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1. Home News Products Services Datums AhoutUs Forum Viewing problem in X431 web os pages 2006 02 20 2005 12 19 eration w 2005 12 19 diii i 02 20 expec of sales in Lift s 2005 12 19 X 431 mm Rest Tool 3 03 A sa 3f 44 TH p Internet Z Click Registration to view the website terms of service 35 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual LAUNCH Home News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum a English Service terms Product information Member Info Register information Terms of Service of X431 Website is provided by LAUNCH TECH Co LTD on the basis of its rules ser in the X431 Website up to now For further requir ing system to users through internet Users er modem and other devices at their own co Note When the member purchases one or more products after registration he should log onto the member area and then click product control to register the newly purchased product Refer to the section Member login The terms of service are shown on the screen After reading and fully understand it click I accept button to enter the interface as shown in the figure below Fill in Production Information LAUNCH RM M Home News Products Services Daturns AboutUs Forum a Englis2. Download Center 09 28 Purchase Center X431 DISPLAY 2005 PROGRAM 14 09 07 28 14 09 English Upgrade Center 2005 Member Info X431 UPDATE TOOLS 341 11 25 3 1 English Product Register management Order ment 2005 c a Download Center Refer to software download Purchase Center amp Update center Refer to software purchase and update Member Information Display and renew the current member information Product Registration Register newly purchased product Order Information Check or cancel the unpaid order Renew Password After entering the right old password then can renew the password Awarded for complaint If users meet some trouble during the operation he can feedback to LAUNCH Effective complaint will be awarded by LAUNCH Logout Users exit the registration 4 3 Software Download After log successfully the screen will enter the download center interface Note 1 Software update of free charge 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 39 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual after the registration users can free download the corresponding software 2 If there is not the latest version in the download center users can buy the version in the purchase center or in the update center In the purchase center users can buy the
3. Answer here are two possible causes 1 Your TF card is damaged 2 You ve changed language and the data is related to language You may find the data after switching back to the former language Question The screen does not respond or responds wrongly when click it with stylus What should do Answer It is necessary to calibrate the screen Please refer to the section 2 5 2 in User s Manual 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 About System Setting Question The screen is inactive after the cross cursor appears on the screen Why Answer The system is calibrating the touch screen The machine will work after the screen is calibrated Refer to the section 2 5 2 in User s Manual Question The screen does not respond or responds wrongly when click it with stylus What should do Answer It is necessary to calibrate the screen Please refer to the section 2 5 2 in User s Manual Question The time displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen Is incorrect How to adjust it Answer It is because the time was set incorrectly Please refer to the 52 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual section 2 5 3 in User s Manual to set correct time About Operation Question System halts when reading data stream What is the reason Answer t may be caused by a slackened conn
4. e Findthe vehicle DLC Connect the X 431Diagun diagnosis connector and the vehicle DLC Wireless Connection Procedure of X 431Diagun 14 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Insertthe TF card into the slot Find the vehicle DLC Connect the X 431Diagun diagnosis connector and the vehicle DLC Note The Bluetooth indicator lamp on the X 431Diagun diagnosis connector goes out when actuating wire diagnosis Figure 3 2 wire wireless connection 1 and 2 Diagnostic Target and 4 X 431Diagun Diagnostic connector 5 X 431Diagun main unit 6 and 7 DLC Note If the DLC of the tested vehicle is low battery or its terminal is damaged you can get another power through any method below 1 Cigar lighter Optional 2 Pull out the cigar lighter Insert one end of the cigar lighter cable into the cigar lighter hole and connect the other end to the power of the 15 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual X 431Diagun non 16PIN connector Optional Trough the double clamps power cable Optional Connect the red crocodile clamp of the double clamps power cable to the battery positive and the black crocodile clamp to the battery negative Connect the other end to the power of the X 431Diagun non 16PIN connector Optional If the X 431 Diagun is low battery do one of the following 1 Provide power through DLC connect the main unit and the diagnosis connector by wire connection 2 Provide power through the charger ins
5. Button Descriptions NEXTPAGE displays the datastream item on the next page OK displays the dynamic data of the selected datastream RETURN returns the previous interface Click OK this screen contains the dynamic data of the selected datastream item as shown on the left Click RECORD to store the dynamic datastream of the current time segment Button Descriptions GRAPH displays the waveform of single datastream item RECORD records the current dynamic datastream 24 LAUNCH RETURN HELP 19 07 3 28 A E Engine Read fault code Erase fault code Read data stream Actiiatiori test PREW FAGE RETURN HOMIE HELP PRINT Hien 3207 a rm X 431Diagun User s Manual With the datastream screen displayed click to select the datastream And then click GRAPH to view the datastream oscillograph not more than two as shown on the left 3 3 4 Actuation Test Check the system parameter for normality Click Actuation test on the function menu as shown on the left Note Here take Cylinder 1 injector for example 25 LAUNCH Actuation test 1 injector 2 injector 3 injector 4 injector Fuel pump Purge control solenoid EGR solenoid Spark SBTDRC Radiator fan relay low Secondary air injection system mode RETURN HOME HELP PRINT EU Vehicle 1 1 injector oF 9 56 AM A Completed Hives DoF am A S X 43
6. J EG a lt ut X 431Diagun User s Manual After the successful communication the screen skips to the function menu of the diagnostic system automatically as shown on the left Read faulty code Erase faulty code Co PO Read datastream Actuation test I 3 3 1 Read Fault Code Click Read fault code to perform this function The test result will be displayed on the screen as shown on the left Take some test for example Button Description PRINTER prints the test result with an external printer through USB port 20 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Print Fault Code Printer connection connect one end Printer Port 20PIN Male of the printer cable to X 431Diagun the other end USB Left i Margins inches connector to the USB port of the Right Bottom er Range Orientation D nte Portrait Selection 5 Landscape EAE After connection click PRINT as shown on the left Button Description OK returns the function menu of the Sef diagnostic system With the printer screen displayed select Port the printer type and the terminal Met Path Paper Size m number and then click OK to print the Margins inches Left 1 fault code information as shown on the Print Range Orientation eft ll a5 Portrait C Selection Landscape E Draft Dcos Note S
7. and click control panel With a new window pops up double click Power and the power management interface appears You can also double click the battery indication icon to view the power management interface as shown above 2 When using this equipment without connecting an external power supply if the battery is more than 4096 no icon appears in the taskbar and the actual battery will be shown 3 When using this equipment without connecting an external power supply if the battery is less than 40 and more than 10 the icon gg appears in the taskbar shows the actual battery in the power management interface 4 When using this equipment without connecting an external power supply 11 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual if the battery is less than 10 the icon HE appears and indicates the battery is too low 12 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 Use X 431Diagun to Diagnose vehicle 3 1 Automotive Diagnosis Preparation and Connection 3 1 1 X 431Diagun preparations 1 General Test Condition e Ignition on The vehicle battery voltage is 11 14V 18 30V and the working voltage of X 431Diagun is 12V or 24V e Throttle is closed that is to say the throttle closed position switch is on e Ignition timing and idle should be in the valid range and the water temperature and transmission oil temperature must reach the normal operation temperature water temperature is 90 110 C and transmission oi
8. 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 automatically added 1o the download center list Update Tool Download Before update users must download the update tools On the drop down menu users select the language then click download The screen will display the interface as shown in the figure below LAUNCH Display Program Download When downloading the diagnostic program users can also download the display program On the drop down menu users select the language then 40 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual click down Click save on the pop up menu to put the program into the X 431 update LAUNCH X s Datur Aboutls Forum a English gt eg ur an Diagnostic Program V10 02 This s resina qoem simplifed Clhurese M reach Geman akih 5 eal amu us TY engine ayate ond vestre th 1 how electronic com um enm ms e chi MP 198 oh Mon mie M15 5 1999 3 gt Bosch M lt e ch EDC 15 C2 Comme D Hit L amp Motomic ME 7 3H4 2001 r umm ma WEF I 300 Euro p 15 Soon Pal Ds D Manli LAW SNF Bos Le 15 amp Diesel 45 cic mann s Fal Der m lt apes 15 C Common nal Ded Arabie h system d vernon tenui m ie srs e
9. 3 3 2 Erase Fault Code een 22 3 3 3 Read Datastream 23 3 3 4 Actuation ce IN p RE DER FER 25 3 3 5 Driving Record Administration 27 3 5 How to diagnose two cars at the same time 29 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 9 1 Read the datastream of the first car 29 3 9 2 Read the datastream of the sencod car 32 3 5 3 Comparison and Analysis of Datastream 34 4 Update of Diagnostic Software 3D 2T User REJIS TAON 35 4 2 Member Login 38 4 3 Software Download eese 39 4 4 Software Update 42 4 4 1 Direct Update esce 42 4 4 2 Indirect 45 4 5 Software Purchase and Update 47 50 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 1 Introduction X 431Diagun is a newly developed wireless diagnostic computer with full color display screen It is a product integrated with automotive electronic technology application and information network technology Portable Vehicle Fault Diagn
10. as soon as possible LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Contents erigere UIC TOM ER TT 1 T 2 2 1 X 431Diagun Component Descriptions 2 2 2 Port and Indicator Descriptions 2 2 3 X 431Diagun General Component 3 2 4 X 431Diagun Specifications 6 2 9 aaa t but 7 PASSIM e NONE ET 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch 8 Zi Dio VASE 20 2 10 2 6 1 Description of the Power Indicator State 10 2 6 2 Description of the Battery State 10 3 Use X 431Diagun to Diagnose vehicle 13 3 1 Automotive Diagnosis Preparation and Connection 13 3 1 1 X 431Diagun preparations 13 3 1 2 TF Card Installation dt aiti der raten 13 3 1 3 Connect 4310 14 3 2 Begin to Diagnose 16 3 2 1 Diagnostic 17 3 3 How to 19 3 3 1 Read Fault Code Drag adu ER ad 20
11. signal Crankshaft position sensor Barornetric sensor Idle contact switch PRE NEXT PAGE PAGE RETIREN Ei ives 507 om d Se Click OK and the dynamic data of the Name of data stream uit selected datastream items will appear O2 sensor a on the screen as shown on the left Until now reading the datastream of the first car has completed Air flow sensor Intake air temperature sensor Battery voltage mW HZ a V T Crankshatt position 1197 rimin sensor GRAPH RECORD RETURN HELP erede Se Gf 9 40 am 31 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 5 2 Read the datastream of the sencod car Data stream Click the Switch icon in the bottom Mame of data stream Unit O2 sensor right hand corner of the screen to switch to desktop as shown on the left Air flow sensor Intake air temperature sensor Battery voltage Crankshaft position 1187 rimin sensor PREM MEXT PACE PACE GRAFH RECORD RETUREN HOME HELP Fe Avene GF sem sm r As shown on the left after clicking My Device Wire Diagnosis 32 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Connect the second car by wire connection and then double click Wire Diagnosis on the desktop The maker screen will appear on the screen shown on the left select as the procedure order as reading the datastream of the first car for details to see 3 5 1 eu MM Note Paie e Do
12. 1Diagun User s Manual Click Cylinder 1 injector as shown on the left Note Click Cylinder 1 injector to check it for normal operation Set succeeded as shown on the left Note The relevant fault will occur with set failure or abnormal operation of Cylinder 1 injector 26 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 3 5 Driving Record Administration View the stored datastream and oscillograph With the maker screen displayed click CALL as shown on the left I i I After clicking the datastream information documents in each time segment appear for different makers as shown on the left Click OK to view the recorded datastream for the time segment and model you selected 27 LAUNCH lect md de atri d ite TIS crankshaft position sen Barometric sen Idle contact swit Iv Power steering swit wl Idle actuator step mn rel vehicle 1 f 3 31PM A X 431Diagun User s Manual select the datastream to include in the select mode and item Select CHAR or GRAPH as you want as shown on the left After selections click OK The recorded dynamic data will appear again as shown on the left Button Descriptions Left shows the hidden datastream on the left Right shows the hidden datastream on the right 28 LAUNCH SF 11 40 AM AS X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 5 How to diagnose two cars at the same time Compare an
13. 31Diagun User s Manual 1 Acomputer that can access the internet 2 ATF card reader of X 431Diagun and a TF card to be updated Necessary software Tested model software and update tool download from www x431 com Connection Steps a Eject the TF card from the X 431Diagun main unit press the TF card slightly and it will pop up automatically as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 b Insert the TF card into the card reader as shown in Figure 3 the side printed with words is upward and insert the TF card into the card reader perpendicularly as shown in Figure 4 Figure 5 and Figure 6 c Connect the card reader to the USB port of the computer TF Card Reader Drive Program Installation 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 if the operating system is Windows98 you must install the drive program You can download the installation software from www x431 com and install it according to the Installation Wizard 46 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual If the card reader is installed successfully this icon will appear in the My computer Note The update method of indirect update is the same as that of direct update for details to see 4 4 1 We suggest you to use the second method Interruption may be caused by the following reasons during the update process Please try again after solving the problem 1 T
14. F card reader is poor connected to the computer or the drive program of the TF card is installed incorrectly 2 TF capacity is not enough 3 Other reasons 4 5 Software Purchase and Update If users can t find the software that he needed at this time users should buy the software in the purchase center Log on the www x431 com then enter the interface as shown in the figure below Home gt gt Customer gt gt Download Center Smartbox 980249998800 v Sept User 9998800 X43 SYSTEM DATA 10 60 10 60 Engish x X431 DISPLAY 2005 x MERIT 1409 140 English 2005 Engin 11 25 31 English Down Member Info TOOLS 3 1 Order management VAD CT amp TC Omnmnme Ln at 2005 1 m mii mla ui Click purchase center to choose the serial number and then tick in front of the serial number 47 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum Home gt gt Customer gt gt Purchase Center Smartbox 980249998800 Purchasable Soft a NEN SOUND 10 00 0 00 View Curent page 1 Totall Total 1 records Take the Transporter amp V Class for example Click the view that is in the same line with the Transporter amp V Class The screen will display the concrete information about the Transporter amp V Class diagnostic software MT 13 8 25 ke Fia
15. LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Copyright Information Copyright 2008 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 names of or are ot
16. ace as shown above The red textbox must be filled After registration we will send the confidential information to your registered e mail so please make sure that your e mail is valid click Next step and then the screen will display the interface as shown below 37 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Click OK then the registration is completed LAUNCH Home News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum Product information Member Info o Register information Register S Please Check in your mailbox 4 2 Member Login The user becomes the registered member after registration Member can log in the website by filling username password and user type in the interface as shown in the figure below Viewing problem in X431 web Company News News pages 2006 02 20 Launch MENA Awarded Syrian Government Co 2005 12 19 mmendation for the testing of NISSAN Models amp Launch USA to escalate its coope nw 2005 12 19 2006 02 20 X431 umm Beet Tan 2005 12 19 ravi om 3T 11 1 Y 4 Du Ee er Tem 2 After log successfully the screen will display the interface as shown in the 38 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual figure below Home gt gt Customer gt gt Download Center SmartBox 980249998800 Latest Release Download a X431SYSTEMDATA 10560 10 60 English J oi
17. calibration screen in 12 seconds as shown on the left Click the on the screen accurately and orderly After it changes you complete a calibration If you don t want to calibrate press the power key to skip the calibration screen Note If you don t click accurately the will be present on the screen again and again until the calibration completes scene tal ace saved lee ne eur The screen as shown on the left will appear after the touch screen calibration successes You can click to enter the system interface by manual or wait for 30 seconds to enter automatically Time limit 28 sec LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 5 3 Taskbar There is a taskbar at the bottom of X 431Diagun system desktop shown on the left Start Button the same method as Windows98 XP B Network Connection Icon displays network connection state when connected to PC C Battery Icon indicates the battery state for details to see 2 6 D Time sets the time data and time zone by double clicking here with the touch kit E Soft Keyboard Icon displays and hides the soft keyboard when the soft keyboard is activated there are two types of input method to select they are 1 Manual 2 English F Switch Icon displays the desktop and switches among the interfaces LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 6 Charge There are three methods to charge X 431Diagun one is to use the charger for details to se
18. center Click clear to clear all the software in the shopping cart 48 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Click purchase other to buy other software Note The operation for update center is the same as for the purchase center 49 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 5 FAQ X431Diagun is a hi tech product With the development of modern automotive industry more and more new technology will be adopted and there may be questions during operation Read the user s manual to get the answer whenever you have any question or contact our Customer service Center for help Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to X431Diagun About Update via Internet Question Some downloaded diagnostic program is not listed in the update tool what is the reason Answer here are two possible causes 1 The downloaded diagnostic program is not put in the same folder as other diagnostic programs Please move it to the same folder as others 2 The diagnostic program is not fully downloaded Please download the program again Question When the updated software is used in vehicle diagnosis some diagnostic program can not be downloaded successfully 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 make is damaged Please re download the diagnostic program and update Abou
19. communication between X 431Diagun main unit and X 431Diagun connector is through wireless Blue Tooth also supports wire connection Figure 2 1X 431Diagun Front View 2 2 Port and Indicator Descriptions Figure 2 3 is for each port and indicator of X 431Diagun LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Figure 2 3 X 431Diagun main unit port and indicator Diagram 2 1 X 431Diagun port and indicator descriptions Earphone Hole 3 TF card slot Diagnostic Interface amp USB 5 Diagnostic Connector Blue tooth LED blue Power LED red Stylus 2 3 X 431Diagun General Components Diagram 2 2 is for each component LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual No Name Description Picture X 431Diagun Main unit screen main unit contains operation buttons test result and help X 431Diagun Diagnostic box with connector OBD II 16 X 431Diagun to connect main unit X 431Diagun main diagnostic cable unit and X 431Diagun connector Diagnostic to connect adaptor X 431Diagun connector and 16PIN extension cable 5 Stylus for click operation of X 431Diagun 7 Battery Charger to transform 100 240V AC to 5V DC TF card to store diagnostic program and data TF reader to read and store data from TF card through PC used to upgrade on the network LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual USB cable to connect X 431Diagun main e unit and PC used to v upgrade on the network wi
20. d analyze the datastream of two cars by Wire connection and Wireless connection with X 431Diagun One is connected by Wire connection and the other is connected by Wireless connection for details to see 3 1 3 3 5 1 Read the datastream of the first car After connecting the fist car by wireless connection double click the icon Wireless Diagnosis The maker screen will appear as shown on the left Select Benz and click OK Note Vehicle 1 in the taskbar means the first car connected by wireless connection 29 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Eos With the Diagnostic program version screen displayed select the version 10 01 and click OK Note The operations of other makers and models are the same as Benz For Demo program v1g 01 details to see relevant system This is the software for i functions and useage of X431 as operation introduction and here we following moduls provided EMG ABS us only take Benz demo program for example RETUERIM ey venice i 07 11 46 5 Click Read datastream the eH code function menu to read the datastream from ECU as shown on the left Actiiation test A d AG RETLIRIN HOME HELP PRINT gea DoF ar Ale 30 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Lt Click the datastream want 22 sensor IEEE displayed with blue as shown on the Intake air temperature sensor left p Battery voltage Start
21. e 2 3 No 6 in Diagram 2 2 the second is to charge through an external power DLC and the last is to charge when connecting to PC through the USB port 2 6 1 Description of the Power Indicator State Charge through the charger Charge it under conditions of power off power on and stand by mode The power indicator always come on when charging and goes out when the battery 1 full Note It is better to charge in stand by mode for charging saturation How to standby click the start menu amp to find Suspend or press the power key of the main unit And press again to return the normal state Charge through DLC Charge it under conditions of power off power on and stand by mode The power indicator always come on when charging and goes out when the battery 1 full Charge by PC Charge it by connecting to PC through the USB port 2 6 2 Description of the Battery State 1 Power on under conditions of being connected with charger or an external power supply The icon 9 wil appear in the taskbar It indicates charging 10 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual in the power management interface as shown below Charging Backup battery gt mood i300 MEE maur E E Cy aia L CI E w Lo uy Yery Lo Main batteries Total time used 27 5 34 PM 47 Power Prope Note Click the start button amp in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
22. ector Please turn off the machine firmly connect the connector and switch on the machine again 53 LAUNCH X 431Diagun 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 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 Ihe 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 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
23. elect the correct printer type and terminal number to match the printer due to different printers used by users 3 gf 3 34 PM A 21 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual E mm f there is no fault code from the tested system the screen is as shown on the left Button Description OK returns the function menu of the diagnostic system Bivens SOF nar am Bruce ENE 3 3 2 Erase Fault Code Click Erase fault code on the function menu to erase the fault code as shown on the left RETURN HOME HELP PRINT lt 5 07 3 25 PM A 22 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Lll After clicking erasing fault code Clear fault code succeed succeeded No fault code will appear on the screen if all the fault codes were erased or no fault code from the tested system Button Description OK returns the function menu of the diagnostic system 7 pAvenicte 3267 9 36 am pA 8 3 3 3 Read Datastream Click Read datastream on the function Engine menu to read the datastream from ales ECU as shown on the left Nc I RETURN HELP PRINT S Wehicle _ 23 LAUNCH Select stream 22 sensor Data stream Mame of data stream Air flow sensor 237 Intake air 79 ji temperature sensor Battery voltage V X 431Diagun User s Manual oelect the datastream items displayed with blue as shown on the left
24. ert one terminal 20PIN Male of the charger into the diagnosis port of X 431Diagun main unit and connect the other terminal with 100 240V AC 3 2 Begin to Diagnose Vehicle The makers models and systems tested by X 431Diagun update every day Please visit http www x431 com to learn more information and download the diagnosis program of the latest version 16 LAUNCH f 11 40 AM we X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 2 1 Diagnostic Program After connections for details to see 3 1 3 Power on and the calibration screen appears see 2 5 2 and after that with the Wince screen displayed double click the icon Wireless Diagnosis on the desktop to operate X 431Diagun as shown on the left The maker screen will appear as shown on the left Button Descriptions RETURN returns the previous interface PREVPAGE shows the previous page This button is invalid if there is only one page or the first page currently NEXTPAGE shows the next page This button is invalid if there is only one page or the last page currently CALL view the vehicle management record the stored datastream and oscillograph SET select the language 17 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Here we will take the wireless connection and Benz demo program for example to introduce how to actuate automotive diagnosis Click SET in the bottom right hand corner of the screen shown above Select English and click OK Click the Be
25. gun main unit for details to see 3 1 2 B Connect one end of the USB cable 2 to the X 431Diagun main unitCD and the other end to the USB port of the computer ActiveSync Drive Installation You must install the ActiveSync drive program You can download it from www x431 com when you perform the direct update otherwise the computer can not identify the X 431Diagun main unit Operating system Windows Me 2000 XP Mac OS 9 x Mac OS X or Linux 2 4 x ActiveSync Installation Procedure in Windows XP Startup Windows Connect the X 431Diagun main unit to the USB port of the computer through a USB cable Open the folder which stores the program and double click the as shown below i Nicroso ft ActiveSync 4 5 Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 Welcome to Microsoft Octivesyne 4 5 Setup Click Next to install Microsoft Activesync 4 5 your computer Install according to the Wizard click Next 43 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual TB Nicroso ft ActiveSync 4 5 Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 Setup is complete The Installation is completed and click Finish as shown above Note After the connection between the X 431Diagun main unit and the computer the ActiveSync icon in the taskbar is but if the connection is poor the icon is Begin to Update Software Open the Software Update folder double click the icon uw install the X 431Diagun update tool according to the Wizard After the ins
26. h Service tems Product information Member Info Register information Product serial No Regier password Vendorcode Fill in the serial No of X 431Diagun The registration No is in an envelope delivered with the product the number must be kept confidential The dealer code is attached on the last page of the user s manual After the 36 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual information is filled click Next step Note 1 When a product is sold the dealer will log onto www x431 com and enter the dealer code in the Dealer administration area so that the user can do effective registration later User should contact the dealer if registration can not be done effectively 2 the filled serial No or registration No is invalid the screen will display the message as shown in Figure below Click OK button to return to the previous interface to re fill the correct numbers Microsoft Internet Explorer x AN System infa You have input a wrong serial number Fill in User Information LAUNCH Xn News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum Service terms Product information Merher Info Register information Loga miman UserName 0 0 0 Psswod 5 0 Confirm pass word Company information Dealer name Postcode Country Pmue After information is filled in the interf
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28. l temperature is 50 80 C 2 Test Connection Selection X 431Diagun is armed with an OBDII 16PIN connector Select the corresponding connector optional when testing the vehicle with non OBD 16PIN DLC 3 1 2 TF Card Installation Ag ET ou ery AMD SJS Y Figure 3 1 TF Card Installation 13 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Installation Procedure 1 Take out the TF card from the box as shown in Figure 3 1a 2 Insert the TF card into the X 431Diagun TF slot perpendicularly Make sure that the printed micro is upward and in the right place as shown in Figure 3 1b 3 2c and 3 3d Note You can hear a clicking sound when you insert the TF card in the right place If you want to take it out press the TF card slightly and it will pop up automatically with a clicking sound 3 1 3 Connect X 431Diagun X 431Diagun can also diagnose two cars at the same time test with the diagnosis connectors by wire wireless connection one is OEM and the other Is optional so wire and wireless connections are the two different methods Wire Connection Procedure of X 431Diagun e Insert the TF card into the slot Connect one end 20PIN Male of the X 431Diagun main unit diagnosis cable and X 431Diagun main unit diagnosis interface Connect the other end USB terminal of X 431Diagun main unit diagnosis cable and one end USB port of selected X 431Diagnun connector
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30. nz logo from the maker menu With Benz demo diagnosis program version screen displayed select the version you need Note The operations of other makers and Mr d in models are the same as Benz For details functions and useage of X431 as following moduls provided EMG AT ABS to see relevant system operation and 5 5 introduction and here we only take Benz demo program for example Button Descriptions RETURN returns the previous interface HELP view the help information OK continues to test 18 LAUNCH Eemo progam KAT Communication is initialized X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 3 How to Diagnose Select the version V10 01 and click OK to enter the diagnosis screen as shown on the left Note The diagnosis screen of different makers contains the tested models systems diagnosis connector and DLC location The operations are similar Button Descriptions RETURN returns the previous interface HOME resume the program HELP shows the help information PRINT prints the test result Click Engine on the tested system menu Note The test method for different systems is similar Here we take Engine for example After clicking Communication is Initialized screen will appear as shown on the left 19 LAUNCH Ig iri P pos PAGE RETURN HOME HELP PRINT BAC Trouble code Intake air temperature Knack sensor
31. osis Technology is an advanced vehicle diagnosis technology first created and advocated by Launch and represents the highest level of vehicle diagnosis technology in the world This is also the development trend and the best solution of this field in the future X 431Diagun can test almost all the domestic cars and the imported ones from Asia Europe and America X 431Diagun diagnoses two cars at the same time compares and analyzes the data to find the fault Its features are high quality test upgrading fast any where at any time and synchronized with the newest international models Compared with other products it has high quality and performance The printer connected with X 431Diagun through USB port prints the diagnosis result in real time and the TF card with large capacity stores the diagnosis result Compared with other diagnostic tools it has better quality and performance X 431Diagun has an external printer to print the diagnostic result through a standard USB port And its TF card with large capacity can store the diagnostic result in real time Its features are smart design portable full color touch screen easy to operate supporting multiple languages and wide range use Also wireless connection and data communication are realized by Bluetooth and easy to operate LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 X 431Diagun 2 1 X 431Diagun Component Descriptions X 431Diagun includes X 431Diagun main unit and X 431Diagun connector The
32. r maie ped ABS Boa A TEVES MK 20 Bosch ARS 5 Ready muni s 5 LLL s TRW M d E aras a ho hie wing e eee m das tmramiasin xs ayat Ma Ave ech system us seem n Reed DTC Erase Read data s Diagnostic Program Download On the drop down menu select the language and the version The default version is the latest version Click down icon then click save on the pop up menu to save the file Click view to learn the detailed information of the version Users can download the diagnostic program into the X 431Diagun update Up to now the software that is for update is downloaded completely 41 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 4 4 Software Update Two methods one is direct update connect X 431Diagun main unit to PC and the other is indirect update connect the card reader with TF card to PC 4 4 1 Direct Update X 431Diagun main unit connection and drive program installation Necessary hardware 1 A computer that can access the internet 2 AX 931Diagun main unit and a USB cable Necessary software ActiveSync tested model software and update tool download from www x431 com Connection The connection between the X 431Diagun main unit and PC are shown below LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 1 X 431Diagun main unit USB cable USB port 4 5 USB port A Insert the TF card into TF card slot of X 431Dia
33. select a car with the same maker or version e Vehicle_2 in the taskbar mesns to diagnose the second car by wire connection Data stream uit The dynamic data of the second car datastream item will appear on the z screen as shown on the left Crankshaft position 1125 rimin sensor ae GRAPH RETURN 335 Vehicle 33 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 5 3 Comparison and Analysis of Datastream Data team This function is to compare and analyze the datastream from a faulty car with that from a good The two cars must be from the same model Click the Switch icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen to view the datastream information of two cars in order to realize the comparison analysis of gf 5 amp gatastream as shown on the left n zm Ihe datastream information of the es first car will appear on the screen after switching as shown on the left zi z Air flow sensor 237 Intake air 79 temperature sensor Battery voltage L J GRAPH RECORD 34 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 4 Update of Diagnostic Software 4 1 User Registration The Internet update function of X 431Diagun provides user with a convenient and quick way to download the software from www x431 com for update First visit www x431 com The homepage will appear as shown below LAUNCH X asi p
34. t Hardware 90 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Question Why does the LCD screen respond so slowly Answer It is because the ambient temperature is close to the lower limit of operating temperature range 0 50 In this situation it is necessary to warm up the machine for 20 minutes before test Question There is no character on the backlit screen What should do Answer Check if the power is well connected Turn off the machine unplug the power connector and re plug it Turn on the machine after it has been connected to the power for 1 second Question Why does X431Diagun fail in communication with ECU Answer Please make sure that the diagnostic connector and diagnostic program are matching vehicle make Question The screen keeps blank after flashing when the machine is turned on What should do Answer Take out the TF card and re start the machine to see if there is normal display If the display is normal when the TF card is taken out the TF card should be replaced If the screen is still blank please contact the local service engineer Question Why can t the data be inputted after Soft Keyboard is activated Answer The position where the cursor lies can t be edited Or you have not activated the cursor on the input position Please use the stylus to click the part to edit When the cursor twinkles you can input the data Question Why does the saved data disappear 51 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual
35. tallation the update icon of the X 431Diagun will appear on the desktop Double click the update icon of X 431Diagun on the desktop to run the update tool This program will automatically check the update file downloaded by the user including the files of diagnostic program and display program as shown below 44 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Update Tools Software Info CIBXGM 10 02 Update tools version 1 0 Language Hardware Info Required test box 980244601400 Update 2 CONNECTION Method connect PC and X431Diagun with USB cable run ActiveSync or Met Select all hod II plug TF card reader into USB Source folder PROCEDURES 1 Select update program CA d 2 Click Update icon Target folder 3 Update finished DOWNLOAD WEBSITE www x431 com Space required 0 MB Space available STATUS Ready oelect the update program version on the right and then click UPDATE After updating the indication will pop up for updating completion If the update program doesn t exist on the right find the update program by clicking the icon You can click the corresponding icon P of G disc to view the files stored in the TF card and cancel some old software versions if necessary for the TF card with enough capacity Click EXIT to exit 4 4 2 Indirect Update Connection between card reader with TF card and PC and drive program installation Necessary hardware 45 LAUNCH X 4
36. th wire connection Printer cable to connect X 431Diagun main unit and the printer Haversack to place X 431Diagun Optional main unit X 431Diagun connector etc non 16PIN for diagnostic Optional diagnostic connector of special connector model Optional Several LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 4 X 431Diagun Specifications Operating System WIN CE 5 0 CPU 400 MHz ARM9 Memory Card 1G TF Main Unit Universal Serial Bus USB Main Unit Power DCSV Printer Interface USB Display Screen 480X272 4 3 inch LCD with touch Rechargeable Battery 1530 mAh Bluetooth theoretically 100m actually 15 20m Upgrading Interface USB In addition it also supports wire communication method and external memory extension LAUNCH Xan Diagun If you want to calibrate the screen please cilck the touch screen within 3 sencods or it will enter the WinCE system X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 5 X 431Diagun Start 2 5 1 Power on Press POWER key in the top right hand corner of the main unit top Main unit will display the initialization screen as shown on the left Note Power off by pressing POWER key for 5 seconds at least After reading the system bar on the initialization screen operate following the indication as shown on the left LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch Screen Repeat as the target moves around the screen Initialization screen will skip to the
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