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THINKCAR
Version: V1.00.001
Statement: THINKCAR owns the complete intellectual property rights for the software
used by this product. For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software,
THINKCAR will block the use of this product and reserve the right to pursue their legal
liabilities.

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  • Page 1 Statement: THINKCAR owns the complete intellectual property rights for the software used by this product. For any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software, THINKCAR will block the use of this product and reserve the right to pursue their legal liabilities.
  • Page 2 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com IC Requirement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,Science and Economic Development Canada’ s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference. (2)This device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 3 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com FCC Requirement user’ s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 THINKCAR. The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit. THINKCAR is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units.
  • Page 5 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com The device is a sealed device with no user-serviceable parts inside. All internal repairs must be performed device will void the warranty. Do not try to replace the internal battery The internal rechargeable lithium battery must be replaced by an authorized maintenance organization or Adapter information Avoid immersing the device in water or placing it in a location where it may absorb moisture or other liquids.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com Content 1. Quick Start Manual ......................1 1.1 Initial Use ............................. 1 1.1.1 Turn on the Machine ........................1 1.1.2 Language Setting ..........................1 1.1.3 Connect WIFI............................ 1 1.1.4 Choose Time Zone ........................... 2 1.1.5 User Agreement..........................2 1.1.6 Create an Account ..........................
  • Page 7 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 3.5.13 AFS Reset ............................ 22 3.5.14 A/T Learning ..........................23 3.5.15 Sunroof Initialization ........................23 3.5.16 EGR Adaption ..........................23 3.5.17 ODO Reset ........................... 23 3.5.18 Airbag Reset ..........................23 3.5.19 Transport Mode ..........................23 3.5.20 A/F Reset ............................23 3.5.21 Stop/Start Reset ...........................
  • Page 8: Quick Start Manual

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 1. Quick Start Manual 1.1 Initial Use The following settings should be made when you initially use the tool. 1.1.1 Turn on the Machine After pressing the power button, images will be shown on the screen as follows. 1.1.2 Language Setting Select the tool language from the languages displayed on the interface.
  • Page 9: Choose Time Zone

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com to the time zone you chose. 1.1.5 User Agreement Please read all the terms and conditions of the user agreement carefully. Choose “Agree all the above terms”, and click the “Agree” button to complete the registration process. Then the page will jump to the “Congratulations on your successful registration”...
  • Page 10: Vci Activation

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 1.1.7 VCI activation Enter the connector serial number and activation code to activate and bind the diagnostic connector. If you have not activated it, you can also click "Settings" on the main interface to enter and select "Activate" to operate.
  • Page 11: Function Menu

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 1.3 Function menu Power on the main units, the system will automatically enter into the function menu selection interface: It mainly includes the following features: • The main unit and diagnostic connector support Bluetooth and wired communication. Wired communication is superior to Bluetooth connection in terms of transmission rate and anti-interference.
  • Page 12: Charging

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 1.4 Charging Follow the steps below to charge the main unit: Connect one end of the power cord to the USB socket of the power adapter. Connect the other end to the charging jack on the bottom of the main unit. Plug the charger power plug into a power outlet to start charging.
  • Page 13: Printer Installation

    THINKTOOL Pros+, based on the Android 10 System, is a new generation of modular high-end programming intelligent diagnostic equipment developed by THINKCAR. With new VCI, it supports Programming function on Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Ford, GM and other models.
  • Page 14: Components & Controls

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 2.2 Components & Controls (1) Display (2) Power Key Press and hold it for 8 seconds to perform forced shutdown. (3) Type C Charging Slot: connect the supplied charger for charging (4) USB Port: Reserved for add-on modules and other devices with similar port. (5) Rear Camera (6) Speaker (7) Backplane: Remove the backplane of the tablet, and install function modules on the backend.
  • Page 15: Function Modules

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 2.3 Function Modules THINKTOOL Pros+ support below optional function modules, list as below: Thermal printer, work with the main unit, also can work THINK with moduledock. Quick print diagnostic reports anytime PRINTER and anywhere. High Brightness Work light, ultra-high 25000K white-light with 144 high brightness LED lights.
  • Page 16 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 320*240 ultra-high pixel with its own thermal tracking point, which can be used for image superposition (refers to the coincidence of real image and thermal image collected by the camera, so as to achieve more accurate positioning). The thermal sensitivity reaches 0.07 (32.126 °F), which is more accurate.
  • Page 17: Parameters

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 2.4 Parameters THINKTOOL Pros+ host computer • Operating System: Android 10.0 • Memory: 4G • Storage: 128G(Pros+) / 64G(Pros) • Battery: 6000mAh/7.6V • Screen: 10 inches • Camera: Rear camera 8.0MP • Network: Wi-Fi, WLAN 802.11b/g/n • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 •...
  • Page 18: Local Diagnose

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.2 Local Diagnose In this mode, user can manually select vehicle models and systems for diagnosis 3.2.1 Manual Diagnose THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros also supports step-by-step manual selection of menus for diagnosis. To use the "DEMO" as an example to introduce how to start the diagnosis as below. 1) Select vehicle type: click on the "demo "...
  • Page 19 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com Click "Report" to generate a vehicle health report. B.System Scan: automatically scan all systems of the vehicle C.System Selection: manually choose the automotive electronic control system.
  • Page 20: System Selection

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.2.2 System Selection Choose the system: Click “ECM” (e.g.), and the screen will enter selection interface 3.2.3 Function Selection Click the function to be tested a) Version Information As shown in the picture, click “Version Information” to read the current version information of the car ECU. b) Read Fault Code This function is to read the DTC in the ECU memory, helping maintenance personnel to quickly identify the cause of the vehicle breakdown.
  • Page 21 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com c) Clear DTC On the diagnostic function selection screen, tap Clear Fault Code, the system will automatically delete the currently existing DTCs and display the dialog box of "DTCs Cleared". DTC no longer appears. d) Read data stream This option lets you view and capture (record) real-time Live Data of ECU.
  • Page 22 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com The indicator 1/X shown stands for the current data stream not fully displayed. Swipe the screen from the bottom to the top, to read the remaining parts. 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 23 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com Tap to display the current (single) data stream in waveform graph. On the waveform graph page, you can do the following: be viewed. [Select data DS sampling will be imported into the Standard Range column for your comparison. stream sample]...
  • Page 24: Quick Check And Printing

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com [Report] Tap to save the value of current data stream. To record diagnostic data, for you to replay and review. Tap “Stop” button to end reading. [Record] S/N and ends with record starting time. All diagnostic records can be replayed from User Info ->...
  • Page 25: Programming(Only For Thinktool Pros+)

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 3.4 Programming(only for THINKTOOL Pros+) ThinkTool Pros+ supports programming and coding, which is to write the relevant control information of the software into the automotive computer’s programmable EPROM or FLASH by making use of the electronic communication transmission technology. Note: This function is required only if any of the following scenarios occur: 1) A new ECU is replaced;...
  • Page 26 THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com Before programming, please double-check the following: Put the transmission into P or N position. unstable automotive currents can cause programming interruptions. Connect the vehicle to an approved programmed (or stable) battery charger to ensure that the battery voltage is between 13V and 14V.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 3.5 Maintenance THINKTOOL Pros+ supports matching, coding, programming of most vehicles’ programable modules, and most commonly used maintenance and reset functions, namely, Oil Reset, Elec. Throttle Adaption, IMMO Service, Injector Coding, Break-pad Reset, Steering Angle Reset, ABS Bleeding, AFS Reset, Battery Matching, A/T Learning, DPF Regeneration, EGR Adaption, TPMS Reset, Sunroof Initialization, Suspension Matching, Gear Learning, Airbag Reset, ODO Reset, AdBlue Reset, A/F Reset, Coolant Bleeding, Language Change, NOx Sensor Reset, Seat Calibration, Stop/Start Reset, Transport Mode,...
  • Page 28: Abs Bleeding

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com a) Main battery is replaced. Battery matching must be performed to clear original low battery information and prevent the related control module from detecting false information. If the related control module detects false information, it will invalidate some electric auxiliary functions, such as automatic start & stop function, sunroof without one-key trigger function, power window without automatic function.
  • Page 29: Gear Learning

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 3.5.8 Gear Learning The crankshaft position sensor learns crankshaft gear machining tolerance and saves to the computer Delphi engine, the MIL turns on after the engine is started. The diagnostic device detects the DTC P1336 'gear not learned'. In this case, you must use the diagnostic device to perform gear learning for the car. 3.5.9 IMMO Service To prevent the car being used by unauthorized keys, the anti-theft key matching function must be to normally use the car.
  • Page 30: A/T Learning

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.5.14 A/T Learning This function can complete the gearbox self-learning to improve gear shifting quality. When the gearbox is problem. In this case, this function needs to be done so that the gearbox can automatically compensate according to the driving conditions so as to achieve more comfortable and better shift quality. 3.5.15 Sunroof Initialization temperature threshold outside the car etc.
  • Page 31: Nox Sensor Reset

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 3.5.22 NOx Sensor Reset NOx sensor is a sensor used to detect the content of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in engine exhaust. If the NOx fault is re-initialized and the NOx catalytic converter is replaced, it is necessary to reset the catalytic converter learned value stored in the engine ECU.
  • Page 32: Diagnostic Feedback

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com b) Programming: to program sensor data to a blank Thinkcar sensor, so as to replace a sensor that is in low battery and does not function properly. There are three sensor programming methods available: automatic, manual, and via activation replication.
  • Page 33: Repair Info

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com Tap OK to enter the vehicle diagnostic feedback selection screen. There are three options: Diagnostic Feedback: to show the list of all tested vehicle models History: Tap to view all diagnostic feedback reverted and the processing progress. : Tap to display all diagnostic feedback logs which have not been submitted successfully due to network failure.
  • Page 34: Thinkfile

    The function on the equipment is disabled by default, and the user needs to activate the function with an activation card before using it. And this function needs to be matched with THINKCAR ADAS calibration tools. Mainly used to calibrate various camera and radar of driver assistance systems, such as: front...
  • Page 35: Software Update

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pro www.mythinkcar.com 4.Software update 4.1 Upgrade all software In order to let you enjoy better functions and upgrade services, we recommend you make software upgrades irregular. When there is a newer software version, the system will remind you to upgrade. Click "Software Upgrade"...
  • Page 36: Activate Vci

    THINKTOOL Pros+/Pros www.mythinkcar.com 5.2 Activate VCI This item lets you activate a new VCI connectors or get help. Input the Serial Number and Activation Code, and then tap “Activate” to activate it. Once the VCI connector activated, the serial number of it will be displayed in the list. 5.4 Data Stream Sample 5.5 My order Used to manage order details.
  • Page 37: Workshop Management

    Q: Can I use the same type of charger to charge the tablet? A: No, please use original charger. Our company is not responsible for any damage and economic loss caused by using charger, which is not provided by THINKCAR. Q: How to save power? brightness of the screen.
  • Page 38 The equipment isn’t connected Please make sure the network is connected Check the user name and password The user name or password is Contact THINKCAR after-sales service or regional sales incorrect to retrieve the user name and password Server problem...
  • Page 39 The battery of the vehicle is really low Server maintenance, please try again later Damage of the connector Contact THINKCAR after-sales service or regional sales Q: The Tablet cannot be connected to the diagnostic connector Passible reasons Solution...
  • Page 40 ON. Q: What to do if the connector is missing A: Contact THINKCAR after-sales service or regional sales. Q: Error of the diagnostic software Long press the car icon to delete the software, then enter the upgrade center to download new version of it.
  • Page 41: Warranty Terms

    THINKCAR TECH does not bear any indirect and incidental losses. THINKCAR TECH will judge the nature of the equipment damage according to its prescribed inspection methods. No agents, employees or business THINKCAR TECH products.

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