Table of Contents Precautions on Operation..............7 Safety Precautions ................7 Introduction..................9 Features .....................9 Outline of OBD BOOK ..............10 Ports and Indicators................10 Main Unit Structure ................11 Functions ..................12 Preparations ..................12 Connection ..................12 Power-on ..................13 Diagnosis ..................13 Diagnostic Codes ................15 Data stream ..................19 Special Test ..................23 Code Lookup ..................23 Send Data to PC................24...
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Customer and LAUNCH governing Customer’s use. License. Conditioned upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, LAUNCH TECH. CO, LTC. or its subsidiary licensing the Materials instead of LAUNCH, grants to Customer a nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use for Customer’s internal business purposes the Materials and the Document for which...
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Note: For evaluation or beta copies for which LAUNCH does not charge a license fee, the above requirement to pay license fees does not apply. General Limitations. This is a license, not a transfer of title, to the materials, and LAUNCH retains ownership of all copies of the Materials.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner “Software” shall include (and the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to) computer programs, including firmware, as provided to Customer by LAUNCH or an authorized LAUNCH reseller, and any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions thereto (collectively, “Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software licensed or provided to Customer by LAUNCH or an authorized LAUNCH reseller.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner audit. Export. Software, including technical data, may be subject to PRC. export control laws, including the PRC. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner General Notice 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 diagnosis section due to different countries, areas, and/or years.
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Precautions on Operation OBD BOOK is a precision instrument and should be protected from vibration and impact. If the unit does not run correctly or the screen is unstable when first turned on, disconnect it from the main lead and try again. Never use adapters or cables other than those supplied by LAUNCH with the unit.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner ignition OFF before connecting Code Reader to or disconnecting Code Reader from the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Introduction OBD BOOK is the fifth generation test tool, developed by LAUNCH, specially designed for car owners or DIYers. With an OBD BOOK during long trip, you may control the condition of vehicle electronic system at any time. At the base of function of the previous generations, OBD BOOK is designed with two big displays and five-button keypad, which makes it more convenient and faster to operate.
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Outline of OBD BOOK Figure 1-01 Figure 1-01 shows the main unit of OBD BOOK. And USB update cable is enclosed. Ports and Indicators...
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner USB Port To connect the unit and computer for updating. Diagnostic Cable To connect the unit and vehicle socket for diagnosis. Power Key Press it to turn the unit on when there is no socket for power (when using battery for power).
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Functions OBD BOOK can be used to diagnose all the vehicles with an OBD-II diagnostic socket, to analyze troubles, and to find out the cause and location of troubles quickly and accurately. It supports four types of OBD-II protocols (SAE J1850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, ISO 9141-2 and KWP2000).
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Power-on There are three ways to turn the unit ON: 1. Press at least two seconds to turn the unit ON (For equipped with battery condition, the unit will and no connection with vehicle socket or PC). On the display interface without backlight.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner ]: indicates the test completed at present. ]: indicates the test not completed at present. [P]: indicates the DTC is pending. The lower screen will enter the Main Menu as shown below: Available functions are as follows: Diagnostic Codes Data stream Special Tests...
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Send Data to PC Tool Setup Diagnostic Codes You can press [↑] [↓] key to scroll the screen to select the desired option function from menu. Select [Diagnostic Codes] and press [ ] and the lower screen will display the interface as shown below: Use [↑] [↓] key to move the cursor (>) and select the desired function item.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner 01/06 indicates that there are 6 codes totally, and now P0100 is the first code to display. The screen will also show the content of the code below the number of code. You can use [↓] key to view the next code. When there is a manufacturer defined code, it will display as below: Press [ ] to enter the next interface as shown below:...
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Now you can use [↑] [↓] key to move the cursor (>) to select the carmaker to which the code belong. We choose [BENZ] to view the define: After viewing the manufacturer defined codes, you can press [↓] key to view the next codes.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Press [ ] to erase DTCs, and the screen will display the interface as shown below: Select [View Freeze Data], the lower screen will display the interface as shown below:...
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner You can use [↑] [↓] key to move the cursor (>) for viewing. Press [ ] to return to the Diagnostic Codes Menu. Data stream Select [Data Stream] in the Main Menu and press [ ] and the lower screen will display the interface as shown below: Select [View Entire List] and press [...
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Press [ ] to return to the Live Data Menu. Select [Custom Data List] and press [ ] to enter the next interface: Press [ ] to enter the next interface:...
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Press [ ] to enter the next interface as shown below. In this interface, you can select one item or all items by yourself. Here we choose [ Select All], and press[ ] to enter the interface as shown below:...
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner If there is a mark in front of the item, it indicates that the item is selected. For example, all the four items has marks before them as shown figure above, so the four items are selected.
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Special Test Select [Data Stream] in the Main Menu and press [ ] and the lower screen will display the interface as shown below: Select [Drive Cycle Test]-[Since DTCs CLR], and the screen will display the interface as shown below: Press [ ] to return the Main Menu.
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner display the interface as shown below: You can use [↑] [↓] key to change P letter. And press [ ] move the cursor to right. And then press [↑] [↓] key to input number. After you input the code number, press ] to view the definition of the code.
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner In the [Adjust Contrast] interface, you can adjust the contrast of screen. Press [↑] to raise contrast/brightness; press [↓] to reduce contrast/brightness. In the [Select Language] interface, you can choose English, French or Spanish. In the [Unit of Measure] interface, you can choose USA or Metric unit.
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Appendix: About OBDII Does My Car Have OBDII? All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996 are required to be OBD II equipped. In general, this means all cars and light trucks since 1996;...
LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner Where Is the Socket Located? The socket must be located within three feet of the driver and must not require any tools to be revealed. Look under the dash and behind ashtrays.
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LAUNCH OBD BOOK OBDII Auto Scanner 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 against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months) from date of delivery to the user.
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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...
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