LAUNCH TECH X-431 PRO V4.0, User Manual

Page 1: ...NCH 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 of this product...

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Page 3: ...agnetic devices because its radiations can damage the screen and erase the data stored on X 431 PRO DANGER Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium battery Contact the dealer for fa...

Page 4: ...manual transmission or in the Park for automatic transmission position to avoid injury To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data please make sure the vehicle battery is fully char...

Page 5: ...O 8 3 2 USING YOUR BATTERY 8 3 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 10 3 6 S...

Page 6: ...4 3 3 Vehicle connection 21 4 4 BLUETOOTH SETTING 22 5 DIAGNOSIS 24 5 1 INTELLIGENT DIAGNOSIS 24 5 2 LOCAL DIAGNOSIS 29 5 2 1 Health Report Quick Test 32 5 2 2 System Scan 35 5 2 3 System Selection 36...

Page 7: ...ENERATION 66 6 11 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE POSITION RESET 66 7 SOFTWARE UPDATE 67 8 GOLO BUSINESS MANAGER 69 9 PERSONAL CENTER 71 9 1 MY REPORT 71 9 2 MY CONNECTOR 75 9 3 DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR CONNECTION MA...

Page 8: ...ual vii 10 1 2 Add an email account 80 10 2 BROWSER 80 10 2 1 Open browser 80 10 2 2 Download files 81 10 3 SYNCHRONIZATION 81 10 3 1 Connect to PC 81 10 3 2 Run on PC 81 10 3 3 Install an application...

Page 9: ...rough simple Bluetooth communication between VCI connector and X 431 PRO handset it achieves full car model and full system vehicle trouble diagnosis which include Reading DTCs Clearing DTCs Reading D...

Page 10: ...bleeding can be done One click Update Lets you update your diagnostic software online Diagnostic feedback Enables you to submit the vehicle issue to us for analysis and troubleshooting golo Business M...

Page 11: ...MP camera Connectivity Wi Fi 802 11a b g h Bluetooth 2 0 Working temperature 0 45 Storage temperature 20 70 VCI connector Working voltage DC 9 18V Average working current About 35mA Standby current Ab...

Page 12: ...e Chapter 2 1 VCI connector the device for accessing vehicle data See Chapter 2 2 2 1 X 431 PRO tablet The handset acts as the central processing system which is used to receive and analyze the live v...

Page 13: ...n 4 Rear Camera 5 USB Charging Port To connect to AC outlet for charging To connect to PC for data exchange 6 Speakers 7 Microphone 2 3 VCI Connector Only applies to 12V cars The VCI connector works a...

Page 14: ...communication 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 c...

Page 15: ...is 1 3 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 registra...

Page 16: ...O 3 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...

Page 17: ...a contextual menu pops up on the screen and then release it 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 pl...

Page 18: ...the previous screen Home Tap to jump to the Android s home screen Recent App Tap to view the recently launched applications and running applications Screenshot Tap to capture the current screen 3 7 C...

Page 19: ...he handset please do the following 1 On the home screen tap Settings Language Input Languages 2 Tap Add a language and then choose the desired language from the list 3 Tap and hold the desired languag...

Page 20: ...ting page tap and choose Add network to add a new network Once it is connected successfully tap the Wi Fi network from the list to view its name link speed security type IP address etc When this tool...

Page 21: ...Manual 13 4 Initial Use 4 1 Getting Started For new users please follow the operation chart shown in Fig 4 1 to start using X 431 PRO Fig 4 1 Note If VIN Scan or Intelligent Diagnosis function is perf...

Page 22: ...nch it and then tap Login to enter the login interface of diagnosis software Fig 4 2 If you are a new user follow A to proceed If you have registered to be a member go to B to login the system directl...

Page 23: ...ear Fig 4 4 In Fig 4 4 input the Serial Number and Activation Code which can be found in the password envelope Fig 4 5 Note To exit and activate it later tap Skip In this case you can activate your co...

Page 24: ...strong Wi Fi signal It may take several minutes to finish it please be patient 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...

Page 25: ...o various defects resulting from step by step menu selection In addition user can also check the historical repair records online through this module Local Diagnosis To diagnose a vehicle manually Dia...

Page 26: ...d profitably Testable Models To view all the vehicle models that the X 431 PAD III covers Personal Center To manage my connector my reports change password configure wireless Wi Fi printer configure s...

Page 27: ...rtual keyboard to quickly locate the vehicle model Input the desired vehicle model to start searching 5 Home Button Returns to the Job menu 4 2 4 Diagnostics toolbar The diagnostics toolbar contains a...

Page 28: ...aration Normal testing conditions Turn on the vehicle power supply 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...

Page 29: ...hicle s DLC socket 2 Plug the VCI connector into 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...

Page 30: ...I adaptor Fig 4 12 4 4 Bluetooth Setting There are two kinds of ways available for X 431 PRO to pair with the VCI connector 1 Connect one end of the USB cable optional to the Mini USB port of the VCI...

Page 31: ...nds for 8 digits 5 If the Bluetooth pair request pops up on the screen enter the request pin code default code 0000 or 1234 6 Once the connector is paired with the X 431 PRO handset it will be shown u...

Page 32: ...u selection The vehicle information page lists 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 d...

Page 33: ...firm to enter Fig 5 3 If the VCI connector was once used with other devices you need to cancel the pairing of the connector first via either one of the following ways On the Android s home screen tap...

Page 34: ...ete the handset starts reading the vehicle VIN A If the VIN can be found from the remote server database a screen similar to Fig 5 5 displays Fig 5 5 Tap Diagnostic to start a new diagnostic session T...

Page 35: ...reen will show No Record Fig 5 6 Tap View record to view the details of the current diagnostic report To perform other functions tap Quick access to directly go to the function selection screen Choose...

Page 36: ...dule and start a new diagnostic session Refer to Chapter 5 2 for detailed diagnostic operations Tap Scan VIN a screen similar to the following appears Fig 5 8 Place the VIN inside the viewfinder recta...

Page 37: ...paces are allowed in the VIN To turn the flash on tap After scanning the screen automatically displays the result Fig 5 9 If the VIN scanned is incorrect tap the result field to modify it and then tap...

Page 38: ...cements 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 Bl...

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

Page 40: ...you to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle and generate a detailed report about vehicle health Tap Health Report the system start scanning the ECUs and the screen displays a...

Page 41: ...14 In Fig 5 14 the tested system with fault code appears in red and the system with OK displays in black normally On screen Buttons Clear DTC Tap to clear the existing diagnostic trouble codes Fault R...

Page 42: ...r Manual 34 Fig 5 15 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 th...

Page 43: ...ehicle and workshop information will be appended to the diagnostic report To skip the workshop information tap Skip to go to the next step All reports are saved under the tab Diagnostic Report in My R...

Page 44: ...ance to the test function selection page For detailed operations on test function please refer to Chapter 5 2 3 5 2 3 System Selection This option allows you manually select the test system and functi...

Page 45: ...ual 37 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 Note Different vehic...

Page 46: ...e vehicle VIN software and ECU In Fig 5 19 tap Version Information the screen displays as Fig 5 25 Fig 5 20 Tap OK to confirm and exit B Read Fault Code This function displays the detailed information...

Page 47: ...ze frame data includes a snapshot of critical parameter values at the time the DTC is set Help Tap to view the help information Related Search Tap it to search for more information about the current D...

Page 48: ...ey is in the ON position with the engine off In Fig 5 19 tap Clear Fault Memory a confirmation dialog box pops up on the screen Tap Yes the system will automatically delete the currently existing trou...

Page 49: ...ct all 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...

Page 50: ...tom of the screen stands for the current page total page number Swipe the screen from the right left to advance return to the next previous page There are 3 types of display modes available for data v...

Page 51: ...erent colors On screen Buttons Combine This option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison In this case different items are marked in different colors Fig 5 24 Tap it to select the de...

Page 52: ...9 1 My Report Record Tap to start recording diagnostic data for future playback and analysis The saved file follows the naming rule It begins with vehicle type and then the record starting time and en...

Page 53: ...turer year and model During the actuation test the X 431 PRO handset outputs commands to the ECU in order to drive the actuators and then determines the integrity of the system or parts by reading the...

Page 54: ...complete the test Each time when an operation is successfully executed Completed displays 5 3 Remote Diagnosis This option aims to help repair shops or technicians launch instant messaging and remote...

Page 55: ...ob menu screen 2 Search bar Directly input the username of the X 431 PRO to start searching and then tap the desired one to add it into your friend list 3 Friend list display area By default it appear...

Page 56: ...your X 431 PRO remotely 5 3 2 Add Friends Tap Contact to enter the contact page By default it appears blank In the search bar input the partner s username and tap Search button next to the search bar...

Page 57: ...cally be listed in the Contact tab If a technician sent you a friend request you can tap Agree to confirm and his her name will appear in the friend list Contact Or tap Ignore to ignore this request F...

Page 58: ...eld and use the on screen keyboard to enter the text message and then tap Send to send it Tap to send the voice message Tap to send the emoj Tap to call out more function options Tap Clear to delete a...

Page 59: ...lowed to launch remote diagnosis with other diagnostic tools including but not limited to the X 431 PRO of Launch family which are equipped with this module Note Before performing this operation pleas...

Page 60: ...ps 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 then tap...

Page 61: ...diagnosis tap the button to send voice message Once you received the report from the partner tap View Report to view details All diagnostic reports are saved under the Remote Diagnostic Reports tab of...

Page 62: ...osis Device 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 technici...

Page 63: ...device to ON so that the partner can find and connect 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...

Page 64: ...er to input his own official technician account and password and then tap Login to navigate to the following figure Fig 5 38 4 Tell the partner to check the box Series number and enter the Serial Numb...

Page 65: ...ollowing things 1 You are not suggested to execute any actions 2 The partner is not allowed to save any diagnostic reports or records on your handset The operations in remote diagnosis are same as tho...

Page 66: ...out the necessity of starting from scratch Tap Diagnostic History on the Job menu screen all diagnostic records will be listed on the screen in date sequence Fig 5 39 Tap certain vehicle model to view...

Page 67: ...5 5 How to feedback diagnostic logs This item allows you to feedback your diagnostic problems to us for analysis and troubleshooting Tap Feedback a pop up message will appear Fig 5 40 Tap CONFIRM to c...

Page 68: ...H X 431 PRO DBSCar V User Manual 60 Fig 5 41 A Tap the desired vehicle to enter the diagnostic log selection page Fig 5 42 Select the check box and tap Submit A screen similar to the following will ap...

Page 69: ...ption in 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...

Page 70: ...IMMO Service Injector Coding Battery Maintenance System Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration Electronic Throttle Position Reset There are two methods to reset service lamp Manual reset or Auto...

Page 71: ...ce for the car After service you need to reset the driving mileage or driving time so that the service lamp turns off and the system enables the new service cycle 2 After changing engine oil or electr...

Page 72: ...ing function must be performed to bleed the ABS 6 5 Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset This function allows you to quickly look up the tire sensor IDs from the vehicle s ECU as well as to perform TPMS...

Page 73: ...g column When the key is placed in the ignition the transponder sends a signal with a unique identification code to the reader which relays it to a receiver in the vehicle s computer control module If...

Page 74: ...ct battery power usage more accurately which can avoid an error message displaying on the instrument panel 6 10 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration DPF regeneration is used to clear PM Particul...

Page 75: ...ownload it or keep it synchronized with the latest version Tap Software Upgrade on the Job menu to enter the update center Fig 7 1 By default all diagnostic software is selected To deselect certain so...

Page 76: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO DBSCar V User Manual 68 connection failure occurs tap Retry to try again Once download is finished the software packages will be installed automatically...

Page 77: ...e nearby car owners with attentive service to develop new business opportunities manage technicians and golo customers more efficiently monitor customer s vehicle running status in real time manner an...

Page 78: ...tomatically To define the item Model specialized tap the icon to select the vehicle models After entering tap Submit to confirm Sign up successfully will pop up and the system will jump to golo main m...

Page 79: ...e Code page the files will be listed under Diagnostic Report tab Fig 9 1 To select certain report check the box before the report To select all reports tap Select All To deselect all tap Unselect To s...

Page 80: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO DBSCar V User Manual 72 Fig 9 2 Tap the desired one to enter...

Page 81: ...LAUNCH X 431 PRO DBSCar V User Manual 73 Fig 9 3 Select the desired data stream items and tap Confirm to jump to the playback page...

Page 82: ...s 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 Frame Playback plays back the recorded data st...

Page 83: ...put the right account to continue 9 3 Diagnostic Connector Connection Management This option is used for X 431 PRO to deactivate pairing up with the VCI connector via Bluetooth Fig 9 5 Note please be...

Page 84: ...al 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 login pa...

Page 85: ...dd Information box every time you save the diagnostic report 9 8 3 Launch Printer Set This option is designed to establish a wireless connection between X 431 PRO and the Wi Fi printer sold separately...

Page 86: ...at default 1 ok at reboot 1 rebooting 1 Tap Reset 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 431PRINT...

Page 87: ...und please reset the printer to default factory settings refer to Step 2 for details and check whether the current device and the printer are on the same LAN B If you have configured the Wi Fi printer...

Page 88: ...t type 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 pro...

Page 89: ...and hold a 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 PRO and personal data please download appl...

Page 90: ...pears on 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...

Page 91: ...been backed 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 desire...

Page 92: ...n the connector list or not 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...

Page 93: ...ll consume 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 PRO starts searching all...

Page 94: ...Car V User Manual 86 10 The data and time of X 431 PRO can not be set It is because Automatic date time is set on your X 431 PRO Tap Settings Date time deselect Automatic date time and then set the da...

Page 95: ...thority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Disclaimer The above warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expresse...

Page 96: ...s without notice The actual object may differ a little from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance color and configuration We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrati...