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1. 3 2 Begin to Diagnose Vehicle Vehicle makes models and systems tested by X 431Diagun update every day Please visit http www x431 com for the updates and download diagnose program of the latest version LAUNCH nso JO dra ei a on Go X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 2 1 Diagnostic Program After connecting X 431Diagun see chapter 3 1 3 for details turn it on and press button at the top right corner of the main unit to enter into calibration interface see chapter 2 5 2 After that with the Wince interface displayed double click the icon Wireless Diagnosis on the desktop to operate X 431Diagun as shown in the left figure Vehicle Make interface will appear as shown on the left Button Descriptions RETURN return back to the previous interface PREVPAGE show the previous page This button is invalid and in gray if there is only one page or the first page currently NEXTPAGE show the next page This button is invalid and in gray if there is only one page or the last page currently HISTORY view driving management record the recorded datastream and waveform SETTING select language LAUNCH WEL Fro Fi mep a a Pee ey rere rk an Tea io i oa A BET En Hae give X 431 Diagun User s Manual Here we will take the wireless connection and Benz demo program for example to introduce how to actuate automotive diagnosis Click SETING at the2. kr Ron Win ia JO hme ee E ee Gal A Note Click the start menu at the bottom left of the interface to find control panel With a new window pops up double click Power and the power properties interface appears You can also double click the icon for battery in the taskbar to open the Power Properties interface as shown above 2 When using the appliance without connecting to an external power supply if the battery power is more than 40 you could not find the icon of battery in the taskbar the Power Properties interface then indicates battery is in normal states and shows actual battery power 3 When using the appliance without connecting an external power supply the icon appears in the taskbar if the battery power is lower than 40 and above 10 The Power Properties interface indicates the battery is running low and shows the actual battery power 4 When using the appliance without connecting to an external power supply if the battery power is less than 10 a dialogue box will be popped up and the icon appears in the taskbar The Power Properties interface indicates the battery power is too low and shows the current battery power 9 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 3 Use X 431Diagun to diagnose vehicles 3 1 Automotive Diagnosis Preparation and Connection 3 1 1 X 431Diagun preparations 1 General Test Condition e ignition switch on Battery voltage of the vehicle should be
3. Register newly purchased product here Order Management Check or cancel the unpaid order Renew Password Input the old password correctly before renewing Awarded for complaint Users could complain their troubles and feedback to LAUNCH Effective complaint will be awarded by LAUNCH Logout Exit the registration 4 3 Software Download The screen will enter the download center interface after logging in successfully LAUNCH Note X 431 Diagun User s Manual hE La n f i TN ie be a SaaS 7 ee nn z misie pe Software update of charge free will be provided by LAUNCH for one year The free period is from the registration date on the website not the purchase date That is during one year after the registration users could download the corresponding software for free If there is not the latest version in the download center or the latest version can not meet the needs of the users as they are released by other companies users could buy the version in the purchase center or in the update center see software purchase In the purchase center users can buy the software that doesn t install in the download center In the update center users can buy the software that is beyond the free download period After purchase successfully the purchased software will be added to the download center list automatically All the software listed in the download center could be downloade
4. My computer automatically Note The way of indirect update is the same as that of direct update see chapter 4 4 1 for details We suggest you to use the second method 43 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Interruption may be caused for the following reasons during the update process Please try again after solving the problem 1 TF card reader is poor connected to the computer or the drive program of the TF card is installed incorrectly 2 Space onTF is not enough 3 Other reasons 4 5 Purchase and Update Software If users can t find the software they needed in download center they should buy the software in the purchase center or updated in the update center Log on www x431 com to enter the interface as shown in the figure below idaho ar Click purchase center then you can tick the serial number to choose the software 44 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Take the Transporter amp V Class for example Click view that is in the same line with the Transporter amp V Class The screen will display detailed information about the Transporter amp V Class diagnostic software _ Click Pay to buy the software The bought software will be automatically added to the user s download center Click clear to empty the shopping cart Click purchase other to buy other software The operation for update center is the same as for the purchase center But you can only find software that bey
5. datastream of the first car as shown on the left 31 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 4 Update of Diagnostic Software 4 1 User Registration Registration on www x431 com provides users with a convenient and quick way to purchase or download software and update online First visit www x431 com g a a Click Other Area at the lower position of the screen to enter into the homepage as show below Click Register to view terms of services 32 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual a 3 i all Note The registered user could log onto the member area and click product control to register the newly purchased product See chapter Member login The terms of service are shown on the screen After reading and fully understanding click I accept to enter the interface as shown in the figure below Product serial number register password and vendor code are required Fill in Production Information oo D The serial No is on the X 431Diagun The register password should be kept confidential is provided in an envelope delivered with the product The vendor code is attached on the last page of the user s manual After the information is filled click Next step Note 33 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 1 The dealer is required to record the sold products in the Dealer administration area on www x431 com so that the user can do effective registration later User
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7. bottom right of the interface as shown in the above figure Select English and click OK Button description lt gt For Bluetooth communication matching communication fails if the Bluetooth indicator flashes then click this button to start matching the communications resumes normal if the indicator stays on Click Benz logo in the Make menu The screen will display Select version interface for Benz demo diagnosis program select the version you need Note The operations of other makes and models and systems are the same as Benz See relevant system operation introduction for details and here we only take Benz demo program for example Button Descriptions RETURN return back to the previous interface HELP view the help information DONWLOAD continues to test LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 3 3 How to Diagnose Select version V10 01 and click Download to enter the diagnosis screen as shown on the left Note The diagnosis screen of different makes contains the tested models systems diagnosis connector and DLC location The operations are similar Button Descriptions RETURN return back to the previous interface HOME Exit and return back to the homepage Vehicle Make interface when program abnormality occurs HELP show the help information PRINT print the test result should be connected to an external printer with USB port Click
8. main unit main unit and e diagnostic cable X 431Diagun connector 4 Diagnostic 16 PIN extension cable adaptor for X 431Diagun connector 5 Stylus for clicking operation on X 431Diagun 7 6 Battery Charger for main unit charge by transforming AC 100 240V to DC 5V 7 TF card to store diagnostic program and data 8 TF card reader to read and store data and for online update when connected to PC lt _ Ma 9 USB cable connect X 431Diagun main unit to PC and for online update by wire connection lt 10 Printer cable connect X 431Diagun main unit to the printer Q 11 non 16PIN diagnostic connector Several Diagnostic connector for special models Optional Optional LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 4 X 431Diagun Specifications Operating System WIN CE 5 0 CPU 400 MHz ARM9 Memory Card 1G TF Card Main Unit Universal Serial Bus USB Main Unit Power DC5V X 431 Diagun Connector DC12V 24V Printer Interface USB Display Screen 480X272 4 3 inch LCD with touch screen Rechargeable Battery 1530 mAh Bluetooth theoretically 100m suggest 15 20m Upgrading Interface USB Support wire communication Extendible external memory 2 5 X 431Diagun Start 2 5 1 Power on Press POWER key at the top right corner of the main unit top Main unit Fa screen will display initializing interface as Aaa Magun shown on the left Note Power
9. oftware Update a aze a oo deyo aa ossi zan 39 4 4 1 Direct Update a uiirirvrrrerrerorrinannansansasoonsanansansansasoonoanoann 39 4 4 2 Indirect Updates ia nnmnnn nan 42 4 5 Purchase and Update Software oo ccc 44 FRAO Reppert a e at a n critter kan e at oi e io eta aie 46 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 1 Introduction X 431Diagun is a newly developed wireless diagnostic computer with full color display screen It is a highly integrated product with automotive electronic technology application and information network technology Portable Vehicle Fault Diagnosis Technology is an advanced vehicle diagnosis technology first created and advocated by LAUNCH and represents the highest level of vehicle diagnosis technology in the world it leads the development trend and offers the best solutions X 431Diagun can test almost all the domestic cars and the imported ones from Asia Europe and America X 431Diagun diagnoses two cars at a time compares and analyzes the data to find the fault It features high quality test upgrading fast any where at any time and synchronized with the newest international models It s more credible in quality and performance when compared with other products The printer connected with X 431Diagun through USB port prints the diagnosis result in real time and the TF card with large capacity Stores the diagnosis result Compared with other diagnostic tools it has better quality and performance It features smar
10. on the left Click OK to view the recorded datastream of the selected model in a specific duration Button Description DELETE delete a record 23 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Click in the box to select parameters in which you want to view the datastream the selected items will be marked with Vv You could select CHAR or GRAPH to view datastream in different form as you want as shown on the left After selecting click OK the recorded dynamic data will appear again as shown on the left Button Descriptions Left show the hidden datastream on the left Right show the hidden datastream on the right F van uns n 3 3 4 Flow chart for diagnose procedure see next pagel 24 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Power on Calibrate touch screen Double click X 431Diagun diagnose program X 431Diagun vehicle maker menu Select logo of the make X 431Diagun could diagnose vehicles of different makes and its function are varied here we only take Benz demo program for example The operations of other makes models and systems are the same as Benz See relevant system operation introduction for details Enter into diagnose interface 25 LAUNCH mso X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 5 How to diagnose two cars at a time Compare and analyze the datastream of two cars by Wire connection and Wireless connection with X 431Diagun One is co
11. the problem If the unit is determined to be in warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge If the unit is determined to be out of warranty it will be repaired for a nominal service charge plus return freight Send the unit pre paid to Attn Customer Service Department LAUNCH TECH CO LTD Launch Industrial Park North of Wuhe Avenue Banxuegang Bantian Longgang Shenzhen Guangdong P R China 518112 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual DIAGUN CONNECTOR SERIAL NO DEALER CODE Note 1 Diagun Connector Serial No label is attached by manufacturer before shipping 2 Dealer should fill in the Dealer Code when selling the machine to customer and stamp on the code 3 The Diagun Connector Serial No and Dealer Code is useful when updating the software Refer to the section Update of Diagnostic Software Keep the user s manual carefully 4 Dealer should log on http www X431 com to fill in the Dealer Code and other information in Dealer administration area when a product is sold so that customer can do software updating Statement LAUNCH reserves the rights to make any change to product designs and specifications 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 illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible and defec
12. 11 14V or 18 30V and the rated working voltage of X 431Diagun Connector is 12V or 24V Throttle should be closed e ignition timing and idle speed should be within specification range water and transmission oil temperature is in normal working range water temperature is 90 110 C and transmission oil temperature is 50 80 C 2 Select Test Connector X 431Diagun is armed with an OBDO 16PIN connector Select the corresponding connector optional when testing a vehicle with non OBD 16PIN DLC 3 1 2 TF Card Installation l C Figure 3 1 TF Card Installation Installation steps 1 Take out the TF card from the packing box as shown in Figure 3 la 2 Insert the TF card into the X 431Diagun TF card slot 10 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual perpendicularly Make sure is fully inserted in the right place and with the face printed micro upward refer to Figure 3 1b 3 2c and 3 3d Note You can hear a clicking sound if you insert the TF card in the right place Press the card slightly it will be ejected automatically 3 1 3 Connect X 431Diagun X 431Diagun could also diagnose two cars at a time by connecting two X 431Diagun connectors one with 1 at back is standard supplied and another with 2 at back is optional 1 communicates by wireless Bluetooth and 2 communicates by wire so wire and wireless connections are the two connection options Wire Connection Procedure of X 43
13. 1Diagun Insert the TF card into the slot e Link one end 20PIN Male of the X 431Diagun main unit diagnostic cable with X 431Diagun main unit diagnose interface e Link the other end 12PIN connector of X 431Diagun main unit diagnostic cable with one end 12PIN port of selected X 431Diagnun connector e Find out the vehicle s DLC e Connect the other end of X 431Diagun diagnosis connector to the vehicle s DLC Wireless Connection Procedure of X 431Diagun e Insert the TF card into the slot e Find out the vehicle s DLC e Plug the X 431Diagun diagnosis connector into the vehicle s DLC Note 1 The Bluetooth indicator on the X 431Diagun diagnostic connector is off when wire diagnoses is carried out 2 Connector 1 supports both connection modes while connector 2 optional only supports wire connection 11 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Figure 3 2 wire wireless connection 1 2 Tested car 3 X 43IDiagun Diagnostic connector 10 w Bluetooth 4 X 431Diagun Diagnostic connector 2 w o Bluetooth 5 X 431Diagun main unit 6 7 DLC Note If battery power of X 431Diagun main unit is running low follow the below methods for power supply 1 Supply power via DLC connect the main unit to the diagnosis connector by wire connection 2 Supply power via the charger insert one end 20PIN Male of the charger into the diagnostic port of X 431Diagun main unit and plug the other end in AC 100 240V power socket
14. 431Diagun User s Manual 3 5 2 Read the datastream of the sencod car Click switch icon at the bottom right of the screen shown on the left to switch to desktop As shown on the left after clicking the switch icon 29 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Connect the second car by wire connection and then double click Wire rar maT A Diagnosis on the desktop Screen will display make menu interface as shown on the left The following procedure is the same as reading the datastream of the first car see 3 5 1 for details Note Make sure to select a car with the Pet ofa A same make or version as the first car The Vehicle 2 in the taskbar refers to the second car to be diagnosed by wire connection The screen will display dynamic data of si kon the selected datastream item for the second car as shown on the left ene iP L JO zami saji taa A 30 LAUNCH D BROCE ETa irg Ha PECEL X 431Diagun User s Manual 3 5 3 Comparison and Analysis of Datastream This function is to compare and analyze the datastream from a faulty car with that from a good one The two cars must be of the same vehicle make and the same model Click switch icon at the bottom right of the screen to view datastream of the two cars so that you can compare and analyze the datastream between the two cars as shown on the left After switching the screen will display
15. Engine on the tested system menu Note The test method for different systems is similar Here we take Engine for example After clicking Communication is Initialized screen will appear as shown on the left LAUNCH mne koun ne Peer P e agi hpu pA m bisw m Mi pi a an kn ne laa La lal lili Fo ate gi nesu Ja X 431Diagun User s Manual After successful communication the screen enter the function menu of the diagnostic system automatically as shown on the left 1 Read fault code 2 Erase fault code 3 Read data stream 4 Actuation test 3 3 1 Read Fault Code Click Read fault code to perform this function The test result will be displayed on the screen as shown on the left Button Description PRINT prints the test result should be connected to an external printer with USB port LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Print Fault Code Click print button on the above figure the interface will show as left Note Make sure to connect with printer before printing otherwise the interface as shown on the left won t display Printer connection Link one end 20PIN Male of the printer cable with diagnostic port on X 431Diagun main unit and the other end USB connector to the USB port on the printer In Printer interface select printer and port as shown on the left Click OK to print the fault code Note Select the correct printer and port
16. LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Copyright Information Copyright 2008 by LAUNCH TECH CO LTD All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of LAUNCH The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or 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 maintenance instructions LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH Trademark Information LAUNCH is a registered trademark of LAUNCH TECH CO LTD also called LAUNCH for short in China and other countries All other LAUNCH trademarks service marks domain names logos and company names referred to in this manual are either trademarks registered trademarks service marks domain names logos company names of or are ot
17. able Open the folder which stores the program and double click the icon te to install it Now the system is preparing for the installation as shown below eee Bees ue Install according to the Wizard click Next 40 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual fe Mie TREC rept diran A n Ba ag onp a ee de tee dee rg i mmi The Installation is completed and click Finish as shown above Note After the connection between the X 431Diagun main unit and the computer the ActiveSync icon in the taskbar is displayed as light but if the connection is failure the icon is grey Begin to Update Software Open the folder X 431 Update double click the icon ADA and install the X 431Diagun update tool according to the Wizard After the installation the update icon for the X 431Diagun will appear on the desktop Double click the update icon for X 431Diagun on the desktop to actuate the update tool This program will check the update file downloaded by the user automatically including the files of diagnostic program and display program as shown below 41 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual SS ee eS oe ee ig kn n anl pani TER ol ak reie ed To td 1 ey a ey ere a re Select the update program version on the right and click UPDATE When update completed an indication box will pop up If the update program version doesn t exist on the right clicking the icon Bi to open the downloaded update pr
18. d for free The name of software the latest version released by LAUNCH currently and the issue date as well as the latest version which could be downloaded for the product serial No are provided in the software list It s better for users to create a new folder say named X 431 update to include all the downloaded software according to the following procedures 37 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Update Tool Download Users are required to download the update tools before updating Select language in the drop down menu click download The screen will display the interface as shown below Click Save and save the update tool in the folder X 431 update Download Display Program Users are required to download display program before updating diagnostic software if the display program fitted for the latest diagnostic software is updated Select the language in the drop down menu and click download Click Save on the pop up menu to save the program in the folder X 431 update Download Diagnostic Program Select language and version the default version is the latest version on the drop down menu Click download then click save on the pop up menu to 38 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual save it in the folder X 431 update Click view to learn the detailed information of the version Users could download the other diagnostic program into the folder X 431 update Up to now the so
19. ftware that is for update is downloaded completely 4 4 Software Update Two methods Direct update connect X 431Diagun main unit to PC and indirect update connect the card reader with TF card to PC 4 4 1 Direct Update X 431Diagun main unit connection and drive program installation Necessary hardware 1 A computer that can access to the internet 2 An X 431Diagun main unit and a USB cable Necessary software ActiveSync tested model software and update tool download from www x431 com Connection The connection between the X 431Diagun main unit and PC is shown below Ti A a an ar Ms 8 f E 7 li ar O X 431Diagun main unit J USB cable J USB pot PC TF card 20 PIN diagnostic port 39 LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual A Insert the TF card into TF card slot of X 431Diagun main unit for details to see 3 1 2 B Connect one end of the USB cable to the X 431Diagun main unit and the other end to the USB port of the computer ActiveSync Drive Installation Users are required to install the ActiveSync drive program could be download from www x431 com before performing the direct update otherwise the computer can not identify the X 431Diagun main unit Operating system Windows Me 2000 XP Mac OS 9 x Mac OS X or Linux 2 4 x Install ActiveSync in Windows XP Startup Windows XP Connect the X 431Diagun main unit to the USB port of the computer through a USB c
20. herwise the property of LAUNCH or its affiliates 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 name logo or company name of LAUNCH or any third party without permission from the owner of the applicable trademark service mark domain name logo or company name You may LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual contact LAUNCH by visiting the website at www cnlaunch com or writing to LAUNCH TECH CO LTD Launch Industrial Park North of Wuhe Avenue Banxuegang Bantian Longgang Shenzhen Guangdong P R China to request written permission to use Materials on this manual for purposes or for all other questions relating to this manual General Notice e Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners LAUNCH disclaims any and all rights in those marks There is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of the vehicle models or systems listed in the diagnostic section due to different countries areas and or years Do not hesitate to contact LAUNCH if you come across such questions We are to help you solve the pr
21. ing temperature range 0 50 In this situation it is necessary to warm up the machine for 30 minutes before test Question Why there is no character on the backlit screen Answer Check if the power is well connected Turn off the machine unplug 46 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual it and then plug it again for power supply one second later try to turn on the machine Question Why X431Diagun fails in communication with ECU Answer Please check and make sure that the diagnostic connector and diagnostic program are matching the vehicle make Question The screen keeps blank after flashing when the machine is tumed on Answer Take out the TF card and re start the machine to check if there is normal display If the display is normal when the TF card is taken out the TF card should be replaced If the screen is still blank please contact the local Service engineer Question Why can t the data be input after Soft Keyboard is activated Answer The position where the cursor locates can t be edited Or you have not activated the cursor in the input position please use the stylus to click the part to edit You can input the data if the cursor flashes Question Why the saved data disappeared Answer There are two possible causes 1 Your TF card is damaged 2 You ve changed language which is related to the data You may find the data after switching back to the former language Question The screen does not respond or
22. keyboard is activated there are two input options Manual input and English input E Switch Icon click to display the desktop and switch among different interfaces LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual 2 6 Charge Two options to charge X 431Diagun one is to use the charger see the No 6 of Diagram 2 2 in chapter 2 3 for details the other is to use an external power supply DLC via wire connection 2 6 1 Description of the Power Indicator State Charge through the charger Charge it under conditions of power off power on and stand by mode The power indicator green light stays on when charging and off when the battery is full Note It is better to charge in stand by mode for charging saturation How to set standby click the start menu a dialogue box will be popped up click Suspend or press the power key on the main unit press the power key again to resume the normal state and actuate the screen Charge through DLC Charge it under conditions of power off power on and stand by mode The power indicator green light always on when charging and off when the battery is full 2 6 2 Description of the Battery State 1 The appliance could be turned on either being connected to the charger or an external power supply B icon would then appear in the taskbar Power Properties interface shows charging as shown below LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Raiter mremen Deye SFr Eman Dharr
23. nnected by Wire connection and the other is connected by Wireless connection see chapter 3 1 3 for details 3 5 1 Read the datastream of the first car After connecting the first car by wireless connection double click the icon Wireless Diagnosis The make menu will appear as shown on the left Select Benz and click OK Note Vehicle l in the taskbar refers to the first car connected by wireless connection 26 LAUNCH Tann mipan WIDE The he dre too fin Ce mei L oi e a fos yen meii rete Di an ko aji Ta asa ia ei ei on E kitan eae P ee i mn kanon er enn m Drini gi ren A A X 431Diagun User s Manual Then the screen shift to Diagnostic program version select menu interface select version 10 01 and click OK Note The operations of other makes models and systems are the same as Benz See relevant system operation introduction for details and here we only take Benz demo program for example Click Read data stream on the function menu to read the datastream from ECU as shown on the left 27 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual The selected datastream will be highlighted with blue as shown on the left Click OK and the dynamic data of the selected datastream items will be displayed on the screen as shown on the left Until now reading the datastream of the first car completed 28 LAUNCH X
24. nst defects in materials and workmanship for one year 12 months from date of delivery to the user This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than for which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use The exclusive remedy for any automotive meter found to be defective is 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 LAUNCH No agent employee or representative of LAUNCH has any authority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters exceptas stated herein Disclaimer THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 2 Partnumber 3 Item description Customer Service If you have any questions on the operation of the unit please contact us Tel 86 755 84528431 84528822 E mail X431 cnlaunch com If your unit requires repair service return it to the manufacturer with a copy of the sales receipt and a note describing
25. oblem as soon as possible Precautions on Operating Vehicle s ECU Do not disconnect the vehicle inner consumer when the ignition switch is on High voltage transients may encounters at the moment of disconnecting and thus may damage sensors and ECU Protect the computer from magnetic object such as wireless speaker Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle Pay more attention to ECU and sensors when operation is next to them Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM otherwise ECU and sensors will be damaged by static Do not use the pointer ohm meter instead of DMM for testing ECU and sensor without special requirement Do not test electric devices in relation with ECU with a test lamp unless otherwise expressly provided Do wear a metal ground strip that one end around your wrist and the other to the vehicle body when you get in and out the vehicle LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual e Doconnect ECU harness connector firmly otherwise electro elements such as IC inside ECU will be damaged Precautions on Operation The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device never have it clashed when in use Make sure the appliance is properly connected to the DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR to avoid communication interruptions Do not insert and pull out CF card when the appliance is working Put the stylus into the slot at the back of X 431 main unit after operation and place the cables connectors and othe
26. off by pressing POWER key for 5 seconds at least LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Operate following the tips on the screen after the progress bar was read as shown on the left Spe eet ee Fa a eee eS ae where br A es 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch Screen f Click the touch screen in the above figure ke a ea to enter into Calibrate Touch Screen interface as shown on the left Click the cross cursor on the screen accurately by order once it changes you complete a calibration If you don t want to calibrate press the power key to skip the calibrating interface Note If you click the cross cursor inaccurately it will repeated on the screen until the calibration completed LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual The screen will display interface as shown on the left after the touch screen was calibrated You can click to enter the system desktop or wait for 30 seconds to enter automatically Note You can also calibrate the touch screen by clicking Start Menu 7 Control Panel stylus calibrate 2 5 3 Taskbar Taskbar locates at the bottom of X 431Diagun system desktop as shown on the left A Start Button the same way as on Windows98 XP B Network Connection Icon display network connection state when connected to PC C Time double click it with stylus to set time date and time zone D Soft Keyboard Icon display or hide the soft keyboard when the soft
27. ogram You can click the corresponding icon to the G disc to view the files stored in the TF card and delete some old software versions if necessary for more available space in TF card Click EXIT to exit 4 4 2 Indirect Update Connect card reader with TF card to PC and install drive program Necessary hardware 1 A computer that can access the internet 2 ATF card reader of X 431Diagun and a TF card to be updated Necessary software Tested model software and update tool download from www x431 com 42 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Connection Steps a Take out the TF card from the X 431Diagun main unit press the TF card slightly and it will pop up automatically as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 b Insert the TF card into the card reader as shown in Figure 3 the side printed with words is upward and insert the TF card into the card reader perpendicularly as shown in Figure 4 Figure 5 and Figure 6 c Connect the card reader to the USB port of the computer Install TF Card Reader Drive Program You don t need to install the drive program if the operating system of your computer is Windows Me 2000 XP Mac OS 9 x Mac OS X or Linux 2 4 x but have to install if the operating system is Windows98 You can download the installation software from www x431 com and install it according to the Installation Wizard If card reader installation succeeds the icon will appear in
28. ond updated free period in the updated center while all the available software are listed in the purchase center 45 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 5 FAQ X431Diagun is a hi tech product But nowadays automotive technology are making daily advance and there may be questions during operation Read the user s manual carefully to get answers whenever you have any question or contact our Customer Service Center for help Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to X431Diagun About Online Update Question Downloaded diagnostic program package is not listed in the update tool what is the reason Answer possible causes and solutions 1 The downloaded diagnostic program and diagnostic update tool should be in the same folder Please put them in the same folder 2 The diagnostic update program may have not been fully downloaded Please download again Question When the updated software is used in vehicle diagnosis some diagnostic program can not be downloaded successfully from the TF card Why Answer possible causes and solutions 1 The Display Program may have not been updated Please update the Display Program 2 The diagnostic program for the vehicle may be damaged Please re download the diagnostic program and update About Hardware Question Why the LCD touch screen responds so slowly in cold weather Answer It is because the ambient temperature is close to the lower limit of operat
29. r accessories into box Handle with care and avoid crashing Safety Precautions Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin In operation direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided Pay attention not to splash the sulfuric acid into eyes Keep ignition sources away from the battery at all times Engines produce various poisonous compounds hydrocarbon carbon monoxide azote oxid etc which should be avoided Avoid contacting high temperature assembly such as water tank and vent pipe as the temperature of the running engine is very high Before starting engine put the speed lever in the neutral position or in the P position to avoid injury Wear an ANSI approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles If you are using the battery as a power source connect the RED battery clip to the positive of the vehicle battery and the BLACK battery clip to the negative LAUNCH X 431Diagun User s Manual Contents LINTOCUCHON wt are n e e e a a a ko Aa soap 1 ZKSA JI DAOU Ne oz kak te kat a n te a e ad pa aa pe ek ini 2 2 1 X 431Diagun Component Descriptions 0 cece 2 2 2 Port and Indicator Descriptions cece 2 2 3 X 431Diagun General COMPONENES rriren 3 2 4 X 431Diagun Specifications woes 5 AS AMBIT 8 jo 2 ae an fi eer tester eer aan n ba kon et bone ba konte tn 5 2 0L POWER ON ti ab ko a a ak n n vi e Al 5 2 5 2 Calibrate TOUCH Sireen ssnin 6 2 5 31 AS KDA inaunga
30. responds incorrectly when click with stylus Answer It is necessary to calibrate the screen Please see chapter 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch Screen for details Question What can do when the screen is confused Answer Please quit the current application interface and run it again If the problem still exists please restart the system About System Setting Question The screen is inactive after the cross cursor appears 47 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Answer The system is calibrating the touch screen The machine will work after the calibration completed Please see chapter 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch Screen for details Question The screen does not respond or responds incorrectly when click with stylus Answer It is necessary to calibrate the screen Please see chapter 2 5 2 Calibrate Touch Screen for details Question The time displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen is incorrect How to adjust it Answer The time was set incorrectly Please see chapter 2 5 3 Taskbar About Operation Question System halts when reading data stream What is the reason Answer It may be caused by a slackened connector Please turn off the machine firmly connect the connector and switch on the machine again Question The appliance is blank screened after a while during its operation Answer P ower saving was set in the power management Press power key to resume it Or you can set None or ex
31. should contact the dealer if registration can not be done effectively 2 If the filled serial No is invalid the screen will display the message as shown in Figure below Click OK button to return to the previous interface to re fill the correct numbers E IN Sepen ints Tru heres hpk a r serial umber e Fill in User Information bo mon zar maas bums aaa maa After the required information is filled correctly The red textbox must be filled Please make sure that your e mail is valid as we will send the confidential information to your registered e mail as soon as the registration completed click Next step the screen will display the interface as shown below 34 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual afl Click OK the registration is completed and the registered username and password are valid 4 2 Member Login The user becomes the registered member after registration Member can log in the website after filled in username password and user type customer in the interface as shown below After log in successfully the screen will display the interface as shown below download center is the default interface 35 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Download Center Refer to software download Purchase Center amp Update center Refer to software purchase and update Member Info Display and renew the current member information Product Register
32. t design portable full color touch screen easy to operate supporting multiple languages and wide range use Besides wireless connection and data transfer are realized by Bluetooth for easy use LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 2 X 431Diagun 2 1 X 431Diagun Component Descriptions X 431Diagun includes X 431Diagun main unit right and X 431Diagun connector left see fig 2 1 X 431Diagun main unit communicates with X 431Diagun connector via wireless Blue Tooth also supports wire connection Figure 2 1X 431Diagun External View 2 2 Port and Indicator Descriptions Figure 2 2 is for each port and indicator of X 431Diagun LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual tL i di h Figure 2 2 X 431Diagun main unit ports and indicators Diagram 2 1 X 431Diagun ports and indicators Power button Earphone Hole TF card slot Diagnostic Interface Lanyard eyelet Diagnostic Connector Blue tooth LED blue Power LED red 12PIN port 0 0 0 0 0 Stylus holder aopojaojaja Touch screen 2 3 X 431Diagun General Components Diagram 2 2 is for each component No Name Description Picture 1 X 431Diagun Main unit screen contains main unit operation buttons test Ff result and help 2 X 431Diagun Diagnostic box with connector OBD 16 pin connector L LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 3 X 431Diagun to connect X 431Diagun
33. tend the standby time in Power Off interface Other questions Question Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition moment Answer Caused by electromagnetic disturbing and this is normal phenomenon Question Diagnose interrupted during diagnosing process Answer Caused by electromagnetic disturbing or poor connecting 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 48 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual water is in proper temperature Question The systems equipped with the vehicle can not be diagnosed Answer DLC of some early models is separated refer to User s Manual for details Question The fault code storage is blank Answer Usually it s the suquela for shared circuit Please locate and analyze the most similar fault code and its circuit Question There is so much fault code Answer Usually it s caused by poor connection or fault circuit grounding Please check and confirm if the Year and make selected is correct or not and if the vehicle is equipped with the right system 49 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE LAUNCH PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER S BUSINESS LAUNCH electronic product is warranted agai
34. to match the printer due to different printer types used by users LAUNCH Brink Mis oa ogee p ma a A CHAN E P Beil W avek a us pa X 431Diagun User s Manual If there is no fault code from the tested System the screen will show as in the left figure Button Description OK returns the function menu of the diagnostic system 3 3 2 Erase Fault Code Click Erase fault code on the function menu to erase the fault code as shown on the left LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual After clicking it starts to erase fault code clear fault code succeed will appear if succeed or No fault code will appear on the screen if all the fault codes have been cleared or no fault code in the tested system Button Description OK returns to the function menu of the diagnostic system 3 3 3 Read Datastream Click Read datastream on the function menu to read the datastream from ECU as shown on the left LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual The selected datastream items display with blue as shown on the left Button Descriptions NEXTPAGE display the datastream item on the next page OK display the dynamic data of the selected datastream RETURN return back to the previous interface Click OK the dynamic data of the selected datastream item would be displayed as shown on the left Click RECORD to save dynamic datastream in a specific d
35. ts are inevitable if you have any question please contact local dealer or after sale service center of LAUNCH LAUNCH does not bear any responsibility arising from misunderstandings
36. uration click Stop to complete the record Button Descriptions GRAPH display the waveform of a single datastream item RECORD record dynamic datastream in a specific duration the button will shift to Stop after clicking it 20 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual With the datastream screen displayed click to select the datastream and click GRAPH to view the datastream waveform not more than two in a screen as shown on the left 3 3 4 Actuation Test The purpose of this function is to control the operation of an on board system test or component Click Actuation test on the function menu as shown on the left Note Here take Cylinder 1 injector for example 21 LAUNCH W e i Zo rose aa X 431Diagun User s Manual Click 1 injector as shown on the left Note Click 1 injector to check if it works normally by the sound from it Perform completed as shown on the left Note If perform fails and 1 injector cannot work normally it indicates malfunction in the related components 22 LAUNCH X 431 Diagun User s Manual 3 3 5 Driving Record Administration View the saved datastream and waveform In vehicle make interface as shown on the left click HISTORY fetal meso EE Farm AE After clicking the screen displays a document list of datastream recorded in specific durations for the tested vehicle make as shown
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