Launch CReader 3001, User Manual

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Page 2: ...dustrial Park North of Wuhe Rd Banxuegang Longgang Shenzhen Guangdong P R China to request written permission to use Materials on this manual for purposes or for all other questions relating to this manual Copyright Information Copyright 2019 by LAUNCH TECH CO LTD All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any mea...

Page 3: ...ipment please read this user s manual first carefully and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle Operating or observing the tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident Wear safety eye protection that meets...

Page 4: ...LAUNCH 3001 User s Manual III Keep the test equipment dry clean free from oil water or grease Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the test equipment when necessary ...

Page 5: ... Link Connector DLC 6 2 5 OBD 2 Terminology 7 2 6 OBD II Monitors 8 2 6 1 Continuous Monitors 9 2 6 2 Non Continuous Monitors 10 2 6 3 OBD 2 Reference Table 16 2 7 DTCs and MIL Status 18 3 Product Descriptions 20 3 1 Outline of CReader 3001 20 3 2 Specifications 21 3 3 Accessories 21 4 Connection 22 4 1 Preparation Connection 22 4 2 Settings 23 5 Diagnose 24 6 DTC Lookup 27 7 Help 28 8 Register Up...

Page 6: ... Note CReader 3001 may automatically reset while being disturbed by strong static electricity THIS IS A NORMAL REACTION This tool is specially designed to work with all OBD 2 compliant vehicles including Controller Area Network CAN It is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles cars and light trucks sold in the United States must be OBD 2 compliant and this includes all American Asian and ...

Page 7: ... 3001 User s Manual 2 Note Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles have 16 pin connectors but are not OBD2 compliant Only those vehicles with a Vehicle Emissions Control Label stating OBD 1I Certified are OBD2 compliant ...

Page 8: ...blem is detected The computer also assigns a numeric code for each specific problem that it detects and stores these codes in its memory for later retrieval These codes can be retrieved from the computer s memory with the use of a Code Reader or a Diagnostic Tool 2 2 On Board Diagnostics OBD II As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On Board Diagnostic system increased a new generatio...

Page 9: ...rd Diagnostics Generation Two OBD 2 The primary objective of the OBD 2 system is to comply with the latest regulations and emissions standards established by CARB and the EPA The Main Objectives of the OBD 2 System are To detect degraded and or failed emissions related components or systems that could cause tailpipe emissions to exceed by 1 5 times the Federal Test Procedure FTP standard To expand...

Page 10: ...he 2nd character is a numeric digit 0 thru 3 It identifies the type of code Generic or Manufacturer Specific Notes Generic DTCs are codes that are used by all vehicle manufacturers The standards for generic DTCs as well as their definitions are set by the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Manufacturer Specific DTCs are codes that are controlled by the vehicle manufacturers The Federal Government...

Page 11: ...r is typically a 16 pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle s on board computer The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel dash under or around the driver s side for most vehicles If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard a label should be there telling location ...

Page 12: ... into the PCM The PCM utilizes these programs to run diagnostic tests and to monitor operation of the vehicle s emissions related components or systems to ensure they are operating correctly and within the vehicle s manufacturer specifications Currently up to fifteen Monitors are used in OBD 2 systems Additional Monitors will be added as the OBD 2 system is further developed Note Not all vehicles ...

Page 13: ...o not confuse a Trip Drive Cycle with an OBD 2 Drive Cycle A Trip Drive Cycle provides the Enabling Criteria for one specific Monitor to run and complete its diagnostic testing An OBD 2 Drive Cycle must meet the Enabling Criteria for all Monitors on a particular vehicle to run and complete their diagnostic testing Warm up Cycle Vehicle operation after an engine off period where engine temperature ...

Page 14: ...speed of the engine and engine speed decreases each time the affected cylinder s misfire The misfire Monitor is designed to sense engine speed fluctuations and determine from which cylinder s the misfire is coming as well as how bad the misfire is There are three types of engine misfires Types 1 2 and 3 Type 1 and Type 3 misfires are two trip monitor faults If a fault is sensed on the first trip t...

Page 15: ...puter The Monitor checks for shorts opens out of range value functionality and rationality See Note Note Rationality Each input signal is compared against all other inputs and against information in the computer s memory to see if it makes sense under the current operating conditions Example The signal from the throttle position sensor indicates the vehicle is in a wide open throttle condition but...

Page 16: ...n the first trip the computer temporarily saves the fault in its memory as a Pending Code The computer does not command the MIL on at this time If the fault is sensed again on the second trip the computer commands the MIL On and saves the code in its long term memory 2 O2 Sensor Heater Monitor The Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor tests the operation of the oxygen sensor s heater There are two modes of...

Page 17: ... the efficiency of the catalytic converter by monitoring the oxygen sensors used by the system One sensor is located before upstream of the converter the other is located after downstream of the converter If the catalytic converter loses its ability to store oxygen the downstream sensor signal voltage becomes almost the same as the upstream sensor signal In this case the monitor fails the test The...

Page 18: ...ory 6 EVAP System Monitor OBD2 vehicles are equipped with a fuel Evaporative system EVAP that helps prevent fuel vapors from evaporating into the air The EVAP system carries fumes from the fuel tank to the engine where they are burned during combustion The EVAP system may consist of a charcoal canister fuel tank cap purge solenoid vent solenoid flow monitor leak detector and connecting tubes lines...

Page 19: ...Pending Code The computer does not command the MIL on at this time If the fault is sensed again on the second trip the computer commands the MIL On and saves the code in its long term memory Note The following Monitors became standard beginning in 2010 The majority of vehicles produced before this time will not support these Monitors 8 NMHC Non Methane Hydrocarbon Catalyst Monitor The non methane ...

Page 20: ...ifold to a level greater than atmospheric pressure This increase in pressure helps to ensure compete combustion of the air fuel mixture The Boost Pressure System Monitor checks for component integrity and system operation and tests for faults in the system The computer runs this Monitor once per trip The Boost Pressure System Monitor is supported by compression ignition vehicles only The Boost Pre...

Page 21: ...ssion ignition vehicles only The PM Filter Monitor is a Two Trip Monitor If a fault is found on the first trip the computer temporarily saves the fault in its memory as a Pending Code The computer does not command the MIL on at this time If the fault is sensed again on the second trip the computer commands the MIL On and saves the code in its long term memory 2 6 3 OBD 2 Reference Table The table ...

Page 22: ...s 80 Catalytic Converter Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 O2 Sensor Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 O2 Sensor Heater Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 EGR Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 EVAP system Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Secondary Air System Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 NMHC Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Nox Adsorber Monitor Once per tri...

Page 23: ...ill call this lamp a Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light There are two types of DTCs used for emissions related faults Type A and Type B Type A codes are One Trip codes Type B DTCs are usually Two Trip DTCs When a Type A DTC is found on the First Trip the following events take place The computer commands the MIL On when the failure is first found If the failure causes a severe misfire that m...

Page 24: ...ee trips in a row the computer automatically turns the MIL Off if no other emissions related faults are present However the DTCs remain in the computer s memory as a history code for 40 warm up cycles 80 warm up cycles for fuel and misfire faults The DTCs are automatically erased if the fault that caused them to be set is not detected again during that period Misfire and fuel system faults require...

Page 25: ...ector 2 OK key To confirm the current operation 3 key Back to the previous page 4 USB port To connect to PC for system update via USB cable 5 key Move cursor up for selection Or skip to the previous page when more than one page is displayed 6 key Move cursor down for selection Or skip to the next page when more than one page is displayed 7 LCD Indicates test results ...

Page 26: ...cifications Screen 1 77 color LCD Input voltage range 9 18V Working temperature 0 to 50 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C External Dimension 118 68 22 3 mm Weight 200g 3 3 Accessories 1 CReader 3001 handset 2 Quick Start Guide 3 USB cable ...

Page 27: ...lastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the diagnostic cable The cable connector is keyed and will only fit one way If you have problems connecting the cable connector to the DLC rotate the connector 1800 and try again 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running 5 After finishing the system will start initializing After initialization the s...

Page 28: ...s Select Tool Setup in the Main menu and press OK the system will enter the tool setup screen 1 Language This option enables you to set the user interface language Note Due to continuous software upgrade language interface may differ from different software versions 2 Unit of Measure This option allows you to set measurement unit ...

Page 29: ...icle manufacturers On the Monitor Status screen press OK a screen similar to the following figure will appear It mainly includes the following functions 1 Read Codes This option is used to identify which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned Note Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition Each DTC has a set of testing procedures instructions and flow charts that must ...

Page 30: ...nes have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle s emissions system The I M Readiness Monitor Status function also can be used after repair of a fault has been performed to confirm that the repair has been performed correctly and or to check for Monitor Run Status 4 Data Stream This option retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the ...

Page 31: ...oard computer to initiate the test The vehicle manufacturer determines the criteria and method for stopping the test once it has been started Before using the system test function refer to the vehicle s service repair manual to determine the procedures necessary to stop the test 9 Vehicle Info Select Vehicle Info from the Diagnostic Menu and press OK the tool will retrieve a list of information pr...

Page 32: ...eved DTC Select DTC Lookup in the Main Menu and press OK the screen will display the interface as shown below Press to alter the value Press to switch to different position After you input the DTC press OK to view its detailed definition of the DTC After viewing the definition press to return to the Main Menu ...

Page 33: ...nd then press OK to enter the submenu screen It includes the following options About OBD Relevant introduction information about OBD About Data stream Relevant introduction information about Data stream About I M Introduces the full name and detailed definition of each I M monitor Tool Information Displays the related information of your tool ...

Page 34: ... to download it 3 Decompress and install it on your PC compatible with Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 4 After installation connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of PC and the other end to the tool 5 Once the tool is powered up launch the update tool on your computer the system starts reading the tool Once it obtains the tool information it will directly navigate to the update...

Page 35: ... Question Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start Answer Caused by electromagnetic disturbing and this is normal phenomenon Question There is no response when communicating with on board computer Answer Please confirm the proper voltage of power supply and check if the throttle has been closed the transmission is in the neutral position and the water is in proper temperature Question ...

Page 36: ...fective 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 ...

Page 37: ... from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance color and configuration We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible and defects are inevitable If you have any question please contact local dealer or after sale service center of LAUNCH LAUNCH does not bear any responsibility arising from misunderstandings ...