LAUNCH TECH X-431 PRO5, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version V1 00 000 Revised date 07 30 2021...

Page 2: ...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 reserve the right to pursue their legal liabilities...

Page 3: ...or or moderate injury to the operator or to bystanders Example Warning Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall diagnostic strategy Never replace...

Page 4: ...e battery is replaced with an incorrect type DO NOT attempt to operate the tool while driving the vehicle Have second personal operate the tool Any distraction may cause an accident WARNING Always per...

Page 5: ...ater entering the tool or power adaptor increases the risk of electric shock This tool is a sealed unit There are no end user serviceable parts inside All internal repairs must be done by an authorize...

Page 6: ...n against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may...

Page 7: ...em Language 11 2 5 Adjust Brightness 11 2 6 Set Standby Time 11 2 7 Network Setup 12 3 Getting Started 13 3 1 Register Update 13 3 2 Job Menu 15 3 3 Diagnostics Toolbar 17 4 Connections 18 4 1 Prepara...

Page 8: ...ory 54 6 Service Reset Function 55 6 1 Oil Reset Service 55 6 2 Electronic Parking Brake Reset 56 6 3 Steering Angle Calibration 56 6 4 ABS Bleeding 56 6 5 Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset 56 6 6 Ge...

Page 9: ...mmer 64 9 User Info 66 9 1 My Report 66 9 2 VCI 66 9 3 VCI Management 66 9 4 Activate VCI 66 9 5 Firmware Fix 67 9 6 Data Stream Sample 67 9 7 My Order 67 9 8 Subscription Renewal Card 67 9 9 Profile...

Page 10: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO5 User Manual ix 9 12 Diagnostic Software Clear 74 10 J2534 Programming 75 10 1 Working principle 75 10 2 Connection 75 10 3 Install the software driver 77 11 FAQ 78...

Page 11: ...cle to access its data including vehicle information historical diagnostic records from the cloud server to perform quick test eliminating guesswork and step by step manual menu selection Local Diagno...

Page 12: ...hat are not integrated in the tool online Diagnostic History This function provides a quick access to the tested vehicles and users can choose to view the test report or resume from the last operation...

Page 13: ...he system See Chapter 1 2 1 VCI Device the device for accessing vehicle data See Chapter 1 2 2 1 2 1 Display Tablet The tablet acts as the central processing system which is used to receive and analyz...

Page 14: ...ng Data I O Port Connects to AC outlet for charging Connects to PC for data exchange 7 Microphone 8 Rear Camera 9 Adjustable stand Flip it out to any angle and work comfortable at your desk or hang it...

Page 15: ...5 User Manual 5 When working with a PC it acts as a J2534 Pass thru device to perform the J2534 programming For more details refer to Chapter 10 The LEDs enable you to easily identify the working stat...

Page 16: ...ing status of the VCI It is defined as follows Power It illuminates solid red when the VCI is powered on Vehicle While communicating with the vehicle it lights up and flashes Otherwise it will not ill...

Page 17: ...adaptor 1 3 Technical Parameters Display Tablet Operating system Android Memory 3GB Storage 32GB Screen 10 1 inch FHD IPS capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels Camera Front f...

Page 18: ...the VCI connector to vehicle s OBD II diagnostic socket 1 4 Password envelope A piece of paper bearing the product Serial Number and Activation Code for product registration 1 5 Power adaptor Charges...

Page 19: ...ceptacle 11 Non 16pin adaptor cable kit For different vehicle diagnostic socket it may be necessary to use one of the non 16pin connectors included within the kit For detailed non 16pin connectors ple...

Page 20: ...for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other than the one supplied Press POWER for 3 seconds an option menu will pop up on the screen Tap Power off to turn the tool off 2 2...

Page 21: ...uage input Languages 2 Tap Add a language and then choose the desired language from the list 3 Tap and hold the desired language and drag it to the top of the screen and then release it the system wil...

Page 22: ...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 wireless network If the chosen network is open the...

Page 23: ...ation 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 24: ...t 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 A...

Page 25: ...em 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 a...

Page 26: ...s operation without starting from scratch Feedback Feedback the recent 20 diagnostic logs for issue analysis ADAS Perform ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance System calibration operations It needs to work...

Page 27: ...ht 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 Re...

Page 28: ...river 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 Volkswagen D Opel Volkswagen...

Page 29: ...icle not equipped with an OBD II management system supplies communication through a DLC connection and in some cases supplies 12V power through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the...

Page 30: ...y Clamps Cable optional B Cigarette Lighter Cable optional 4 2 Vehicle Connection Only for Commercial Vehicle Configuration 4 2 1 OBD II vehicle Connection Use the included OBD II extension cable to c...

Page 31: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO5 User Manual 21 4 2 2 Non OBD II vehicle Connection For non OBDII commercial vehicle refer to the following connection method to proceed...

Page 32: ...h 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 and...

Page 33: ...etails 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 ta...

Page 34: ...ay 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 35: ...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 sele...

Page 36: ...blished 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 nu...

Page 37: ...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 modif...

Page 38: ...tic 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 softwar...

Page 39: ...r 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 step...

Page 40: ...st 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 detailed...

Page 41: ...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 ins...

Page 42: ...uired 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 you saved the right type of the diagnostic r...

Page 43: ...saved in Report Health Report Help Tap to view the help information of the selected DTC item Compare Results Tap to select the pre repair report to compare By comparison of the pre and post repair re...

Page 44: ...ll appear again and the check engine light will illuminate as soon as the problem that cause the DTC to set manifests itself 5 2 2 System Scan This option allows you to quickly scan which systems are...

Page 45: ...lection screen Note Different vehicle has different diagnostic menus A Version Information This function is used to read the version information of system mode vehicle VIN software and ECU B Read Faul...

Page 46: ...is referred to as freeze frame data Freeze frame data includes a snapshot of critical parameter values at the time the DTC is set Help Tap to view the help information Code Search Tap to search for m...

Page 47: ...D Read Data Stream This option lets you view and capture record real time Live Data This data including current operating status for parameters and or sensor information can provide insight on overal...

Page 48: ...ll 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 OK Tap to confirm and jump to the next step After s...

Page 49: ...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 th...

Page 50: ...d 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 i...

Page 51: ...ms 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 s...

Page 52: ...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 files...

Page 53: ...e 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 All...

Page 54: ...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 f...

Page 55: ...e 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 a...

Page 56: ...r 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 you...

Page 57: ...lly 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 Messagi...

Page 58: ...ptions 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 Came...

Page 59: ...ehicle 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 Repo...

Page 60: ...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 Remote...

Page 61: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO5 User Manual 51 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 62: ...artner 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 connected...

Page 63: ...o 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 4...

Page 64: ...et 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 d...

Page 65: ...ghting 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 calcula...

Page 66: ...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 When...

Page 67: ...CU 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 injector...

Page 68: ...r 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 the...

Page 69: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO5 User Manual 59 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 70: ...tware 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 71: ...ackages 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 Update...

Page 72: ...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 instruction...

Page 73: ...l 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 t...

Page 74: ...procedure It needs to work with the compatible TSGUN device sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module 8 3 BST360 Battery Tester This module allows you...

Page 75: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO5 User Manual 65 For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module...

Page 76: ...rs 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 d...

Page 77: ...ther 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 Subscription...

Page 78: ...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 let...

Page 79: ...printer 1 Tap Printer Set A If it is 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...

Page 80: ...inter are on the same LAN B If you have 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 l...

Page 81: ...al 71 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 W...

Page 82: ...nting 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 83: ...he 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 acco...

Page 84: ...g 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 T...

Page 85: ...The following items needs to be installed on the PC 1 Interface driver including USB driver provided by LAUNCH 2 J2534 DLL DLL file conformed to SAE J2534 1 standard provided by LAUNCH 3 Programming a...

Page 86: ...network adaptor 1 Right click the wireless connection icon at the lower right corner of the PC 2 In the searched wireless network list click the network ID of the VCI device Note This name can be fou...

Page 87: ...he SmartLink device has been properly connected to the PC 1 Visit www x431 com go to Products Online Products X 431 PRO 5 Tool Download to download the software package 2 Follow the operation document...

Page 88: ...cle 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...

Page 89: ...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 language If the downloaded diagnostic softw...

Page 90: ...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 Fina...