LAUNCH TECH X-431 PAD V, Manual

Page 1: ...wns the complete intellectual property rights for the software used by this product For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software LAUNCH will block the use of this product and r...

Page 2: ...orking around the ignition coil distributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs These components create hazardous voltage when the engine is running 10 To avoid damaging the tool or generating false da...

Page 3: ...children 15 Do not use the tool while standing in water 16 Do not expose the tool or power adaptor to rain or wet conditions Water entering the tool or power adaptor increases the risk of electric sh...

Page 4: ...e Filter DPF Regeneration 32 5 4 11 Electronic Throttle Position Reset 33 5 4 12 Gearbox Matching 33 5 4 13 AFS Adaptive Front lighting System Reset 33 5 4 14 Sunroof Initialization 33 5 4 15 Suspensi...

Page 5: ...3 2 Structure Accessories 61 7 3 3 Connection Initial Use 64 7 3 4 Operations 67 7 4 Ignition Optional 74 7 4 1 Secondary distributor ignition analysis 74 7 4 2 Secondary simultaneous ignition analysi...

Page 6: ...files or downloaded files stored in memory card efficiently 6 Settings To configure your personalized X 431 PAD V 1 Introduction 1 1 Product Profile X 431 PAD V is an evolutionary smart solution for...

Page 7: ...Tablet Item Description Operating system Android 7 1 CPU 8 core processor 2GHz Display 10 1 inch capacitive touch screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution Memory 4GB Hard disk 64GB Connectivity Wi Fi 2 4G...

Page 8: ...V Tablet the central processor and monitor for the system For details please refer to Chapter 2 1 Fig 2 1 Docking Station the platform for charging the tablet and extending functions For details plea...

Page 9: ...To turn the tablet on off with long press or lock the screen with short press 4 Volume Buttons To adjust the volume Note Press and hold POWER and VOL key to capture the current screenshot 5 Data I O...

Page 10: ...for charging other USB devices only 4 Type C Charging Port Use the power adaptor to supply power to the docking station through connection to AC outlet 5 Power LED Illuminates solid green when it is...

Page 11: ...s follows Power It illuminates solid red when the module is powered on Vehicle While communicating with the vehicle the indicator lights up and flashes Otherwise it will not illuminate BT It illuminat...

Page 12: ...Table 2 5 X 431 PAD V common accessories and descriptions No Name Qt Picture 1 X 431 PAD V Tablet 1 2 VCI Device 1 To connect to vehicle s DLC 3 Docking Station 1 Optional To charge the tablet 4 Cigar...

Page 13: ...Manual 8 OBD I Adaptor 1 A adaptor cable for connecting non 16 pin dongle 9 Password Envelope 1 A piece of paper bearing Product S N and Activation Code which is required for your registration 10 Non...

Page 14: ...mplete sym bol replaces the charging symbol Disconnect the pow er adaptor from the AC outlet B Charging with the Docking Station 1 Locate the charging slot on the bottom of the tablet and docking stat...

Page 15: ...get online Once you re online you can register your tool update diagnostic software APK browse the Internet get apps and send email on your network If the VCI device is successfully activated the tabl...

Page 16: ...registering please make sure that your handset has a strong and stable Wi Fi signal 4 2 Register Download Diagnostic Software On the home screen tap the application icon to launch it and then tap Log...

Page 17: ...uctions to store it Wallet App is a point token management application tailored for healthy vehicle maintenance Those who share the Wallet App with car owner will be rewarded 1 point token when this c...

Page 18: ...re later tap No In this case enter the Home screen and tap Software Upgrade to download the diagnostic software B If you have registered to be a member input your name and password and then tap the Lo...

Page 19: ...icians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis making the repair job getting fixed faster Recommend owners bonus token Wallet App is a point token management application tailored for healthy veh...

Page 20: ...ional button 5 History Button Generally once a vehicle diagnosis is performed X 431 PAD V will record the every details of diagnostic process This function provides a quick access to the previously te...

Page 21: ...If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard a label should be there telling location For some Asian and European vehicles the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be remove...

Page 22: ...the battery clamps cable to vehicle s battery and the other end to the power jack of OBDI adaptor VCI device Battery clamps cable OBD I adaptor Non 16pin adaptor To vehicle s DLC To vehicle s battery...

Page 23: ...le and fastest communication When all communication methods are applied at the same time the X 431 PAD V system will use the USB communication as the default priority 5 3 Start Diagnostics On the Diag...

Page 24: ...er it manually Note In general vehicle identification numbers are standardized all contain 17 characters VIN characters may be capital letters A through Z and numbers 1 through 0 however the letters I...

Page 25: ...w its historical repair record If there are records available it will be listed on the screen in sequence of date If no records exist the screen will show No Record Fig 5 11 Tap View record to view th...

Page 26: ...ectangle to scan it The most recognizable location for this number is in the top left corner on the vehicle s dashboard Other locations include the driver s door or post and the firewall under the hoo...

Page 27: ...tic Trouble Codes or Fault Codes can be used to identify which engine systems or components that are malfunctioning Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition Retrieving and using DTCs for...

Page 28: ...report To save the report as a common diagnostic report select Diagnostic Scan Fig 5 21 Enter the technician and customer name and then tap OK to confirm and navigate to the report details page Note F...

Page 29: ...Note Clearing DTCs does not fix the problem s that caused the code s to be set If proper repairs to correct the problem that caused the code s to be set are not made the code s will appear again and...

Page 30: ...gnostic menus A Version Information This function is used to read the version information of system mode vehicle VIN software and ECU In Fig 5 25 tap Version Information the screen displays as follows...

Page 31: ...ignition key is in the ON position with the engine off Clearing DTCs does not fix the problem s that caused the code s to be set If proper repairs to correct the problem that caused the code s to be...

Page 32: ...eft to advance return to the next previous page There are 3 types of display modes available for data viewing allowing you to view various types of parameters in the most suitable way Value this is th...

Page 33: ...ata stream items can be selected deselect the desired items and then screen will display remove the waveforms corresponding to these items immediately Fig 5 33 Select Sample DS Tap it to select the sa...

Page 34: ...ou can call out the corresponding sample data to overwrite the current standard range Tap it to start recording the sample data Only data stream items with measurement units will be recorded and the s...

Page 35: ...ve Front lighting System Reset Sunroof Initialization Suspension Calibration There are two methods to reset service lamp Manual reset or Auto reset Auto reset follows the principle of sending command...

Page 36: ...he steering angle 5 4 4 ABS Bleeding This function allows you to perform various bi directional tests to check the operating conditions of Anti lock Braking System ABS 1 When the ABS contains air the...

Page 37: ...keys to normally use the car When the ignition switch key ignition switch combined instrument panel ECU BCM or remote control battery is replaced anti theft key matching must be performed 5 4 8 Inject...

Page 38: ...battery is powered off it will lead to shift delay or impact problem In this case this function needs to be done so that the gearbox can automatically compensate according to the driving conditions so...

Page 39: ...ars blank 4 WEB Remote switch Tap to slide the switch to ON the X 431 PAD V keeps online and becomes visible on the web client In this case inform the technician of your product S N and he she will co...

Page 40: ...The I M Instant Messaging function is open to all users who had Launch s diagnostic tool equipped with this module After adding your friends tap the desired one s photo to enter a screen similar to t...

Page 41: ...is required In Fig 5 43 tap Remote Diagnose a pull down menu including the following options appears Fig 5 44 These options are defined as follows Actions Results Request control remote device Reques...

Page 42: ...p Invite remote diagnostic assistant Choose the desired diagnostic software Wait for partner s confirmation Start connecting after request confirmed Start Diagnosis Generate diagnostic report Cancel T...

Page 43: ...g the PC 2 Notify the partner of the PC client website http remote x431 com cn When the partner accesses the link the PC displays as below Note Before processing remote diagnosis please make sure the...

Page 44: ...scratch Tap History all diagnostic records will be listed on the screen in date sequence Fig 5 49 Tap certain vehicle model to view the details of the last diagnostic report To delete certain diagnost...

Page 45: ...system will prompt you to renew your subscription and a Renewal button will appear on the bottom of the update page There are two ways available for you to make payment PayPal and Subscription Renewal...

Page 46: ...ephone or email address After inputting tap Submit Result to send it to us B History Tap it to view all diagnostic feedback records Different process states are marked with different colors C Offline...

Page 47: ...ab Fig 6 1 To select certain report check the box before the report To select all reports tap Select All To deselect all tap Unselect To share the report with others select the desired one and then ta...

Page 48: ...nt colors Frame Playback plays back the recorded data stream items frame by frame Once it is in frame playback mode this button changes into Auto Playback Remote Diagnostic Report lists all diagnostic...

Page 49: ...anage the recorded data stream sample files 6 9 Vehicle Voltage This item is used to detect the voltage of the currently tested vehicle when the VCI is plugged into the vehicle s DLC 6 10 Profile Use...

Page 50: ...mple to demonstrate how to configure the printer 1 Tap Printer Set Fig 6 8 A If it is the first time you have operated this printer please proceed the following 2 For initial use you are suggested to...

Page 51: ...ter to the LAN 2 Tap Connect to Printer a If the local network remains as it is tap Test Print directly to test the printing b If the local network changes you have to reset the Wi Fi printer 6 12 4 C...

Page 52: ...ignal for the vehicle computer who can optimize the engine running status per the above mentioned parameters to keep the engine working in a prime status Meanwhile it integrates the functions of autom...

Page 53: ...fter theSensorbox is powered on 4 B shaped data I O port Connect to the diagnostic tool with data cable 5 Power Interface Connect to power supply through the power adaptor 6 COM Common terminal of mul...

Page 54: ...tronic control converting cable Note Choose corresponding cables and test probes according to different terminals 7 1 3 2 Simulation test Simulation test enables users to exactly judge if the sensor i...

Page 55: ...simulation voltage 2 Fixed frequency simulation This option enables you to simulate the square wave signal of pulse frequency of 0 1 15 kHz amplitude range of 5V 5 V and duty cycle 10 90 In Fig 7 2 t...

Page 56: ...plained as below ECT Coolant Temperature Sensor EVP EGR Valve Position Sensor HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor IAT Intake Air Temperature Sensor MAF Mass Air Flow Sensor MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor...

Page 57: ...l and period can be ignored which can be set in the Configure option In Fig 7 2 tap Hand painted waveform simulation a screen similar to the following figure will appear Fig 7 8 Button descriptions Sa...

Page 58: ...king the continuity of the terminals contacts and leads the method for measuring their resistances can be used Check the faults in the terminals of the CEU to sensors relays etc There are two test pro...

Page 59: ...ature sensor On vehicle testing Switch ignition OFF and unplug the wire connector of coolant temperature sensor then use the Resistance measurement to test the Resistance between two terminals of sens...

Page 60: ...Normen 100 1200 JIS Japanese Industry Standard 26A17 245H52 EN Europe Norm 100 1700 IEC National Electrical Commission 100 1200 GB Chinese National Standard 100 1200 SAE Society of Automotive Engineer...

Page 61: ...7 2 3 Batterybox Structure and Test Accessories 7 2 3 1 Batterybox structure 1 2 3 4 Fig 7 11 Batterybox structure diagram Below describes the ports and indicators for the Batterybox No Name Descripti...

Page 62: ...the vehicle and outside the vehicle test are almost the same but under inside the vehicle condition all loads in vehicles must be powered off for getting an exact test value 1 Firstly the system dete...

Page 63: ...ng system test While performing this test the battery s charging voltage value and starting voltage can be obtained in case of engine starting and accelerating Based on the data the system will judge...

Page 64: ...herwise it is too low Due to different situations whether the starting voltage is higher or not does not mean the vehicles or batteries are faulty For detailed faults other special equipments are need...

Page 65: ...of such vehicles usually 5 10 times of the measured signal The automotive oscilloscope not only can quickly acquire the circuit signal but also can slowly display the waveform to observe and analyze I...

Page 66: ...f 7 B shaped data I O port Connect to the diagnostic tool via data cable so that the signal can be displayed on the tool 8 Power interface To provide power to it via the power adapter or battery clamp...

Page 67: ...o the BNC to 4mm Test Lead With these 6 way leads you will be able to test most of the sensors and actuators on all makes and models of vehicle including MAP temperature throttle position and airflow...

Page 68: ...Scopebox from being impacted Notes 1 The high voltage clip should be clamped on the insulated lead COP Extension Cord see Item 8 instead of on the spark plug to prevent breakdown and electric shock 2...

Page 69: ...Scope to run it 3 From the Vertical Setting menu select the corresponding channel and set the Probe attenuation to 1 10 4 Attach the probe tip to the Probe Compensator and the ground nip of the refer...

Page 70: ...ort and the other end to the Data I O port of the diagnostic tool A While testing sensors or actuators 3 Connect the BNC connector of the BNC to 4mm test lead to the CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 and plug the black...

Page 71: ...ed cylinder Connect one end of the COP extension cord to the ignition coil which should be grounded via COP earth cord and insert the other end into the cylinder to joint with spark plug Then plug the...

Page 72: ...ngs Panel Controls the start event of the sweep 10 Channel Selection Button 11 Function Menu Auto It indicates auto trigger setting Ref There are expert reference and base reference available Expert r...

Page 73: ...display format It shows the voltage of a waveform record on the vertical axis as it varies over time on the horizontal axis Vertical Settings The trigger determines when the Scopebox starts to acquire...

Page 74: ...g or the falling edge of a signal Sweep The sweep mode determines how the Scopebox behaves in the absence of a trigger event The Scopebox provides three trigger modes Auto Normal and Single Auto It al...

Page 75: ...dition To select pulse condition Pulse Width Set required pulse width High Freq Rejection Reject high frequency signals when selected 7 3 4 2 Auto The Scopebox has an Auto feature that sets up the Sco...

Page 76: ...lay settings to enter the setting screen Fig 7 32 Select Vectors or Dots to display waveforms as vectors or dots Check uncheck the box before Grid to turn on off grid display 7 3 4 4 Measure 1 Channel...

Page 77: ...is function is used to record input waveforms that are acquired by the Scopebox at a specific period and save it as waveform file which can be recalled in future It can be performed only when the Scop...

Page 78: ...a matter of fact Expert reference database is generated by doing the following 1 Open and edit a snapshot 2 Select Joint the expert database refer to the following illustration and then tap to save t...

Page 79: ...crankshaft sensor send out the ignition timing signal and cylinder identification signal so that the ignition system can send out ignition signal to specified cylinder in specified time each cylinder...

Page 80: ...the person sitting on the driver cab if the right side cylinder numbers on the right side from the front to the back are as follows 1 3 5 and the cylinder numbers on the left side from the front to th...

Page 81: ...eform are abnormal it means there is fault or the system needs to be adjusted 7 4 2 Secondary simultaneous ignition analysis The following connection should be made before performing this function 1 P...

Page 82: ...the BNC end of secondary ignition pickup into CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 channel of Scopebox then connect the high voltage clip to high voltage line and crocodile clips to ground 4 If no high voltage wire is exp...

Page 83: ...cal parts fuel system components and ignition system components Different parts of the waveform can specify that some components and systems on the specific cylinder have faults Refer to the instructi...

Page 84: ...tion system are normal Primary voltage analysis According to the faulty primary voltage waveform collected by the ignition analysis the related components and mechanical equipment status of ignition s...

Page 85: ...utorless ignition system can be adjusted When this waveform is abnormal you can only replace the ignition coils igniter ignition signal generator and cam position sensor etc one by one to find out the...

Page 86: ...in the engine or not we can make full use of a videoscope to solve these quesitons Maximus 3 0 provides an optional function of videoscope The videoscope is mainly composed of an inspection camera fle...

Page 87: ...ts where the camera can not see well This dial allows you to adjust the light brightness 4 Handle 5 Camera with 4 adjustable LED lights The camera head is water resistant and is where you can attach t...

Page 88: ...4 Tap Maximus 3 0 to launch it Switch to the Toolbox module tap Applications Videoscope to run it then the screen will display the scene captured from the videoscope camera 5 Adjust it until the lens...

Page 89: ...se the desired homepage or input the website address to browse Fig 8 1 1 Return to the previous page 2 Advance to the recently visited page 3 Refresh the current page 4 Close the current page 5 Create...

Page 90: ...w operating system software or data to tablets and mobile phones Wireless carriers have traditionally used over the air updates to deploy firmware and configure phones or tablets for use on their netw...

Page 91: ...6 2 How to Obtain Wallet Tokens There are 3 ways available to gain the points Approach 1 Activate the device and register a Wallet account Refer to Chapter 4 2 1 for detailed user registration operati...

Page 92: ...enu screen of the Wallet App to check the tokens 8 6 4 How to Backup Wallet Tokens 1 If no Wallet App is installed on the device the system will prompt you to download the App before performing backup...

Page 93: ...you can download files directly to the folders you want without using a separate app The app has built in ZIP and RAR sources so you can access compressed files without unpacking them on your compute...

Page 94: ...shorter standby time Decrease the brightness of the screen If WLAN connection is not required please turn it off Disable GPS function if GPS service is not in use 5 How to reset the tablet Warning Re...

Page 95: ...on screen instructions to download and install the update file 3 Be patient to wait until the update is done 8 How to update the APK and diagnostic software Note During the update please make sure th...

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