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X-431 PRO Series User Manual

 

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your device remotely. 

 

5.3.2 Add Friends 

Tap 

“Contact” to enter the contact page. By default it appears blank.   

In the search bar, input the partner

’s username and tap “Search” button next to 

the search bar to starts searching from Launch

’s golo business database.   

The  partner  must  be  the  users  who  have  registered  their  Launch

’s  diagnostic 

tools. They may be the following: 

  Workshop 

  Technician 

  golo users 

Once  the  result  matches  the  keyword,  a  screen  similar  to  the  following  will 
appear: 

Here  you  can  tap 

“Remote Diagnose” to launch remote diagnostics directly or 

choose to add the partner into the Contacts list. 

 

Содержание X-431 PRO Series

Страница 1: ...NCH 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 block the use of this product...

Страница 2: ...oducts by LAUNCH Trademark Information LAUNCH is a registered trademark of LAUNCH TECH CO LTD LAUNCH in China and other countries All other LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and compa...

Страница 3: ...tool far away from magnetic devices because its radiations can damage the screen and erase the data stored on the tool DANGER Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium battery Conta...

Страница 4: ...ata Link Connector is clear and secure Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin In operation direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided Keep the ignition...

Страница 5: ...the tablet 10 2 2 Using your battery 10 2 3 Power on off 10 2 3 1 Power on 10 2 3 2 Power off 10 2 4 Tips on finger operations 11 2 5 Screen layout For X 431 PRO V3 0 Tablet 11 2 5 Screen layout For X...

Страница 6: ...evice To PC 39 5 4 How to feedback diagnostic logs 42 5 5 How to view diagnostic history 43 6 Special Reset Function 45 6 1 Oil Reset Service 46 6 2 Electronic Parking Brake Reset 46 6 3 Steering Angl...

Страница 7: ...6 Firmware Fix 60 9 7 Profile 60 9 8 Change password 61 9 9 Settings 61 9 9 1 Units of Measurement 61 9 9 2 Print Information 61 9 9 3 Launch Printer Set 61 9 9 4 About 64 9 9 5 Login Exit from curren...

Страница 8: ...puter which is equipped with Android operating system and 8 HD capacitive touch screen 1 2 Features 1 Diagnose Smart Diagnosis This module allows you to use the VIN information of the currently identi...

Страница 9: ...nue Vehicle Coverage Quick dial to view the vehicle models that the tool covers 2 Wi Fi connection is supported 3 Web browser Users can make online search and visit any website 1 3 Knowledge of X 431...

Страница 10: ...e LCD lights up Press it for 3 seconds to turn it off Press it for 8 seconds to perform forced shutdown 3 LCD Screen 4 Rear Camera 5 USB Charging Port To connect to AC outlet for charging To connect t...

Страница 11: ...3 POWER Key In Off mode press it for 3 seconds to turn the handset 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 ho...

Страница 12: ...ia Bluetooth Fig 1 2 VCI connector 1 OBD 16 diagnostic connector To connect on vehicle s OBD II DLC 2 Power indicator It lights up while the connector is plugged into the vehicle s DLC 3 Bluetooth USB...

Страница 13: ...Connector Only applies to 12V cars Fig 1 2 VCI device 1 OBD 16 diagnostic connector To connect on vehicle s OBD II DLC 2 Mode indicator It illuminates red when the VCI device is connected to the vehic...

Страница 14: ...b g n Bluetooth 4 0 Working temperature 0 50 Storage temperature 20 70 X 431 PRO V4 0 tablet Operating system Android Memory 2GB Storage 32GB Screen 8 inch high definition capacitive touch screen wit...

Страница 15: ...s the accessories such as diagnostic software testing connectors may vary Please consult from the local agency or check the package list supplied with this tool together No Item Descriptions Qt 1 Disp...

Страница 16: ...the vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle Optional 7 Battery clamps cable To supply power to the non 16pin connector from the vehicle s battery Optional 8 USB cable 1 9 OBD I adaptor box For connect...

Страница 17: ...arged Please charge it for a period of 5 minutes and then turn it on Please use the included power adaptor to charge your tool No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a resul...

Страница 18: ...ly place two fingers on the screen and then spread them apart To zoom out place two fingers apart on the screen and then pinch them together 2 5 Screen layout For X 431 PRO V3 0 Tablet There are four...

Страница 19: ...Tips Reducing the brightness of the screen is helpful to conserve the battery power 1 On the home screen tap Settings Display Brightness level 2 Drag the slider to adjust it 2 7 Set standby time If no...

Страница 20: ...ireless networks 3 Select a wireless network If the chosen network is open the tablet will connect automatically If the selected network is encrypted a network password will need to be entered 4 When...

Страница 21: ...ect test system Select test function Select diagnostic software version Tap Login to register Is connector activated No Tap Update to update software Yes Refer to Chapter 4 2 Register Activate OK Fig...

Страница 22: ...to login the system directly In case you forgot password refer to C to reset a new password A If you are a new user tap New Registration to enter registration page See Fig 4 3 Fig 4 3 In Fig 4 3 fill...

Страница 23: ...e found in the password envelope Fig 4 5 Note To exit and activate it later tap Skip In this case you can activate your VCI module by tapping Activate VCI in User Info For details please refer to Chap...

Страница 24: ...make sure it is properly connected to the WLAN network It may take several minutes to finish it please be patient to wait B If you have registered to be a member input your name and password and then...

Страница 25: ...operation without the necessity of starting from scratch Software Update To update vehicle diagnostic software and APK Reset To perform all kinds of common repair maintenance items including electron...

Страница 26: ...ls It is displayed on the upper right corner of the screen and goes through the whole diagnostic session The table below provides a brief description for the operations of the diagnostics toolbar butt...

Страница 27: ...ocation Fig 4 9 4 3 3 Vehicle connection The method used to connect the VCI device to a vehicle s DLC depends on the vehicle s configuration as follows A vehicle equipped with an OBD II management sys...

Страница 28: ...daptor to the included VCI device 5 To supply power to OBD I adaptor from A Cigarette Lighter cable optional Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable to vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle an...

Страница 29: ...n code default code 0000 or 1234 Once the connector is paired with the tablet Paired appears and the connector will be shown under the paired device tab Fig 4 13 Note In case no Bluetooth setting is d...

Страница 30: ...election The vehicle information page lists all historical diagnostic records of the vehicle which lets the technician have a total command of the vehicle faults In addition a quick dial to local diag...

Страница 31: ...efully and then tap Confirm to enter Fig 5 3 If the VCI was once used with other devices you need to cancel the pairing of the VCI first via either one of the following ways On the Android s home scre...

Страница 32: ...te the handset starts reading the vehicle VIN A If the VIN can be found from the remote server database a screen similar to Fig 5 5 displays Fig 5 5 Tap Diagnostic to start a new diagnostic session Ta...

Страница 33: ...een will show No Record Fig 5 6 Tap View record to view the details of the current diagnostic report To perform other functions tap Quick access to directly go to the function selection screen Choose...

Страница 34: ...ule and start a new diagnostic session Refer to Chapter 5 2 for detailed diagnostic operations Tap Scan VIN a screen similar to the following appears Fig 5 8 Place the VIN inside the viewfinder rectan...

Страница 35: ...aces are allowed in the VIN To turn the flash on tap After scanning the screen automatically displays the result Fig 5 9 If the VIN scanned is incorrect tap the result field to modify it and then tap...

Страница 36: ...ements Software introduction Tap to check the software function list Note Tap to read some precautions on using the current diagnostic software Search Bluetooth Tap to search for the available VCI Blu...

Страница 37: ...Tap Scan to start searching for the VCI Once it is found tap it to start pairing If the tablet has paired with the VCI it will enter Step 2 directly OK Tap it to go to next step 2 Select test item Se...

Страница 38: ...ou to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle and generate a detailed report about vehicle health Tap Health Report the system start scanning the ECUs and the screen displays as...

Страница 39: ...g 5 14 In Fig 5 14 the tested system with fault code appears in red and the system with OK displays in black normally On screen Buttons Clear DTC Tap to clear the existing diagnostic trouble codes Rep...

Страница 40: ...workshop information will be appended to the diagnostic report To skip the workshop information tap Skip to go to the next step All reports are saved under the tab Diagnostic Report in My Report from...

Страница 41: ...nce to the test function selection page For detailed operations on test function please refer to Chapter 5 2 3 5 2 3 System Selection This option allows you manually select the test system and functio...

Страница 42: ...X 431 PRO Series User Manual 23 Fig 5 17 Swipe the screen from the bottom to view the vehicle system on the next page Tap the desired system take ECM for example to jump to the test function page Fig...

Страница 43: ...s retrieved from the vehicle s control system Note Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Never replace a part based only on...

Страница 44: ...s have been carried out you can use this function to erase the codes from the vehicle Before performing this function please be sure the vehicle s ignition key is in the ON position with the engine of...

Страница 45: ...you must drive the vehicle in order 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...

Страница 46: ...confirm and jump to the next step After selecting the desired items tap Confirm to enter the data stream reading page Fig 5 22 Notes 1 If the value of the data stream item is out of the range of the s...

Страница 47: ...e way Value this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts and shows in list format Graph displays the parameters in waveform graphs Combine this option is mostly used in graph merge...

Страница 48: ...ph display mode to Value display mode Report To save the current data in text format All reports are saved under the tab Diagnostic Report in My Report from Personal Center menu For details on report...

Страница 49: ...ing rule It begins with vehicle type and then the record starting time and ends with x431 To differentiate between files please configure the accurate system time The file is stored in My Report under...

Страница 50: ...as follows Fig 5 26 Simply follow the on screen instructions and make appropriate selections to complete the test Each time when an operation is successfully executed Completed displays 5 3 Remote Dia...

Страница 51: ...e to add it into your friend list 3 Friend list display area By default it appears blank 4 Message tab Once an incoming message reaches a red dot will appear on the upper right corner of the tab 5 Con...

Страница 52: ...to the search bar to starts searching from Launch s golo business database The partner must be the users who have registered their Launch s diagnostic tools They may be the following Workshop Technici...

Страница 53: ...the following screen appears Fig 5 29 Tap Add friend a dialog box pops up Fig 5 30 Tap CONFIRM to send your request Once the partner receives the request a beep will sound Tap the Message tab Once the...

Страница 54: ...Messaging Note The I M Instant Messaging function is open to all users who had Launch s diagnostic tool equipped with this module After adding your friends tap the desired one s photo to enter a scre...

Страница 55: ...vice The tool is allowed to initiate remote diagnosis with other diagnostic tools including but not limited to the X 431 PRO of Launch family which are equipped with this module Note Before performing...

Страница 56: ...end Report to send it to the partner Tap Request control remote device Wait for partner s confirmation Start connecting after request confirmed Start Diagnosis Generate diagnostic report Invite remote...

Страница 57: ...eports in User Info Tap Invite remote diagnostic assistant Choose the desired diagnostic software Wait for partner s confirmation Start connecting after request confirmed Start Diagnosis Generate diag...

Страница 58: ...s that come loaded with the module user also can ask for remote control from PC client technician Slide the switch to ON Notify the partner of the remote diagnostic web link Input the partner s offici...

Страница 59: ...nostic device to ON so that the partner can find and connect to this device while using the PC 2 Notify the partner of the PC client website http remote x431 com When the partner accesses the link the...

Страница 60: ...nput his own official technician account and password and then tap Login to navigate to the following figure Fig 5 38 4 Tell the partner to check the box Serial number and enter the Serial Number prov...

Страница 61: ...dback your diagnostic problems to us for analysis and troubleshooting Tap Feedback a pop up message will appear Fig 5 39 Tap Confirm the following 3 options will be displayed on the left column of the...

Страница 62: ...tory Generally once a vehicle diagnosis is performed the tool will record the every details of diagnostic process The History function provides direct access to the previously tested vehicles and user...

Страница 63: ...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...

Страница 64: ...onic Throttle Position Reset There are two methods to reset service lamp Manual reset or Auto reset Auto reset follows the principle of sending command from the tool to vehicle s ECU to do resetting W...

Страница 65: ...mputer to replace the brake pad After replacing the brake pad you must reset the brake pad Otherwise the car alarms 2 Reset must be performed in the following cases a The brake pad and brake pad wear...

Страница 66: ...itoring function 6 6 Gear Learning The crankshaft position sensor learns crankshaft tooth machining tolerance and saves to the computer to more accurately diagnose engine misfires If tooth learning is...

Страница 67: ...eft key matching must be performed 6 8 Injector Coding Write injector actual code or rewrite code in the ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder so as to more accurately control or corr...

Страница 68: ...tion may be performed in the following cases a The exhaust back pressure sensor is replaced b The PM trap is removed or replaced c The fuel additive nozzle is removed or replaced d The catalytic oxidi...

Страница 69: ...some new software can be updated you may use this option to download it or keep it synchronized with the latest version 7 1 Update Diagnostic Software APP Tap Software Update on the Home screen to ent...

Страница 70: ...ocate and quickly update some frequently used software you can use the Common Software option to create a frequently used software list Fig 7 2 Tap on the right edge of the screen a pop up window appe...

Страница 71: ...l Card need to buy it from the local dealer where you purchased the tool A Using PayPal 1 Tap Renewal on the update page to navigate to the renewal type selection screen 2 Select PayPal and then follo...

Страница 72: ...X 431 PRO Series User Manual 53 Fig 7 3 Fig 7 4 3 Input the 24 digit pin code of Subscription Renewal Card and then tap Submit to finish the renewal 4 Go to update center to update the diagnostic sof...

Страница 73: ...nearby car owners with attentive service to develop new business opportunities manage technicians and golo customers more efficiently monitor customer s vehicle running status in real time manner and...

Страница 74: ...omatically To define the item Model specialized tap the icon to select the vehicle models After entering tap Submit to confirm Sign up successfully will pop up and the system will jump to golo main me...

Страница 75: ...My Report This option is used to view delete or share the saved reports Tap My Report there are total 3 options available In case the DTC result is saved on Read Trouble Code page the files will be l...

Страница 76: ...elect the desired report and then tap Delete to delete it To revise the filename of the report tap Rename If user records the running parameters while reading data stream it will be saved as x431 file...

Страница 77: ...in list format Combine this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in different colors Frame Playback plays back the recorded data str...

Страница 78: ...ation 9 4 Immobilizer Programmer X PROG Immobilizer programmer is available to read and write vehicle key chip data clone and produce exclusive keys It only works together with LAUNCH diagnostic tool...

Страница 79: ...Activation Code tap the link below to get help 9 6 Firmware Fix Use this item to upgrade and fix diagnostic firmware During fixing please do not cut power or switch to other interfaces 9 7 Profile Us...

Страница 80: ...nt Information This option lets you define your print information It mainly includes Workshop Address Telephone Fax and License Plate Fig 9 7 After inputting tap Save Once you saved the print informat...

Страница 81: ...ve operated this printer please proceed the following 2 For initial use you are suggested to reset the printer Press and hold MODE FEED for 8 seconds the following resetting command will be printed ou...

Страница 82: ...n the Wi Fi printer into LAN Tap Scan to select the desired local Wi Fi network from the list and type in the security password If it is an open network password is not required and then tap Confirm 4...

Страница 83: ...N 2 Tap Connect to Printer a If the local network remains as it is tap Test Print directly to test the printing b If the local network changes you have to reset the Wi Fi printer 9 9 4 About The softw...

Страница 84: ...o the following steps 1 Tap Settings Security and set the Unknown sources to ON which allows you to install apps from unknown sources 2 A dialog box appears on the screen tap OK to confirm 3 Set the t...

Страница 85: ...f all checks are normal send vehicle year make model 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 sy...

Страница 86: ...you intend to use one of the VCIs to diagnose or test a vehicle just switch to the corresponding one 6 How to update the APK and diagnostic software 1 Tap the application icon on the home screen to l...

Страница 87: ...security key network password 8 How to retrieve the login password Please follow below steps to proceed in case you forgot the login password 1 Tap the application icon on the home screen to launch it...

Страница 88: ...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...

Страница 89: ...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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