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Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: Jul-28-2020

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  • Page 1 Version: V1.00.000 Revised date: Jul-28-2020...
  • Page 2 LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units. 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...
  • Page 3 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Important Safety Precautions Important: To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to the product, read all of the information in this section before using the product.  Never collide, throw, or puncture the tool, and avoid falling, extruding and bending it.
  • Page 4 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual  The vehicle shall be tested in a well-ventilated work area, as engines produce various poisonous compounds (hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.)  Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTIONS ..................... 6 .................. 6 1.1 PRODUCT PROFILE ....................6 1.2 FEATURES ......7 1.3 GET FAMILIAR WITH CREADER PROFESSIONAL MOT III ..................8 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ................... 9 1.5 PACKING LIST 2 PREPARATIONS ..................... 10 ............... 10 2.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY ..................
  • Page 6 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 5.3.4 READ DATA STREAM ..................27 6 RESET ........................31 7 FEEDBACK ......................36 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE ..................... 37 9 PROFILE ........................38 ..................38 9.1 MY CONNECTOR ................38 9.2 ACTIVATE CONNECTOR ..................
  • Page 7 Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 1 Introductions 1.1 Product Profile Creader Professional MOT III is a stylish Android-based vehicle trouble diagnostic tool. It features test result accuracy and wide range of vehicles coverage through LAUNCH‟s advanced diagnosing technology.
  • Page 8 Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 3. Applications: Support customized android based applications installation. 1.3 Get Familiar with Creader Professional MOT III Creader Professional MOT III system has two parts: Creader Professional MOT III tablet and VCI connector. Creader Professional MOT III tablet Charging Port To connect to the power for charging.
  • Page 9 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Press OK button to confirm options or OK button selections Return button Press to return to the previous screen. VCI connector OBD-16 diagnostic To connect on vehicle‟s OBD II DLC. connector  Red light on indicates that the VCI connector is connected to the vehicle‟s DLC.
  • Page 10 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Memory 2 GB Storage 32 GB 7 inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 LCD screen pixels  Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Connectivity  Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 0 to 50 ℃ (32 to 122 ℉) Working temperature -20 to 70 ℃...
  • Page 11 2 Preparations 2.1 Charging the battery Note:  Use the standard charger supplied with the product. Launch shall have no liability for any damage or losses result from the misuse of non-standard chargers.  Always charge on a non-flammable surface in well-ventilated area.
  • Page 12 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 2.2.2 Power off Press and hold the POWER button until an option menu appears. Tap Power off. 2.3 Tips on finger operations Single-tap: To select an item or run a program. Double-tap: To zoom in so that the text on a webpage appears in a column that fits your device‟s screen.
  • Page 13 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 2.5 Adjust screen brightness Tip: Reducing screen brightness can effectively conserve your battery power, follow below steps to adjust screen brightness. 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings -> Display -> Brightness level.
  • Page 14 3 Network Setting The tablet has built-in Wi-Fi that can be used to get online. Once you‟re online, you can register the tool, surf the Internet, get apps, send email, launch the remote diagnosis, and check for software updates etc.
  • Page 15 Fig. 4-1 4.2 Initial Use During initial use, tap the application icon on the home screen to launch it and enter the main menu screen. By default, all software is pre-installed on the tablet and can be used to diagnose vehicles even if you do not experience the product registration.
  • Page 16 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 4.2.1 User registration Tap Login on the upper right corner of the main menu screen: Fig. 4-2 1. If you are a new user, tap New Registration. See Fig. 4-3. Fig. 4-3 Note: To obtain better service, you need to provide real information.
  • Page 17 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Product SN Product SN Activation code Fig. 4-5 Note: To exit and activate it later, tap Skip . In this case, you can activate your connector by tapping Activate Connector in Personal Center . For details, please refer to Chapter 4.9.3 Activate Connector.
  • Page 18 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual you will not be asked to input the account manually. 3. If you forgot the password, tap Retrieve Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to retrieve it. 4.2.2 Function menu The function menu includes the following items:...
  • Page 19 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 4.3.2 DLC location The DLC (Data Link Connector) is typically a standard 16-pin connector where diagnostic tools interface with a vehicle‟s on-board control modules. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel, under or around the driver‟s side for most vehicles.
  • Page 20 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 3. Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from: A. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to charging port of the tablet, and the other end to AC outlet.
  • Page 21 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 5 Start Diagnostics Follow the steps mentioned below to start a new diagnostic session. Tap Diagnostic, and then tap a corresponding diagnostic software logo. Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle.
  • Page 22 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual vehicle health. Tap Health Report, the system start scanning the ECUs. Once the scanning is complete, a screen similar to the following appears: Fig. 5-3 In Fig. 5-3, the tested system with fault code appears in red and the system with OK displays in black (normally).
  • Page 23 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Fig. 5-4 Number Function Indicates the tested system with fault codes. Tap certain system to view the detailed definitions of the DTCs. See Fig. 5-5. Stands for the total number of the tested systems.
  • Page 24 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 5.2 System Scan This option allows you to quickly scan which systems are installed on the vehicle. In Fig. 5-2, tap System Scan, the system start scanning the systems. Once the scanning is complete, the screen will display the result. See Fig. 5-5.
  • Page 25 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Fig. 5-6 Swipe the screen from the bottom to view the vehicle system on the next page. Tap the desired system (take ECM for example) to jump to the test function page.
  • Page 26 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 5.3.1 Version Information This function is used to read the version information of system mode, vehicle VIN, software and ECU. In Fig. 5-8, tap Version Information, the screen displays as Fig. 5-9.
  • Page 27 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Fig. 5-9 On-screen Buttons: Search: Highlight a certain DTC item, and then tap it to search for more information about the selected DTC online. Report: To save the current data in text format. All reports are saved under the tab Diagnostic Report in My Report from Profile menu.
  • Page 28 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual on and retrieve codes again. If there are still some trouble codes in the system, please troubleshoot the code using a factory diagnosis guide, then clear the code and recheck. 5.3.4 Read Data Stream This option lets you view and capture (record) real-time Live Data.
  • Page 29 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Fig. 5-11 Note: 1. If the value of the data stream is within the reference value, it displays in black (normal mode); if not, the whole line will display in red. 2. The indicator 1/X shown on the bottom of the screen stands for the current page/total page number.
  • Page 30 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Fig. 5-12  Value – this is the default mode which displays the parameters in texts and shows in list format.  Combine – this option is mostly used in graph merge status for data comparison.
  • Page 31 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Fig. 5-13 Record: Tap to start recording diagnostic data for future playback and analysis. The saved file follows the naming rule: It begins with vehicle type, and then the record starting time and ends with .x431 (To differentiate between files, please configure the accurate system time).
  • Page 32 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 6 Reset The Reset section is specially designed to provide you quick access to the vehicle systems for various scheduled service and maintenance performances. All resetting operations are driven by executive commands. Just by following the...
  • Page 33 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual line, or brake fluid is replaced, the ABS bleeding function must be performed to bleed the ABS. AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) Reset This feature is used to initialize the adaptive headlamp system. According to the...
  • Page 34 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Electronic Parking Brake Reset 1. If the brake pad wears the brake pad sense line, the brake pad sense line sends a signal sense line to the on-board computer to replace the brake pad.
  • Page 35 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual starting unless the correct ignition key or other device is present. Most new vehicles have an immobilizer as standard equipment. An important advantage of this system is that it doesn‟t require the car owner to activate it since it operates automatically.
  • Page 36 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 1. To reset the steering angle, first find the relative zero point position for the car to drive in straight line. Taking this position as reference, the ECU can calculate the accurate angle for left and right steering.
  • Page 37 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 7 Feedback The feedback function allows you to feedback your diagnostic problems to us for analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Page 38 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 8 Software Update When a newer diagnostic software version is detected, a prompt message will pop up on the screen. Tap Update now to enter the update center. Tap Update to start downloading. Once downloading is finished, the software packages will be installed automatically.
  • Page 39 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 9 Profile This function allows users to manage the VCI connector and diagnostic reports, and personal information. 9.1 My connector This option is used to manage all your activated connectors. If several VCI connectors are activated on this tool, a list of connectors will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 40 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 9.4 My report This option is used to view the diagnostic report generated in process of vehicle diagnosis. Additionally, delete, share operations are also supported. Tap My Report, there are total 3 options available.
  • Page 41 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 9.7 Change password This item allows you to modify your login password. 9.8 Log out This option allows you to logout the system. To logout the current user ID, tap Log out.
  • Page 42 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 10 Settings This function allows users to manage your personal information, configure system settings and feedback your vehicle issues or diagnostic reports to us for analysis. 10.1 Units of Measurement The system supports unit of measurement setting. Metric System and English System are available.
  • Page 43 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 11 Others 11.1 Data Synchronization Using a USB cable, you can transmit media files and APK to PC or from PC to the tablet. 11.1.1 Connect to PC 1. Connect the tablet to your PC with a USB cable.
  • Page 44 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual 12 FAQ 1. How to save power?  Please turn off the screen while the tablet keeps idle.  Set a shorter standby time.  Decrease the brightness of the screen. ...
  • Page 45 LAUNCH Creader Professional MOT III English User Manual Do the following to reset the tablet: 1. Tap Settings --> Back & Reset; 2. Tap Factory data reset; 3. Tap RESET TABLET; 4. Tap ERASE EVERYTHING to start resetting until the tool automatically...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 Launch website: http://www. cnlaunch.com http://www.x431.com http://www.dbscar.com Statement: The document is subject to changes without notice due to continuing progress in manufacture, design, and methodologies. Launch shall have no liability for any damage or losses resulting from the use of this document.