However, some vehicle models are not in full compliance with these protocols for various reasons. In addition, the computer control systems or sensors on any given vehicle may be malfunctioning or out of specification. While Launch’s testing and the experiences of thousands of J-Box 3 users have shown the unit to be safe and reliable, there is an inherent risk in using any product that may potentially affect the operation or drive-ability of your vehicle.
This Quick Start Guide covers the initial setup, features, and common questions. This manual is always available at www. launchtechusa.com. Information for individual manufacturers can be found in the J2534 Toolbox 3 application. Getting to Know the J-Box 3 Protocol Vehicle Cable Power...
Insert the CD included with your into your PC. You will need to have an internet connection to get the latest drivers. If your PC does not have a Disk Drive, please go to the Launch website and click on Downloads to get J-Box 3 Installer.
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User Guide J-Box 3 The Setup application will install the Drivers, the J2534 Toolbox 3 on your PC. Once the setup application has finished, Connect the USB cable to your J-Box 3 and to the PC. Once you have gotten a message in the lower right Activate My device.
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User Guide Activate My Device The activator application will open after clicking in the Activate My Device! setup application. Click the Button. Select the interface you want to activate and click Continue. 9 of 17...
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User Guide Enter your information and click Continue. Select your type of business and level of programming experience, then select the OEMs you are planning to support. Continue Click once you are done. 10 of 17...
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User Guide J-Box 3 Unplug your from your PC and click OK. J-Box 3 Plug your back into your PC, and click OK. Close Application. Your device has been successfully activates, click 11 of 17...
User Guide J2534 TOOLBOX 3 ® Double Click the J2534 Toolbox 3 Icon on the Desktop. Auto Login. Select your interface from the drop down and click The Toolbox will open with 6 tabs available. The first is General, it has news, current OEM concerns, and training broadcast invitations.
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User Guide Diagnostics tab has basic Diagnostic functions, as well as links, information and videos about all OEMs that currently provide diagnostics via J2534. Flashing tab contains the information pertaining to OEM J2534 re-flashing including links, information, walk-throughs, and some helper functions. 13 of 17...
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User Guide Support tab has functions to check driver installation, vehicle communication, update your device, create debug logs, and contact Technical Support. Training tab includes videos of installing and using OEM J2534 applications with Launch products. 14 of 17...
User Guide PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Protocols Supported: CAN Bus (CAN 15765, GMLAN, J1939, & ISO14229) 4 CAN channels CAN, DUAL WIRE) Single-wire CAN support Ford SCP (J1850PWM) GM Class2 (J1850VPW) KWP2000 (ISO9141/14230) Chrysler SCI (J2610) Compliant to SAE J2534 and SAE J2534-1 (FEB 2002) (DEC...
Return Authorization number (RA#). Launch will use the RA to track the unit through the repair process. Please write this number on the outside of your shipping box so it can be routed to the correct department.
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