Summary of Contents for Launch Creader PROFESSIONAL 129 EVO
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User Manual 129 EVO / EVO+ CRP 129 EVO CRP 129 EVO+...
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LAUNCH. The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit. LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units.
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■ Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this unit, or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this unit, or failure to strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions.
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FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided. Hereby, Launch Tech Co., Ltd declares that the Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ of Professional Diagnostic Tool is in compliance with Directive 201/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.cnlaunch.com/...
2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status 2.6 OBD II Definitions 3. Product Descriptions 3.1 Outline of Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ 3.2 Technical Specifications 3.3 Accessories Checklist 4. Initial Use 4.1 Charging The Tool 4.2 Getting Started...
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ 8.4 Sound 8.5 Netzwerk 8.6 Date/Time 8.7 Language 8.8 Email Setup 8.9 Recovery 8.10 Clean Up 8.11 About 9 FAQ...
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ INTRODUCTION Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ is an evolutionary smart solution for passenger car diagnosis. It inherits from LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ a warning lamp (MIL) on the vehicle instrument panel to alert the driver typically by the phrase of “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon”. The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Figure 2 – 1 2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is typically a 16- pin connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle’s on- board computer.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Figure 2 – 2 2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to fi nd out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ 10. Heated Catalyst 11. A/C system 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s monitor system has completed testing on each component. Components that have been tested will be reported as “Ready”, or “Complete”, meaning they have been tested by the OBD II...
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ specific enabling procedures. OBD II Drive Cycle -- A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to the “ready” condition. The purpose of completing an OBD II drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 3.1 Outline of Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Figure 3 – 1 Name Descriptions Charging LED Red means Charging and Green means Fully charged. Zeigt Testergebnisse an. 5V Charging port To connect to external DC power for charging the tool.
■ Storage temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°) 3.3 Accessories Checklist For detailed accessory items, please consult from the local agency. Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ handset OBD II diagnostic cable DC 5V charging cable User manual...
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ INITIAL USE 4.1 Charging The Tool There are two charging methods available: Via Charging Cable: Plug one end of the included charging cable into the DC-IN port of the tool, and the other end to the external DC power.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ ■ If the network you chose is open, you can connect directly; ■ If the selected network is encrypted, you have to enter the right security key (network password). Note: If you choose “Ignore” in WLAN setup, it will go into the date setting page.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ 5.2 System Diagnosing This function is specially designed to diagnose electronic control systems of single vehicle model. 5.2.1. Smart Diagnosis (Auto-Detect) After connection, turn the ignition key on and the system enters auto-detect mode Note: Please make sure the “Automatic detection on connect”...
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ ■ In general, vehicle identification numbers are standardized - all contain 17 characters. VIN characters may be capital letters A through Z and numbers 1 through 0; however, the letters I, O and Q are never used in order to avoid mistakes of misreading.
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle. Select diagnostic software version: Tap the “DEMO” to go to Step 2. Figure 5 – 3 Select test item: Select the desired test item to proceed.
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Figure 5 – 5 In above figure, the tested system with fault code appears in red and the system with OK displays in black (normally). On-screen Buttons: Tap to display the details of DTCs existing in the current system. Tap to hide it.
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Note: Different vehicle has different diagnostic menus. Version Information This function is used to read the version information of system mode, vehicle VIN, software and ECU. b. Read Fault Code This function displays the detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the vehicle’s control system.
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Figure 5 – 7 On-screen Buttons: Select All: Tap it to select all items of the current page. To select certain data stream item, just check the box before the item name. Unselect: Tap it to deselect all data stream items.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ ■ Combine – this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison. In this case, different items are marked in different colors. On-screen Buttons: Tap it to view the waveform graph of the current data stream item.
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Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ I/M Readiness An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system. They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ vehicle’s emissions system. The I/M Readiness Monitor Status function also can be used (after repair of a fault has been performed) to confirm that the repair has been performed correctly, and/or to check for Monitor Run Status.
Choose the desired option to proceed. 5.5 Reset/service function The Creader Professional 129 EVO not only offers impressive and powerful diagnostic functions but also a range of advanced features. In addition to the well-known features such as resetting the oil lamp, electronic parking brake reset, steering angle calibration,...
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ UPDATE If some new software or APK can be updated, a numeric indicator will display on the “Upgrade” module on the Job menu. In this case, you may use this option to keep it synchronized with the latest version.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ 7.2 Diagnostic Record If user records the running parameters or waveform graphs while reading data stream, it will be saved as diagnostic records and appear under this tab. Tap “Diagnostic Record” to enter and select the desired data stream items and tap “OK”...
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Feedback Tap a tested vehicle model to enter the feedback screen. Tap “Choose File” to open the target folder and choose the desired diagnostic logs. Choose the failure type and fill in the detailed failure description in the blank text box and telephone or email address.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ SETTINGS 8.1 Units of measurement It is designed to set the measurement unit. Metric System and English System are available. 8.2 Automatic detection on connect This option enables you to determine whether to start an automatic VIN detection once the tool is properly connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ 8.9 Recovery Use this item to reset this tool to the default factory setting. *Warning: Resetting may cause data loss. Before doing so, please be careful to perform this operation. 8.10 Clean Up This option allows user to clear some cache files and free up some storage space.
Creader Professional 129 EVO / EVO+ Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers related to this tool. System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn this tool off, firmly connect the connector, and switch it on again.
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The exclusive remedy for any automotive meter found to be defective is repair or replacement, and LAUNCH shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages.