Launch X-431 HD Module Quick Start Manual page 2

X-431 HD Module
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Connections
1.
Locate the vehicle's DLC: The DLC (Data Link Connector) is typically a connector
where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle's on-board computer.
DLC location varies from vehicle to vehicle. It is generally located in driver's cab. If
no DLC is found, please refer to Automobile Repair Manual.
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. For vehicles equipped with OBDII management system, plug one end of the
diagnostic cable into the vehicle's DLC, and the other end into the diagnostic
socket of the HD module, and then tighten the captive screws.
For vehicles not equipped with OBDII management system, it is necessary to use
the corresponding adaptor cable, and then follow one of the methods below to
make connection:
HD module Diagnostic cable
A Power adaptor
B
Cigarette lighter
C
Battery clamps cable
5. To perform vehicle diagnosis via data cable, connect the B-shaped terminal of the
data cable to the HD module and other end to the diagnostic tool.
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Activate X-431 HD Module & Download Software
If you had a diagnostic tool of 12V passenger car configuration and intend to
experience the diagnosis of commercial vehicles, follow the steps described below to
activate the module:
Note: Please make sure that the diagnostic tool is properly connected to the Internet before
proceeding this step.
1. Launch the application, then tap
Activate Connector
Serial Number
Activation Code
Activate
Quick Start Guide
Adaptor cable To vehicle's DLC
To AC outlet
To Cigarette lighter receptacle
To vehicle battery
-> "Profile" -> "Activate Connector".
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Activate X-431 HD Module & Download Software(Cont.)
2. Input the Product S/N and Activation Code, which can be obtained from the
included Password Envelope, then tap "Activate" to activate it and advance to
The
the update center.
3. Tap "Update" to download and install it.
4. Once the module is activated, a new "Heavy-duty" tab appears on the
diagnostic main menu screen.
*Note: Once newer software is detected, a pop-up message will prompt you. In this case,
tap "Update now" to keep synchronized with the latest version.
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Toggle Between Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
If several VCI connectors and HD module are activated on the diagnostic tool, a
list of connectors will be displayed in the "My Connector", which can be accessed
by tapping -> "Profile"-> "My Connector".
If you want to switch from a passenger car to a commercial vehicle, enter "My
Ÿ
Connector" -> select the HD module S/N(starting with 98649) -> tap
navigate to the diagnostic main menu -> connect the VCI module, diagnostic tool
and vehicle -> tap "Heavy-duty" tab to select the corresponding vehicle model ->
follow the on-screen prompts to start a diagnostic session.
To switch from a commercial vehicle to a passenger car, enter "My Connector" ->
Ÿ
select the VCI connector S/N -> tap
-> connect the VCI module, diagnostic tool and vehicle -> Use VINScan(or
manual diagnosis) to start diagnosis.
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Start Diagnostics
Follow the sequence below to start a new
diagnostic session.
Tap "Diagnostic"
Is HD module
No
activated?
Refer to Section 2 to
activate it
Download diagnostic
software
Select test function
*Note: Pictures illustrated herein are for
reference only and this Quick Start Guide is
subject to change without written notice.
to navigate to the diagnostic main menu
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Fax: 562-463-1590
Select the module S/N
1820 S. Milliken Ave. Ontario, CA 91761
from "My Connector"
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Tap "Heavy-duty" to Service & Repair
select vehicle model
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