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  • Page 1 Version: V1.00.000 Revised date: 2015-12-08...
  • Page 2 X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Safety Precautions Copyright Information Copyright © 2015 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.
  • Page 3 Do not insert foreign objects into or place heavy objects on your device. Sensitive components inside might cause damage. Do not use X-431 PRO3 in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry environments. In places using X-431 PRO3 may cause interference or generate a potential risk, please turn it off.
  • Page 4 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Safety Precautions Do not disconnect power abruptly when X-431 PRO3 is being formatted or in process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program error. Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you, otherwise your X-431 PRO3 software might fail to work.
  • Page 5 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Safety Precautions Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin. In operation, direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided. Keep the ignition sources away from the battery at all times.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ....................1 1.1 P ..................1 RODUCT ROFILE 1.2 F ....................1 EATURES 1.3 K X-431 PRO3..............2 NOWLEDGE OF 1.3.1 X-431 PRO3 whole set ..............2 1.3.2 X-431 PRO3 tablet ................
  • Page 7 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Table of Contents ..................... 11 OWNLOAD 4.2.1 User registration ................11 4.2.2 Diagnostic software layout............... 14 4.2.3 Function menu................. 15 4.3 C ................... 15 ONNECTIONS 4.3.1 Preparation ..................15 4.3.2 DLC location ..................15 4.3.3 Vehicle connection................16 4.4 B...
  • Page 8 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Table of Contents 4.11.2 Orientation ..................29 4.11.3 Print information................29 4.11.5 Diagnostic feedback ..............32 4.11.6 Network test ................... 32 4.11.7 About....................32 5 X-431 HD MODULE (OPTIONAL) ..............33 5.1 K X-431 HD M ............

  • Page 9: Introduction

    (Instant messaging and remote assistance), Repair Data, Business and Update etc. X-431 PRO3 adopts a higher performance-price ratio tablet computer, which is equipped with Android 5.1 operating system, 1.3GHz quad core CPU and 10.1” HD display.

  • Page 10: Knowledge Of X-431 Pro3

    9. Other additional functions: Alarm, Calendar and Calculator etc. 1.3 Knowledge of X-431 PRO3 1.3.1 X-431 PRO3 whole set X-431 PRO3 is composed of an X-431 PRO3 tablet (See Chapter “1.3.2”) and a diagnostic connector (See Chapter “1.3.3”). 1.3.2 X-431 PRO3 tablet...

  • Page 11: Diagnostic Connector (Only Applies For 12V Cars)

    USB/Charging Port POWER Key In Off mode, press it to turn on X-431 PRO3; In On mode: Press it to activate the LCD if the LCD is off. Press it to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up.

  • Page 12: Technical Parameters

    It illuminates red when the connector is connected to X-431 PRO3 via USB cable. ⑤ Mini USB port For connecting the USB cable to X-431 PRO3. 1.4 Technical Parameters X-431 PRO3: Operating system: Android 5.1 CPU: Quad-core 1.3GHz processor...

  • Page 13: Package List

    X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — General Operations 1.5 Package List While purchasing, please check the following accessories: X-431 PRO3 tablet (including X-431 PRO3 protective sleeve) Confidential paper Diagnostic connector (for 12V car diagnosis) X-431 HD module (optional, for heavy-duty trucks diagnosis)

  • Page 14: Preparations

    While X-431 PRO3 has low battery, a beep will sound. If it is very low, X-431 PRO3 will be switched off automatically.

  • Page 15: Tips On Finger Operations

    2.5 Lock & unlock the screen Many screen lock modes are available on X-431 PRO3. Note: You are recommended to set screen lock as “None” since X-431 PRO3 is a frequently used diagnostic tool. 2.5.1 Lock the screen When it is ON, press [POWER] once to lock the screen;...

  • Page 16: Screen Layout

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — General Operations 2.6 Screen layout 1. Preview the screen Tap and hold any blank area on the home screen, a function menu will pop up at the bottom of the screen. It mainly includes wallpapers, lock screen wallpapers, widgets, settings and apps.

  • Page 17: Adjust Brightness

    1. On HOME screen, tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2. Choose the desired screen lock mode and follow the on-screen instructions to finish your setting. Note: You are recommended to set screen lock as “None” since X-431 PRO3 is a frequently used diagnostic tool.

  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Setting

    Note: Once WLAN is set as ON, X-431 PRO3 will consume more power. While WLAN keeps unused, please turn it off to conserve battery power. X-431 PRO3 has built-in Wi-Fi that can be used to get online. Once you’re online, you can register your X-431 PRO3, browse the Internet, get apps and send email on your network.

  • Page 19: How To Diagnose

    X-431 PRO3. Fig. 4-1 4.2 User Registration, Connector Activation & Diagnostic Software Download 4.2.1 User registration Tap the X-431 PRO3 icon on the desktop to launch the application, and then tap “Login” to enter the login interface of diagnosis software.
  • Page 20 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-2 1. If you are a new user, tap “New Registration” to enter registration page. See Fig. 4-3. Fig. 4-3 In Fig. 4-3, fill in the information in each field (Items with * must be filled). After inputting, tap “Register”, a screen similar to the following will appear:...
  • Page 21 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Product SN Product SN Activation code Fig. 4-5 Note: To exit and activate it later, tap “Skip”. In this case, you can activate your connector by tapping “Activate Connector” in “Profile”. For details, please refer to Chapter 4.10.2 Activate Connector.

  • Page 22: Diagnostic Software Layout

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis In Fig. 4-7, tap “Update” to start downloading. To pause downloading, tap “Stop”. To resume it, tap “Continue”. Once download is complete, the system will install the software package automatically. Notes: In process of download, please make sure it is properly connected to the WLAN network.

  • Page 23: Function Menu

    Throttle should be closed at its close position. Select the diagnostic connector If X-431 PRO3 is testing vehicles equipped with universal OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic socket, please use the included diagnostic connector. (For vehicles with non-OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic socket, a non-16 PIN connector is required.) 4.3.2 DLC location...

  • Page 24: Vehicle Connection

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis standard 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 25 3. Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from: A. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to DC IN port of X-431 PRO3 tablet, and the other end to AC outlet. B. Internal battery pack For non-OBDII vehicle, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Setting

    4.4 Bluetooth Setting Enter X-431 PRO3 Bluetooth setting screen (“Settings” --> “Bluetooth”), slide the Bluetooth switch to ON and X-431 PRO3 will start searching available Bluetooth device, tap the desired connector to pair and match. By default, the Bluetooth name is 98519*****00 (where ***** stands for 5 digits.).
  • Page 27 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis scanning is complete and successful, X-431 PRO3 will enter the diagnostic software of the vehicle. Note: Before using this function, the corresponding diagnostic software and Auto search file need to be downloaded on your tool first while downloading the diagnostic software.

  • Page 28: Read Dtc

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-16 3). Tap “Engine”, the system will jump to the function menu. See Fig. 4-17. Fig. 4-17 4.5.1 Read DTC This function displays the detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the vehicle’s control system.

  • Page 29: Clear Fault Memory

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-18 On-screen Buttons: New Session: Tap it to return to the home screen. Search: Highlight a certain DTC item, and then tap it to search the definition of the selected DTC online.
  • Page 30 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis items. Fig. 4-19 On-screen Buttons: Select Page: Tap it to select all items of the current page. Unselect: Tap it to deselect all data stream items. New Session: Tap it to return to the home screen.
  • Page 31 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis On-screen Buttons: New Session: Tap to return to the home screen. Graph: After selecting, tap it to view the waveform. There are 3 types of display modes available for data viewing, allowing you to view various types of parameters in the most suitable way.

  • Page 32: Special Function

    4.5.5 How to view History? Generally once a vehicle diagnosis is performed, X-431 PRO3 will record the every details of diagnostic process. The History function provides a quick access to the tested vehicles and users can resume from the last operation, without the necessity of starting from scratch.

  • Page 33: Update

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Tap “Data” and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. 4.7 Update Before diagnosing a vehicle, you have to download the corresponding vehicle diagnosis software. and then “Update” to select the paired diagnostic connector.

  • Page 34: Register A Golo Official Account

    1. Visit the golo Business Manager website: http://ipublic.x431.com/. 2. Click “No public account” at the lower right corner. 3. Input X-431 PRO3 account and password, and click “Apply”. 4. Fill in required information and click “Submit” to apply for the approval.

  • Page 35: Launch Real-Time Remote Diagnosis

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis 4.8.4 Launch real-time remote diagnosis After binding golo users, tap “golo”, all customers will be listed on the screen in the following kinds. Options Notes It defines as the golo carcare users who made a Scheduled Customer reservation for remote assistance to the garage.

  • Page 36: Vehicle Consultation

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis found some vehicle faults, the diagnostic reports will be automatically sent to the nearby repair technicians (up to 50 technicians, from near and far) of the same brand and shared on this platform to all technicians. In this case, the golo users can reward certain golo points to get the answers and solutions.

  • Page 37: My Report

    4.11.3 Print information This option lets you define your print information. It mainly includes Workshop, Address, Telephone, Fax and License Plate. After inputting, tap “Save”. 4.11.4 Launch wireless printer connection This option is designed to establish a wireless connection between X-431 PRO3...
  • Page 38 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis and the Wi-Fi printer (sold separately) while performing printing operations. Follow the steps below to connect the printer. 1. Tap “Launch Wireless Printer Connection”; Fig. 4-26 A. If it is the first time you have operated this printer, please proceed the following: 2.
  • Page 39 LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-27 Step 2: Join the Wi-Fi printer into LAN: Tap “Scan” to select the desired local Wi-Fi network from the list, and type in the security password (If it is an open network, password is not required), and then tap “Confirm”.

  • Page 40: Diagnostic Feedback

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-29 Now you can use the Wi-Fi printer to print! If the printer is not found, please reset the printer to default factory settings (refer to Step 2 for details) and check whether the current device and the printer are on the same LAN.

  • Page 41: 431 Hd Module (Optional)

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Heavy-Duty Diagnosis 5 X-431 HD Module (Optional) X-431 PRO3 provides an optional function of X-431 Heavy-duty module, which is specifically designed to diagnose diesel and gas-fueled heavy-duty vehicle models of 12V & 24V voltage.

  • Page 42: Technical Parameters

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Heavy-Duty Diagnosis Name Notes Indicators (from left to right) It lights up when X-431 HD module is Power indicator powered up. Communication indicator It lights up when X-431 HD module is of X-431 PRO3 communicating with X-431 PRO3.

  • Page 43: Connections

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Heavy-Duty Diagnosis 5.2 Connections 5.2.1 How to connect OBD II vehicle Follow the steps described below to proceed: 1. Locate the vehicle’s DLC socket. The DLC is usually located the driver’s cab. If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.

  • Page 44: Activate X-431 Hd Module

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Heavy-Duty Diagnosis Fig. 5-4 5.3 Activate X-431 HD Module After purchasing X-431 HD module, you have to activate it before use. Follow the steps below to proceed: 1. Launch the application, and tap 2. Tap “Profile” from the pull-down menu, and then tap “Activate Connector”;...

  • Page 45: Others

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Others 6 Others 6.1 Email The function allows you to send and receive email. 6.1.1 Configure an email account Note: Before sending or receiving email, you have to set up an email account. In addition, this function required a stable network connection.

  • Page 46: Download Files

    To configure it, tap Settings > Security, and then slide the Unknown sources switch to off. 6.3 Synchronization You can transfer media files and APK between the PC and X-431 PRO3. 6.3.1 Connect to PC 1. Use the USB cable to connect the X-431 PRO3 to your PC.

  • Page 47: Camera

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Others 6.4 Camera This option allows you to use the built-in camera to take pictures and record videos. On the home screen, tap Camera. Fig. 6-2 6.4.1 How to take photos and record a video? to select the camera mode.

  • Page 48: Clear Cache

    LAUNCH X-431 PRO3 User’s Manual — Others 6.5 Clear Cache Doing so clears all browsing records and accounts and enables X-431 PRO3 to run smoothly and quickly. 1. Tap Settings > Apps. 2. Tap and select “Sort by size” to arrange all applications in size order.

  • Page 49: Faq

    98519*******. 2. Reset the X-431 PRO3 to the default factory settings (For details, please refer to Item 5 in this Chapter). 3. Tap “Settings”-->“WLAN”, choose the desired WLAN network to connect.
  • Page 50 7. The data and time of X-431 PRO3 can not be set. It is because Automatic date & time is set on your X-431 PRO3. Tap Settings > Date & time, deselect “Automatic date & time” and then set the date and time...
  • Page 51 Send the unit pre-paid to: Attn: Customer Service Department LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD. Launch Industrial Park, North of Wuhe Avenue, Banxuegang, Bantian,...
  • Page 52 P.R.China, 518129 Launch website: http://www. cnlaunch.com http://www.x431.com 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 defects are inevitable, if you have any question, please contact local dealer or after-sale service center of LAUNCH, LAUNCH...

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