LAUNCH TECH X-431 Torque, User Manual

Page 1: ...te Oct 19 2017 Statement All information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of release LAUNCH reserves the rights to make changes...

Page 2: ...by LAUNCH Trademark Information LAUNCH is a registered trademark of LAUNCH TECH CO LTD LAUNCH in China and other countries All other LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and company nam...

Page 3: ...electromagnetic field Keep X 431 Torque far away from magnetic devices because its radiations can damage the screen and erase the data stored on X 431 Torque DANGER Do not attempt to replace the inte...

Page 4: ...ipment as necessary Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time Any distraction may cause an accident Keep clothing hair hands tools test equipment etc away from all movin...

Page 5: ...s near the ECU or sensors Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM otherwise ECU and sensors can be damaged by static electricity When reconnecting the ECU harness connector be sure it is attached fi...

Page 6: ...3 POWER ON OFF 8 3 3 1 Power on 8 3 3 2 Power off 9 3 4 TIPS ON FINGER OPERATIONS 9 3 5 LOCK UNLOCK THE SCREEN 9 3 5 1 Lock the screen 9 3 5 2 Unlock the screen 9 3 6 SCREEN LAYOUT 10 3 7 CUSTOMIZE YO...

Page 7: ...DIAGNOSIS 23 5 1 SMART DIAGNOSIS AUTODETECT 23 5 2 MANUAL DIAGNOSIS 29 5 2 1 Health Report Quick Test 32 5 2 2 System Scan 35 5 2 3 System Selection 35 5 3 TECH TO TECH 44 5 3 1 Interface Layout 45 5...

Page 8: ...aunch Printer Set 71 9 8 4 Orientation 73 9 8 5 About 73 9 8 6 Login Exit from current account 73 10 OTHERS 74 10 1 EMAIL 74 10 1 1 Configure an email account 74 10 1 2 Add an email account 74 10 2 BR...

Page 9: ...ation between VCI connector and X 431 Torque handset it achieves full car model and full system vehicle trouble diagnosis which include Reading DTCs Clearing DTCs Reading Data Stream Actuation Test an...

Page 10: ...click Update Lets you update your diagnostic software online Diagnostic feedback Enables you to submit the vehicle issue to us for analysis and troubleshooting Repair Info Multiple speed dial to prof...

Page 11: ...Bluetooth 4 0 Working temperature 0 45 Storage temperature 20 70 VCI connector Working voltage DC 9 18V Average working current About 35mA Standby current About 25mA Working temperature 20 to 55 Stor...

Page 12: ...et the central processor and monitor for the system See Chapter 2 1 VCI connector the device for accessing vehicle data See Chapter 2 2 2 1 X 431 Torque tablet The handset acts as the central processi...

Page 13: ...n 4 Speakers 5 USB Charging Port To connect to AC outlet for charging To connect to PC for data exchange 6 Adjustable Kickstand Flip out it to any angle and work comfortable at your desk or hang it on...

Page 14: ...ication indicator It indicates Bluetooth mode if the connector is energized and illuminates blue default mode It illuminates red when the connector is connected to the diagnostic tool via USB cable Th...

Page 15: ...OBD II extension cable To connect the VCI connector to the OBD II vehicle s DLC 1 4 Password envelope A piece of paper bearing the product Serial Number and Activation Code for product registration 1...

Page 16: ...2 Using your battery If the battery remains unused for a long period of time or the battery is completely discharged it is normal that the tool will not power on while being charged Please charge it...

Page 17: ...t Slide To jump to different pages Drag Tap the desktop icon and drop it to other location Spread apart pinch together To zoom in manually place two fingers on the screen and then spread them apart To...

Page 18: ...d applications and running applications Screenshot Tap to capture the current screen 3 7 Customize your desktop 3 7 1 Create a widget on the desktop 1 Tap and hold a blank area on the home screen tap...

Page 19: ...d 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 will change into the target language 3 9 Network Setting Note Once WLAN...

Page 20: ...essfully tap the Wi Fi network from the list to view its name link speed security type IP address etc When this tool is in range it will connect to the previously linked network automatically 3 9 2 Di...

Page 21: ...rt shown in Fig 4 1 to start using X 431 Torque Fig 4 1 Note If VIN Scan function is performed this step shall not apply 4 2 Register Download Diagnostic Software 4 2 1 User registration On the home s...

Page 22: ...to register your tool directly tap New Customer in Fig 4 2 to start your sign up Fig 4 3 a Create App Account In Fig 4 3 fill in the information in each field Items with must be filled After inputtin...

Page 23: ...download the diagnostic software tap Yes to navigate to the download page Tap No to download and install it later On the download page tap Update to start downloading To pause downloading tap Stop To...

Page 24: ...p the Login button to enter the main menu screen directly Note The X 431 Torque has an auto save function Once the username and password are correctly entered the system will automatically store it Ne...

Page 25: ...ion provides a quick access to the tested vehicles and users can resume from the last operation without the necessity of starting from scratch Tech To Tech This option aims to help repair shops or tec...

Page 26: ...menu 5 Auto Detect Through simple Bluetooth communication between the X 431 Torque handset and VCI connector you can easily get the VIN Vehicle Identification Number information of the currently iden...

Page 27: ...pply Throttle should be in a closed position 4 3 2 DLC location The DLC Data Link Connector is typically a standard 16 pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle s on board...

Page 28: ...o the vehicle s DLC socket It is suggested to use the OBD II extension cable to connect the VCI connector and DLC socket 3 Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from A Power adaptor Connect one e...

Page 29: ...ector 2 Connect the other end to the USB port of the PC The power indicator of the VCI connector lights up 3 Enter Bluetooth setting screen by tapping Settings Bluetooth slide the Bluetooth switch to...

Page 30: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 22 under the paired device tab Note In case no Bluetooth setting is done before diagnostic software is launched you can also configure it in process of vehicle diagnosis...

Page 31: ...rt Diagnosis AutoDetect Through simple Bluetooth communication between the X 431 Torque handset and VCI connector you can easily get the VIN Vehicle Identification Number information of the currently...

Page 32: ...out time and increasing productivity Notes Before using this function please make sure the VCI connector is properly connected to the vehicle s DLC For detailed connection see Chapter 4 3 3 Vehicle Co...

Page 33: ...er one of the following ways On the Android s home screen tap Settings Bluetooth Choose the desired VCI connector from the Paired list Tap and then tap FORGET to unpair it Tap Profile VCI Management T...

Page 34: ...Diagnostic to start a new diagnostic session Tap Maintenance record to view its historical repair record If there are records available it will be listed on the screen in sequence of date If no recor...

Page 35: ...s 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 handset...

Page 36: ...ode you need to input the VIN manually or tap to scan it 1 Tap to launch the VIN recognition module Fig 5 8 Place the VIN inside the viewfinder rectangle to scan it The most recognizable location for...

Page 37: ...tap OK the system will automatically identify the vehicle model and directly navigate to the vehicle information page In general vehicle identification numbers are standardized all contain 17 charact...

Page 38: ...s Software introduction Tap to check the software function list Note Tap to read some precautions on using the current diagnostic software Search Bluetooth Tap to search for the available VCI Bluetoot...

Page 39: ...rching for the VCI connector Once it is found tap it to start pairing If the X 431 Torque handset has paired with the VCI connector it will enter Step 2 directly OK Tap it to go to next step 2 Select...

Page 40: ...d report about vehicle health Tap Health Report the system start scanning the ECUs Once the scanning is complete a screen similar to the following appears Fig 5 13 In Fig 5 13 the tested system with f...

Page 41: ...l 33 Fig 5 14 On screen Buttons Search Highlight a certain DTC item and then tap it to launch the browser to search for more detailed information about the selected DTC online Report To save the curre...

Page 42: ...d input the required information and then tap OK Fig 5 16 Enter the tester and customer name and then tap OK to save it For workshop information tap Modify to revise it Alternatively you can also set...

Page 43: ...My Report from Profile menu For details on report operations please refer to Chapter 9 1 My Report 5 2 2 System Scan This option allows you to quickly scan which systems are installed on the vehicle I...

Page 44: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 36 Fig 5 18 Swipe the screen from the bottom to view the vehicle system on the next page Tap the desired system take ECM for example to jump to the test function page Fig 5 19...

Page 45: ...information of system mode vehicle VIN software and ECU B Read Fault Code This function displays the detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the vehicle s control system In Fig 5 19 tap Rea...

Page 46: ...r 9 1 My Report C Clear Fault Memory After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out you can use this function to erase the codes from the vehicle Before p...

Page 47: ...ll items of the current page To select certain data stream item just check the box before the item name Unselect Tap it to deselect all data stream items Confirm Tap it to confirm and jump to the next...

Page 48: ...isplays in blue normal mode 2 The indicator 1 X shown on the bottom of the screen stands for the current page total page number Swipe the screen from the right left to advance return to the next previ...

Page 49: ...ws in list format Combine this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in different colors See Fig 5 24 Tap on the right side of the scr...

Page 50: ...e playback and analysis The saved file follows the naming rule It begins with vehicle type and then the record starting time and ends with x431 To differentiate between files please configure the accu...

Page 51: ...ponent tests Available test vary by vehicle manufacturer year and model During the actuation test the X 431 Torque handset outputs commands to the ECU in order to drive the actuators and then determin...

Page 52: ...te the test Each time when an operation is successfully executed Completed displays 5 3 Tech To Tech This option aims to help repair shops or technicians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis...

Page 53: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 45 Fig 5 27 Tap I AGREE to enter the Contact page The screen appears blank by default 5 3 1 Interface Layout Fig 5 28...

Page 54: ...to slide the switch to ON the X 431 Torque keeps online and becomes visible on the web client In this case inform the technician of your product S N and he she will control your X 431 Torque remotely...

Page 55: ...tner receives the request a beep will sound Tap the Message tab Once the partner agreed your request he she will automatically be listed in the Contact tab If a technician sent you a friend request yo...

Page 56: ...o all users who had Launch s diagnostic tool equipped with this module After adding your friends tap the desired partner s name to enter a screen similar to the following Fig 5 32 Tap the input field...

Page 57: ...aunch Remote Diagnosis Device To Device The X 431 Torque handset is allowed to launch remote diagnosis with other diagnostic tools including but not limited to the X 431 Torque of Launch family which...

Page 58: ...Confirm to send Request control remote device Request to control the partner s device remotely to help him diagnose the vehicle Notes Remote diagnosis has the same diagnostic steps as manual diagnosi...

Page 59: ...ou need support just use this option to invite a technician to perform a remote control on your tool Notes Remote diagnosis has the same diagnostic steps as manual diagnosis In process of remote diagn...

Page 60: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 52 Cancel To cancel this operation...

Page 61: ...evice To PC Except that the remote diagnosis can be done between different Launch s diagnostic tools that come loaded with the module user also can ask for remote control from PC client technician Fig...

Page 62: ...to this device while using 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 diagn...

Page 63: ...ote diagnosis to control your device remotely In process of remote diagnosis please note the following things 1 You are not suggested to execute any actions 2 The partner is not allowed to save any di...

Page 64: ...sted vehicles and users can resume from the last operation without the necessity of starting from scratch Tap History on the Diagnose main menu screen all diagnostic records will be listed on the scre...

Page 65: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 57 Tap Quick access to directly navigate to the function selection page of last diagnostic operation Choose the desired option to proceed...

Page 66: ...6 Diagnostic Feedback This item allows you to feedback your diagnostic problems to us for analysis and troubleshooting Tap Diag Feedback a pop up message will appear Fig 6 1 Tap OK to choose the vehi...

Page 67: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 59 Fig 6 2 A Tap the desired vehicle to enter the diagnostic log selection page Fig 6 3 Select the check box and tap Submit A screen similar to the following will appear...

Page 68: ...n the blank text box and telephone or email address After inputting tap Submit Result to send it to us B Tap History the diagnostic logs marked with different color indicate the process status of the...

Page 69: ...ems are continuously tested by the vehicle s OBD II system while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions The continuously monitored components listed below are always ready...

Page 70: ...and completed their diagnosis and testing and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle s emissions system The I M Readiness Monitor...

Page 71: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 63 Figure 7 2 Note means not available on this vehicle means incomplete or not ready means Completed or Monitor Ok...

Page 72: ...Upgrade on the Job menu to enter the update center Fig 8 1 By default all diagnostic software is selected To deselect certain software tap Unselect and then check the box next to vehicle model Tap Up...

Page 73: ...onal information and VCI connector 9 1 My Report This option is used to view delete or share the saved reports Tap My Report there are total 3 options available In case the DTC result is saved on Read...

Page 74: ...t and then tap Delete to delete it To change the filename of report tap Rename Tap Filter to exactly locate the desired diagnostic report Input the keyword and tap OK to start searching Once it is fou...

Page 75: ...X 431 Torque User Manual 67 Tap the desired one to enter Fig 9 3 Select the desired data stream items and tap Confirm to jump to the playback page...

Page 76: ...case different items are marked in different colors Value this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts and shows in list format Frame Playback plays back the recorded data stream i...

Page 77: ...n input the right account to continue 9 3 VCI Management This option is used for X 431 Torque to deactivate pairing up with the VCI connector via Bluetooth Fig 9 5 Note please be sure to keep the VCI...

Page 78: ...rsonal information Fig 9 7 Tap the user image to change it Tap next to Free Upgrade Period to check the due date of all diagnostic software 9 7 Change password This item allows you to modify your logi...

Page 79: ...nputting tap Save Once you saved the print information it will be entered automatically in the Add Information box every time you save the diagnostic report 9 8 3 Launch Printer Set This option is des...

Page 80: ...eset to configure Wi Fi printer Fig 9 10 Step 1 Connect the printer Tap Scan to start scanning and select the desired printer hotspot named with X 431PRINTER XXXX XXXX stands for 4 characters and then...

Page 81: ...inter 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 9 8 4 Orientation X 431 Torque supports 3...

Page 82: ...3 Input email address and password tap Next Note If Manual setup is selected please consult your email service provider for detailed parameter setting 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed un...

Page 83: ...picture then choose Save image from pop up menu to download it To download a link tap and hold it and then choose Save link To protect your X 431 Torque and personal data please download applications...

Page 84: ...the screen tap OK to confirm 3 Set the tool as Connected as a media device and copy the APK file from the PC to the tool 10 4 Clear Cache Doing so clears all browsing records and accounts and enables...

Page 85: ...d up 3 How to do if the system runs slow In this case please do the followings Check all running applications and stop the unnecessary applications Steps Settings Apps Running Tap the desired applicat...

Page 86: ...ot Multiple VCI connectors can be bound to one tool If you intend to use one of the VCI connectors to diagnose or test a vehicle just switch to the corresponding VCI connector 6 How to update the APK...

Page 87: ...onsume more power While WLAN keeps unused please turn it off to conserve battery power 1 On the home screen tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap or slide the Wi Fi switch to ON X 431 Torque starts searching all a...

Page 88: ...Manual 80 10 The data and time of X 431 Torque can not be set It is because Automatic date time is set on your X 431 Torque Tap Settings Date time deselect Automatic date time and then set the date a...

Page 89: ...ermination 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 repr...

Page 90: ...f the sales receipt and a note describing the problem If the unit is determined to be in warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge If the unit is determined to be out of warranty it will b...