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V1.00.000
06-26-2018
Statement: LAUNCH 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 and reserve
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  • Page 1 V1.00.000 06-26-2018 Statement: LAUNCH 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 and reserve the right to pursue their legal liabilities.
  • Page 2 Copyright Information Copyright © 2018 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 and recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of LAUNCH.
  • Page 3 Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH. Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the Pilot TPMS, please read this user’s manual first carefully and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: •...
  • Page 4 • Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running. • Keep the Pilot TPMS dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the Pilot TPMS, when necessary.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors ................4 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status..............5 2.6 OBD II Definitions ..................5 3. Product Descriptions ................7 3.1 Outline of Pilot TPMS ..................7 3.2 Technical Specifications ................9 3.3 Accessories Checklist ..................9 4. Initial Use....................10 4.1 Charging Pilot TPMS ...................
  • Page 6 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 8. Data ......................41 8.1 Diagnostic Record ..................41 8.2 Diagnostic Report ..................42 8.3 DTC Library ....................42 8.4 DLC(Data Link Connector) Location............43 8.5 Image......................43 8.6 Feedback ..................... 43 8.7 Firmware Fix ....................43 8.8 FAQ ......................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result. Pilot TPMS supports the functions of Read DTCs, Clear DTCs and Read Data Stream for the full system of oversea’s main vehicle models.

  • Page 8: General Information

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 2. General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed.

  • Page 9: Location Of The Data Link Connector (Dlc)

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Figure 2-1 2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is typically a 16- pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle’s on- board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles.

  • Page 10: Obd Ii Readiness Monitors

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Figure 2-2 2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system.

  • Page 11: Obd Ii Monitor Readiness Status

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 6) Secondary air Injection 7) Heated Catalyst 8) A/C system 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s monitor system has completed testing on each component. Components that have been tested will be reported as “Ready”, or “Complete”, meaning they have been...
  • Page 12 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual DTC -- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that identifies which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned. Enabling Criteria -- Also termed Enabling Conditions. They are the vehicle- specific events or conditions that must occur within the engine before the various monitors will set, or run.

  • Page 13: Product Descriptions

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 3. Product Descriptions 3.1 Outline of Pilot TPMS Figure 3-1 Name Descriptions Indicates test results. A quick dial to Read I/M readiness. *Note: This function only applies to Diagnose.
  • Page 14 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Press it to quickly launch the auto VIN detection module. Auto VIN *Note: To detect more and accurate VINs, a stable Detect network connection is highly recommened for this function. A quick access to the Update module.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    • Storage temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°) 3.3 Accessories Checklist For detailed accessory items, please consult from the local agency or check the packing list supplied with Pilot TPMS together. 1. Pilot TPMS handset 2. OBD II diagnostic cable 3.

  • Page 16: Initial Use

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 4. Initial Use 4.1 Charging Pilot TPMS There are two charging methods available: Via Charging Cable: Plug one end of the included charging cable into the DC-IN port of the tool, and the other end to the external DC power.
  • Page 17 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 3. Choose the desired system language, and tap “Next”. 4. Choose the desired time zone, and tap “Next” to enter the WLAN setup page. 5. Slide the switch to ON, the system starts searching for all available wireless LANs.

  • Page 18: Job Menu

    Figure 4-3 TPMS To perform TPMS operations. Diagnose To configures Pilot TPMS to operate as a diagnostic tool. This option presents a quick way to check for DTCs, isolate the cause of the illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), OBD II...
  • Page 19 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Includes Diagnostic report, Diagnostic record, Feedback and Data Image etc. To make some system settings, including Network setup, Settings Email and Brightness etc. GEAR+ An add-on module for function extension, including Promotion message pushing and Software subscription etc.

  • Page 20: Tpms

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 5. TPMS Pilot TPMS provides the most comprehensive TPMS services for technicians to quickly solve TPMS related problems in the shortest time and with the highest efficiency. 5.1 Vehicle Selection Select a manufacturer brand on the TPMS Service Menu and follow the onscreen instructions to select the vehicle make, model and year.
  • Page 21 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Fig. 5-3 The following screen may display for vehicles using Indirect TPMS. Fig. 5-4 For Indirect TPMS vehicle, only the Learning function is supported. Tap the vehicle year information button, a vehicle year model confirmation message displays, follow the instructions to complete the operation.

  • Page 22: Tpms Activation

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual For vehicles using Direct TPMS, select the correct vehicle. The TPMS service menu will display next. Fig. 5-6 5.2 TPMS Activation The Activation function allows user to activate TPMS sensor to view sensor data - sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, battery condition and sensor position.

  • Page 23: Tpms Diagnosis

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Fig. 5-7 The sensor position, sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, sensor frequency and sensor battery information of the triggered sensor will display on the table. 5.3 TPMS Diagnosis The Diagnosis function is used to check the status of the TPMS system. This function requires connection with the test vehicle.
  • Page 24 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Fig. 5-9 If the IDs are different, the marks will display red. In this case, the vehicle ECU cannot recognize the sensor installed on the vehicle. If the OBD function is not supported by the test vehicle, the sensor ID saved in the TPMS ECU cannot be retrieved and only the sensor ID retrieved from sensor activation will display on the screen.
  • Page 25 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed. Fig. 5-11 Fig. 5-12...

  • Page 26: Sensor Programming

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Fig. 5-13 5.4 Sensor Programming The Programming function allows users to program the sensor data to the Sensor to replace existing sensors with low battery life and ones that are no longer functioning. This device offers three programming methods when programming Sensor: Auto, Manual and by Activating.
  • Page 27 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Auto (In this mode, the system can create the sensor IDs automatically.) Fig. 5-15 By Activating (In this mode, the system can create the sensor ID activated.) Once the sensors mounted on the vehicle have been triggered and the sensor and tire information displayed on the tool, the By Activating can use to program a new Sensor.
  • Page 28 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Manual (In this mode, user can manually input the sensor IDs which are determined by user own.) The Manual allows users to program a new Sensor with the ID of an TPMS sensor. Select a wheel location on the display and place a Sensor near the top right corner of the tool and then tap Manual to program the new Sensor.

  • Page 29: Tpms Learning

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 5.5 TPMS Learning This function is used to write sensor IDs into the vehicle ECU for sensor recognition. Learning is needed to be performed when the new sensor IDs are different from the original sensor IDs stored within TPMS ECU. There are THREE ways for Learning: Static Learning, Self-learning and OBD Learning.
  • Page 30 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Self-learning For some vehicles, the Learning function can be completed by driving. Refer to the on-screen Learning Process for the exact details for operation. Fig. 5-21 Fig. 5-22...
  • Page 31 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual OBD learning The OBD learning function allows the Pilot TPMS to directly write the TPMS sensor IDs to the TPMS module. To perform the Learning, activate all four sensors. Figure 5-23 Follow the instruction on the screen to proceed.

  • Page 32: Diagnose

    In case no DLC is found, please refer to Automobile Repair Manual. 3. Plug one end of the diagnostic cable into the DB-15 connector of Pilot TPMS, and tighten the captive screws. Connect the other end to the vehicle’s DLC.

  • Page 33: Smart Diagnosis (Auto-Detect)

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 6.2.1 Smart Diagnosis (Auto-Detect) After connection, turn the ignition key on and the system enters auto-detect mode. *Note: To detect more and accurate VINs, a stable network connection is highly recommended for this function. *CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.

  • Page 34: Manual Diagnosis

    *Notes: • Before diagnosing, please make sure the diagnostic program corresponding to certain vehicle model has been installed on your Pilot TPMS. • For vehicles manufactured by different vendors, it is possible that it has different diagnostic menus. For details, please follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.
  • Page 35 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle. 1). Select diagnostic software version: Tap the “DEMO” to go to Step 2. Fig. 6-3 Fig. 6-4 2). Select test item: Select the desired test item to proceed.
  • Page 36 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Tap “Health Report”, the system starts scanning the ECUs. Once the scanning is complete, a screen similar to the following appears: Fig. 6-6 In above figure, the tested system with fault code appears in red and the system with OK displays in white (normally).
  • Page 37 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual In Fig. 6-5, tap “System Selection”, the screen displays as follows: Fig. 6-7 Tap the desired system (take “ECM” for example) to jump to the test function page. Fig. 6-8 *Note: Different vehicle has different diagnostic menus.
  • Page 38 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual vehicle’s control system. In Fig. 6-8, tap “Read DTC”, the screen will display the diagnostic result. Fig. 6-9 On-screen Buttons: Freeze Frame: When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This information is referred to as freeze frame data.
  • Page 39 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual D. Read Data Stream This option retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the vehicle’s ECU. In Fig. 6-8, tap “Read Data Stream”, the system will display data stream items. Fig. 6-10 On-screen Buttons: Select All: Tap it to select all items of the current page.
  • Page 40 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Fig. 6-11 *Notes: 1. If the value of the data stream item is out of the range of the standard (reference) value, the whole line will display in red. If it complies with the reference value, it displays in blue (normal mode).

  • Page 41: Obdii Diagnosis

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Fig. 6-12 Combine: Tap it, a pull-down list of the data stream items appears on the screen. Select the necessary items and the screen will display the waveforms corresponding to these items immediately. Report: To save the current data as a diagnostic report. All diagnostic reports can be accessed from “Data”...
  • Page 42 LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual Figure 6-13 Figure 6-14 Tap [OK], a screen similar to Figure 6-14 will appear. It mainly includes the following functions: 1. Read Codes This option is used to identify which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned.
  • Page 43 The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system. The Pilot TPMS does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board computer to initiate the test. Before using the system test function, refer to the...

  • Page 44: History

    Number), CID (Calibration ID) and CVN (Calibration Verification Number). 6.4 History Generally once a vehicle diagnosis is performed, Pilot TPMS will record the every details of diagnostic session. The History function provides direct access to the previously tested vehicles and users can resume from the last operation, without the necessity of starting from scratch.

  • Page 45: Resetting

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 6.5 Resetting In addition to amazing & powerful diagnostic function, Pilot TPMS also features 6 reset functions. There are two methods to reset service lamp: Manual reset or Auto reset. Auto reset follows the principle of sending command from Pilot TPMS to vehicle’s ECU to do resetting.

  • Page 46: Update

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 7. Update If some new software or APK can be updated, a numeric indicator will display on the “Upgrade” module on the Job menu. In this case, you may use this option to keep it synchronized with the latest version.

  • Page 47: Data

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 8. Data Fig. 8-1 8.1 Diagnostic Record If user records the running parameters or waveform graphs while reading data stream, it will be saved as diagnostic records and appear under this tab. Tap “Diagnostic Record” to enter and select the desired data stream items and tap “OK”...

  • Page 48: Diagnostic Report

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual 8.2 Diagnostic Report This module stores all diagnostic reports generated in process of vehicle diagnosis. All the diagnostic reports are sorted by Date and Make. If there are too many reports stored, tap (Search) to filter and quickly locate it.

  • Page 49: Dlc(Data Link Connector) Location

    Use this item to upgrade and fix diagnostic firmware. During fixing, please do not cut power or switch to other interfaces. 8.8 FAQ Provides a detailed description on how to troubleshoot the Pilot TPMS. Before operating the handset, please carefully read it.

  • Page 50: Settings

    This option lets you adjust the volume and other sound settings. 9.5 Network *Note: Once WLAN is set as ON, Pilot TPMS will consume more power. While it keeps unused, please set it off to save power. While WLAN keeps unused, please turn it off to conserve battery power.

  • Page 51: Email Setup

    LAUNCH Pilot TPMS User's Manual changed into another language, please do remember to upgrade the vehicle software after reseting the language in “Settings” , and meanwhile, the present English vehicle software(could be any language software already installed) will be automatically deleted.

  • Page 52: Faq

    TPMS. System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the Pilot TPMS, firmly connect the connector, and switch it on again. Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start.
  • Page 53 We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible, and defects are inevitable, if you have any question, please contact local dealer or LAUNCH TECH CO., LTD., LAUNCH does not bear any responsibility arising from misunderstandings.

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