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1. and the warranty period of battery is 6 months 2 6 2 Installing amp disassembling battery Installation steps are described as below 1 Follow the arrow direction on Fig a to push the bottom cabinet to open position and then remove it 2 Take out the battery from the package box and install it as indicated on Fig b 3 Cover the bottom cabinet and push it backwards to the original position as shown on Fig c LAUNCH X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual To disassemble the battery reverse the steps that you followed to install the battery 2 6 3 Recharging Method Use the included charger to recharge X 431 Diagun III see the No 10 of table 2 1 in chapter 2 2 for details 2 6 4 Description of the Power Indicator State Recharge it under conditions of power off power on and stand by mode The power indicator green light stays on when recharging and off when the battery is fully recharged Note It is better to charge in stand by mode for charging saturation How to set standby press the POWER key on the main unit then the screen will turn black press the POWER key again to resume the normal state and wake up the screen 2 6 5 Description of the Battery State 1 While it is being charged BP icon appears on the status bar 2 When using the appliance without connecting an external power supply the icon appears on the status bar if the battery power is higher than 40 3 When using the applianc
2. 2 b Insert the TF card into the card reader as shown in Fig 3 the side printed with words faces upward and insert the TF card into the card 34 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual reader perpendicularly as shown in Fig 4 c Connect the card reader to the USB port of the computer See Fig 5 Install TF Card Reader Drive Program You don t need to install the drive program if the operating system of your computer is Windows Me 2000 XP Mac OS 9 x Mac OS X or Linux 2 4 x but have to install if the operating system is Windows98 You can download the installation software from mycar dbscar com and install it according to the Installation Wizard If card reader installation succeeds the icon computer automatically Interruption may be caused for the following reasons during the update process Please try again after solving the problem 1 TF card reader is poor connected to the computer or the drive program of the TF card is installed incorrectly 2 Space on TF is not enough 3 Other reasons Begin to Update Software Open the folder X 431 Update double click the icon a and install the X 431 Diagun Ill update tool according to the Wizard After the installation the update icon for the X 431 Diagun III will appear on the desktop Double click the update icon for X 431 Diagun III on the desktop to actuate the update tool This program will check the update file downloaded by the user autom
3. 27 3 3 7 Capture Screen ANR eneen eneen 29 4 Update of Diagnostic Software enen 31 4 1 Register a passport an ennenenen enen eenen 31 aA OO Me eeens 31 4 3 Register your product nennen 31 4 4 Software Download nanne eneen ennn 31 4 5 Software Update naan ennn eneen 34 4 6 Purchase Software un aunenen ereen enen ennn 36 NNN 37 5 1 About Hardware rerrarnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnrnarnnnnnnnnernannnnnnenner 37 5 2 About software ursa er sn veen rennen noerseersrrseerse 38 5 3 About SVS EM aan ddenksedde 38 5 4 Other questions rrarenarerarnnernnnrnnnenanennrnnernnenuenne 39 vi LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 1 Introduction X 431 Diagun Ill is a newly developed diagnostic computer with full color display screen By communicating with the powerful DBScar diagnostic connector via Bluetooth or cable X 431 Diagun Ill can test almost all the domestic cars and the imported ones from Asia Europe and America Meanwhile it features high quality test upgrading fast any where at any time and synchronized with the newest international models It s more credible in quality and performance when compared with other products X 431 Diagun Ill can be connected to external printer through USB port to print the diagnostic result in real time and support the large capacity TF card to store the diagnostic result It has a smart portable design and is easy to operate and multiple
4. Bluetooth to perform diagnosing via Bluetooth Diagnosis via Cable to perform diagnosing via data cable My Data to manage my saved data amp System Settings to make system settings Take Diagnosis via Bluetooth and DEMO application as examples to demonstrate how to diagnose vehicle Click Diagnosis via Bluetooth in Fig 3 3 The first time you click this option a dialog box prompting Please set the default Bluetooth diagnostic connector in System Setting first To enter into the default Bluetooth setting interface will appear on the screen Click YES to enter set the default Bluetooth interface Click NO to return to the previous screen LAUNCH Select Vehicle p f 09 42 nm i in X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual For details on how to set the default Bluetooth please refer to Chapter 2 7 5 After setting click Diagnosis via Bluetooth again the system will enter vehicle model selection interface as shown on Fig 3 4 If you have set the default Bluetooth the system will directly enter the vehicle selection interface Note While using X 431 Diagun III for the first time or after replacing a new DBScar connector please set the default Bluetooth and make sure the default Bluetooth is the DBScar connector otherwise X 431 Diagun III will not work properly Button description Prev jump to the previous page This but
5. Notes 31 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual 1 Software update of charge free will be provided by LAUNCH for one year The free period is from the registration date on the website not the purchase date That is during one year after the registration users could download the corresponding software for free 2 If there is not the latest version in the download center or the latest version can not meet the needs of the users as they are released by other companies users could buy the version in the purchase center or in the update center see software purchase In the purchase center users can buy the software that doesn t install in the download center In the update center users can buy the software that is beyond the free download period After purchase successfully the purchased software will be added to the download center list automatically All the software listed in the download center could be downloaded for free The name of software the latest version released by LAUNCH currently and the issue date as well as the latest version which could be downloaded for the product serial No are provided in the software list It s better for users to create a new folder named X 431 update to include all the downloaded software according to the following procedures Update Tool Download Users are required to download the update tools before updating Select language in the drop down menu click Download Click
6. Save from the pop up dialog box and save the update tool in the folder X 431 update Download Display Program Users are required to download display program before updating diagnostic software if the display program fitted for the latest diagnostic software is updated Select the language from the drop down menu and click Download Click Save on the pop up menu to save the program in the folder X 431 update Download Diagnostic Program Select language and version the default version is the latest version on the 32 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual drop down menu Click Download then click Save on the pop up menu to save it in the folder X 431 update Click view to learn the detailed information of the version Users could download the other diagnostic program into the folder X 431 update Up to now the software that is for update is downloaded completely 33 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 4 5 Software Update Connect card reader with TF card to PC and install drive program Necessary hardware 1 A computer that can access the internet 2 ATF card reader of X 431 Diagun III and a TF card to be updated Necessary software Tested model software and update tool download from mycar dbscar com Connection Steps a Take out the TF card from the X 431Diagun main unit press the TF card slightly and it will pop up automatically as shown in Fig 1 and Fig
7. languages are provided to cater for different areas in the world on the X 431 Diagun Ill stands for Car Cloud logo Car Cloud is a state of an art individual application product which is newly developed based on our LAUNCH s vehicle diagnostic devices and technology service platform with independent intellectual property rights mainly providing professional intelligent vehicle monitoring and diagnosing service for car owners Car Cloud website is an portal site and service platform for world wide automobile aftermarket which as one of core Telematics applications aims to provide data processing and application service for car users and all Telematics service providers of automotive aftermarket by collecting front end DBS diagnostic data and combining mobile internet and background cloud processing technology LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 Knowledge of X 431 Diagun III 2 1 X 431 Diagun Ill main set X 431 Diagun Ill includes X 431 Diagun III main unit and DBScar diagnostic connector See Fig 2 1 X 431 Diagun Ill main unit communicates with the DBScar diagnostic connector via wireless Bluetooth also supports cable connection X431 Diagun Ill main unit DBScar diagnostic connector Fig 2 1 X 431 Diagun III external view LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 2 Port and Indicator Descriptions Fig 2 2 shows all ports and indicators of X 431 Diagun III 860 600006 Fig 2 2 X 43
8. view the datastream the selected items will be marked with a You could select Character or Graph to view datastream in different form as you want as shown on the left 28 LAUNCH Xaa Diagun III 16 35 Diagnosis Via Bluetooth MY DATA SYSTEM SETTINGS Fig 3 23 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual After selecting click OK the recorded dynamic data will appear again as shown on the left Button Descriptions Left show the hidden datastream on the left Right show the hidden datastream on the right 3 3 7 Capture Screen This function enables you to make data comparison and analysis based on the captured snapshots Follow the steps described as below to proceed 1 To capture the current screen press POWER button for 3 seconds and then click Snapshot from the list to save the captured image into the TF card 2 Press the TF card gently and the TF card will automatically eject then take it out from the TF card slot 3 Insert the TF card into the card reader as shown in Fig 3 the side printed with words faces upward and insert the TF card into the card reader perpendicularly 4 Connect the TF card to the USB port 29 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual of your PC All snapshot files named with year month date hour minute secon d for example 2012 06 19 08 08 08 BMP are saved in Storage Card gag snapshot The time stands for th
9. 1 Diagun III main unit ports and indicators Table 2 1 illustrates all ports and indicators of X 431 Diagun III DBScar diagnostic connector Battery location RESET Buzzer gt Stylus Power button o TF card slot USB port 2 3 X 431Diagun General Components Table 2 2 formulates the accessory checklist of X 431 Diagun III LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill main unit DBScar diagnostic connector X 431 Diagun III main unit diagnostic cable OBD II 16 extension cable Battery Charger LAUNCH X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual Main unit screen contains operation buttons test result and help diagnostic connector compatible with OBD II 16 pin connector to connect X 431 Diagun Ill main unit and DBScar diagnostic connector en for clicking operation on X 431 Diagun III for main unit charge by transforming AC 100 240V to DC 5V LAUNCH TF card TF card reader Printer cable X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual to store diagnostic program and data to read and store data and for online update when connected to PC connect X 431 Diagun III main unit to the printer LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 4 X 431 Diagun IIl Specifications Operating System WINCE 5 0 CPU 400 MHz ARM9 Memory Card 1G TF Card Main Unit Universal Serial Bus USB Main Unit Power DC5V X 431 Diagun Connector DC12V Printer Interface USB Display Screen 480X272 4 3 inch LCD wit
10. 431 Diagun Ill for the first time 7 2 5 1 Power ON oaeen eee ee De neen 7 2 5 2 Calibrate touch screen nanne nennen 8 2 5 3 Desktop and status bar ees 9 2 6 Battery and Charger nanne oenen eenen eneen 9 2 6 1 Battery em Me Aaen 9 2 6 2 Installing amp disassembling battery 9 2 6 3 Recharging Method 10 2 6 4 Description of the Power Indicator State 10 2 6 5 Description of the Battery State 10 2 7 System settings eneen vene 11 2 7 1 System information nnn nenn nennen 11 2 1 2 Power management ane eneen 12 2 1 3 Language change nennen eneen 12 2 7 4 Set Date Time aaneen venne enen ennen 13 2 7 5 Set default Bluetooth cece eeeeeeeeeee 13 2 7 6 Screen Calibration aaneen nennen 14 o DENON mere 15 3 1 Preparation and connections nennen 15 3 1 1 Preparations 15 3 1 2 TF Card Installation ee 15 V LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 3 1 3 Connections eneen eene een enen vennen 16 3 2 Begin to Diagnose Vehicle neee 17 92 1 EMET CCS MOD ennen 18 3 3 How to Diagnose rrarrrarvnnrvnorvnnrnnnrnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnenn 20 3 3 1 Read trouble code nanne 22 GE SL EE E 22 3 3 3 Clear trouble code aaneen 23 3 3 4 Read data stream nennen 24 3 3 5 Special function svenn ennen eenen 26 3 3 6 History data management
11. 9 76 7c LAUNCH 00 18 e4 1c 0b 9f X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual After searching the screen will list all searched Bluetooth devices click the desired one and click OK Set the default Bluetooth succeed will appear on the screen It indicates that this Bluetooth device is configured to be the default one that X 431 Diagun Ill is linked Click Back to return to the system setting main menu Next time you choose Diagnosis via Bluetooth the system will automatically link with the default Bluetooth device Note 1 While using X 431 Diagun III for the first time or after replacing a new DBScar connector please set the default Bluetooth 2 In Diagnosis via Bluetooth mode make sure the default Bluetooth is the DBScar connector otherwise X 431 Diagun III will not work properly 2 7 6 Screen calibration To calibrate your touch screen On the system setting main menu click Screen calibration the system will enter screen calibration interface For detailed operations please refer to 2 5 2 Calibrate touch screen LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 3 Diagnosing 3 1 Preparation and connections 3 1 1 Preparations 1 General Test Condition amp Turn ignition switch on amp Battery voltage of the vehicle should be 11 14V or 18 30V and the rated working voltage of X 431 Diagun Ill is 12V Throttle should be closed amp Ignition timing and idle speed s
12. Calibrate Touch Screen interface is shown on Fig 2 4 Click the cross cursor on the screen accurately by order once it changes you complete a calibration Note If you click the cross cursor inaccurately it will repeat on the screen until the calibration completed After calibration the screen will display as Fig 2 5 Touch the screen to save your calibration and enter the main menu To exit without saving your changes wait for 30 seconds and the system will cancel it LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 5 3 Desktop and status bar There is a status bar shown on X 431 Diagun III desktop as shown on Fig 2 6 A Bluetooth icon it appears after Bluetooth of X 431 Diagun Ill is activated USB connected icon it appears after X 431 QO WY 15 33 Diagnosis Via Bluetooth tp Diagnosis Via Cable Diagun III is connected to DBScar diagnostic connector via USB This icon can not be shown with Bluetooth icon at the same time B Battery indicates the current battery state SYSTEM SETTINGS Fig 2 6 C Time shows the current system time 2 6 Battery and Charger 2 6 1 Battery Your appliance is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery The followings such as crush the battery short circuit the battery dispose of the battery ina fire or in the high temperature environment and dispose as household waste etc are prohibited The standby time of the battery can last over 10 hours
13. LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Copyright Information Copyright 2012 by LAUNCH TECH CO LTD All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of LAUNCH The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this unit or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this unit or failure to strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH Trademark Information LAUNCH is a registered trademark of LAUNCH TECH CO LTD also called LAUNCH for short in China and other countries All other LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and company names referred to in this manual are either trademarks registered trademarks service marks domain names logos company name
14. Q In process of using X 431 Diagun III you may come across some questions with respect to software hardware operations and vehicle related Read the user s manual carefully to get answers whenever you have any question or contact our Customer Service Center hotline 86 0755 84528767 for help if you can not find solutions from the user s manual Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to X 431 Diagun III 5 1 About Hardware Question Why the LCD touch screen responds so slowly in cold weather Answer It is because the ambient temperature is close to the lower limit of operating temperature range 0 50 C In this situation it is necessary to warm up the machine for 30 minutes before test Question Why there is no character on the backlit screen Answer Check if the power is well connected Turn off the machine unplug it and then plug it again for power supply one second later try to turn on the machine Question The screen does not respond or responds incorrectly when click with stylus Answer It is necessary to calibrate the screen Please see chapter 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch Screen for details Question What can do when the screen is confused Answer Please quit the current application interface and run it again If the problem still exists please restart the system Question Why can t the data be input after Soft Keyboard is activated Answer The position where the cursor loc
15. ates can t be edited Or you have not activated the cursor in the input position please use the stylus to click the part to edit You can input the data if the cursor flashes 37 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Question Why X 431 Diagun III fails in communication with ECU Answer Please check and make sure that the diagnostic connector and diagnostic program are matching the vehicle make Question Why the saved data disappeared Answer There are two possible causes 1 Your TF card is damaged 2 You ve changed language which is related to the data You may find the data after switching back to the former language 5 2 About software Question System halts when reading data stream What is the reason Answer It may be caused by a slackened connector Please turn off the machine firmly connect the connector and switch on the machine again 5 3 About system Question Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition moment Answer Caused by electromagnetic disturbance and this is normal phenomenon Question Diagnose interrupted during diagnosing process Answer Caused by electromagnetic disturbing or poor connecting Question There is no response when communicating with on board computer Answer Please confirm the proper voltage of power supply and check if the throttle has been closed the transmission is in the neutral position and the water is in proper temperature Question The systems equipp
16. atically including the files of diagnostic program and display program Select the update program version on the right and click UPDATE When update completed an indication box will pop up If the update program version doesn t exist on the right clicking the icon to open the 35 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual downloaded update program You can click the corresponding icon k to the G disc to view the files stored in the TF card and delete some old software versions if necessary for more available space in TF card Click EXIT to exit 4 6 Purchase Software If users can t find the software they needed in download center they should buy the software in the purchase center or updated in the update center Log on mycar dbscar com Click Purchase center then you can tick box before the serial number to choose the software To uncheck it just click it again Click Order to add the selected software to your shopping cart Click Pay to buy the software The bought software will be automatically added to the user s download center Click Clear to empty the shopping cart Click Purchase other to buy other software The operation for update center is the same as for the purchase center But you can only find software that beyond updated free period in the update center while all the available software are listed in the purchase center 36 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 5 FA
17. cial function This function is designed to test whether system parameters are normal or not Click Special function on the function menu as shown on the left Note Here take Cylinder 1 injector for example Click 14 injector as shown on the left to perform Note Click 14 injector to check if it works normally or not 26 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual mr After finished the screen will appear as shown on the left Note If it fails to perform and 1 injector cannot work normally it indicates that malfunctions exist in the related components Completed Fig 3 19 STF I 09 42 3 3 6 History data management View the saved datastream and waveform In vehicle model selection interface as shown on the left click History KEEN Fig 3 20 27 LAUNCH History Diagnostic Data 16 22 Test system Test date DGDEMO 2012 6 4 16 19 40 ee nsen Select Playback Mode and It g 16 22 Character Graph air flow sen intake air temperature sen LIT Fig 3 22 X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual After clicking the screen displays a list of datastream file recorded in specific durations for the tested vehicle make as shown on the left Click OK to view the recorded datastream of the selected model in a specific duration Button Description Delete delete a record Click in the box to select parameters in which you want to
18. ctor will light up Bluetooth wireless Connection Procedure of X 431 Diagun Ill Insert the TF card into the slot Find out the vehicle s DLC Plug the 16 PIN end of DBScar diagnostic connector into the vehicle s DLC LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual gn gt t ds Por LA Fhe 5 Vehicle s DLC Vehicle s DLC ff 3 USB m Wireless Wired DBScar connection connection DBScar X 431 Diagun Ill Fig 3 2 Bluetooth wireless Cable wired connections Note If battery power of X 431 Diagun III main unit is running low use the charger to recharge it Insert one end 20PIN Male of the charger into the USB port of X 431Diagun main unit and plug the other end in AC 100 240V power socket 3 2 Begin to Diagnose Vehicle Vehicle makes models and systems tested by X 431 Diagun Ill update every day Please visit mycar dbscar com for the updates and download the latest diagnostic programs LAUNCH Xaa Diagun III 16 33 Diagnosis Via Bluetooth ep Diagnosis Via Cable MY DATA SYSTEM SETTINGS Fig 3 3 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 3 2 1 Enter desktop After X 431 Diagun Ill is properly connected see chapter 3 1 3 for details press the POWER button of the main unit to turn it on and enter the calibration interface see chapter 2 5 2 Once the screen calibration is complete the system will enter the desktop as shown on Fig 3 3 Button description Diagnosis via
19. d sensors when operation is next to them Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM otherwise ECU and sensors will be damaged by static Do not use the pointer ohm meter instead of DMM for testing ECU and sensor without special requirement Do not test electric devices in relation with ECU with a test lamp unless otherwise expressly provided Do wear a metal ground strip that one end around your wrist and the other to the vehicle body when you get in and out the vehicle Do connect ECU harness connector firmly otherwise electro elements such as IC inside ECU will be damaged LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Precautions on Operation m The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device never have it clashed when in use m Make sure the appliance is properly connected to the DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR to avoid communication interruptions B Do not insert and pull out TF card when the appliance is working m Put the stylus into the slot at the back of X 431 Diagun III main unit after operation and place the cables connectors and other accessories into box B Handle with care and avoid crashing LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Content T NAA EAC OM Nester ensign ended eenen 1 2 Knowledge of X 431 Diagun III aen 2 2 1 X 431 Diagun Ill main set vennen 2 2 2 Port and Indicator Descriptions ne 3 2 3 X 431Diagun General Components 3 2 4 X 431 Diagun III Specifications nen 6 2 5 Starting X
20. e is repair or replacement and LAUNCH shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental 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 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 EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Order Information Replaceable and optional parts can be ordered directly from your LAUNCH authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following information 1 Quantity 2 Part number 3 Item description 40 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Customer Service If you have any questions on the operation of the unit please contact us Tel 86 0755 84528767 E mail X431 cnlaunch com If your unit requires repair service return it to the manufacturer 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 of warranty it will be repaired for a nominal service charge plus return freight Send the unit pre paid to Attn Customer Service Department LAUNCH TECH CO LTD Launch Industrial Park North of Wuhe Av
21. e system time Please set the correct system time to make sure the pictures are properly recorded in order 30 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 4 Update of Diagnostic Software 4 1 Register a passport Only after you have registered mycar dbscar com successfully you can enjoy a convenient and quick software purchase download or online update To update online and download you have to register a passport Follow the steps described as below to register a passport 1 Firstly visit mycar dbscar com 2 Click Products and then choose X 431 Diagun III from the product list 3 Click Register to enter registration screen Fill in registration information items with must be filled and click Confirm to submit The system will immediately feedback a CC number to you 4 2 Log in After you registered successfully click User Center to enter login interface Input your CC number and password then click Login to enter user center 4 3 Register your product Click Register product on user center page to enter product registration screen The serial No is on the X 431 Diagun Ill The register password should be kept confidential is provided in an envelope delivered with the product The dealer code is attached on the last page of the user s manual After filling the information click Submit 4 4 Software Download Click Download center to enter download center page after logging in successfully
22. e without connecting to an external power supply if the battery power is less than 20 the icon E will appear on the status bar If the battery power is less than 10 a warning message will prompt you and the unit will be off automatically In this case please charge it immediately 10 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 7 System settings Here we will introduce how to make system settings System setting 15 09 Main unit S N System version 1 00 000 Software version 1 00 021 00 18 24 29 76 7c LAUNCH Fig 2 8 2 7 1 System information To view system information On X 431 Diagun Ill desktop click System Settings to enter setting options interface as shown on Fig 2 7 Click System information to enter Fig 2 8 Button description Back return to the system setting main menu LAUNCH Current power AC power Battery electric quantity 46 User idle time cl Never gt System idle time lt Never gt System standby time El Never gt Language Switching 16 42 English PycckuA Korean X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 7 2 Power management It allows you to define power options On the system setting main menu click Power management the system will enter Fig 2 9 Click LP to set the options After setting click Save to save your changes Button description Back return to the system settin
23. ed with the vehicle can not be diagnosed Answer DLC of some early models is separated refer to User s Manual for details Question The fault code storage is blank 38 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Answer Usually it s the suquela for shared circuit Please locate and analyze the most similar fault code and its circuit 5 4 Other questions Question When the updated software is used in vehicle diagnosis some diagnostic program can not be downloaded successfully from the TF card Why Answer possible causes and solutions 1 The Display Program may have not been updated Please update the Display Program 2 The diagnostic program for the vehicle may be damaged Please re download the diagnostic program and update 39 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE LAUNCH PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER S BUSINESS LAUNCH electronic product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year The warranty period for the battery is 6months from date of delivery to the user The warranty period of battery is 6 months This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than for which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use The exclusive remedy for any automotive meter found to be defectiv
24. elected datastream items are displayed in blue as shown on Fig 3 14 Button Descriptions More skip to the next page OK display the dynamic data of the selected datastream Return return back to the previous interface Reset to exit the current operation if bug occurs and return to the vehicle selection screen Help show the help information 24 LAUNCH 16 18 O2 sensor 390 my re sensor MO ee MO A E Datastream Ee mv 02 sensor HZ Air flow sensor PageDown Fig 3 16 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Click OK the dynamic data of the selected datastream item would be displayed as shown on Fig 3 15 Click Record to save dynamic datastream in a specific duration click Stop to complete the record Button Descriptions amp Graph display the waveform of a single datastream item Record record dynamic datastream in a specific duration the button will shift to Stop after being clicked In Fig 3 15 select the desired datastream and click Graph to view the datastream waveform not more than two in a screen as shown on the left 25 LAUNCH Engine f B 16 17 Please Select Fun Spark SBTDC Radiator fan relay low Secondary air injection system mode X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 3 3 5 Spe
25. enue Banxuegang Bantian Longgang Shenzhen Guangdong P R China 518129 Launch website http www enlaunch com Car cloud website mycar dbscar com 41 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual X431 Diagun Ill Serial No Dealer code Notes 1 Product Serial No label is attached by manufacturer before shipping 2 Dealer should fill in the Dealer Code when selling the machine to customer and stamp on the code 3 The Product Serial No and Dealer Code is useful when updating the software Refer to the section Update of Diagnostic Software Keep the user s manual carefully 42 Statement LAUNCH reserves the rights to make any change to product designs and specifications 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 illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible and defects are inevitable if you have any question please contact local dealer or after sale service center of LAUNCH LAUNCH does not bear any responsibility arising from misunderstandings
26. g main menu amp Save save your settings 2 7 3 Language change To set the language of user interfaces On the system setting main menu click Language switching the system will enter Fig 2 10 Choose the desired one and click OK follow the prompt message to restart it until it takes effect Button description PgUp jump to the previous page PgDn skip to the next page Back return to the system setting main menu OK confirm your settings LAUNCH J 15 10 Select date 2012 06 04 Select time 15 11 23 System infor mation Fig 2 11 Searching Bluetooth 15 14 00 18 e4 20 f4 6c mk Fig 2 12 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 7 4 Set Date Time To set data and time On the system setting main menu click Date Time Time zone settings the system will enter Fig 2 11 Use the stylus to touch date or time display area and then click to set it and click Save it to confirm your changes Button description Back return to the system setting main menu 2 7 5 Set default Bluetooth This option is used to set the default Bluetooth device that X 431 Diagun III is linked On the system setting main menu click Set default Bluetooth the system will start searching Bluetooth devices and a screen similar to Fig 2 12 will appear LAUNCH Search completed 16 45 00 18 e4 1a 3e 8a S5SPP_SLAVE 00 18 24 2
27. h touch screen Rechargeable Battery 3800 mAh Effective Bluetooth communication distance 100m Upgrading Interface USB Support wired communication Extendible external memory LAUNCH Xan Diagun II En Fig 2 3b X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 5 Starting X 431 Diagun Ill for the first time 2 5 1 Power on Press POWER key at the top right corner of the main unit Main unit screen will display initializing interface as shown on the left After initialization completes the system will prompt you whether to calibrate touch screen Touch the screen to enter screen calibration interface otherwise the system will enter the main menu interface How to power it off Press POWER for 3 seconds a dialog box similar to the following will appear SnapShot Reboot Poweroff Cancel Click Poweroff to turn it off Click Reboot to restart it Click Cancel to return to the previous screen For Snapshot operations please refer to Chapter 3 3 7 Capture screen 7 LAUNCH Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen Fig 2 4 New calibration settings have been measured Tap the screen to register saved data Wait for 30 seconds to cancel saved data and keep the current setting Time limit 27 sec Fig 2 5 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 2 5 2 Calibrate touch screen
28. hould be within specification range water and transmission oil temperature is in normal working range water temperature is 90 110 C and transmission oil temperature is 50 80 C 2 Select Test Connector X 431 Diagun Ill is armed with an OBD II 16PIN connector Select the corresponding connector optional when testing a vehicle with non OBD II 16PIN DLC 3 1 2 TF Card Installation aol T deda Fig 3 1 TF card installation Installation steps are as follows 1 Take out the TF card from package box as shown in Fig 3 1a 2 Insert the TF card into the X 431 Diagun Ill TF card slot perpendicularly Make sure is fully inserted in the right place with the 15 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual micro label facing upward Refer to Fig 3 1b and 3 1c Note You can hear a clicking sound if you insert the TF card in the right place Press the card slightly it will be ejected automatically 3 1 3 Connections Cable wired connection Connection Procedure of X 431 Diagun Ill Insert the TF card into the slot Connect one end of the X 431 Diagun Ill main unit diagnostic cable to the USB port of X 431 Diagun Ill main unit Link the other end of X 431 Diagun III main unit diagnostic cable with the Micro USB port of the DBScar diagnostic connector Find out the vehicle s DLC Connect the other end of DBScar diagnostic connector to the vehicle s DLC and the power indicators of X 431 Diagun Ill and DBScar conne
29. ll prompt you no fault code Button Description Return return to the diagnostic system menu Print prints the test result should be connected to an external printer through USB port 3 3 2 Print Here we take the Mini printer for example to perform the printing function 1 Printer connection Connect one end 20PIN Male of the printer cable to the USB port on X 431 Diagun III main unit and the other end USB connector to the USB port on the printer 2 Start to print After connecting click Print and the printing screen will pop up as shown Fig 3 10 Click OK to print the content of the 22 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun III English User s Manual current screen After printing the system will exit the print interface 3 3 3 Clear trouble code k dekk Click Clear trouble code on Fig 3 11 it starts to erase fault code Clear fault code succeed will appear if succeed See Fig 3 12 or No fault code will appear on the screen if all the fault codes have been cleared or no WE fault code in the tested system Button Description OK returns to the diagnostic system menu Fig 3 12 23 LAUNCH Engine RD 16 17 Select Datastream 16 18 Intake air temperature sensor 4 Battery voltage X 431 Diagun II English User s Manual 3 3 4 Read data stream Click Read data stream on the function menu to read the datastream from ECU as shown on the left The s
30. perations are similar 20 LAUNCH B 16 17 Demo program Vehicle Theft Deterrent Instrument Panel Cluster More rev YIU Ee Fig 3 7 Engine 16 17 me me X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual Click DEMO the screen will display as Fig 3 7 Button Descriptions Return return back to the previous interface Reset to exit the current operation if bug occurs and return to the vehicle selection screen Print print the test result should be connected to an external printer through USB port Click Engine on the tested system menu Communication is initialized screen will appear After initialization the system will automatically jump to the diagnostic system menu as shown on Fig 3 8 1 2 3 4 Read trouble code Clear trouble code Read data stream Special function mm Pr Ps Note The test method for different systems IS similar Here we take Engine for example 21 LAUNCH Diagnostic Trouble Code k 16 18 Trouble Description Code P1121 Intake air temperature sensor Select print mode Print Brother printer C Mini Printer Printbox Save as picture Fig 3 10 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual 3 3 1 Read trouble code Click Read trouble code to perform this function The test result will be displayed on the screen as shown on Fig 3 9 If no fault codes are found on the tested system the system wi
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32. ton is invalid and in gray if there is only one page or the first page More skip to the next page This button is invalid and in gray if there is only one page or the last page currently OK confirm your selection Return return to the previous page History view driving management record the recorded datastream and waveform About to view the copyright info LAUNCH This software can forensically image free ze frame data wishes 16 17 Aging Test Only Factory Use Complex EClU Test Only Factory Use Test report upload Read The Current Device Information Demo Self test Fig 3 6 X 431 Diagun Ill English User s Manual On vehicle selection interface click DEMO and the screen will enter version selection interface See Fig 3 5 select the version you need Note The operations of other makes and models and systems are the same as DEMO See relevant system operation introduction for details and here we only take demo program for example Button description OK proceed to the next step amp Return return to the previous screen Help view help information About view copyright statement 3 3 How to Diagnose Select version V41 60 in Fig 3 5 and click OK to enter the diagnosis screen as shown on Fig 3 6 Note The diagnosis screen of different makes contains the tested models systems diagnosis connector and DLC location The o

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