Launch CRT 501 Series, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ffiliates In countries where any of the LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and company names are not registered LAUNCH claims other rights associated with unregistered trademarks service marks domain names logos and company names Other products or company names referred to in this manual may be trademarks of their respective owners You may not use any trademark service mark domain ...

Page 3: ...an cloth to clean the outside of the device when necessary People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure 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...

Page 4: ...ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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 cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If...

Page 5: ...s 8 3 2 Specifications 9 3 3 Accessory Included 9 4 Initial Use 10 4 1 Charging Turning On Off 10 4 1 1 Charging 10 4 1 2 Turning On Off 10 4 2 Getting Started 10 4 2 Job Menu 11 4 3 Settings 12 4 3 1 Units of measurement 12 4 3 2 Automatic detection on connect 12 4 3 3 Firmware Fix 12 4 3 4 Report 13 4 3 5 Display Brightness 13 4 3 6 Sound 13 4 3 7 Network 13 4 3 8 Time Zone 13 4 3 9 Language 13 ...

Page 6: ...rt Diagnostics 32 6 2 1 Read I M Readiness 33 6 2 2 Read Live Data 34 6 2 3 Read Freeze Frame 34 6 2 4 Read Fault Code 34 6 2 5 Clear Fault Code 34 6 2 6 Test Results On Board Monitoring Test 34 6 2 7 Control Operation of On Board Component System 35 6 2 8 Read Vehicle Information 35 7 Reset 36 7 1 Maintenance Light Reset Oil Reset 36 7 2 Electronic Parking Brake Reset BRAKE RESET 37 7 3 Steering ...

Page 7: ...ith the latest available software version online Note This tool 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 II 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 II comp...

Page 8: ...at all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a common 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 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 OBD II compliant ...

Page 9: ... 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 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 Diagnos...

Page 10: ... 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 Diagnostics Generation Two OBD II OBD 2 The primary objective of the OBD II system is to comply with the latest regulations and emissions standards established by CARB and the EPA The Main Objectives of the ...

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 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 a...

Page 12: ...ylinder 1 2 4 Location of the Data Link Connector DLC The DLC Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector is typically a 16 pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle s on board computer It is usually located 12 inches from the center of the ...

Page 13: ...o the following figure for location A Opel Volkswagen Audi B Honda C Volkswagen D Opel Volkswagen Citroen E Changan F Hyundai Daewoo Kia Honda Toyota Nissan Mitsubishi Renault Opel BMW Mercedes Benz Mazda Volkswagen Audi GM Chrysler Peugeot Regal Beijing Jeep Citroen and other most popular models If the DLC cannot be found refer to the vehicle s service manual for the location ...

Page 14: ...F Card Slot 3 Charging Port Connect the power adaptor charge the tool 4 DB15 Diagnostic Connector Connects the tool to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC 5 Power Button Turns on off the tool 6 Display Screen Indicates test results 7 Setting Button Quick access to the Settings screen 8 HOME Button ...

Page 15: ...le Operating temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C Storage temperature 4 F 158 F 20 C 70 C RH60 Size 159 88 37 mm 3 3 Accessory Included The following accessory items are for reference purpose only For different destinations the accessories such as power adaptor or RF sensor may vary For details please consult from the local dealers Smart TPMS Diagnostic Tool X 1 Diagnostic Cable X 1 Charging Cable Powe...

Page 16: ... to the vehicle s DLC Data Link Connector port it will be charged automatically Note Attempting to charge the tool via OBD diagnostic port will consume vehicle s battery power You are not recommended to charge the tool in this way except for OBD diagnosis operations 4 1 2 Turning On Off Press for about 3 seconds to turn it on Press for about 8 seconds to turn it off 4 2 Getting Started If it is th...

Page 17: ...ically obtain the correct network date and time and navigate to step 5 5 After the network connection is done tap Next Step to configure workshop information Input the required information and tap Next Step to go to next step Note After you configured it the system will append it on the report every time a report is successfully generated 6 Carefully read all terms and conditions of the user agree...

Page 18: ...ntenance services OE Inquiry Inquires the original OE part number of the sensor and check which vehicle models the sensor can be applied on Upgrade Update the diagnostic software and APK Settings Make some system adjustment and setting of the tool to your particular needs 4 3 Settings 4 3 1 Units of measurement It is designed to set the measurement unit Metric System and English System are availab...

Page 19: ...serve battery power The tool has built in WLAN module that can be used to get online Once you re online you can register your tool and update diagnostic software APK Slide the switch to ON the system starts searching for all available wireless LANs Choose the desired WLAN access point network to connect 4 3 8 Time Zone This option allows you to set the system time zone 4 3 9 Language The tool supp...

Page 20: ...om the local DTC database Swipe the screen upwards downwards to alter the value then tap OK the screen will display definition of the DTC 2 DLC Data Link Connector Location This option helps you to find the location of the vehicle s DLC 3 Image This option allows you to view and manage all screenshots 4 Feedback This function allows you to send the feedback of your diagnostic problems to us for fu...

Page 21: ... collects some frequently asked questions and solutions 6 Product Manual The user manual is integrated on the tool for your easier check and reference 4 16 About This option displays the hardware configuration information of the tool and license agreement ...

Page 22: ...ct the TPMS function See Note Note For indirect TPMS vehicle only the Relearning function is supported For vehicle using Direct TPMS it generally includes Activation Programming and Relearning The available TPMS functions may vary for different vehicles being serviced Take BMW for example to demonstrate how to perform the TPMS functions 1 Tap TPMS on the Job Menu screen to enter the vehicle select...

Page 23: ...LAUNCH CRT 501 Series User Manual 17 2 Tap BMW to enter the vehicle model selection screen 3 Tap 5 Series to enter the following year selection screen ...

Page 24: ...cle using Direct TPMS it generally includes Activation Programming and Relearning The available TPMS functions may vary for different vehicles being serviced 5 1 Activate Sensor This function allows users to activate TPMS sensor to view sensor data such as sensor ID tire pressure tire frequency tire temperature and battery condition 1 Tap the Activate tab to enter the following screen ...

Page 25: ...he sensor location and tap Activate on the screen Notes 1 For early magnet activated sensors place the magnet over the stem and then place the tool alongside the valve stem 2 If the TPMS sensor requires tire deflation of the order of 10PSI then deflate the tire and place the tool alongside the stem while tapping Activate on the screen ...

Page 26: ...Front Left FR Front Right RR Rear Right LR Rear Left and SPARE if the vehicle has the option for the spare Or you can use the button to move to the desired wheel for testing 2 If the sensor fails to be triggered the Fail message will appear next to the wheel position 3 If the sensor data is abnormal it will be displayed in red 3 Repeat Step 2 for other vehicle sensors After all sensors are success...

Page 27: ... original sensor ID stored in the ECU connect the tool to the vehicle s DLC via the diagnostic cable and tap Read ECU ID to read the information of the four TPMS sensors After the sensor information is successfully decoded tap OK it will be displayed in the OBD ID field ...

Page 28: ... tire temperature The measurement units mentioned above can be converted by tapping Switch Unit BAT indicates the battery power level 5 2 Program Sensor This function allows users to program the sensor data to the LAUNCH sensor and replace faulty sensor with low battery life or one that is not functioning The following options are available for programming LAUNCH sensor Auto Create Manual Create C...

Page 29: ...and writing the new created sensor ID to the LAUNCH sensor A progress bar will appear on the screen indicating the programming process If the progress bar reaches to 100 it indicates the sensor has been successfully programmed Note If Auto Create is selected the TPMS Relearn operation needs to be performed after programming all required LAUNCH sensor 5 2 2 Manual input This function allows users t...

Page 30: ...r is successfully programmed it will appear on the screen Notes 1 If a random ID is entered please perform the TPMS Relearn function after programming is finished If the original ID is entered there is no need to perform Relearn function 2 If a vehicle does not support relearn function please select the Manual Input option to enter the original sensor ID manually or trigger the original sensor at ...

Page 31: ...g to start writing the retrieved sensor information to the LAUNCH sensor After the sensor is successfully programmed it will appear on the screen Notes Once programmed with Copy by Activation the LAUNCH sensor can be installed in the wheel directly to be mounted on the vehicle and the TPMS warning light will turn off 5 2 4 Copy by OBD This function allows users to write in the saved sensor informa...

Page 32: ... to the vehicle s DLC port and tap OK to start reading the sensor IDs and positions for viewing 3 Tap OK to confirm and then tap the Programming tab to enter 4 Place a LAUNCH sensor close to the TPMS antenna of the tool select the desired wheel position and tap Copy by OBD ...

Page 33: ...rogrammed sensor IDs are different from the original sensor IDs stored in the vehicle s ECU Relearn is used to write the newly programmed sensor IDs into the vehicle s ECU for sensor recognition On screen Buttons OBD Relearning Tap to write the newly programmed sensor IDs into the vehicle s ECU via vehicle s DLC socket Note This function requires the tool to connect with the vehicle s OBD socket 5...

Page 34: ... DTC Tap to clear the existing TPMS diagnostic trouble codes Note This function requires the tool to connect with the vehicle s OBD socket This function may vary for different vehicles being serviced 5 5 OE Inquiry This function allows you to check the OE number of the sensors Tap OE Inquiry on the Job Menu screen to enter the following screen ...

Page 35: ...User Manual 29 Tap the target sensor manufacturer to enter the following screen Check the original manufacturer number on the body of the sensor and tap the corresponding OE number on the screen to enter the following screen ...

Page 36: ...es User Manual 30 Tap Activate to trigger and check the sensor data Tap Programming to write the sensor data into a new blank LAUNCH sensor Tap Technical Support to check which vehicle models the sensor can be applied on ...

Page 37: ... the ignition off 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC Refer to Chapter 2 4 3 Plug one end of the diagnostic cable into the vehicle s DLC Data Link Connector port and the other end to the DB 15 diagnostic connector of the tool and then tighten the captive screws ...

Page 38: ...ition on or engine running 5 The system automatically turns on and navigates to the main menu screen 6 2 Start Diagnostics This function presents a quick way to check for DTCs isolate the cause of the illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL check monitor status before emissions certification testing verify repairs and perform other services that are emission related Tap OBD II in the Home Menu ...

Page 39: ...ist appears 6 2 1 Read I M Readiness This function checks whether or not the various emissions related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing It can also be used to check the Monitor Run Status and to confirm if the ...

Page 40: ...lt Code This function erases the codes from the vehicle after retrieving codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out Make sure the vehicle s ignition key is in the ON position with the engine off before the operation Notes 1 If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair DO NOT erase the codes from the vehicle s computer If data is erased valuable information t...

Page 41: ...d component tests Available tests vary by vehicle manufacturer year and model 6 2 8 Read Vehicle Information This function retrieves a list of information provided by the vehicle manufacturer from the vehicle s on board computer This information may include VIN Vehicle Identification Number CID Calibration ID and CVN Calibration Verification Number ...

Page 42: ...em will guide you through the complete performance for various service operations Follow the flowchart shown as below to perform resetting Select Reset Choose the desired service function Select the desired car brand Select the reset mode The available mode varies from vehicle to vehicle Follow the on screen instructions to proceed 7 1 Maintenance Light Reset Oil Reset This function enables you to...

Page 43: ...arts of the steering system such as steering gear steering column tie rod ball head steering knuckle or after completing the four wheel positioning body repair etc 7 4 Battery Matching BAT RESET This function can reset the monitoring unit of the car battery by clearing the original breakdown information about the lack of battery power to rematch the battery It needs to be performed in the followin...

Page 44: ...ant characteristics of the throttle operation have not been stored in the electronic control unit After the electric control unit is powered off the memory of the electric control unit s memory is lost After replacing the throttle assembly you need to match the throttle After replacing or disassembling the intake port the controlling of the idle speed by the coordination between the electronic con...

Page 45: ... To enjoy more functions and better service you are strongly suggested to update it on regular basis This function requires a stable network connection Tap Upgrade on the Job menu to enter the update center By default all diagnostic software is selected To deselect certain software tap Unselect and then check the box next to vehicle model Tap Update to start downloading Once download is finished t...

Page 46: ...gain 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 Quest...

Page 47: ... 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 Order Information Replaceable and optional parts can be ordered directly from your LAUNCH authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following information 1 Quantity 2 Part number 3 Item description Cus...