Operation; Entering Function Menu - Launch X-431 Manual

LAUNCH
Figure 03
Insert the CF card into the CF card slot,
(Note: keep the face labeled "UPSIDE"
upward), and make sure the card is fully
seated.
Insert one end of the main cable into the
diagnostic socket on SMARTBOX.
Connect the other end of the main cable to
the [Smart OBDII] diagnostic connector.
Connect the other end of the diagnostic
connector to the 16PIN OBDII diagnostic
socket.
Note:
If the power supply on vehicle diagnostic
socket is insufficient or the power pin is
damaged, you can get power in the
following ways:
♦ From cigarette lighter: insert one end of
the cigarette lighter cable into the lighter
socket in vehicle and connect the other
end to the power connector of X-431
main cable.
♦ From battery: clamp the two clips of
battery cable on the positive and
negative poles of battery and insert
another end of the cable into the power
connector of X-431 main cable.
♦ From power adapter: connect the power
adapter to the 100-240V AC outlet with
power cord. Insert the 12V DC plug of
power adapter into the power connector
of X-431 main cable.
X-431 American Ford Diagnosis

Operation

Entering Function Menu

After connection, press [POWER] key to start
X-431.
After starting the main unit, press [HOTKEY] (or
click [Start] button on the main menu, and
select [GAG]→[GD Scan] on the pop-up menu).
The screen will display the home page of
vehicle diagnosis as shown in Figure 04.
Figure 04
Button descriptions:
♦ [QUIT]: to exit the diagnostic program.
♦ [BOX INFO.]: to display hardware and
software version of SMARTBOX.
♦ [HELP]: to display help information.
♦ [START]: to start diagnosis.
Click [START] button, the screen will display
the vehicle make menu as shown in Figure
05.
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