Launch X-431 Torque LINK, User Manual

Page 1: ...ate 10 18 2022 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: ...for 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 liabili...

Page 3: ...Warning Warning indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury to the operator or to bystanders Example Warning Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshoo...

Page 4: ...unds hydrocarbon carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides etc that cause slower reaction time and result in death or serious personal injury Please use the included battery and power adaptor Risk of explosion...

Page 5: ...parts Store the tool and accessories in a locked area out of the reach of children Do not use the tool while standing in water Do not expose the tool or power adapter to rain or wet conditions Water e...

Page 6: ...LAUNCH X 431 Torque LINK User Manual v When reconnecting the ECU harness connector be sure it is attached firmly otherwise electronic elements such as ICs inside the ECU can be damaged...

Page 7: ...ction 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...

Page 8: ...pecifications 6 3 Initial Use 7 3 1 Charging Turning On 7 3 2 Screen Layout 7 3 3 Basic Gestures 8 3 4 Change System Language 8 3 5 Adjust Brightness 8 3 6 Set Standby Time 9 3 7 Network Setup 9 4 Get...

Page 9: ...iness 52 8 Reports 55 9 Software Update 57 9 1 Update Diagnostic Software APP 57 9 2 Update Frequently Used software 58 9 3 Renew Subscription 59 10 Profile 60 10 1 VCI Management 60 10 2 ROXIE Manage...

Page 10: ...e LINK User Manual ix 10 9 Diagnostic Software Clear 65 11 Add on Modules 67 11 1 TPMS 67 11 2 ADAS Calibration 67 11 3 Videoscope 67 11 4 BST360 Battery Tester 67 11 5 Immobilizer Programmer 67 11 6...

Page 11: ...nd Maintenance testing Tech 2 Tech This option aims to help repair shops or technicians launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis making the repair job getting fixed faster One click Update Lets y...

Page 12: ...ehicle s DLC 1 4 Power adaptor For charging the tablet via AC outlet 1 5 Type A to Type B data cable Connects the VCI module to the tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis 1 6 Type A to Type C data cable...

Page 13: ...vice for accessing vehicle data See Chapter 2 2 2 1 Display Tablet The tablet acts as the central processing system which is used to receive and analyze the live vehicle data from the VCI and then out...

Page 14: ...mode press it for 3 seconds to turn the tablet on In On mode Press it once to activate the LCD if the LCD is off Press it once to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up Press and hold it for 3 seconds...

Page 15: ...evice It is used to read the vehicle data and then send it to the tablet via wireless BT communication or data cable connection 1 Touch screen 2 LAN WAN port Connect the SmartLink C device to the Inte...

Page 16: ...I O port Connect the SmartLink C device to the tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis 2 3 Technical Specifications 1 Display tablet Operating system Android Memory 4GB Storage 128GB Screen 10 1 inch cap...

Page 17: ...s and then turn it on Warning Please use the included power adaptor to charge your tool No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other than th...

Page 18: ...d then spread them apart To zoom out place two fingers apart on the screen and then pinch them together 3 4 Change System Language The tool supports multiple system languages To change the language of...

Page 19: ...an register your tool surf the Internet get apps send email launch the remote diagnosis and check for software updates etc 1 On the home screen tap Settings Network Internet WLAN 2 Slide the Wi Fi swi...

Page 20: ...eed registration and update Tap the application 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...

Page 21: ...eted When finished tap Register the following screen will appear 2 Activate VCI Input the Product Serial Number and Activation Code can be found in the supplied Password Envelope and tap Activate to g...

Page 22: ...ent to wait b If you have registered to be a member input your name and password and then tap the Login button to enter the main menu screen directly Note The tablet has an auto save function Once the...

Page 23: ...to ensure the system is operating within acceptable limits Report View Health report ADAS reports Remote report ROXIE Reports and Recorded Data Software Upgrade Update vehicle diagnostic software and...

Page 24: ...istance System calibration operations It needs to work with the specific ADAS calibration tool sold separately Videoscope This module allows you to check those unseen parts of engine fuel tank braking...

Page 25: ...igure 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 A...

Page 26: ...battery clamps cable to the power jack of the OBD I adaptor box and the other end to the vehicle s battery B Via Cigarette lighter cable optional Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable to the...

Page 27: ...m step by step menu selection 2 All Tab Display all the vehicle makes in the vehicle menu 3 Vehicle region buttons Tap different buttons to switch to corresponding vehicles 4 History Generally once a...

Page 28: ...s all historical diagnostic records of the vehicle which lets the technician have a total command of the vehicle faults In addition a quick dial to local diagnosis and diagnostic function are also ava...

Page 29: ...n Tap Scan History to view its historical repair record If there are records available it will be listed on the screen in sequence of date To perform other functions tap Quick Access to directly go to...

Page 30: ...t failed to access the VIN information the following screen will appear Tap the input field to directly tap OK If the VIN exists on the remote server the system will enter the diagnostic function sele...

Page 31: ...splay 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...

Page 32: ...r the diagnostic function selection screen 5 2 Manual Diagnosis In this mode you need to execute the menu driven command and then follow the on screen instruction to proceed Take Demo as an example to...

Page 33: ...her controls It is displayed on the upper right corner of the screen and goes through the whole diagnostic session Below provides a brief description for the operations of the diagnostics toolbar butt...

Page 34: ...the information is correct or not If yes tap Diagnostic to enter the following screen All vehicle systems can be displayed in form of topology or list By default all vehicle systems are displayed in...

Page 35: ...gine systems or components that are malfunctioning Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall...

Page 36: ...s blank You can configure and revise it from Profile Settings Shop Information After you configured the information it will be automatically generated every time the diagnostic report is saved All veh...

Page 37: ...s generated Otherwise no differences exist between the pre and post repair reports Diagnostic Plan Figures out the diagnostic plan and repair solutions for the detected DTCs Clear DTCs Tap to clear th...

Page 38: ...nstalled on the vehicle Select Detection Select certain system and tap it to start scanning the system Alternatively user also can tap certain system to manually scan it 2 While in System List mode di...

Page 39: ...ing options A Module Information This function is used to read the version information of system mode vehicle VIN software and ECU B Read Fault Code This function displays the detailed information of...

Page 40: ...n Report Health Reports Clear DTCs Tap to clear the existing diagnostic trouble codes C Clear Fault Code After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out yo...

Page 41: ...repair Note If you must drive the vehicle in order to perform a troubleshooting procedure ALWAYS have a second person help you Trying to drive and operate the diagnostic tool at the same time is dange...

Page 42: ...On the data stream display screen the data stream item with will be shown on the top of the selected data stream list To remove it from the top of the list just tap it again B indicates this item wil...

Page 43: ...this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts and shows in list format Graph displays the parameters in waveform graphs Combine this option is mostly used in graph merge status for d...

Page 44: ...process of data stream sampling will be imported into the Standard Range column for your comparison Note Before executing this function you have to sample the values of data stream items and save it...

Page 45: ...tween files please configure the accurate system time Help Tap to view the help information Save Sample This item enables you to customize the standard range of live data stream items and save it as D...

Page 46: ...his option is used to access vehicle specific subsystem and component tests Available test vary by vehicle manufacturer year and model During the actuation test the tablet outputs commands to the ECU...

Page 47: ...ation is successfully executed Completed displays F Special Functions It offers coding reset relearn and more service functions to help vehicles get back to functional status after repair or replaceme...

Page 48: ...Job menu a disclaimer page will pop up on the screen Tap I AGREE to enter the Contacts page The following screen will appear 1 Home button Tap it to navigate to the Job menu screen 2 Search bar Direct...

Page 49: ...tise from other technicians refer to Chapter 5 3 2 1 2 If you can provide the professional repair help refer to Chapter 5 3 2 2 Whatever you request remote help or provide remote help the partner must...

Page 50: ...w details All diagnostic reports are saved under the Remote Reports tab of Report on the Job Menu screen There are 4 ways available for requesting remote help Via Contacts Tap Contacts Input the partn...

Page 51: ...d wait for the partner s confirmation Method 2 Tap Remote Diagnose the following screen will appear Tap Invite Remote Diagnose Assistant choose the desired vehicle model and wait for the partner s con...

Page 52: ...Add friend Add it into the Contacts list After the partner receives the request a beep will sound After the partner agreed your request he she will automatically be listed in the Contacts tab File Ch...

Page 53: ...following options will appear Tap Invite Remote Diagnose Assistant choose the desired vehicle model and wait for the partner s confirmation Via Remote Method 4 Tap Remote to ether the following scree...

Page 54: ...nual 44 Slide the switch Allow device to be connected to the WEB client remote diagnostic device to ON so that the partner can find and connect to this device Choose the desired vehicle model and wait...

Page 55: ...ic steps as manual diagnosis 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 th...

Page 56: ...target partner s avatar the following screen will appear Tap Request Control Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Metho...

Page 57: ...Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Method 3 Tap the target user name to enter the instant messaging mode The followin...

Page 58: ...Tech 2 Tech the following options will appear Tap Request Control Remote Device to launch the remote help After the partner accepts the request the remote diagnosis is ready to start Via Remote Method...

Page 59: ...o use a PC to access the website http remote x431 com cn to login the remote full system diagnosis platform if no LAUNCH diagnostic tool keeps attended Input the correct technician account and passwor...

Page 60: ...e every details of diagnostic process The History function provides direct access to the previously tested vehicles and users can resume from the last operation without starting from scratch Tap Histo...

Page 61: ...open the target folder and choose the desired diagnostic logs 2 Choose the failure type and fill in the detailed failure description in the blank text box and telephone or email address After inputti...

Page 62: ...egy Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle s OBD II system while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions The co...

Page 63: ...ss Monitor Status is to indicate which of the vehicle s Monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designa...

Page 64: ...LAUNCH X 431 Torque LINK User Manual 54 Note means not available on this vehicle means incomplete or not ready means Completed or Monitor Ok...

Page 65: ...select certain report check the box before the report To select all reports tap Select All To deselect all tap Unselect To change the filename of report tap Rename To share the report with others sel...

Page 66: ...t certain diagnostic record to enter Select the desired data stream items and tap OK to navigate to the playback page On screen Buttons Graph Displays the parameters in waveform graphs Combine This op...

Page 67: ...software 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 vehic...

Page 68: ...t downloading Once download is finished the software packages will be installed automatically 9 2 Update Frequently Used software If the user only intends to update the frequently used software go to...

Page 69: ...LINK User Manual 59 9 3 Renew Subscription If the software subscription is due or expires the system will prompt you to renew your subscription Tap Renewal on the bottom of the screen to go to the Ma...

Page 70: ...continue If you use another VCI to test a vehicle select the desired checkbox and tap Pair to pair it with the tablet If the current VCI comes across communication failure tap Firmware Fix to update...

Page 71: ...le performing the operation 10 2 ROXIE Management This option is used to activate and bind the ROXIE W device to the tool Once bound the reports generated by the ROXIE W device will be automatically p...

Page 72: ...and configure personal information 10 7 Change Password This item allows you to modify your login password 10 8 Settings 10 8 1 General 1 Units It is designed to set the measurement unit Metric Syste...

Page 73: ...ap SAVE Once you saved the print information it will be entered automatically in the More Information box every time you save the diagnostic report 10 8 3 Printer Set This option is designed to establ...

Page 74: ...ter is already installed on the tablet Go to Google Play or use the Browser to download and install it Follow the steps below to proceed 1 Set the default printer as System 2 Go to Settings Network In...

Page 75: ...required Refer to the Wi Fi printer user manual to get the default password 7 Now the printer is ready for printing 8 Alternatively you can also choose Save as PDF to save the current diagnostic repor...

Page 76: ...le Tap Unhide to undo the hide operation Under the Remove Software tab select the desired diagnostic software and tap Delete it will disappear from the screen Note Removing software may completely del...

Page 77: ...sor for the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control or the camera for adaptive headlights It needs to work with the specific ADAS calibration tool sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual...

Page 78: ...box ECU It needs to work with the specific immobilizer programmer sold separately For more details please refer to the User Manual included with the module 11 6 Mall This module allows you to subscrib...

Page 79: ...et 1 Connect one end of the included charging data cable to the charging data I O port of the tablet and the other end to the USB port of the PC 2 Swipe the tablet screen from the top a pull down opti...

Page 80: ...using Feedback feature 3 Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system Please confirm 1 Whether the vehicle is equipped with this system 2 Whether the VCI is correctly connected 3 Whether ignition switch i...

Page 81: ...software of the corresponding language If the downloaded diagnostic software is still displayed in English it indicates that the software of the current language is under development 6 How to retriev...

Page 82: ...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 LAU...

Page 83: ...nday Friday 8 am 5 pm PST If your unit requires repair service return it to the manufacturer with a copy of the sales receipt and a note describing the problem If the unit is determined to be in warra...