Launch X-431 PADII, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version V1 00 001 Revised date 12 22 2014...

Page 2: ...mes 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...

Page 3: ...ECU Protect the computer from magnetic object Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle Pay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is next to them...

Page 4: ...c device to a official account 21 5 7 3 Pre bind a golo user 21 5 7 4 Launch real time remote diagnosis 22 5 8 Profile 22 5 8 1 My Connector 22 5 8 2 Activate Connector 22 5 8 3 Firmware Fix 22 5 8 4...

Page 5: ...email account 42 11 1 2 Send an email 42 11 1 3 View an email 42 11 1 4 Delete an email 42 11 1 5 Revise an account setting 42 11 1 6 Delete an email account 42 11 2 Browser 43 11 2 1 Open browser 43...

Page 6: ...roid based vehicle trouble diagnostic device developed for internet applications It inherits from LAUNCH s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles feat...

Page 7: ...ont facing 2 0 megapixel Rear facing 5 0 megapixel AF with Flashlight Sensor Gravity Accelerometer Audio Input Output Microphone Speakers 3 5mm stereo headset jack Video Output HDMI The following are...

Page 8: ...uick access to IM Instant Messaging application 7 Volume Buttons To adjust the volume 8 Reset Button To reset X 431 PADII 9 Headphone Jack 10 DC IN Port To connect the included power adaptor 11 Micro...

Page 9: ...peaker 19 Battery Table 2 3 formulates ports of X 431 PADII docking station No Name Descriptions 1 Charging Slot To charge the tablet 2 Powered OBD16 Socket Plug the diagnostic connector into this soc...

Page 10: ...m vehicle s cigarette lighter 2 3 Diagnostic Connector 1 2 3 4 Fig 2 7 Diagnostic Connector Table 2 4 formulates ports and indicators of diagnostic connector No Name Descriptions 1 OBD 16 Diagnostic C...

Page 11: ...Cable 1 To provide power to the non 16 pin connector through connection to the vehicle s battery 9 OBD II Extension Cable 1 To connect the diagnostic connector for extension purpose 10 OBD I Converter...

Page 12: ...the included power cord of the docking station 333 into the power jack then plug the other end into the AC outlet If appears on the screen it indicates it is being charged If the logo changes into 44...

Page 13: ...u 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 place two fingers o...

Page 14: ...Display the widget and application icons 8 It shows System time Wi Fi connection status and signal strength battery status and other information Tap the digital clock to open the notice panel 3 7 Stat...

Page 15: ...f X 431 PADII On the main menu screen tap Settings Display Brightness 111 Drag the slider to adjust it as desired 222 3 9 5 Set standby time If no activities are made within the defined standby period...

Page 16: ...dited 222 Tap SELECT ALL CUT or COPY to perform the corresponding 333 operations To delete the selected text tap the delete key on the keyboard 3 10 3 Android input method 1 7 6 2 3 4 5 Fig 3 5 1 To j...

Page 17: ...PADII is 5V Throttle should be closed at its close position Ignition timing and idle speed should be within specified range water and transmission oil temperature are within normal working range water...

Page 18: ...and DLC socket Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from 333 A Power adaptor Connect one end of the included power adaptor to DC IN port of X 431 PADII tablet and the other end to AC outlet B In...

Page 19: ...oth slide the Bluetooth switch to ON and X 431 PADII will start searching available Bluetooth device tap the desired connector to pair and match By default the Bluetooth name is 98429 00 where stands...

Page 20: ...Activation Code which can be found in the password envelope Product S N Activation Code Fig 5 8 Note To exit and activate it later tap Skip In this case you can activate your connector by tapping Acti...

Page 21: ...enu screen directly 5 4 2 Diagnostic software layout 2 1 4 5 3 Fig 5 11 1 Tap to pull down all function menu Refer to Chapter 5 4 3 Function menu for details 2 Short cut button bar Refer to Chapter 3...

Page 22: ...onal To test whether vehicle s battery is good or not Borescope Optional To check unseen or unreachable parts or components Profile To manage My Connector My Report Profile Password and Logout etc Set...

Page 23: ...tured by LAUNCH separately Search Bluetooth Tap it to start searching all available Bluetooth devices Confirm Tap it to confirm and jump to the next step Note Generally you have to match and pair Blue...

Page 24: ...mation Tap to return to the function selection screen 5 6 2 Clear Trouble Code Tap Clear Trouble Code function menu the system will automatically delete the currently existing trouble code Note The tr...

Page 25: ...ase refer to Chapter 5 8 4 My Report To stop reading the data stream tap Stop recording button the blank box next to recording progress bar Print Tap to print the content of current screen An addition...

Page 26: ...r the garage who sold golo connectors can also adopt the golo Cloud to bind golo carcare users as regular customers Follow the steps described as below to proceed Log in http ipublic x431 com 111 Clic...

Page 27: ...mote diagnosis request For registered customer it not only features remote diagnosis request but also supports sending abnormal warnings or messages of customer s vehicle to the golo Cloud which will...

Page 28: ...ke some application settings and view software version information etc 5 9 1 System of Units It is designed to set the measurement unit Metric System and English System are available 5 9 2 Expiration...

Page 29: ...ned parameters to keep the engine working in a prime status Meanwhile it integrates the functions of automobile multimeter which enables users to perform voltage resistance and frequency test The func...

Page 30: ...ies Table 2 2 Accessory checklist No Name Picture 1 Sensor test cable 2 Sensor probe 3 Multimeter probe 4 Electronic control converting cable 1 5 Electronic control converting cable 2 6 Electronic con...

Page 31: ...ig 6 2 1 DC voltage simulation In Fig 6 2 tap Current voltage then tap or to adjust the output voltage value Alternatively user can also tap edit box then use the on screen keyboard to input the desir...

Page 32: ...es are explained as below ECT Coolant Temperature Sensor EVP EGR Valve Position Sensor HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor IAT Intake Air Temperature Sensor MAF Mass Air Flow Sensor MAP Manifold Absolute Pressu...

Page 33: ...h level low level and period can be ignored which can be set in the Configure option In Fig 6 2 tap Hand painted waveform simulation a screen similar to Fig 6 8 will appear Fig 6 8 Button descriptions...

Page 34: ...eads the method for measuring their resistances can be used Check the faults in the terminals of the CEU to sensors relays etc There are two test probes in the testing wire The black one is the common...

Page 35: ...ture sensor On vehicle testing Switch ignition OFF and unplug the wire connector of coolant temperature sensor then use the Resistance measurement to test the Resistance between two terminals of senso...

Page 36: ...nese Industry Standard 26A17 245H52 EN Europe Norm 100 1700 IEC National Electrical Commission 100 1200 GB Chinese National Standard 100 1200 SAE Society of Automotive Engineers 100 1700 7 2 Test Envi...

Page 37: ...SB terminal Connect to the X 431 PADII tablet with a USB cable 7 3 2 Test accessories Fig 7 2 Kelvin clip Fig 7 3 A B cable 7 4 Connections Operations 7 4 1 Connection Connect one end of the A B cable...

Page 38: ...ctly Tap Inside the vehicle the system starts detecting floating 222 electricity automatically If floating electricity is detected it will prompt you to turn on the headlamp Follow the on screen instr...

Page 39: ...box will pop up as Fig 7 8 Fig 7 8 After detecting engine starting follow the instructions on the screen to increase the speed The system begins to receive test data information after acceleration wa...

Page 40: ...or has a serious low capacity In this case just recharge your battery Bad cell always happens when the loads on a stopping vehicle are turned on for a long time Please note that it is normal for quick...

Page 41: ...e cycle time of signal the shape the appearance of signal the pulse width the duty cycle or the time range of signal and the array the repetition characteristic of signal which can be tested displayed...

Page 42: ...inate dark spots where the camera can not see well This dial allows you to adjust the light brightness 4 Handle 5 Camera with 4 adjustable LED lights The camera head is water resistant and is where yo...

Page 43: ...1 PADII to turn it on Wait until the system enters the main menu tap Tap and select Borescope to run it then the screen will display the scene captured from the borescope camera Adjust it until the le...

Page 44: ...D module No Name Notes 1 Indicators from left to right Power indicator It lights up when X 431 HD module is powered up Communication indicator of X 431 PADII It lights up when X 431 HD module is commu...

Page 45: ...s DLC socket The DLC is usually located the 111 driver s cab If the DLC cannot be found refer to the vehicle s service manual for the location Connect one end of the main cable to the diagnostic sock...

Page 46: ...d then tap Activate 222 Connector Input the Serial Number and Activation Code which can be found 333 in the included password envelope Tap Activate 10 5 Download Diagnostic Software Before diagnosing...

Page 47: ...ail area After inputting tap 333 you can perform any one of the followings Attach file add CC BCC save draft discard and setting Tap 444 to send email 11 1 3 View an email Enter main menu screen and t...

Page 48: ...nload it To download a link tap and hold it and then choose Save link To protect your X 431 PADII and personal data please download applications from trusted sources To configure it tap Settings Secur...

Page 49: ...Visibility timeout Set the desired visibility option 222 11 3 3 Search other devices and pair it with X 431 PADII Before transmitting data with other Bluetooth devices you have to pair it with X 431...

Page 50: ...it to turn on off flash mode 8 Tap to toggle between front camera and rear camera 11 4 2 How to record a video In camera mode drag the slider to video mode 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 3 Fig 11 3 1 Drag the slider...

Page 51: ...rrent folder To launch camera To share pictures or videos To view more options 11 5 3 Edit photos Without installing third party photo processing software X 431 PADII provides powerful photo editing f...

Page 52: ...ws you to install non Market application 11 10 2 View installed applications Tap Settings Apps 111 Swipe the screen from right to left until ALL tab appears 222 Tap the desired one to view its detaile...

Page 53: ...reset X 431 PADII Ensure X 431 PADII is in OFF mode 111 Press and hold VOLUME key and POWER key until X 431 PADII 222 enters system recovery mode Use the VOLUME VOLUME key to move the highlight bar o...

Page 54: ...User s Manual 49 7 The data and time of X 431 PADII can not be set It is because Automatic date time is set on your X 431 PADII Tap Settings Date time deselect Automatic date time and then set the dat...

Page 55: ...e and optional parts can be ordered directly from your LAUNCH authorized tool supplier Your order should include the following information Order quantity Part number Part name Customer Service Any que...