please do the following 1 On the home screen tap Settings System Language input...

Page 17: ...email launch the remote diagnosis and check for software updates etc 1 On the home screen tap Settings Network Internet WLAN 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to ON the tablet starts searching for available wi...

Page 18: ...ication icon to run it Tap Login on the upper right corner of the screen the following screen will appear A If you are a new user and want to register your tool directly tap New Customer to start your...

Page 19: ...nd Activation Code which can be found in the password envelope Note To exit and activate it later tap Skip In this case please activate the VCI by tapping Profile VCI Management Activate VCI For detai...

Page 20: ...tton to enter the main menu screen directly Note The tablet has an auto save function Once the username and password are correctly entered the system will automatically store it Next time you login th...

Page 21: ...able limits Report Manages the saved diagnostic reports and recorded data Software Upgrade Updates vehicle diagnostic software and APK Tech 2 Tech This option aims to help repair shops or technicians...

Page 22: ...ns It needs to work with the specific ADAS calibration tool sold separately Videoscope This module allows you to check those unseen parts of engine fuel tank braking system It needs to work with the c...

Page 23: ...LC location 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 Rena...

Page 24: ...hrough the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the vehicle battery For OBD II vehicle use the included diagnostic cable to connect the VCI to the vehicle s DLC port For non OBDII vehicle a...

Page 25: ...end into the USB port of the tablet 4 4 Communication Setup After the VCI is successfully activated and powered on the VCI will pair with the tablet automatically Users have no need to make any setti...

Page 26: ...then guide you to vehicle information page without step by step manual menu selection The vehicle information page lists all historical diagnostic records of the vehicle which lets the technician hav...

Page 27: ...nostic session Tap Scan History to view its historical repair record If there are records available it will be listed on the screen in sequence of date If no records exist the screen will show No Reco...

Page 28: ...r rectangle to scan it The most recognizable location for this number is in the top left corner on the vehicle s dashboard Other locations include the driver s door or post and the firewall under the...

Page 29: ...tion numbers are standardized all contain 17 characters VIN characters may be capital letters A through Z and numbers 1 through 0 however the letters I O and Q are never used in order to avoid mistake...

Page 30: ...tware function list Note Tap to read 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 b...

Page 31: ...he desired test item to proceed 5 2 1 Health Report Quick Test This function varies from vehicle to vehicle It enables you to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle and generat...

Page 32: ...only on the DTC definition Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Follow testing procedures in vehicle s service manual inst...

Page 33: ...ype from the option list and input the required information 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 yo...

Page 34: ...unfixed Current indicates DTC status of post repair History indicates DTC status of pre repair Note Before performing this function please make sure that You have saved a pre repair report of the cur...

Page 35: ...the systems Once the scanning is complete the screen will display the result Tap the desired system to advance to the test function selection page For detailed operations on test function please refer...

Page 36: ...lt Code This function displays the detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the vehicle s control system Note Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part...

Page 37: ...er to Chapter 5 5 C Clear Fault Code After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out you can use this function to erase the codes from the vehicle Before p...

Page 38: ...r to perform a troubleshooting procedure ALWAYS have a second person help you Trying to drive and operate the diagnostic tool at the same time is dangerous and could cause a serious traffic accident N...

Page 39: ...rrent page total page number Swipe the screen 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...

Page 40: ...tion is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in different colors maximum 4 items can be displayed on the same screen simultaneously If the grap...

Page 41: ...elect the sample DS file the values you customized and saved in process of DS sampling will be imported into the Standard Range See below column for your comparison Note Before executing this function...

Page 42: ...een files please configure the accurate system time Save Sample This item enables you to customize the standard range of live data stream items and save it as DS sample file Each time you run the data...

Page 43: ...then determines the integrity of the system or parts by reading the ECU data or by monitoring the operation of the actuators such as switching a injector between two operating states On the diagnostic...

Page 44: ...pop up on the screen Tap I AGREE to enter the Contacts page The following screen will appear 1 Home button Tap it to navigate to the Job menu screen 2 Search bar Directly input the registered username...

Page 45: ...must be the users who have registered their Launch s diagnostic tools They may be the following Workshop Technician golo users The display tablet is allowed to launch remote diagnosis with other diagn...

Page 46: ...Contacts Tap Contacts Input the partner s user name and tap Search the following screen will appear Note If the partner is added into the Contacts directly tap it to enter the instant messaging screen...

Page 47: ...g screen will appear Tap Invite Remote Diagnose Assistant choose the desired vehicle model and wait for the partner s confirmation Method 3 Tap the target user name to enter the instant messaging mode...

Page 48: ...r the partner agreed your request he she will automatically be listed in the Contacts tab File Choose diagnostic reports or local files to send Picture Choose screenshots or pictures to send Tech to T...

Page 49: ...Tap Remote to ether the following screen Tap Request remote help the following screen will appear Slide the switch Allow device to be connected to the WEB client remote diagnostic device to ON so tha...

Page 50: ...remote help Notes Before performing this operation please make sure that you have registered the Launch s diagnostic tool Remote diagnosis has the same diagnostic steps as manual diagnosis In process...

Page 51: ...the following screen will appear Note If the partner is added into the Contacts directly tap it to enter the instant messaging screen Method 1 Tap the target partner s avatar the following screen wil...

Page 52: ...ar Tap Request Control Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Method 3 Tap the target user name to enter the instant messa...

Page 53: ...2 Tech the following options will appear Tap Request Control Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Via Remote Method 4 T...

Page 54: ...e a PC to access the website http remote x431 com cn to login the remote full system diagnosis platform if no LAUNCH diagnostic tool keeps attended Input the correct technician account and password an...

Page 55: ...X 431 Turbo III User Manual 48 Check the box Series Number and enter the Serial Number provided by the remote help requester and then tap Start remote diagnosis to start the remote help...

Page 56: ...users can resume from the last operation without starting from scratch Tap History on the Diagnose main menu screen all diagnostic records will be listed on the screen in date sequence Tap certain veh...

Page 57: ...he desired report tap Filter To exit the full screen tap Exit full screen 5 5 2 ADAS Reports This module stores all ADAS reports generated in process of ADAS calibration operations 5 5 3 Remote Report...

Page 58: ...raph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in different colors Value this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts and shows in list format Frame P...

Page 59: ...Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle s OBD II system while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions The contin...

Page 60: ...hicle s Monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle s emissions system T...

Page 61: ...n the target folder and choose the desired diagnostic logs 2 Choose the failure type and fill in the detailed failure description in the blank text box and telephone or email address After inputting t...

Page 62: ...ware 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 vehicle s...

Page 63: ...nloading Once download is finished the software packages will be installed automatically 8 2 Update Frequently Used software If the user only intends to update the frequently used software go to Softw...

Page 64: ...anual 57 8 3 Renew Subscription If the software subscription is due or expires the system will prompt you to renew your subscription Tap Renewals to open the Mall and follow the on screen prompts to f...

Page 65: ...e If you use another VCI to test a vehicle select the desired checkbox and tap Pair to pair it with the tablet If the current VCI comes across communication failure tap Firmware Fix to update and fix...

Page 66: ...each time the inspection session is finished Tap ROXIE Management the following screen will appear Fill in the ROXIE W S N and Activation Code can be found in the Settings on the Job Menu then tap BIN...

Page 67: ...Auto Generate Health Report once connected Once it is set as ON the system will automatically output a health report once the AutoDetect diagnostic session is finished 9 9 2 Shop Information This opti...

Page 68: ...working normally The print service plug in associated with the printer is already installed on the tablet Go to Google Play or use the Browser to download and install it Follow the steps below to proc...

Page 69: ...en Wi Fi printer hotspot is open the tablet can connect it directly If it is encrypted a password may be required Refer to the Wi Fi printer user manual to get the default password 7 Now the printer i...

Page 70: ...enter Under the Hide Software tab select the desired diagnostic software and tap Hide it will become invisible Tap Unhide to undo the hide operation Under the Remove Software tab select the desired di...

Page 71: ...for the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control or the camera for adaptive headlights It needs to work with the specific ADAS calibration tool sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual incl...

Page 72: ...fic immobilizer programmer sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module 10 6 Mall This module allows you to subscribe some extra software or service functi...

Page 73: ...enter into vehicle ECU system Please confirm 1 Whether the vehicle is equipped with this system 2 Whether the VCI dongle is correctly connected 3 Whether ignition switch is ON 4 If all checks are nor...

Page 74: ...contact the local dealer to renew the software subscription 6 Can I use this tool to diagnose a heavy duty vehicle No 7 How to diagnose a vehicle with a non 16 pin diagnostic socket For non OBD II veh...

Page 75: ...ntal damages Final determination of defects shall be made by LAUNCH in accordance with procedures established by LAUNCH No agent employee or representative of LAUNCH has any authority to bind LAUNCH t...

Page 76: ...facturer with a copy of the sales receipt and a note describing the problem If the unit is determined to be in warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge If the unit is determined to be out...

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