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2. LAUNCH x asi Home News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum O Service terms Product information Member Info O Register information Logon information UserName Password Confini password Company information Deslername o Tee pl Posteode o ddes Comte feier ol Contact information Name Gender Male e Telephone Email Confirm Email IMPORTANT You will need this Username and Password every time you log into the X 431 Registration amp Updates area Write it down and be sure that you do not lose it 8 When you have finished click Next X 431 USA 3 5 Chapter 3 Registration X431USA COM Registration Area 9 The Confirmation window appears notifying you that your username and password have been registered and sent to your email Click OK to return to the main screen LAUNCH x _ r _ r rr_rm o Home News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum O Service terms Product information Member Info 4 Register information Register Success Please Check in your mailbox OK Now that you have registered your X 431 Smartbox you are ready to start downloading updates See the next section to begin 3 6 X 431 USA 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates Your X 431 comes preloaded with the software that was available at the time of the unit s production This software may be seve
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6. Setup Complete Setup has finished installing 4431 UPDATE on your computer Setup can launch the Read Me file and 431 UPDATE Choose the options you want below Click Finish to complete Setup Once you click Finish you will be returned to the Download Center X 431 USA 4 9 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates NOTE If you click Download and nothing happens it may be because you have pop up blocker software enabled Try holding the CTRL key at the same time as you click Download Keep the CTRL key depressed until the download begins If that does not work you will have to disable your pop up blocker software in order to download This may be crucial for AOL users X431 Mozilla Firefox x Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help ES A 431 http usa x431 com website downCente D Go lic Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum Home lt lt Customer gt gt Download Center SmartBox 980243486100 e Release Download date Version 10 60 2004 09 28 10 60 English SS 14 09 2005 07 28 14 09 English 3 1 2005 11 25 3 1 English D Down Latest version Software Name X431 SYSTEM DATA X431 DISPLAY PROGRAM X431 UPDATE TOOLS 14 You are now ready to begin downloading the X431 DISPLAY PROGRAM which will be immediately followed by the downloading of X431 SYSTEM
7. folder should only be set as the letter of the drive For example if your removable disk drive has been labeled as the FA drive your target folder should simply be FA When updating with X431 Software update should use the Select All checkbox to download all of the updates from my computer to the CF card In most cases you should use the Select All checkbox if you want to download every update in your X431 downloads folder or every update you ve downloaded If you are only interested in transferring a few updates from your computer to the CF card use the individual checkboxes next to the updates to select them In both cases to complete the update process you would click the update icon on the other side of the screen once you ve selected the updates that you d like to transfer How can see all the available vehicle updates at one time At the bottom of the Download Center page you will notice a link called Download Shortcut Clicking this link will open a window showing every available download You may then begin the download process from there Why are some of the updates downloaded not listed in the X431 Update software window with all my other downloads There are two possible reasons for this 1 When saving the downloads you may have not saved them in the same folder X431 Downloads folder you created for downloads 2 You may need to scroll to the right to see the re
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10. Using the X 431 To Get Started The Keyboard appears on the bottom of the screen User Infomation First Name Tel 0 Tel HB Fax Mobile E mail Company Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 6 Ala inspetla s 8 8 eli le TI 6 2 L 8 The Keyboard emulates a standard PCs keyboard These buttons are for writing in Chinese This button moves the _ Keyboard to the top of Arrow Keys the screen Function Buttons EENI PE Ha 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 pa 8 6 1 olei IAP als 61 8 e 1 Tel pM 16 6 L A Am 9 Shift Backspace Spacebar Tab Enter Three of the four function buttons are used for writing Chinese with the stylus The last function button moves the Keyboard from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen this is useful because some screens do not have a scrolling feature X 431 USA 5 3 Chapter 5 Using the X 431 To Get Started 5 4 Tap the Shift key to access capital letters and additional punctuation Notice how the Keyboard changes SIT a fen lele s Joo 16 gt DI 4 1 jole 1 Ins bei Als o r G dei les Q b Fill out the information that you want to appear on your p
11. 2 6 Chapter 3 Registration oommm Il Technical Requirements 3 1 CF Card Reader Operating System Reourements 3 1 Internet Connection AAA Pe ees 3 2 OX 431 USA 1 877 GET X431 USB Port for CF Card Reader usina 3 2 AS US A RE 3 3 Registering Your X 431 issue lle Aes 3 3 Chapter 4 Downloading 4 l Downloading New Updates ti ici 4 1 Logging Into WWW 43 176 COM 4 1 The Download Center vinil aaa 4 4 Downloading to the CF Card Reader 4 14 Updating the CP Cate AAA la AEN ia 4 15 4 18 Formatting the CF Card lt 5 sli es 4 19 Chapter 5 Using the 43 1 1 0 EE E ATE e aaa 5 1 T rint Off EE 5 8 Connecuns t a Venice sirere eren einen E E EEEE 5 9 Your Comments EE EE 5 13 Connector Usap ata iii A 1 Connector Usage Guide as of November 2008 A 2 Mercedes Benz 16PIN amp Spin Diagnostic Socket A 4 CAN BUS GUIDE a ti A 5 Use Specification of SMART OBD II 16 OBD II 16C amp OBD Can EE A 5 When is the CAN Bus connector used iii A 5 CAN Bus function table each vehicle A 5 Other CAN Bus SO ia A 8 Chassis Identification Charts A 8 Mercedes Benz Chassis Chart 1088 2005 A 9 BMW Chassis Chart 1988 2005 EE A 12 Appendix B Troubleshooting F A Q 0000000000000000 B 1 ii 1 877 GET X431 X 431 USA 1 Introduction This guide will help you quickly start using you
12. Power Adapter NOTE If you are not connected to a car you cannot view diagnostic data X 431 CPDA Battery Cable Use this cable to get power directly from the battery X 431 CPDA Cigarette Lighter Cable Use this cable to get power from the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket WARNING Do not use the power cables listed above if the unit is receiving power from the vehicle s diagnostic socket 2 3 Chapter 2 The X 431 Scanner Components Connectors There are several connectors that are included with the X 431 Many of them are designed for specific vehicle lines such as the 38 pin connector for Mercedes Benz or the 20 pin connector for BMW The connectors that are included are e Toyota 17 e Nissan 14 16 e Mitsubishi Hyundai 12 16 7 3 e Mercedes Benz 38 0 GM Daewoo 12 e BMW 20 Chrysler 6 1 e Smart OBDII 16 General use for Honda vehicles only e OBDII 16C 3 Universal 3 e BMW 16 e Audi VW 4 e Daewoo e Toyota 16 e CAN Connector e Toyota 17F 22F e Volvo CAN Connector 2 4 OX 431 USA Chapter 2 The X 431 Scanner Components CF Card and Reader The X 431 utilizes a CF Card that stores software downloaded from www x431 com This software is then transferred to the Smartbox to diagnose the vehicle A CF Card Reader and USB cable is included with the X 431 The Reader connects directly to your PC as a removable disk drive Any compact flash card and reader
13. USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates a Select the correct folder and click OK C gt X431 Downloads Browse for Folder Please select the location of file Folder DI pics Program Files Romero TEMP test volvo a Transfer O transfer2 UPS Websites Ey WINDOWS 5 WUTemp DAA 455 MN Drive Dich b If you need to change the Target folder click the binoculars select the correct drive and click OK RI Ee Browse for Folder Please select the location of file Folder Desktop EI a My Documents d My Computer H 3 Floppy 4 gt Local Disk C 48 DYD Drive D 2 CD RW Drive E lt E DATA 5 5 GAG 5 Shared Documents 5 Gary s Documents LAA Tardante Doc mere GR DIR Er Hi ti v You only want the outermost file in the target drive selected For example if the removable drive is E and it has two subfolders DATA amp GAG you want the target to read E not E DATA or E GAG The update program will place the software into the appropriate folders automatically X 431 USA 4 17 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates NOTE The correct drive is a Removable Disk drive If you are not sure which is the right drive the way to check is when the CF Card is inserted in the Reader the correct drive will have two folders in it DATA and GAG as shown in the previous screenshot 5 Onc
14. all be DESEN Connect CF card reader to USB port of the PC and insert a CF card Source folder PROCEDURES 1 Select update program 2 Click Update icon 3 Update finished 0431 downloads P Eject CF card at first and then pull out the card otherwise the data may be lost Target folder DOWNLOAD WEBSITE www x431 com Space required 0 MB STATUS Ready Space available There are two areas on this window to which you need to pay attention In the upper left corner is the vehicle list which is taken directly from the X43 Downloads folder that is on your local drive Each vehicle line title is followed by its version number Also notice the empty checkboxes next to each line You can check these off one by one to select the lines that you want to make available to the X 431 Or at the bottom of the list you can check off the Select all checkbox to select all of the lines in the list Any programs you load onto the CF Card remain there until you manually delete them The second area is below the vehicle list and contains your Source folder destination Target folder destination and the space statistics for your CF Card Your Source folder is the X431 Downloads folder that you created previously The Target folder is the CF Card Reader The space statistics will change depending on the contents of the x431 update folder and the capacity of the CF Card 4 To change the Source folder click the binoculars 0 to the right 4 16 X 431
15. can be used by the X 431 Documentation A packet of informational materials is included with your X 431 Registration Paper The registration paper contains two important numbers you will need to ana A register your unit the 12 digit Smartbox serial number and the 8 digit secret registration number printed inside on the right side CDs Three CDs are included with your X 431 The Flash Card Reader Drivers CD contains the necessary drivers for the CF Card Reader if you are using Microsoft Windows 98 The Operation Demo CD contains information on complete visual operation of the X 431 scanner The X 43 Open Automobile Diagnostic Platform CD contains PDF documents for the following car lines e BMW e European Chrysler e Honda e European Mazda e Mercedes Benz e Mitsubishi e Nissan e OBDII e Opel e Volkswagen e Toyota These documents provide information about how to connect to vehicles and use the X 431 including how to change the printer paper X 431 USA 2 5 Chapter 2 The X 431 Scanner Be Careful User s Manual The User s Manual is written in eleven languages and contains basic information about using the X 431 Be Careful The X 431 is durably constructed but a level of care should be taken with its use Be especially careful with the connectors and cables The pins on these objects are delicate and can bend or break Never force a connector or a cable into a port Special attenti
16. connector alongside Mercedes Benz 1996 99 All Vehicles 2 cover behind trim panel Mercedes Benz 2000 S Class 2 cover behind trim panel Mercedes Benz 2000 C Class 3 cover Mercury 1996 97 Cougar 7 cover Porsche 1996 2001 911 6 cover drivers side of center console Rolls Royce 1996 98 All 7 cover behind glove box Subar 1996 97 SVX icover auton steering column hinged cover by Subaru 2000 01 Forrester 2 cover lower dash pull down door Subaru 2000 02 Impreza WRX 2 cover lower dash pull down door Subaru 1996 2002 Legacy 2 cover left side of dash behind hinged cover Toyota 1996 1999 Avalon 2 cover behind fuse box cover Toyota 1996 Camry 2 cover behind coin box remove box Toyota 1996 99 Celica 3 cover X 431 USA Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification NCVECS Hard to Find Locator Guide Figure A 1 Manufacturer Year Model Location Comments Toyota 2000 01 Celica 2 cover Toyota 2000 01 Echo 2 cover Toyota 2002 Highlander 2 cover Toyota 1996 2001 Land Cruiser 2 cover behind fuse cover Toyota 1996 MR2 n a Use engine bay connector Toyota 1996 99 Paseo 2 cover behind fuse cover Toyota 1996 97 Previa Deg Se ci instrument panel under cover center Toyota 1996 99 Supra 2 cover Toyota 1996 98 Tercel 2 cover behind fuse box cover Volkswagen 1996 98 Cabrio Golf Jetta 6 cover remove ashtray slide cover to access Volkswagen 1996 97 Passat Eurovan 4 cover L shaped panel behind steering wheel Volkswagen 1996 2001 GTI 6 cover remo
17. putting it in on the other side The end with the holes always faces down Why doesn t my unit recognize my updated CF Card There are two possible causes for this 1 Some programs are lost or damaged Download the latest System Data from the download page at www x431 com and update again 2 CF Card is damaged Contact your local dealer for replacement Why doesn t my unit recognize my new replacement CF card There are two possible causes for this 1 The original CF card has not been fully copied Format the card and perform the update again 2 The CF card reader is not compatible with the CF card Contact your local dealer for assistance Why is the unit telling me that no CF card is found when the machine is turned on Check to make sure that your CF card is firmly inserted into the machine If it is it may be damaged Try formatting it and reinserting If this doesn t correct the problem you may need a new CF card Contact your local dealer for replacement B 2 eLearning Inc I ve connected my CF Card and reader to the computer but it s not showing up in My Computer How can correct this One possible cause is that there may not be a driver for the CF card reader in the com puter The default driver is included with most Windows operating systems as well as Mac OS 9 x OS X and Linux 2 4 x However there is no such default driver included with Win dows 98 If you are using a Windows 98 system
18. see the Save As dialog box appear for the download You may need to do this for each download Why am getting an error when using the X431 Update software Should format the CF card There are various types of errors that can occur while transferring updates from your hard drive to your CF card Decompression errors are common and they occur because of a corrupt file system in the card or the card my be full Reformatting the CF card will correct these errors The process for a CF card reformat is as follows 1 Insert your card reader into an available USB port and insert the CF card into the reader 2 Open My Computer and right click on the removable disk CF card 3 Select Format from the menu 4 Select Quick Format and let it run 5 The CF card is now ready for use with the X431 Update software If this doesn t correct the situation you may need a new CF card Contact your local dealer for assistance Why do I get the message Please contact your local dealer after downloading the diagnostic program from the CF card to the X431 The X431 has authentication built in and will not allow software to run if smartbox num bers on the software and the hardware don t match There are a few reasons why you may receive this message 1 When logging into www X431 com to download software updates you may have selected the wrong smartbox number from the pull down list 2 You may have more than one X431 scan to
19. take place if the machine is not operated for a specified period of time Refer to the Power Manage ment section of the X431 User Manual to set the power off time to none or to select a longer standby time Why is the time in the lower corner of the screen incorrect How can fix this Refer to the Clock section in the X431 User Manual to set the correct time Why can t access the diagnostic interface upon powering up the unit There are a few reasons why this may happen eLearning Inc B 9 The CF card is not inserted The CF card is inserted incorrectly A CF card from another X431 unit may be inserted Pe OOO I The CF card may also be damaged If you insert the CF card correctly and you still cannot access the diagnostic programs contact your local dealer for assistance Why won t the unit power on when I have it connected to a vehicle Shouldn t the power button work If the unit is not powering up once connected to a vehicle check the connection between the vehicle and the X431 Some vehicle connections don t provide power Check the power pin of the vehicle diagnostic socket with a multimeter for power The location of this power pin varies from one vehicle to another Please refer to your repair information database to find the power pin If there is no power supply from the diagnostic socket use the cigarette lighter attachment for power WARNING DO NOT USE THE CIGARETTE LIGHT ATTACH
20. time zone Time Zone GMT 05 00 Eastem Time Select Time Zone 00 Enivetok Evajalein 00 Midway Island Samoa 00 Hawaii 00 Alaska 00 Pacific Time Tijuana 00 Mountain Time US lt Canada 00 Arizona 00 Mexico 00 Saskatchewan 00 Central Time 00 Bogota Lima Quito 05 00 Eastem Tine 00 Indiana 00 AtlanticTime Canada 00 Caracas La Paz 00 Brasilia D Y 04 01 c Select your time zone and click OK The top of the screen will read Updating configuration please wait When it is finished you will be returned to the Date Time screen d Now you must set the date Use the calendar to locate today s date and select it Then select Set date The date at the top of the screen will change e Now set the time by selecting Set time Hours 06 Sr 1 m rt E m Ge ZS BI 06 25 5 6 X 431 USA Chapter 5 Using the X 431 To Get Started f Open the Keyboard Select AM or PM g Tap the Hours field to establish your cursor there and then use the Keyboard to input the correct hour h Repeat this procedure for Minutes and Seconds i Close the Keyboard and select OK j You are now back on the Date Time screen Select Quit to return to the Control Panel 9 Now select contrast Contrast GI 0 15 D O E 20 27 Use the slide scale to adjust the contrast and then select OK Wait while the configuration updates X 431 USA 5 7 Chapter 5 U
21. unit for 10 20 minutes before operating Why can t see the information on the screen clearly when the ambient light is not good Locate the light bulb icon on the lower right corner of the touch screen Click it to turn the backlight on off Why can t see characters on the backlit screen Check to see if the power is firmly connected If so turn off the machine unplug the power connector and re plug it back in Turn on the machine after it has been connected to a power source for at least 2 seconds The screen is too white cannot see the display How do adjust the contrast In the Control Panel interface click the Contrast icon to open the Contrast Interface Click the position you want and then click Ok Why does the screen either not respond or respond incorrectly when click it with the sty lus included pointing device How do realign the screen to correct the situation It is necessary to realign or recalibrate the screen Follow these steps to initialize the cali bration 1 After switching on the machine follow the tips to press the hot key The calibration interface will be opened 2 Click the cross cursor on the screen accurately precisely in the center of the cross and wait until it changes The cross cursor will then move to each of the four corners 3 Repeat the process of clicking in the center of each cross cursor until the process fin ishes The screen will then return to the m
22. will X431 Mozilla Firefox lol x File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help gt X L y amp ES YN jal http usa x43 1 com website downCenter co lia Home lt lt Customer lt lt Download Center 2 SmartBos 980243486100 y Number Software Name Lakat Roka Doa Language version date Version TA X431 SYSTEM gt Engin a DATA 10 60 2004 09 28 10 60 English Down EE 14 09 2005 07 28 14 09 PROGRAM X431 UPDATE 3 H 25173 TOOLS 1 2005 11 25 1 A X431 SENSORBOX 2 2005 11 23 2 English bd B DISPLAYSA 14 08 2005 05 31 14 08 English 7 X431 PCLINK E N 6 DISPLAY PC 2 01 2005 11 03 2 01 English y complete the following steps NOTE It s important to note that the X431 Update Tools download is the the only download in which you will select Run when the download window appears All subsequent downloads will utilize the Save function This is explained in step by step detail in the pages ahead NOTE If you click Download and nothing happens it may be because you have pop up blocker software enabled Try holding the CTRL key at the same time as you click Download Hold the CTRL key until you see the download begin If that does not work you will have to disable your pop up blocker software in order to download This may be crucial for AOL users 4 5 Chapter 4 Downloading Do
23. you must install the driver from the included CD Rom or from htip x43 1usa com downloads htm When it is installed correctly a remov able disk icon will appear in My Computer Usually it is listed after the built in drives such as the C drive The removable drive will be the new letter For example if you had a C D amp E drive before installing the CF card reader afterwards you will have an F drive This would be the removable disk Registering Why can t access www X431 com or www x431usa com Check your internet connection Try connecting to www yahoo com or www google com If you are able to connect to either of these websites your internet connection is fine Wait a few minutes and try our website again If you are unable to view our websites or www yahoo com or www google com and are receiving a message that says Page Can Not be Displayed or similar messages the problem resides within your internet connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance How do register the X 431 Scan Tool What if don t have Internet Access What if only have dial up In depth instructions for registering your X431 Scan Tool are available for download at http x43 1usa com downloads htm If you don t have Internet access you will not be able to register the X431 scan tool nor will you be able to download updates Consider asking a colleague if you can utilize their Internet connection fo
24. 431 Scanner Components Main Console The X 431 main console comes apart into three components Should one of your components break you will only need to replace the broken component as opposed to replacing the entire console Smartbox The X 431 Smartbox houses the processor The information contained within the CF Card is transmitted to the Smartbox which is initialized with the software and can then be used to diagnose vehicles Main Unit The Main Unit houses the LCD display the on off button and the Hot key The Mini Printer plugs into the top of the Main Unit and the Smartbox plugs into the bottom Mini Printer The Mini Printer uses 57mm heat sensitive paper to provide you with convenient print outs of real time data To replace the printer paper see Printer Operation Replacing Paper on page 2 6 2 2 X 431 USA Chapter 2 The X 431 Scanner Components Cables X 431 USA N oc Main Cable The Main Cable has one end attached to the Smartbox and the other end attached to a connector which is then attached to the vehicle A power adapter cord is attached to one end of the cable to allow you to power the unit from a standard wall outlet the car battery or cigarette lighter A 15ft extended cable is also available The X 431 comes with a 12DC power adapter that plugs into any standard wall outlet Use this if you d like to use the unit without being connected to a Car X 431
25. 431 Smartbox 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to www x431usa com click Update Register and select the Register a New Tool link at the top of the page 3 The Terms of Service will appear Read through it select the I agree check box on the bottom left and click Next amp 9 EI ja http usa x4311 com website regAction do co fax Copyright 2005 SHEN ZHEN LAUNCH TECH CO LTD Advice Browser Internet Explorer 6 0 Resolution 1024 768 X 431 USA 3 3 Chapter 3 Registration X431USA COM Registration Area 4 The Product info window appears we Fe OI News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum a fh PTE Product sei No Included in the X 431 documentation envelope is a slip of paper see page 2 5 that has your 12 digit Smartbox serial number printed on it Type that number in the Serial No of SMARTBOX field 5 Open the slip of paper to find the confidential 8 digit registration password In the Register Password field type that number 6 Contact your sales distributor for the Vendor code 3 4 X 431 USA Chapter 3 Registration X431USA COM Registration Area 7 Click Next The User s info window appears Fill in the appropriate details Username Password combinations should be easy for you to remember yet hard for others to guess Make sure to include all current information including address telephone number and e mail address
26. 98 EE 1 Turn on your PC 2 Insert the CD titled Flash Card Reader Drivers 3 In the lower left hand corner of your screen click the Start button and select Run OX 431 USA 1 877 GET X431 3 1 Chapter 3 Registration Technical Requirements 4 Type D setup exe where D represents your CD ROM drive Press ENTER Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open D setup exe v 5 The InstallShield Wizard will appear When the Welcome screen appears click Next Follow the steps the Wizard provides 6 Reboot your PC 7 Connect one end of the USB cable to the CF Card Reader and the other end to a free USB port on your PC When the CF Card Reader is installed successfully a Removable disk icon will be added in the My Computer catalog Internet Connection A Broadband or DSL connection is recommended A dial up connection works but it is much slower USB Port for CF Card Reader A free USB port is required for the CF Card Reader You should plug your CF Card Reader in now but make sure the CF Card is NOT in the Reader A pop up window should appear saying New Hardware has been found 3 2 X 431 USA Chapter 3 Registration X431USA COM Registration Area X431USA COM Registration Area WARNING If your PC is running pop up blocker software you will need to disable it in order to download successfully Registering Your X
27. B 6 SUS trouble code 7 AC 124 RB 129 7 A C trouble code 8 DI HFM SFI MFI DMS 8 Ignition control system 9 ADS RB 124 10 RST 129 Speed signal 11 ATA 12 IRCL 13 EATC 14 EA 124 ISC 124 ESCM 129 CC 15 Not used Postive pole of power 16 Red Lead Sometimes not present If so then use battery clip X 431 USA Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification NCVECS Hard to Find Locator Guide NCVECS Hard to Find Locator Guide NCVECS DLC LOCATION GUIDE The image above represents the actual location codes used in this Guide Figure A 1 Manufacturer Year Model Location Comments Acura 1996 98 Integra CL RL NSX 7 open behind console passenger side Acura 1999 2001 Integra NSX 7 open behind console passenger side Acura 1996 98 TL 8 cover behind ashtray in console Acura 1999 2001 TL CL 8 cover cover below radio in center console Acura 1999 2001 RL 8 cover behind ashtray in center console rubber flap Audi 1996 1997 A6 Cabriolet 9 open rear ashtray behind sliding cover Bentley 1996 98 AII 7 cover behind glove box BMW 1996 2000 3 5 amp 8 series 2 cover cover in trim panel under drivers side dash BMW 1996 2001 7 series 8 cover cover marked OBD below radio BMW 2000 02 Z8 2 cover next to kick panel pull cover down BMW 1996 2001 X5 2 cover cover marked OBD below radio Daewoo 1999 2001 Lanos 6 open Ferrari 96 2000 All 3 open deep under drivers dash right side of column Ford 1996 97 Bronco 7 cover some und
28. DATA These utilities must be downloaded You will click on the Download button in the last column for each of the files 4 10 X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 15 The File Download window appears after clicking Down Click Save File Download Do you want to open or save this file Name DISPLAY_V_14_09_EN_03876 zip Type WinRAR ZIP archive 143 KB From www x431 com Always ask before opening this type of file harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not open or Y While files from the Internet can be useful some files can potentially save this file What s the risk Next the Save As window appears Here you will need to select the folder where you will store all of your downloads We recommend that you create a folder on your local drive called X43 Downloads so that you will always know where to find all of your updates To do this follow these steps If you have already completed this step you will continue saving updates in this location 16 On the left hand side click My Computer Then from the Save in pull down at the top select Local Disk C most likely your local drive is the C drive Save in I PI My Computer E Recent O E Desktop My Documents Recent d My Computer 3 3 Floppy A gt Local Disk C Ls lt 3 DND Drive D Desktop 2 DVD RW Drive E SP Shared GB on Server Dr SE all on Server 2 E ze GMail Drive 3 My Ne
29. Downloading Downloading New Updates a The following window will appear notifying you of your download s progress 86 of DISPLAY_V_14_09_EN_03876 zip Co EI 9 3 ET Estimated time left 1 sec 77 9 KB of 143 KB copied Ci DISPLAY_V_14_09_EN_03876 zip Transfer rate 75 4 KB Sec Click the checkbox that reads Close this dialog box when download completes if you want to return directly to the previous window once the download is finished 20 Repeat steps 19 22 for the remaining software downloads Show All If you need to download many car lines and would like to see all available car lines while downloading click the Show All link just above vehicle car lines Note the checkbox to the left is not associated with Show All EA a File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help gt MM amp A EI http usa x431 com website downCenter do 9 Go GL X431 SENSORBOX 102 2005 11 23 1 02 English B DISPLAYSA 14 08 4 08 Enin Sg ses 2005 11 03 2 01 Enin 6 e SE Ty AUDI 19 03 2006 03 14 19 03 Engish SJ A Bmw 2402 20060421 24 02 5 Enin zl A TC CHRYSLER 1107 2005 02 04 11 07 zl Engish NJ I 4 CITROEN 1901 2006 04 18 19 01 zl Enis zl 4 14 X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates NOTE You may not
30. GLISH VERSION Welcome Welcome to the x431 UPDATE Setup program This program will install x431 UPDATE on your computer Itis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law e X 431 USA 4 7 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 13 The Choose Destination Location window appears Click Next to accept the default destination or click Browse to choose a different folder 1 X431 UPDATE X431 UPDATE TOOLS ENGLISH VERSION Choose Destination Location E Setup will install 4431 UPDATE in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install X431 UPDATE by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder CAL ALAUNCHA lt 431 UPDATE Browse lt Back Cancel 4 8 X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates The Setup Complete window appears Click Finish 1 431 UPDATE X431 UPDATE TOOLS ENGLISH VERSION
31. MENT IF THE UNIT IS ALREADY POWERED UP YOU CAN DAMAGE THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE UNIT Why does the system freeze when reading a data stream It may be due to a loose connector Turn off the machine firmly connect the connector and switch the machine back on again Upon first glance it looks as if my tool only has 9 vehicle lines Are there more lines How can access them from the main screen with the manufacturer s logos It looks as if you only have 9 lines because that s all that can fit on the screen at one time Press the Page Down button on the lower right of the touch screen You can scroll through all available vehicle lines in this manner The Mercedes Benz 38 pin connector doesn t fit onto the port under the hood The fender gets in the way How do fix this issue The base of the 38 pin connector swivels to allow access to tight spaces Grasp the top of the conector firmly and twist the stem This should give you sufficient access to the port Purchasing updates Can purchase a year s worth of updates at any time Yes ordered an update but the Download Center won t allow me to download any thing It says Sale of Unit has not been Recorded If you get this message contact your local dealer for assistance Does X431USA offer a tutorial or video on Registering and Updating Yes Visit http x431usa com downloads htm to download this step by step video fully outlining every step of
32. OBD II 16C 2005 Onward CAN Connector OBD II 1996 Onward OBD II 16C GM OEM Up to 1996 GM Daewoo 12 1996 Onward OBD II 16C 1996 Onward OBD II 16C Honda Acura OEM Up to 1996 Honda 3 1996 Onward Smart OBD II 16 OBD II 1996 2005 Smart OBD II 16 Hyundai OEM Up to 1995 Mits Hyun 12 16 1996 Onward Mits Hyun 12 16 OBD II Side OBD II 1996 Onward Mits Hyun 12 16 OBD II Side Kia OEM Up to 2003 Kia 20 2003 Onward SMART OBD Il 16 OBD II 1996 Onward OBD Il 16C Landrover OEM Up to 1995 N A 1995 Onward OBD II 16C OBD II 1996 Onward OBD Il 16C A 2 X 431 USA Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification Comnector Usage Manufacturer Year Range Connector Mazda OEM UP to 2004 Mazda 17 2004 Onward OBD II 16C OBD 1996 Onward OBD II 16C Mitsubishi OEM Up to 2004 Mitsubishi Hyundai 12 16 OBD Il 1996 Onwards Mitsubishi Hyundai 12 16 Mercedes Benz OEM Up to 1993 Universal 3 1992 2000 Mercedes Benz 38 See CAN 1999 Onwards OBD II 16C Bus Guide 2003 Onwards CAN Connector OBD II 1996 Onwards OBD II 16c Nissan Infinity OEM Up to 1999 Nissan 14 16 2000 Onward Nissan 14 16 OBD II 1996 Onward Nissan 14 16 Porsche OBD II 911 amp 996 ONLY OBD Il 16C 1996 Onward Saab OEM 1996 Onward Smart OBD II 16 OBD II 1996 Onward OBD II 16C Sprinter OEM OBD II 16C OBD II 1996 onwards OBD II
33. We maintain a continuous working relationship with LAUNCH in order to maintain and expand the X 431 automotive line coverage as well as to address the needs and concerns of our U S customers To learn more about the X431 visit our website at www 052 31 4 1 877 GET X431 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction INTRODUCING THE X 431 INTRODUCING THE X 431 1 2 The X 431 is a newly developed automobile diagnostic computer based on the technology of the open diagnostic platform the most advanced automobile diagnostic technology brought forward by Launch The open diagnostic platform represents the highest level of automobile diagnostic technology today and is the developing trend for the future of this field The X 431 has the following characteristics Covers the largest range of vehicle models in the world with as many as 148 systems that are available e Full range coverage of Mercedes Benz BMW VW Audi Volvo Land Rover Fiat Subaru Renault Citroen Opel Honda Toyota Nissan General Motors Ford European Mazda Mitsubishi European Chrysler Hyundai Kia Daewoo and OBDI EOBD Provides original programs from over 20 automobile manufacturers Diagnoses all of the electronic systems in a vehicle Supported by the largest R amp D team in the world Displays the data stream in graphic form OX 431USA Chapter 1 Introduction INTRODUCING THE X 431 X 431USA Comes with all of the necessar
34. X431 Getting Started Guide A 6 A 4 e lt a yA X 43 1 Scanner with Open Diagnostic Platform Xa 31USA 2005 X 431 USA All rights reserved This manual as well as the content described in it is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by X 431 USA X 431 USA assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book Except as permitted by license no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of X 431 USA This guide was created by eLearning Inc Version 3 32006 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction LAUNCH onen raei ERE 1 1 About 1 1 AL SA A E AEN 1 1 1 1 INTRODUCING 7 9 1 2 COMPIE sas 2 1 5 2 2 0 2 2 Marn Unit sleale aaa 2 2 A A aS 2 2 0 2 3 Main Cable 0 a e aE a EE aa E 2 3 X 431 Power Adaplef EE 2 3 Battery E 2 3 X 431 CPDA Cigarette Lighter Cable ii 2 3 Ceco sonia cai 2 4 CEF Card Rara 2 5 o 2 5 Registration Paper 0 2 5 0 25 Us r ge 26 2 6 Sec rity Features iii 2 6 Printer Operation Replacing Paper
35. ain interface eLearning Inc B 1 Entering Information Why can t input data using the Soft Keyboard on screen keyboard Either the position where the cursor lies cannot be edited or you haven t activated the cursor on the input position Use the stylus to select the field you wish to edit When the cursor blinks you can input the data Why is the screen inactive after the cross cursor appears on the screen How do adjust the screen The system is calibrating the touch screen The machine will work after this calibration is completed Refer to the section Calibrate Touch Screen in your User s Manual Why can t click any of the buttons on the screen I m pressing the Start button but nothing is happening You need to adjust the touch screen When the machine powers up press the Hot Key located just abover the Power button You will see a cross cursor appear on the screen You may need to press the Hot button twice on some machines Click the center of the cross cursor with your stylus or pointing device The cross cursor will then move to each of the four corners of the screen continue clicking the center of each as they appear This completes the adjustment or calibration of the screen You should now be able to click the available buttons CF Card How does the CF Card fit into my machine There is only one way for the card to fit If you feel yourself forcing it turn it over and try
36. all of the car lines Format your card first and then update it Deleting Old Software Versions from CF Card You can delete old versions of software from your CF card using the same X431 Update software on your desktop 1 Connect your CF Card to the reader 2 Double Click the X431 Update software icon on your desktop 3 Select the software versions you d like to delete by placing a checkmark next to its name See Figure 4 1 4 20 X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 4 Click the trashcan icon See Figure 4 1 5 Select Delete when the program asks you to confirm the delete Figure 4 1 Software Deletion from CF Card using X431 Update software X 431 USA 4 21 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates X 431 USA 5 Using the X 431 To Get Started Now that you have registered your unit and downloaded all of the necessary software you are ready to start using the X 431 1 Begin by connecting the main cable and inserting the CF Card the label on the CF Card that reads Up Side should face up a DH D D D a D a D D a 2 Connect the X 431 Power Adapter to the main cable s power adapter cord and plug the other end into a wall outlet 3 Press the On Off button to turn the X 431 on X 431 USA 1 877 GET X431 5 1 Chapter 5 Using the X 431 To Get Started 4 5 2 The LCD screen wil
37. e gt gt Customer gt gt Download Center SmartBox 980243486100 y Number Software Name GE E EES verston date Version X431 SYSTEM ER Ean a DATA 10 60 2004 09 28 10 60 English be Down X431 DISPLAY A CIE Enan J b PROGRAM 14 09 2005 07 28 14 09 English hd Down X431 UPDATE 5 SEI J 6 TOOLS 3 1 2005 11 25 1 English hd Down A X431 SENSORBOX 2 2005 11 23 2 English Down B DISPLAYSA 14 08 2005 05 31 14 08 English y Down X431 PCLINK S E Eon 6 DISPLAY C 2 01 2005 11 03 2 01 English i Down C emmer 1 AUDI 19 03 2006 03 14 19 03 English A C BMW 24 02 2006 04 21 24 02 7 English 7 I CHRYSLER 1107 2005 02 04 11 07 5 English DI A The Download Center You should consider the Download Center as your primary source of information for all X 431 software updates The Download Center consists of a table with the following 7 columns Column 1 Lists the software letter or number Letters represent system software Numbers represent software for a particular car line Lowercase letters are required Column 2 Displays the software name Column 3 Lists the latest version of the software Column 4 Lists the release date of the version in Column 3 X 431 USA 4 3 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 4 4 Column 5 Contains information on the latest ava
38. e you have selected your updates and determined your source and target folders click the X431 Update icon Update NOTE The light on the CF Card Reader will flicker while the card is being updated 6 When it is finished updating a pop up window will appear X431Update 1 Update succeeded Caution Please eject the CF card and then pull out it Otherwise the data may be lost Click OK 7 Your CF Card is now updated Click the Exit icon WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THE CF CARD YET 4 18 OX 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates Ejecting the CF Card If you pull out the CF Card without ejecting it you can lose data Always follow these steps to eject the CF Card 1 Open My Computer from your Desktop or the Start menu 2 Right click Removable Disk A pop up menu appears Click Eject My Computer gt File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ac 5 Search Folders Gi Address d My Computer Files Stored on This Computer System Tasks A View system information Kl Shared Documents Add or remove programs G Change a setting E Eject this disk Open o Browse with Paint Shop Pro 8 Explore Other Places Hard Disk Drives _ sia cs y My Network Places Sharing and Security E My Documents Local Disk C Format sele G Control Panel Cut Devices with Removable Storage c a copy Paste H 3 Floppy A VD Create Shortcu
39. er passenger side of dash Ford 1996 97 F series 7 cover some under passenger side of dash Ford 1996 97 Thunderbird 7 cover Ford 1999 2000 Focus 2 cover left of hood release behind pull down cover Honda 1996 98 Accord 6 cover behind ashtray storage compartment X 431 USA A 5 Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification NCVECS Hard to Find Locator Guide Figure A 1 Manufacturer Year Model Location Comments Honda 1996 98 Odyssey 7 cover behind console passenger side rubber cover Honda 1996 99 Del Sol 7 open under passenger dash Honda 1996 Prelude 8 open above shifter below cup holder Honda 1997 98 Prelude 7 open passenger side of console behind trim panel Honda 1997 2001 CR V 7 open behind console passenger side Honda 2001 2002 Insight hybrid 8 open right edge of console Honda 2000 02 2000 7 open behind console passenger side Hyundai 1996 99 Accent 2 open above coin box Land Rover 1997 Defender 90 8 cover behind fuse box cover under parcel tray Land Rover 1996 2001 Range Rover 7 open next to console Lexus 1996 2001 SC 300 400 2 cover Lexus 1996 2001 LS 400 1 cover behind cover above parking brake Lexus 2001 LS 430 2 cover ide 2000 01 IS 300 GE Se left side of driver s dash next to kick eroe 1996 97 LX 450 Seaver Se right edge of dash behind fuse box texas 1998 2001 LX 470 2 SE right edge of dash behind fuse box Mazda 1996 98 Miata 1 cover behind fuse box access panel Mitsubishi 1996 Expo 2lopen Gg fuse box slide
40. ervice call X 431USA at 1 877 GET X431 for an RMA number please do not send any units without contacting us and return it freight prepaid If the unit is determined to be in warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge via ground freight prepaid If the unit is determined to be out of warranty it will be repaired for a nominal service charge plus return freight on your behalf Send the unit freight pre paid to X 431USA RMA insert assigned RMA here 116 Spring Road Huntington NY 11743
41. ess are available for download in the Getting Started Guide located at http x43 1usa com down loads htm How do create a new folder called X431 Downloads in my C drive When the Save As dialog box opens choose My COmputer from the selection bar on the far left of the dialog box Next choose the C drive or your local drive from the list by double clicking it When the window open right click on any blank area in the window and select new and then select folder Name this folder X431 Downloads and click Open Save all future updates into this folder eLearning Inc B 5 Comprehensive in depth instructions detailing this and the entire update process are available for download in the Getting Started Guide located at htip x431usa com down loads htm How do select a source amp target folder in the X431 Update software You will notice a small icon of binoculars next to both the source folder and target folder Clicking this icon allows you to select the appropriate folder where your updates have been downloaded to If you have followed the directions to create a folder in your C drive called X431 Downloads your updates are downloaded to this folder This should be selected as your source folder The target folder should be set as the CF card or removable disk drive located in My Computer Do not select a subfolder of the CF card The target
42. g A 8 X 431 USA Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification CAN BUS GUIDE 1 Mercedes Benz Table A 1 MERCEDES 1988 1989 0 1992 1995 1997 1998 BENZ ee ee E poo 201 207 Eae CET KE A PS 90E 201 201 201 201 201 21 fJ T lk ee ee 4 124 124 124 f RRC EE SE E paa Al AE de di alo e A Ma A A A 124 124 124 4 124 124 120 128 124 124 124 124 126 126 140 120 T 6 126 126 T 129 129 19 128 T N DOCE 300CE CABRIOLET N 00D TURBO 005 4MATIC 00SD TURBO N N o OOSEL 1 OOTE 124 E EN Ooo 124 PS 126 126 124 OOTE 4MATIC Ka 54 126 126 126 N N ojjj v d d O lla NIN N ole A o 50SD TURB 50SDL e 350SDL TURB OOSEL 20SEL o 00SEC OOSEL DOSL 60SEC 60SEL 60SL 107 600SEC OOSEL DOSL 220 230 Ba ls El 230CL o AAA pp 20500 208 020 203 040 AAA TT Tao 203 740 203 720 Ela 202 asa SC 202 202 E alasa 203268 230K C240 SEDAN 4MATIC 240 4MATI WAGON 350506 400E 20056 40056
43. ide located at ht p x431usa com downloads htm There are many system downloads on the download page Which do I need to download Most users only need to download X431 Update Tools X431 Display Program and X431 System Data If you have PC Link hardware you may also need to download X431 PC Link Display Comprehensive instructions detailing this and the entire update process are available for download in the Getting Started Guide located at http x431usa com downloads htm Can download more than one update at a time You may download as many files at a time as you wish however most Internet browsers only allow for a maximum of two downloads at a time What folder do save the updates to as download them The very first update you should download is the X437 Update Tools update You must select Open when the Save As dialog box appears after clicking the download link You will then follow the on screen instruction to install this program This is the X431 Update software which is the main update you will download All subsequent downloads should be saved when the Save As dialog box opens after clicking the download link The first time you select save it will ask you where to save it You must create a new folder in your C drive called X431 Downloads You will be saving all your updates into this folder Comprehensive in depth instructions detailing this and the entire update proc
44. ilable software version Column 6 Contains a pull down menu with all of the available languages for that software version Column 7 Contains the links to either view information or download the software The following software downloads are required X431 SYSTEM DATA X431 DISPLAY PROGRAM and X431 UPDATE TOOLS These downloads are grouped in the lowercase letter section X431 UPDATE TOOLS is an Application Download Manager that you install on your PC and allows you to transfer downloads from your PC to the Compact Flash Card which we discuss shortly The DISPLAY PROGRAM and SYSTEM DATA downloads provide program information for the X 431 These downloads are necessary for the X 431 to function correctly Both of these downloads have multiple versions so be sure to check them once in a while to make sure you have the most current version Typically though all three of these downloads are performed infrequently X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates Figure A X 431 USA The first download is the X431 Update Tools This file can either be downloaded from this page as noted below or from the Update Register page at www x431usa com You will not save this file you will select RUN after clicking DOWN short for Download as noted in Figure A This program will update your CF card when you are completed with downloading each of the software updates After clicking Down you
45. l light up and will read Press the Hot Key to adjust Touch Panel Similar to a palm pilot the touch screen has quadrants that need to be initialized If you do not press the Hot Key you will be taken to the X 431 Desktop which allows you to begin diagnosing a vehicle If this is the first time you are using your X 431 or if you are having trouble with your LCD Display then you should press the Hot Key to initialize the quadrants The screen will read Detecting noise Please wait Then a cross hair cursor will appear on the screen and travel to the center of the screen Using the stylus press and hold it to the cross hair until the cross hair glows Then remove the stylus from the LCD The cross hair moves to another location Repeat this procedure for the four corners The User Information screen appears The information you input here will be displayed on any printouts User Infomation Ne EN First Name Tel 0 Tel H Fax Mobile E mail Company Title Address 0 Address H Zipcode Unless you fill out this screen now and press OK it will appear every time you turn the machine on you do not have to fill out every field To input information you will need to launch the Keyboard a On the bottom of the screen next to the clock is a symbol of a Keyboard Tap it with the stylus to launch the Keyboard or tap it again to close the Keyboard Ey Ee X 431 USA Chapter 5
46. maining downloads Note the scroll bar at the bottom of the window showing the individual downloads Place your mouse on that scroll bar and drag to the right You will then see the remaining downloads Why can t download updates after logging in Your Internet browser may have a pop up blocker enabled You may have seen a gold bar appear at the top of your browser window entitled Information Bar This signifies a pop up blocker is active To override the pop up blocker settings you must press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard while clicking the link for the download Keep the Ctrl key depressed until you see the Save As dialog box appear for the download You may need to do this for each download Another possible reason for not being able to download the updates is an expired sub scription Contact your local dealer for current subscription rates and or to purchase B 6 eLearning Inc When I try to download updates the screen flashes and a gold Information Bar appears at the top of my browser window What s going on Your Internet browser has a pop up blocker enabled You may have seen a gold bar appear at the top of your browser window entitled Information Bar This signifies a pop up blocker is active To override the pop up blocker settings you must press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard while clicking the link for the download Keep the Ctrl key depressed until you
47. need to download every car line In the United States it is unlikely that you will work on Opel or Fiat Keep in mind that you can always come back and download anything else you might need later After you have finished downloading all of the car lines that you need your next step is transfer the software to the CF Card Downloading to the CF Card Reader If you go to your Desktop you will notice a new icon has been added to it 7 You will use this program to transfer software to the CF Card x431 Update Updating the CF Card 1 If you have not already done so connect one end of the USB cable to the CF Card Reader and the other end to a free USB port on your PC 2 Install CF Card into reader NOTE If you are running Microsoft Windows 98 see CF Card Reader Operating System Requirements on page 3 1 X 431 USA 4 15 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 3 Double click the X431 Update icon on your Desktop The X431 Update program opens CD X431 UPDATE Update Tools Software Info DAUDI v18 02 Rot marie DIBMW 23 00 Update tools version W3 1 DCHRYSLER Y11 07 DCITROEN Y17 00 DDAEWOO vi 2 ODEMO Y10 06 DEOBD2CAN Y10 02 OFIAT 15 04 DFORD USA 23 00 OGM 19 00 DHONDA Y19 00 DHYUNDAI 18 02 OKIA 18 01 CILANDROVER Y18 00 OMAZDA Y14 01 O MERCEDES BENZ Y23 01 OMITSUBISHI Y17 00 ram DIO Language Hardware Info Required test box Select
48. not being able to download the updates is an expired sub scription Contact your local dealer for current subscription rates and or to purchase What is the X431 Update software and where how do download it Should Save it or Open it after clicking the download link The X431 Update software is the program that transfers your newly downloaded software updates from your hard drive on the computer to the CF card for use with your scan tool B 4 eLearning Inc This software utility is downloaded from the Download Center accessible after logging into www X431 com When the Save As dialog box opens select Open and follow the on screen instructions to install After successful installation you will notice a new icon on your desktop called X431 Update Comprehensive in depth instructions detailing this and the entire update process are available for download in the Getting Started Guide located at http x43 1usa com down loads htm Do need to use the X431 Software update utility Yes If you attempt to simply copy the software onto the CF card you will render the card unusable and will have to format it The X431 Software utility has integrated copy protec tion which authenticates your updates and puts them in the proper place on the CF card for use with the scan tool Comprehensive instructions detailing this and the entire update process are available for download in the Getting Started Gu
49. odes that came out of the system The ECU version or ID number The X 431 software version You can contact X 431 USA at 1 877 GET X431 Chapter 5 Using the X 431 Your Comments Matter 5 14 X 431 USA A e Connector Usage Chassis Identification Connector Usage e Due to the complexity of models and years this is compiled as a guide only You should refer to the manufacturer s service infomation for complete connector usage information Ifthe car has an OEM style connector in conjunction with an OBD II style connector the OEM style will provide the most capabilities for the OEM software If the car only has an OBD II style connector that connector will provide both OEM and generic OBD II capabilties OX 431 USA 1 877 GET X431 A 1 Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification Connector Usage Connector Usage Guide as of June 2006 Manufacturer Year Range Connector Audi OEM Up to 1995 Audi VW 4 1996 Onward OBD II 16C 2004 Onward Audi A8 CAN Connector OBD II 1996 Onward OBD II 16C BMW OEM UP to 2002 BMW 20 2000 Onward BMW 16 OBD II 1996 Onward OBD Il 16C Chrysler OEM Up to 1996 Chrysler 6 1996 Onward Smart OBD II 16 OBD II 1996 Onward OBD II 16C Daewoo OEM 1999 Onward USA OBD II 16C OBD II 1999 Onward USA OBD II 16C Ford OEM UP to 1995 Ford 6 1 1996 2004
50. ol and you may have put the wrong CF card into the wrong unit If you have corrected the situation and still receive this message contact your local dealer for assistance Vehicle Coverage What kind of coverage does the X431 scan tool have in regards to vehicle lines eLearning Inc B 7 The tool provides coverage for the most popular German vehicles and the most popular Asian vehicles Mercedes BMW VW Audi Toyota Honda Nissan Mitsubishi Launch X431 also provides coverage for the following manufacturers Chrysler Daewoo Fiat Ford USA GM Hyundai Kia Land Rover Lexus Mazda Peugeot Porsche Renault Subaru and Volvo How can tell if the tool covers the vehicles work with The most up to date list of vehicles is at the Download Center accessible when you login to your account at www x431 com Additionally you can access http www x431 com diag x431List_en htm for more information Check back often as this list is updated frequently Connectors Cables Does the X431 Scan Tool come with all the connectors cables need to begin work ing immediately Yes The X431 scan tool ships with all necessary accessories What happens if break or lose a connector or a cable Is this covered under war ranty If the breakage occurred due to a manufacturer s defect within one year it is covered by our warranty How do know which connector cable works for which vehicle Each connector has the vehicle
51. on should be given to the CF Card e Always eject the CF Card completely before taking the leather case off because it is possible to damage the ejector lever when removing the case e Always eject the CF Card from your PC properly see Ejecting the CF Card on page 4 19 for instructions e Never pull the CF Card out if the unit is on e Never force the CF Card into the Reader or the Unit Security Features The Smartbox component of the X 431 has a 12 digit serial number assigned to it by Launch When the unit is registered by the owner on www x431 com this serial number is coupled with the username and password that the owner inputs Updates downloaded using that username and password will only work with the associated Smartbox The CF Card is formatted with the serial number too and so it will only work in conjunction with the correct Smartbox username and password Printer Operation Replacing Paper The MiniPrinter uses heat sensitive 30 X 57mm 7mm core thermal paper To mount the printer paper follow the procedure outlined below 1 Open the paper lid on the back of the printer 2 Remove the spindle and mount the paper scroll onto the spindle 2 6 X 431 USA Chapter 2 The X 431 Scanner Printer Operation Replacing Paper 3 Place the paper spindle into the printer with the shiny side of the paper facing up The paper may not be fed correctly if the orientation in incorrect 4 Open the side pla
52. op Select it and then press OK NOTE If you have more than four versions stored on your CF Card you need to press Page Down to see the remaining versions OX 431 USA 5 11 Chapter 5 Using the X 431 Connecting to a Vehicle 7 The Smartbox will now be initiliazed that is the software stored on the CF Card will be uploaded to the Smartbox as shown below INITIALIZATION OF SMARTBOX Resetting SMARTBOX SUCCESS Checking SMARTBOX SUCCESS Downloading program SUCCESS When initialization is finished press OK 8 Your X 431 is now ready for diagnosis A screen similar to the following is displayed Note for some vehicles lines you may be required to select the vehicle model on which you are working before this screen is displayed Control Modules i es LP 5 12 X 431 USA Chapter 5 Using the X 431 Your Comments Matter At this point the X 431 becomes highly intuitive and is really very user friendly Choose from the systems displayed to find out which systems have codes Your Comments Matter X 431 USA Launch has more than 150 engineers dedicated to perfecting the software for the X 431 In order to help them achieve this your feedback is critical Should you find a system that has unidentified codes please notify X 431 USA with the following information Vehicle make model and year The connector you used The particular system in which you were working Any c
53. outlet at the top 5 Push down the pressing rod replace the side plate attach the paper lid and recon nect the printer module to the main unit What are the functions of the two buttons on the printer module 1 SEL key When the LED next to this button is lit the printer is selected and available to print 2 FL key Paper feed button Can I print anything at any time You can print whatever is on the screen when the Print button is selectable on the touch screen If the Print button is grayed out or not showing you cannot print the screen at that time Why doesn t my printer work When I select print it doesn t do anything There are a few reasons why this may happen 1 The SEL key next to the printer may not be selected This button enables the printer When it is off the printer will not print You may be out of paper Check the paper and try again 3 The printer may not be connected to the main unit fully Disconnect the printer module and re connect If these solutions don t remedy the situation contact your local dealer for assistance Troubleshooting My screen froze in the middle of a diagnosis how can reset the unit Press and hold the power button until the unit powers itself off Wait 30 seconds and press the power button again to restart the unit Why does my unit power off when it has been sitting for a while The machine has a built in energy saver function Automatic shutdown will
54. r X 431 It will introduce you to the components of the X 431 and how to properly care for it It will then guide you step by step through the registration process downloading updates from the Internet and transferring those updates to the X 431 CF Card This guide will teach you how to start using your X 431 to diagnose vehicles LAUNCH TECH CO LTD About Launch was founded in 1992 in Shenzhen People s Republic of China They specialize in the research and development of automotive aftermarket products and services Launch is a major provider of automobile diagnostic test maintenance and repair equipment In 1999 Launch began to explore international markets and is now established in North America Europe Asia Pacific Central and South America the Middle East North Africa and South Africa Launch is supported by 2000 employees and 400 Distributors across more than 60 countries and they are still expanding In March of 2004 Launch opened the Launch Shanghai Machinery Co Ltd a 68 380 square meter facility that manufactures lifts X 431 USA About X 431USA X 431 USA was established in September of 2003 to better serve our U S customers Our mission is to provide continuous customer support including access to advanced training so that our customers may enjoy the X 431 to the fullest extent of its potential From basic tech support to advanced training the team at X 431 USA is committed to customer satisfaction
55. r registering and future downloading If you have dial up Internet access you will be able to both register your X431 scan tool as well as download updates as necessary Consider upgrading to broadband in order to enable faster downloads What is my Registration No Your Registration Number is a unique identifier which is shipped with your X431 scan tool You ll find this number in the sealed envelope located with your User Manuals in the X431 Kit This number is necessary for registration Where is my Smartbox number listed Your smartbox number is listed on your CF card and on the shipping carton you received the unit in It is also listed on the back of the smartbox the bottom section of the scan tool eLearning Inc B 3 What is my dealer code Your local dealer will provide you with this code This code is necessary for registration Can make my Username and Password anything want Your Username can be anything you d like as long as it s between 3 16 characters There is no restrictions on your Password Choose a username and password combination that s easy for you to remember and hard for others to guess WIll the password that X431 is sending me after click submit be the same as the password created in the registration process Yes We are emailing it to you for reference purposes Can update my X431 scan tool immediately after register my unit Yes We encourage you to update to the latest softwa
56. ral versions behind what is currently available on the Internet so you should take the time now to update your X 431 WARNING If your PC is running pop up blocker software you will need to disable it in order to download successfully Logging Into WWW X431USA COM NOTE If you have just finished registering your Smartbox skip to step 4 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto www x431lusa com click Update Register select the Download Updates link at the top of the page X 431 USA 1 877 GET X431 E Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 3 You are now on the entrance page of the X 431 Updating area If you look to the lower left you will see the Login Registration area X431 Mozilla Firefox x File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help e lt a M H 5 A jal http usa x431 com website index do co GL LAUNCH Kan o English News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum C RDS oe 3 Leading Your Password O av tr the l gt 0 Way to the OD 41 In the Username field type your username In the Password field type your password Make sure the User type is set to Customer 4 5 6 7 Click Login 4 2 X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 8 You are now in the Download Center LAUNCH Ne 0 Home News Products Services Datums AboutUs Forum a English y Hom
57. re versions as soon as possible before beginning work on vehicles Updating What do do if forget my username and or password If you forget your password use the Forgot my password link located just below the login fields at www x431 com If you have forgotten your username contact your local dealer for assistance Where do go for updates http www x431 com Once you login you are brought to your Download Center page Updates are downloaded from here A comprehensive guide to Updating your tool is located at http x431usa com downloads htm What car lines coverage does the X431 cover The most up to date list of vehicles is at the Download Center accessible when you login to your account at www x431 com Additionally you can access http www x431 com diag x431List_en htm for more information Check back often as this list is updated frequently Why won t my computer download the updates Your Internet browser may have a pop up blocker enabled You may have seen a gold bar appear at the top of your browser window entitled Information Bar This signifies a pop up blocker is active To override the pop up blocker settings you must press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard while clicking the link for the download Keep the Ctrl key depressed until you see the Save As dialog box appear for the download You may need to do this for each download Another possible reason for
58. rintouts such as the company name phone number and address and then press OK The next screen to appear will say LAUNCH across it On the bottom of the screen tap Start You are presented with the following seven choices GAG e Select GAG and then GD Scan to start scanning vehicles PIM e Personal Information Management grants you access to the PDA functions of the X 431 Memo Address To do and Schedule Tools e Grants you access to the Calculator the World Time feature Minidict Chinese English dictionary Picview a picture application and Run Game e You can play FIR and Reversi tap the question mark at the top for instructions Control e Offers access to five systems app power Panel clock contrast and language Turn off e Turns off the X 431 it takes 4 seconds to power down Information Grants access to the User Information screen and the About screen The About screen displays your Serial Smartbox number Hardware version System Software version and lists your GAG Software X 431 USA Chapter 5 Using the X 431 To Get Started 8 Select Control Panel The following screen appears Control Parmel a app language power clock contrast a Select clock The Date Time screen appears 1 1 2004 6 25 27 AM Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu gue DN BB 06 25 X 431 USA 5 5 Chapter 5 Using the X 431 To Get Started b You must set the time zone first Select Set
59. s manufacturer printed on it s housing Where do plug these connectors in on the vehicle How do find out Popular shop software such as Alldata includes sections on scan tool connections and the locations in each vehicle Printer Why is my printer only printing unreadable symbols Check if the printer module is well connected with the main unit Unplug the printer mod ule by grasping it firmly and pulling it apart from the main unit and then re connecting it This should correct the problem If you are still experiencing unreadable printing contact your local distributor for assistance Does the X431 Kit include extra printer paper Yes lt includes one extra roll What type of paper does the printer use The printer uses thermal calculator sized paper Can purchase this paper in my local office supply store If you can find the correct size thermal paper 30 x 57mm 7mm bore diameter by all means purchase it yourself locally B 8 eLearning Inc How do replace the printer paper The below steps are also outlined with pictures in the X431 s User Manual pages 7 8 1 Open the paper lid on the back of the printer 2 Take out the spindle and mount the paper scroll onto the spindle 3 Putthe paper spindle into the printer making sure to feed it in the proper direction 4 Open the side plate pull up the pressing rod and lead the paper into the slot Turn the feed knob clockwise until the paper comes out of the
60. sing the X 431 To Get Started The language screen allows you to change the language WARNING To change the language you have to download the software updates in that language DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE WITHOUT DOWNLOADING THE CORRECT SOFTWARE UPDATES FIRST Language D 0 English O prik O prese O AR O Deutsch Fran ais O Italiano Pyccxn O Espafiol Portugu s gt O E 20 25 Polski 10 Close the Control Panel by selecting the X in the upper right hand You are now ready to start scanning vehicles Turn off the unit and choose your first vehicle To turn off the unit refer to the following section Turning Off the X 431 There are two correct ways to turn off the X 431 Select Start and then select Turn off It takes 4 seconds for the unit to power down If possible you should always follow this procedure to turn off the unit This method should only be used if the X 431 gets hung or is unresponsive Hold down the On Off button until the screen turns off Never unplug the connector from the vehicle without turning the unit off first 5 8 X 431 USA Chapter 5 Using the X 431 Connecting to a Vehicle Connecting to a Vehicle X 431 USA There are a few things to keep in mind when using the X 431 Always use the OEM connector that comes with the X 431 even if the vehicle has an OBDII socket If the unit is cold the monitor may not func
61. t Removable Disk F E Rename Removable Disk o Properties 5 CD RW Drive E Details It is now safe to remove the CF Card Formatting the CF Card Formatting the CF Card deletes all of the files that are stored on it You may experience errors while trying to update your card Formatting your card clears the data and allows a fresh update to complete succesfully To do this follow these steps 1 Open My Computer from your Desktop or the Start menu X 431 USA 4 19 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 2 Right click Removable Disk A pop up menu appears Click Format My Computer DER i File Edit View Favorites Tools Help 6 Back 5 Search Folders Gi Address d My Computer Files Stored on This Computer System Tasks no 2 View system information 7 T Add or remove programs G Change a setting Y Eject this disk Tren Browse with Paint Shop Pro 8 Other Places Hard Disk Drives Explore Search my Network Places CH My Documents Sa Local Disk C CH Shared Documents Eject Control Panel Sharing and Security Devices with Removable Storage i Cut Copy Details H i o Da g 314 Floppy A DVD DYD Drive D Create Shortcut Removable Disk E e E Rename Removable Disk Sai ia Properties CD RW Drive E e The CF Card is now formatted NOTE You may want to format your CF Card if you do not plan to use
62. te pull up the pressing road and lead the paper into the slot Turn the feed knob clockwise until the paper comes out of the outlet 5 Push down the pressing rod mount the side plate attach the paper lid and re attach the MiniPrinter to the X 431 Main unit X 431 USA 2 7 Chapter 2 The X 431 Scanner Printer Operation Replacing Paper 2 8 X 431 USA 3 Registration Your X 431 Scanner is ready to use right out of the box The CF Card included with your X 431was pre loaded with the software available at the time of production Keep in mind that this software could be outdated by the time the unit gets to you so you should update your machine before using it The first step is to register your Smartbox at www x43lusa com gt Update Register gt Register a New Tool Before doing so read the following section on technical requirements Technical Requirements CF Card Reader Operating System Requirements The Compact Flash Card Reader can use the default drivers for Windows 2000 Windows ME and Windows XP as well as for Mac OS 9 x and Mac OS X Just plug it in to use it Windows 98 Users If your PC is running Windows 98 then you will have to install the CF Card Reader driver from the CD which is included in the documentation envelope Do not connect the compact flash reader before installing the driver To install the CF Card Reader driver for Windows 98 complete the Microsoft 1 Windows
63. the registering and downloading process B 10 eLearning Inc USA 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 The 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 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 Customer Service If you have any questions on the operation of the unit please contact us and have your smartbox number available for verification Tel 1 877 GET X431 Fax 631 357 3304 Email contact x43lusa com If your unit requires repair s
64. tion properly Allow it to warm up before using The X 431 is powered by the vehicle s battery If the battery voltage is less than 10 the unit will notify you by beeping You are now ready to connect to the car 1 Take the appropriate connector and attach it to the free end of the main cable Then take that end and attach it to the car 2 Turn on the X 431 Allow it to run until you see LAUNCH displayed across the screen Then press the Hot Key button above the power key The following screen will appear 5 9 Chapter 5 Using the X 431 Connecting to a Vehicle 4 Touch START A screen resembling the following will be displayed SELECT VEHICLE MAKE 5 Select the car line to which you are connected we have selected Volkswagen From this point on the X 431 mirrors the OEM factory tool SELECT DIAG SOFTWARE VER olkswagen Y15 09 All Systems 5 10 X 431 USA Chapter 5 Using the X 431 Connecting to a Vehicle 6 Choose the software version that you would like to use to scan the vehicle keep in mind that you may have only one version because that is all you have downloaded so far If you would like multiple versions go back to www x431 com and download previous versions SELECT DIAG SOFTWARE VER Volkswagen V15 09 411 System to 2005 including the menu function and oper ation are the same as that of the original scan tool The latest version will be listed on t
65. twork Places My Documents Authorware Level 2 B Das Getting Started Guide My Computer File name DISPLAY_Y_14_09 EN_03876 2ip My Network Save as type WinRAR ZIP archive X 431 USA 4 11 Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 4 12 My Network 17 The folders contained in your local drive are displayed in the main window Click the Create New Folder icon as shown circled below A New Folder will appear in the main window underneath the other folders Type X431 Downloads and press ENTER O ALLDATAW Qpics 42 Commercial Program Files CopyDisc Romero corel Temp DELL test Volvo DeLorme Docs Transfer Documents and Settings transfer2 DRIVERS ups 1386 O Websites O Inetpub WINDOWS Media wuTemp amy Music My Shared Folder NETGEAR PHP File name DISPLAY_V_14_09_EN_03876 zip Save as type WinRAR ZIP archive i 18 You have now created your X431 Downloads folder Select this folder and click Open X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 19 A new Save As window will appear It should resemble the following window Click Save The download will now begin Save in X431 Downloads O a Desktop A My Documents My Computer File name DISPLAY_V_14_09_EN_03876 2ip My Network Save as type WinRAR ZIP archive E X 431 USA 4 13 Chapter 4
66. ve ashtray slide cover to access Volkswagen GO 7 Passat 4 open Volvo 1997 98 850 7 cover Under coin tray in center console Volvo 1996 2000 960 fo SEH 9 cover front edge of console storage under cover Volvo 2000 2001 40 6 open Volvo 1998 2000 S80 2 cover under driver s dash behind cover left side X 431 USA Chapter A Connector Usage Chassis Identification CAN BUS GUIDE CAN BUS GUIDE Use Specification of SMART OBD II 16 OBD II 16C amp OBD Can Connector 1 SMART OBD II 16 connector is used for testing the vehicle model without a CAN Bus system if the 6 and 1 pin positions of 16 pin diagnostic socket doesn t have sheet metal it indicates that the vehicle doesn t have a CAN Bus system 2 OBD II 16C connector is used for testing the non CAN Bus systems of the vehicle model with CAN Bus system if the 6 and 14 pin positions of 16 pin diagnostic socket has sheet metal it indicates that the vehicle is a CAN Bus system 3 OBD CAN connector is used for testing CAN Bus system if the 6 and 14 pin positions of 16 PIN diagnostic socket has sheet metal it indicates that the vehicle is a CAN Bus sys tem When is the CAN Bus connector used 1 Must use CAN Bus connector when using diagnostic software OBD CAN 2 Must use CAN Bus connector when testing certain CAN Bus systems of BENZ VW RENAULT and MAZDA CAN Bus function table each vehicle Available models and systems tested by X 431 at present are as followin
67. wnloading New Updates 9 The File Download window appears Be sure that File name is the file that you just selected Click Run File Download Security Warning Do you want to run or save this file Type Application 1 38 MB From www x431 com 3 Name 431 UPDATE 3 00 EN ve Cancel While files from the Internet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not run or save this software What s the risk 10 The following window shows the download progress 99 of X431_UPDATE_V3_00_EN exe Compl MR 9 Opening 431_UPDATE_ 3_00_EN exe from www x431 com Estimated time left 1 sec 1 37 MB of 1 38 MB copied Download to Temporary Folder Transfer rate 7 48 KB Sec Open Open Folder 4 6 X 431 USA Chapter 4 Downloading Downloading New Updates 11 When the download completes you will be shown the following dialog box Select Run Internet Explorer Security Warning The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this software Name 431_UPDATE_V3_1_EN exe Publisher Unknown Publisher This file does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher You Y should only run software from publishers you trust How can I decide what software to run 12 The X431 UPDATE TOOLS install wizard appears with the Welcome window displayed Click Next gt X431 UPDATE X431 UPDATE TOOLS EN
68. y socket connectors Ease of use through a touch screen Real time printout of test data Multi language interface Software that is updated often and is easily downloaded through the Internet Over 100 upgrades are provided each year to keep pace with the latest models 1 full year of software updates are included along with a 1 year warranty Open platform Diagnosis With the help of the SMARTBOX platform and various onboard diagnostic sockets the scanner can perform standard flash code data stream and OBD II tests on automotive Engines Transmission ABS and Airbags e Capacities also extend to reading displaying and erasing trouble codes reading data streams testing actions and communicating with computers e LINUX system and Compact Flash Card facilitates simple operation and easy upgrading e PDA functions 1 3 Chapter 1 Introduction INTRODUCING THE X 431 1 4 OX 431USA 2 The X 431 Scanner Components The main console of the X 431 is composed of three separate pieces the Main Unit the Mini Printer and the Smartbox The following diagram displays the main console and many of the connectors 1 e X 431 Main Unit 2 Mini Printer 3 CFCard 4 Diagnostic Connector 5 e Power Converting Cable 6 Cigarette Lighter Cable 7 Battery Cable With Single Clip 8 Power Adapter 9 e Main Cable 10 Smartbox X 431 USA 1 877 GET X431 2 1 Chapter 2 The X

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