Launch Creader 529, User Manual

Page 1: ...ion V1 00 000 LAUNCH owns 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...

Page 2: ...d Products 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 c...

Page 3: ...third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this unit or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this unit or failure to strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenanc...

Page 4: ...uding interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits...

Page 5: ...OBD II Terminology 7 2 6 OBD II Monitors 9 2 6 1 Continuous Monitors 9 2 6 2 Non Continuous Monitors 11 2 6 3 OBD II Reference Table 14 2 7 DTCs and MIL Status 16 3 Components Controls 18 3 1 Control...

Page 6: ...VI LAUNCH 529 OBD II Scanner User s Manual 5 7 3 Beeper 41 5 8 Info 41 6 Upgrade 42 7 FAQ 45...

Page 7: ...strong static electricity THIS IS A NORMAL REACTION This scanner is specially designed to work with all OBD II compliant vehicles including Controller Area Network CAN It is required by EPA that all 1...

Page 8: ...II Scanner User s Manual Note Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles have 16 pin connectors but are not OBD II compliant Only those vehicles with a Vehicle Emissions Control Label stating OBD II Certified are O...

Page 9: ...or systems it lights an indicator on the dashboard to alert the driver The indicator lights only when an emissions related problem is detected The computer also assigns a numeric code for each specif...

Page 10: ...e new emissions standards and regulations It was also decided that an enhanced on board diagnostic system capable of addressing all of these problems was needed This new system is known as On Board Di...

Page 11: ...entifies the main system where the fault occurred Body Chassis Powertrain or Network The 2nd character is a numeric digit 0 thru 3 It identifies the type of code Generic or Manufacturer Specific Note...

Page 12: ...on Cylinder 1 2 4 Location of the Data Link Connector DLC The DLC Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector is the standardized 16 cavity connector where diagnostic code readers interface with...

Page 13: ...Control Module PCM The PCM is the OBD II accepted term for the vehicle s on board computer In addition to controlling the engine management and emissions systems the PCM also participates in controlli...

Page 14: ...readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to the ready condition The purpose of completing an OBD II drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics Some form of a drive cycle n...

Page 15: ...ires A misfire occurs when the air fuel mixture in the cylinder does not ignite The misfire Monitor uses changes in crankshaft speed to sense an engine misfire When a cylinder misfires it no longer co...

Page 16: ...em Monitor may be a One Trip or Two Trip Monitor depending on the severity of the problem 3 Comprehensive Components Monitor CCM This Monitor continuously checks all inputs and outputs from sensors ac...

Page 17: ...g oxygen sensor reacts quickly to any change in oxygen content in the exhaust stream A faulty oxygen sensor reacts slowly or its voltage signal is weak or missing The Oxygen Sensor Monitor is supporte...

Page 18: ...from the combustion process To accomplish this heat and catalyst materials inside the converter react with the exhaust gases to burn the remaining fuel Some materials inside the catalytic converter a...

Page 19: ...uch exhaust gas is recirculated back to the intake manifold The EGR Monitor performs EGR system function tests at preset times during vehicle operation The EGR Monitor is supported by both spark ignit...

Page 20: ...njects air into the exhaust stream to aid catalytic converter operation It supplies the catalytic converter with the oxygen it needs to oxidize the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons left over from the...

Page 21: ...ods needed to erase the DTC from the computer s memory after the MIL is turned off Name of Monitor A B C D E F CCM Continuous 1 2 1 3 40 Misfire Monitor Type 1 and 3 Continuous 1 2 1 3 similar conditi...

Page 22: ...p 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...

Page 23: ...xt three 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...

Page 24: ...I Scanner User s Manual 3 Components Controls 3 1 Controls No Name Notes 1 Cable with OBD II CONNECTOR Connects the scanner to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC 2 LCD SCREEN Shows menu and submenu...

Page 25: ...ction options When LINKED to a vehicle scroll through the screen data to the NEXT page 7 OK BUTTON See Note2 Confirms a selection or action from a MENU list 8 USB PORT Connects the scanner to computer...

Page 26: ...s a Pending DTC If there is a possible problem a Pending DTC is present and or some of the vehicle s emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing RED LED Permanent Fault Code Indicates the...

Page 27: ...LAUNCH 529 OBD II Scanner User s Manual 21 3 3 Accessories 1 Creader 529 OBD II Scanner 2 Quick Start Guide 3 USB cable Connect to a computer for upgrading online...

Page 28: ...able of the scanner into the vehicle s DLC Notes A plastic 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...

Page 29: ...a professional OBD II code reader I M Readiness I M refers to Inspection and Maintenance that is legislated by the Government to meet federal clean air standards I M Readiness indicates whether or not...

Page 30: ...agnostic session Note This function required a USB cable connection to PC Help Helps you have a general knowledge of the OBD Data stream and I M etc Setup Makes several adjustments and settings to con...

Page 31: ...When the scanner identifies the computer s communication protocol a communication link is established and then the screen will display the Monitor Status Note A PROTOCOL is a set of rules and procedu...

Page 32: ...wed to confirm the location of the problem This information is found in the vehicle s service manual Always refer to the vehicle s service manual for detailed testing instructions Select Read Codes fr...

Page 33: ...number indicates which code is currently displayed C Code Enumerator Indicates the total number of codes retrieved from the vehicle s computer D Code Type Indicates the type of code being displayed Ge...

Page 34: ...o the Diagnostic Menu If the DTC can not be found a screen similar to the following figure will appear Figure 5 6 2 Erase Codes Note When this function is used to erase DTCs from the vehicle s on boar...

Page 35: ...us program resets the status of all Monitors to a Not Completed status To set all of the Monitors to a Completed status an OBD II Drive Cycle must be performed Refer to your vehicle s service manual f...

Page 36: ...s 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...

Page 37: ...Continuous monitors and Non continuous monitors For detailed descriptions about these monitors please refer to Chapter 2 6 MIS Misfire Monitor FUE Fuel System monitor CCM Comprehensive Components Mon...

Page 38: ...l appear Figure 5 10 Select View All Items and press OK button the screen will display the dynamic data of all data stream items Figure 5 11 Press the button to turn page to view other data streams Pr...

Page 39: ...en Press the button to select single data stream items and press OK button the screen will display the selected items of live graphic data Note While viewing the live data press OK to record the diagn...

Page 40: ...usly monitored The tests available are determined by the vehicle manufacturer 8 EVAP System Test The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle s EVAP system This scanner does no...

Page 41: ...e vehicle s computer 5 2 I M Readiness A quick access to the I M Readiness of the Diagnostics Refer to Chapter 5 1 for details 5 3 Review This option is designed to review or delete the recorded DTC D...

Page 42: ...he Job menu 5 5 Print This function is used to print the records saved on the Read Codes or Data Stream screen Note Print manager is integrated in the update tool To perform this function you need to...

Page 43: ...to the Job menu screen 3 Run the update tool on your PC the following screen will appear Figure 5 17 Generally the system automatically detects the Serial Number of the OBD II scanner and the user do...

Page 44: ...r module will be activated immediately 3 Click Print Manager to enter the print manager screen Figure 5 19 4 Select Print from the Job menu on the OBD II scanner and press OK to enter the diagnostic r...

Page 45: ...t each time the diagnostic report is synchronized on the computer Figure 5 22 Exports the current report on the local disk on the computer Clears all contents of the current report Prints the current...

Page 46: ...monitor and indicates status of each icon and 5 7 Setup Select Setup in the Job menu and press OK the screen similar to the following figure will appear Figure 5 23 This option allows you to make the...

Page 47: ...Measure and press OK to enter the measurement unit selection page Press to select the desired one and press OK to save your change 5 7 3 Beeper It is used to set the buzzer On Off 5 8 Info This funct...

Page 48: ...ows 10 3 After installation connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of PC and the other end to the scanner 4 If a newer version is found a screen similar to the following figure will appear 9...

Page 49: ...vice Upgrade a screen similar to the following figure will appear Figure 6 4 Enter the required E mail address The Register Code is identified by the system automatically and click Submit to enter the...

Page 50: ...44 LAUNCH 529 OBD II Scanner User s Manual 8 Once update is complete a Upgrade success message box will pop up 9 The update process is complete your scanner is now ready for use...

Page 51: ...ltage 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 Q Why are there so many fault codes A Usually it s ca...

Page 52: ...rdance 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 m...