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1. DOWN GRAPHIC 2 Figure 20 Button description PAGE DOWN to display the waveform of next data stream item GRAPHIC 2 to display the waveforms of 2 data stream items In the screen of single waveform display click GRAPHIC 2 to display the waveforms of 2 data stream items See Figure 21 This is helpful to make live comparison between two correlative data stream items Engine Speed 1060 960 860 PAGE UP PAGE DOWN DIGITAL HOME Figure 21 LAUNCH 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 12 months from date of delivery to the user 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 defective 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 LAUNC2. SMARTBOX Connect the other end of the main cable to the Smart OBDII diagnostic connector Connect the other end of the diagnostic connector to the 16PIN OBDII diagnostic socket Note If the power supply on vehicle diagnostic socket is insufficient or the power pin is damaged you can get power in the following ways From cigarette lighter insert one end of the cigarette lighter cable into the lighter socket in vehicle and connect the other end to the power connector of X 431 main cable From battery clamp the two clips of battery cable on the positive and negative poles of battery and insert another end of the cable into the power connector of X 431 main cable From power adapter connect the power adapter to the 100 240V AC outlet with power cord Insert the 12V DC plug of power adapter into the power connector of X 431 main cable X 431 American Ford Diagnosis Operation Entering Function Menu After connection press POWER key to start X 431 After starting the main unit press HOTKEY or click Start button on the main menu and select GAG GD Scan on the pop up menu The screen will display the home page of vehicle diagnosis as shown in Figure 04 LAUNCH START QUIT BOX INFO HELP Figure 04 Button descriptions QUIT to exit the diagnostic program BOX INFO to display hardware and software version of SMARTBOX HELP to display help informat
3. screen displays the function menu as shown in Figure 13 LAUNCH SELECT FUNCTION PID DATA MONITOR Figure 13 The following functions can be performed 1 Read DTC 2 Clear DTC 3 PID Data monitor Let s describe the functions one by one Read DTC Click READ DTC in the menu X 431 starts to read the trouble code stored in the vehicle ECU and displays the results on the screen See Figure 14 for an example P0146 Please refer to relevant technical manual PO149 Please refer to relevant technical manual PO127 Please refer to relevant technical manual Figure 14 Note Click PRINT button if you want to print the result X 431 American Ford Diagnosis Clear DTC Click CLEAR DTC in the function menu as shown in Figure 13 This function will clear the trouble codes stored in the vehicle ECU X 431 may ask a question as shown in Figure 15 CLEAR DIC Are you sure to clear all the stored codes Figure 15 Click OK button if you are sure to clear the trouble codes codes are cleared display the When the trouble successfully the screen will message as shown in Figure 16 CLEAR DTC The DIC has been cleared OK Figure 16 Click OK button to return to the function menu LAUNCH Data Monitor Click PID DATA MONITOR in the function menu as shown in Figure 13 for reading data stream The screen will display a
4. 9 59 Figure 08 Button descriptions OK to go on the test LAUNCH Click OK button The screen shows the menu of model years See Figure 09 2004 VIN 10 4 2003 IN 10 3 2002 IN 10 2 2001 IN 10 1 2000 IN 10 1999 VIN 10 X 1998 V IN 10 1997 IN 10 ame ma mar re Figure 09 Note The menu covers more than one page Click PAGE DOWN to turn to next page The diagnostic procedure for different vehicle model and system is similar so we take 2004 VIN 10 4 2004 AVIATOR 4 6L PCM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE as an example to describe the operation Click 2004 VIN 10 4 The screen displays the menu of vehicle model year as shown in Figure 10 SELECT VEHICEL MODEL 2004 CROWN VICTORIA 4 6L 2004 ECONOLINE E150 4 2L 2004 ECONOLINE E150 4 6L 2004 ECONOLINE 5 4L 2004 ECONOLINE 6 0L DIESEL 2004 ECONOLINE 6 8L 2004 ESCAPE 2 0L TRIBUTE Figure 10 X 431 American Ford Diagnosis Click 2004 AVIATOR 4 6L The screen displays the system menu as shown in Figure 11 PCH POWERTRA4IN CONTROL MODULE ABS ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE PAGE DOWN PAGE I UP HOME BACE Figure 11 Click PCM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE on the screen X 431 will show prompts for tuming on the ignition See Figure 12 ENTER SYSTEM IGNITION ON OK CANCEL Figure 12 Click OK button Then the
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6. IN diagnostic socket Diagnostic Socket Location The OBDII 16PIN diagnostic socket is usually located in the cab under the instrument panel but the location may vary for different vehicle type The Ford 6 1PIN Diagnostic Socket is usually in the engine compartment Pin Definitions OBDII 16PIN Diagnostic Socket The OBDII 16PIN diagnostic socket is as shown in Figure 01 MBL Figure 01 PIN definition of 16PIN OBDII diagnostic socket PIN Definition Manufacturer s discretion mA to American ord Diagnosis SAE J1850 Line Bus 6 Manufacturer s discretion 8 Manufacturer s discretion 9 Manufacturer s discretion 10 SAE J1850 Line Bus Manufacturer s discretion 15 ISO 9141 L Line Vehicle Battery Positive Ford 6 1PIN Diagnostic Socket The Ford 6 1PIN Diagnostic Socket is as shown in Figure 02 Figure 02 PIN definition of Ford 6 1PIN diagnostic socket PIN Definition 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Communication line 4 Chassis ground 5 ABS diagnostic trigger 6 Not used 7 PCM diagnostic trigger Connection Refer to Figure 03 for connecting OBDII 16PIN diagnostic connector before performing diagnosis LAUNCH Figure 03 Insert the CF card into the CF card slot Note keep the face labeled UPSIDE upward and make sure the card is fully seated Insert one end of the main cable into the diagnostic socket on
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8. ion START to start diagnosis Click START button the screen will display the vehicle make menu as shown in Figure 05 _LAUNCH SELECT VEHICLE MAKE Figure 05 Button descriptions BACK to return to the previous interface PAGE UP to display the previous page it is inactive if the current page is the first page PAGE DOWN to display the next page it is inactive if the current page is the last page HELP to display the help information Click the icon of USA Ford on the vehicle make menu The screen as shown in Figure 06 will appear SELECT DIAG SOFTWARE VER USA FORD 11 02 Figure 06 X 431 American Ford Diagnosis Click USA FORD V11 02 The screen will display the information as shown in Figure 07 SELECT DIAG SOFTWARE VER This program can test different Ford models made in the USA from 1984 to 2004 It currently includes PCH ABS MAL systems Figure 07 The software can diagnose Ford vehicles made in USA from model year 1984 to 2004 The tested system includes PCM ABS and 4WAL Click OK button X 431 begins to reset and check the SMARTBOX and load the diagnostic program from the CF card After that the screen will display the message as shown in Figure 08 INITIALIZATION OF SMARTBOX Resetting SMARTBOX SUCCESS Checking SMARTBOX SUCCESS Downloading program SUCCESS OE Start 0 EP 0
9. list of data stream items Figure 17 shows an example SELECT DATA ITEM Engine Speed Desired Idle Speed IAC Position ECT Sensor IAT Sensor MAF Sensor Engine Load TP Sensor Figure 17 Button description PAGE UP to display the previous page of data stream items PAGE DOWN to display the next page of data stream items HOME to return to the home page of vehicle diagnosis BACK to go back to the previous interface Click one or more items to see the data The selected items will be highlighted as shown in Figure 18 X 431 American Ford Diagnosis SELECT DATA ITEM Engine Speed Desired Idle Speed IAC Position Figure 18 After selecting the items click OK button Then the screen will display the live value of the selected data stream items See Figure 19 Engine Speed Desired Idle Speed ECT Sensor Engine Load Figure 19 Button description GRAPHIC 1 to display the waveform of a data stream item PRINT to print the test result Click GRAPHIC 1 button to display the waveform of one data stream item Figure 20 shows an example LAUNCH X 431 American Ford Diagnosis Engine Speed Note 1060 The screen will display the live value of data stream again if the DIGITAL button is clicked on the screen The three display modes DIGITAL GRAPHIC 1 and GRAPHIC 2 can be switched in turn PAGE UP PAGE
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11. take full advantage of the unit you should be familiar with the engine All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make change at any time without notice LAUNCH X 431 American Ford Diagnosis Table of Contents NtroductiO Messiera ae ek RR RR RR niati 1 Select Diagnostic Connector 1 Diagnostic Socket Location 1 Pin Definitions 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 COnne ction ceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Operation st EN EER EE ee 2 Entering Function MeNU sesse 2 Read DTE 2 ie ESE ER EE GER ER EERS Ee EKS as 5 Clear DT is REEKSE EKS KERSE GEE ek EE 5 Data Monitor ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 6 LAUNCH Introduction X 431 is the most advanced automobile diagnostic unit in the world at present Please refer to X 431 User s Manual for its features hardware configuration printer operation button description conditions for test etc Here we describe the operation procedure for American Ford diagnostic program Select Diagnostic Connector One of the following two types of diagnostic socket may be equipped in the Ford vehicle OBDII 16PIN and Ford 6 1PIN Select Smart OBDII diagnostic connector for vehicles equipped with OBDII 16PIN diagnostic socket and select Ford 6 1PIN diagnostic connector for vehicles equipped with Ford 6 1P
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