LAUNCH TECH X-431 PRO3 SE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version V1 00 000 Revised date 11 16 2022...

Page 2: ...gal liabilities Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publ...

Page 3: ...motive testing in a safe environment If the VCI Vehicle Communication Interface device is not in use for a long period of time it is suggested to unplug the connector from vehicle s DLC to conserve ba...

Page 4: ...ors can be damaged by static electricity When reconnecting the ECU harness connector be sure it is attached firmly otherwise electronic elements such as ICs inside the ECU can be damaged FCC Statement...

Page 5: ...nce by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif...

Page 6: ...Screen Layout 9 2 3 Basic Gestures 9 2 4 Change System Language 10 2 5 Adjust Brightness 10 2 6 Set Standby Time 10 2 7 Network Setup 11 3 Initial Use 12 3 1 Register Update 12 3 2 Job Menu 14 3 3 Di...

Page 7: ...teering Angle Calibration 54 6 4 ABS Bleeding 54 6 5 Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset 54 6 6 Gear Learning 54 6 7 IMMO Service 55 6 8 Injector Coding 55 6 9 Battery Maintenance System Reset 55 6 10...

Page 8: ...anagement 64 9 4 Activate VCI 64 9 5 Firmware Fix 65 9 6 Data Stream Sample 65 9 7 My Order 65 9 8 Subscription Renewal Card 65 9 9 Profile 65 9 10 Change password 66 9 11 Settings 66 9 11 1 Units 66...

Page 9: ...nformation historical diagnostic records from the cloud server to perform quick test eliminating guesswork and step by step manual menu selection Local Diagnose Follow the on screen prompts to start d...

Page 10: ...Feedback Enables you to submit the vehicle issue to us for analysis and troubleshooting Vehicle Coverage Quick dial to view the vehicle models that the tool covers Add on modules Optional BST 360 Batt...

Page 11: ...r USB storage devices 3 Type C USB Port Connects to AC outlet for charging Connects to PC for data exchange 4 POWER Key In Off mode press it for 3 seconds to turn the tablet on In On mode Press it onc...

Page 12: ...t out to any angle and work comfortable at your desk or hang it on steering wheel 1 2 2 VCI Connector The VCI connector works as a vehicle communication interface device which is used to connect to th...

Page 13: ...mmunicating with the vehicle 3 I O indicator Illuminates blue when the VCI is communicating with the tablet via Bluetooth Illuminates red when the VCI is connected to the tablet via USB cable 4 OBD 15...

Page 14: ...8 0MP camera Connectivity Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac Bluetooth Working temperature 0 50 Storage temperature 20 70 VCI Connector Only for Passenger Vehicle Configuration Working voltage 9 18V Power consump...

Page 15: ...cable Connects it to HD15F to OBD II 16 adaptor and the VCI for standard OBD II diagnostic socket Connects it to non 16pin adaptor sold separately and the VCI for non OBD II diagnostic socket 1 4 HD1...

Page 16: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO3 SE User Manual 8 diagnosis...

Page 17: ...e use the included power adaptor to charge your tool No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other than the one supplied Press POWER for 3 se...

Page 18: ...m Language The tool supports multiple system languages To change the language of the tool please do the following 1 On the home screen tap Settings System Language input Languages 2 Tap Add a language...

Page 19: ...is and check for software updates etc 1 On the home screen tap Settings Network Internet WLAN 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to ON the tablet starts searching for available wireless networks 3 Select a wire...

Page 20: ...tion icon on the home screen to launch it and then tap Login to enter the login interface of diagnosis software If you are a new user follow A to proceed If you have registered to be a member go to B...

Page 21: ...st be filled After inputting tap Register the following screen will appear Input the 12 digit Product Serial Number and 8 digit Activation Code can be obtained from the password envelope and then tap...

Page 22: ...stem will automatically store it Next time you login the system you will not be asked to input the account manually C If you have created a sub account or bound an existing account to the tool tap Sub...

Page 23: ...sly tested vehicles Resume the previous operation without starting from scratch Feedback Feedback the recent 20 diagnostic logs for issue analysis ADAS Perform ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance System c...

Page 24: ...ight corner of the screen and goes through the whole diagnostic session The table below provides a brief description for the operations of the diagnostics toolbar buttons Name Button Description Home...

Page 25: ...el under or around the driver s side for most vehicles For some vehicles with special designs the DLC location may vary Refer to the following figure for location A Opel Volkswagen Audi B Honda C Volk...

Page 26: ...the vehicle battery 4 2 1 OBD II vehicle Connection Use the included diagnostic cable HD15F to HD15F diagnostic cable HD15F to OBD II adaptor to connect the VCI to the vehicle s DLC port 1 VCI 2 HD15F...

Page 27: ...er end to the vehicle s battery B Cigarette Lighter Cable not included Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable to the power jack of the diagnostic cable and the other end to the cigarette light...

Page 28: ...hich lets the technician have a total command of the vehicle faults In addition a quick dial to local diagnose and diagnostic function are also available on this page for reducing the roundabout time...

Page 29: ...details of the current diagnostic report To perform other functions tap Quick access to directly go to the function selection screen Choose the desired one to start a new diagnostic session B If the t...

Page 30: ...lay mode of the screen Tap to turn the camera flash on Tap to choose it from the record list if the VIN of the vehicle has been scanned before Tap to input the VIN manually if the tablet has failed to...

Page 31: ...c function selection screen 5 2 Local Diagnose In this mode you need to execute the menu driven command and then follow the on screen instruction to proceed Tap Local Diagnose to enter the vehicle sel...

Page 32: ...tablished between the tablet and the VCI Tap Camera Scan a screen similar to the following will appear Place the VIN inside the viewfinder rectangle to scan it The most recognizable location for this...

Page 33: ...n the VIN character If the VIN character cannot be recognized please manually input the VIN After scanning the following screen will appear If the VIN scanned is incorrect tap the result field to modi...

Page 34: ...stic software logo and then follow the on screen instruction to access the diagnostic software Take Demo Version 15 32 as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle 1 Select diagnostic softwa...

Page 35: ...er the VCI is successfully activated it will be bound to the user account and paired with the tablet automatically Note No Bluetooth connection is required for DEMO program OK Tap it to go to next ste...

Page 36: ...test item to proceed 5 2 1 Health Report Quick Test This function varies from vehicle to vehicle It enables you to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle and generate a detaile...

Page 37: ...ed only on the DTC definition Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Follow testing procedures in vehicle s service manual i...

Page 38: ...type from the option list and input the required information and then tap OK Note To facilitate the comparison of the pre repair and post repair reports and get accurate test result please make sure...

Page 39: ...n the report details screen tap Save to save it All diagnostic reports are saved in Report Health Report Help Tap to view the help information of the selected DTC item Compare Results Tap to select th...

Page 40: ...ct the problem that caused the code s to be set are not made the code s will appear again and the check engine light will illuminate as soon as the problem that cause the DTC to set manifests itself 5...

Page 41: ...he next page Tap the target system take ECM for example to navigate to the diagnostic function selection screen Note Different vehicle has different diagnostic menus A Version Information This functio...

Page 42: ...Freeze Frame When an emission related fault occurs certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on board computer This information is referred to as freeze frame data Freeze frame data includes a sn...

Page 43: ...ll some trouble codes in the system please troubleshoot the code using a factory diagnosis guide then clear the code and recheck D Read Data Stream This option lets you view and capture record real ti...

Page 44: ...p to select all items of the current page Select All Tap to select all items To select certain data stream item just check the box before the item name Unselect Tap to deselect all data stream items O...

Page 45: ...e standard reference value the whole line will display in red If it complies with the reference value it displays in blue normal mode 4 The indicator 1 X shown on the bottom of the screen stands for t...

Page 46: ...ied value the system will alarm Graph Tap to view the parameters in waveform graphs Combine This option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked...

Page 47: ...tems and then screen will display remove the waveforms corresponding to these items immediately Compare Sample Tap to select the sample DS file All the values you customized and saved in process of DS...

Page 48: ...e problems Tap to end recording and save it The saved file follows the naming rule It begins with vehicle type and then the product S N and ends with record starting time To differentiate between file...

Page 49: ...the recording process is complete tap to stop it and navigate to the data revision screen Tap the Min Max value to change it After modifying all desired items tap Save to save it as a sample DS file A...

Page 50: ...ts by reading the ECU data or by monitoring the operation of the actuators such as switching an injector between two operating states On the diagnostic function selection screen tap Actuation Test the...

Page 51: ...ose on the Job menu the screen appears blank by default 1 Home Button Navigate to the Job menu screen 2 Search Bar Directly input the username of the tool for searching and then tap the desired one to...

Page 52: ...ner must be the users who have registered specific diagnostic tools They may be the following Workshop Technician golo users Once the result matches the keyword the following screen will appear Here y...

Page 53: ...cally be listed in the Contacts tab If a technician sent you a friend request tap Agree and his her name will appear in the Contacts list Or tap Ignore to ignore this request 5 3 2 Start Instant Messa...

Page 54: ...options File Choose diagnostic reports or local files to send Picture Choose screenshots or pictures to send Remote Diagnose To start a remote diagnostic session For details refer to Chapter 5 3 4 Cam...

Page 55: ...vehicle Notes In process of remote diagnosis tap the button to send a voice message Once vehicle diagnosis is complete a report will be created Input your comments on this report and then tap Send Re...

Page 56: ...In process of remote diagnosis tap the button to send a voice message Once you received the report from the partner tap View Report to view details All diagnostic reports are saved under Report Remot...

Page 57: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO3 SE User Manual 49 5 3 4 Launch Remote Diagnosis Device To PC User also can ask for remote control from a PC client technician Tap Remote the following screen will appear...

Page 58: ...partner of the PC client website http remote x431 com When the partner accesses the link the PC displays as below Note Before processing remote diagnosis please make sure the tool is properly connecte...

Page 59: ...to execute any actions 2 The partner is not allowed to save any diagnostic reports or records on your tablet Once the session is complete a remote diagnostic report will be automatically generated 5...

Page 60: ...get access to the previously tested vehicle s diagnostic records in details so users can resume from the last operation without starting from scratch Tap Diagnostic History on the Job menu screen all...

Page 61: ...lighting System Reset Sunroof Initialization Suspension Calibration IMMO Programming 6 1 Oil Reset Service This function enables you to reset the oil service for the engine oil life system which calcu...

Page 62: ...4 ABS Bleeding This function allows you to perform various bi directional tests to check the operating conditions of Anti lock Braking System ABS It needs to be performed in the following cases 1 Whe...

Page 63: ...ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder so as to more accurately control or correct cylinder injection quantity It needs to be performed in the following cases After the ECU or injecto...

Page 64: ...or idle engine to adjust the amount of air intake 6 12 Gearbox Matching This function enables you to complete the gearbox self learning to improve gear shifting quality It needs to be performed in th...

Page 65: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO3 SE User Manual 57 6 16 IMMO Programming This function enables you to perform read write function for vehicle key EEPROM MCU and EEPROM FLASH data of vehicle engine gearbox ECU...

Page 66: ...ftware refers to the diagnostic software that is frequently used including the vehicle diagnostic software and Reset software It is generally displayed following the Common software list Other vehicle...

Page 67: ...packages will be installed automatically 7 2 Update Frequently Used software If the user only intends to update the frequently used software go to Software Update and tap the Downloaded tab Tap Updat...

Page 68: ...o make payment PayPal Subscription Renewal Card need to buy it from the local dealer where you purchased the tool and Credit Card 1 Using PayPal 1 Select PayPal and then follow the on screen instructi...

Page 69: ...wal Card and then tap Submit to finish the renewal 3 Go to update center to update the diagnostic software 3 Using Credit Card 1 Select Credit Card and then follow the on screen instructions to finish...

Page 70: ...separately For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module 8 3 TPMS This module allows you to configure the tablet as TPMS activation diagnostic tool which provides the abili...

Page 71: ...the same hardware as the S2 2 Sensorbox For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the S2 2 Sensorbox 8 7 PROG3 Immobilizer Programmer This module allows you to perform the read w...

Page 72: ...ears under Recorded Data tab Remote Reports lists all diagnostic reports generated in process of remote diagnosis 9 2 VCI This option allows you to manage all your activated VCI devices If several VCI...

Page 73: ...other interfaces 9 6 Data Stream Sample This feature allows you to manage the recorded data stream sample files 9 7 My Order This item allows you to check the status of all your orders 9 8 Subscriptio...

Page 74: ...on settings and view software version information etc 9 11 1 Units It is designed to configure the measurement unit Metric System and English System are available 9 11 2 Shop Information This option l...

Page 75: ...the first time you have operated this printer please proceed the following 1 For initial use you are suggested to reset the printer Press and hold MODE FEED for 8 seconds the following resetting comma...

Page 76: ...ve configured the Wi Fi printer 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 rese...

Page 77: ...nual 69 4 Touch next to Select a printer on the upper left corner of the screen 5 Select All Printers Add printer and enable the installed printer service the system starts searching for all available...

Page 78: ...inting 9 11 4 Orientation The option is used to set the screen display orientation 9 11 5 Clear Cache This option allows you to clear the App cache Clearing the cache will restart the App 9 11 6 About...

Page 79: ...the main account The main account can modify the validity period of the sub account There are two types of sub accounts one is an existing account and the other is a newly created account The main ac...

Page 80: ...ng the sub account the following screen will appear To unbind it from the main account tap Remove To revise the validity period tap Change 9 11 9 Login Logout To logout the current user ID tap Logout...

Page 81: ...ECU system Please confirm 1 Whether the vehicle is equipped with this system 2 Whether the VCI dongle is correctly connected 3 Whether ignition switch is ON 4 If all checks are normal send vehicle ye...

Page 82: ...s the default system language of the tool After the system language is set to the preference language please go to the update center to download the vehicle diagnostic software of the corresponding la...

Page 83: ...e by LAUNCH in accordance with stipulated procedures Order Information Replaceable and optional parts can be ordered directly from your authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following...