Introduction; General Information - Launch Creader PROFESSIONAL 129 EVO User Manual

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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+ has the following functions and advantages:
■ Smart(Auto-Detect) Diagnosis: Once the tool and the vehicle are properly
connected, the system starts auto-detect process. Once the whole process is
successfully finished, a diagnostic report will be automatically generated and sent
to your email box (if bound).
■ Manual Diagnosis: If Auto-Detect failure occurs, manual diagnosis is also available.
Diagnosis functions include: Version Information, Read DTCs, Clear DTCs and
Read Data Stream (supports 3 display modes: Value, Graph and Merged).
■ OBDII Diagnosis: 10 modes of OBD II test are supported, including EVAP, O2
Sensor, I/M Readiness, MIL Status, VIN Info, and On-board monitors testing etc.
■ Reset: Frequently used maintenance and reset items including Oil lamp reset,
Electronic parking brake reset, Steering angle calibration, Injector coding,
Electronic throttle position reset and Battery maintenance system reset can
be done.
■ One-click Update: Let you update your diagnostic software and APK online.
■ Diagnostic History: This function provides a quick access to the tested vehicles and
users can choose to view the test report or resume from the last operation, without
the necessity of starting from scratch.
■ Diagnostic Feedback: Use this option to submit the vehicle issue to us for analysis
and troubleshooting.
■ DTC Library: Allows you to retrieve the definition of the diagnostic trouble code
from the abundant DTC database.
■ Displays battery real-time voltage once properly connected to the vehicle.
■ Touch & Keypad input are supported.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II
The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD I) was developed by the California
Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission
control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the
On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic
system was developed. This second generation of On- Board Diagnostic regulations is
called "OBD II".
The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key engine
components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of specific components
and vehicle conditions. When a problem is detected, the OBD II system turns on
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