LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite 2025 Bidirectional Scan Tool User Manual

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite is a professional-grade bidirectional scan tool designed for comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and maintenance. This device integrates advanced features such as ECU Coding, over 38 service functions, full system diagnostics, and support for modern vehicle protocols like CANFD and DoIP. It is engineered to provide efficient and accurate diagnostic solutions for a wide range of vehicles.

Figure 1.1: The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite diagnostic tablet, showcasing its user interface with various diagnostic functions.

This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite scan tool, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

2. ສິ່ງທີ່ຢູ່ໃນກ່ອງ

Upon unboxing your LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite, verify that all components are present:

• X431 PROS ELITE car diagnostic scanner *1
• Diagnostic Cable *1
• Power adaptor * 1 + Switching adaptor * 2 (EU and US plugs)
• Type-A to Type-C USB cable * 1
• Password envelope * 1
• ຄູ່ມືເລີ່ມຕົ້ນດ່ວນ * 1
• ຄູ່​ມື​ການ​ນໍາ​ໃຊ້ * 1​

Figure 2.1: Illustration of the LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite package contents, including the scanner, cables, adapters, and documentation.

3. ການຕິດຕັ້ງແລະການນໍາໃຊ້ເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ

3.1 ການສາກອຸປະກອນ

Before first use, ensure the device is fully charged. Connect the power adapter to the scanner's charging port and plug it into a power outlet. The device features a 6000mAh battery for extended operation.

3.2 ການເປີດເຄື່ອງ ແລະການຕັ້ງຄ່າເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ

Press and hold the power button to turn on the device. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the initial setup, including language selection (English, French, German, Spanish are supported) and Wi-Fi connection. A stable Wi-Fi connection (2.4 & 5 GHz) is crucial for software updates and online functions.

3.3 ການປັບປຸງຊອບແວ

It is recommended to perform a software update immediately after initial setup to ensure you have the latest vehicle data and functions. The device offers 2 years of free updates. Navigate to the "Software Update" icon on the main screen and follow the instructions.

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

4.1 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ກັບຍານພາຫະນະ

The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite uses a wired connection for diagnostics, ensuring stability and no latency. Locate the vehicle's OBD-II port (typically under the dashboard) and connect the diagnostic cable from the scanner to the vehicle's port. Turn the vehicle's ignition to the ON position (engine off).

ຮູບ 4.1: ດ້ານຫລັງ view of the LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite, highlighting the diagnostic cable connection port.

4.2 Vehicle Identification (Auto VIN)

The scanner supports Auto VIN technology, which automatically identifies vehicle information and VIN code, streamlining the diagnostic process. This allows for quick access to all-system full-function diagnostics.

4.3 All-System Diagnostics

The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite can scan all available vehicle systems, including Engine, AT, ABS, SRS, EPB, TPMS, Doors, Gateway, Air Conditioning System, Steering Angle System, Air Suspension System, and more. Key diagnostic functions include:

• ອ່ານລະຫັດ: ດຶງເອົາລະຫັດບັນຫາການວິນິດໄສ (DTC) ຈາກທຸກລະບົບ.
• ລຶບລະຫັດ: Erase DTCs after repairs are completed.
• View ຂໍ້ມູນສົດ: Monitor real-time data streams from various sensors and components.
• View ຂໍ້ມູນ ECU: Access Electronic Control Unit (ECU) details such as unit type and version number.

ຮູບ 4.2: ເກີນview of all-system diagnostics capabilities, including reading/clearing codes, live data, and ECU information.

4.4 ການຄວບຄຸມສອງທິດທາງ (ການທົດສອບແບບ Active)

This function allows the scan tool to send commands to vehicle modules to perform specific tests on components or subsystems. This helps in quickly identifying faulty components without manual disassembly. Examples ປະກອບມີ:

• Activating A/C compressor clutch relay.
• Operating active grille air shutter system.
• Performing compression tests.
• Turning cooling fans on/off.
• Testing engine speed/throttle.
• Controlling fuel system components.

Figure 4.3: Visual representation of bidirectional control, showing the scanner sending commands to vehicle components like doors, windows, lights, and wipers.

4.5 ການເຂົ້າລະຫັດ ECU

ECU Coding functions enable advanced customization and repair tasks. This includes:

• ການ​ສອບ​ທຽບ​ອອນ​ໄລ​ນ​໌​: Connects to an online server for calibration data (for V.A.G Group cars).
• ການກໍານົດຕົວກໍານົດການອອນໄລນ໌: Performs module parameterization after changing modules (for V.A.G Group cars).
• ການຈັບຄູ່ອົງປະກອບ: Matches or initializes components after replacement (e.g., steering angle, ignition coil, clutch).
• ການປັບແຕ່ງສ່ວນຕົວ: Customizes specific functions (e.g., daytime running lights, cornering headlights, brake light flashing, displaying real speed).
• Modification & Retrofit: Upgrades vehicle capacity or performance by modifying/retrofitting modules (e.g., interior lights, DVD/navigation software).
• ການຕິດຕັ້ງໂມດູນທີ່ສາມາດຕັ້ງໂປຣແກຣມໄດ້ (PMI): Matches components after changes (for Ford models).

Figure 4.4: Diagram illustrating ECU coding capabilities, including online calibration, personalization, and component matching, with examples like automatic mirror folding and fog light installation.

4.6 38+ Service Functions

The device provides access to over 38 common maintenance and reset functions, with additional functions available under "Vehicle Brands-Systems-Special Functions". These include:

• ຣີເຊັດການບຳລຸງຮັກສານ້ຳມັນ
• ຣີເຊັດເບກ
• ຣີເຊັດມຸມການຊີ້ນໍາ
• TPMS Reset Database
• ການຈັບຄູ່ຫມໍ້ໄຟ
• Adblue Reset
• Air / Fuel Reset
• NOX Sensor Reset
• Sunroof Reset
• ເລືອດອອກ ABS
• ການຈັບຄູ່ຄັນເລັ່ງ
• ຫົວamp ຣີເຊັດ
• Injector Coding
• Calibration ບ່ອນນັ່ງ
• Windows Calibration
• Electrical Throttle Relearn
• ການຟື້ນຟູ DPF
• Air Level Calibration
• Crank Position Sensor Adaptive Learning
• Gearbox Relearn
• ການປ່ຽນແປງພາສາ
• Tire Reset
• Windows Calibration
• ແລະອື່ນໆອີກ.

Figure 4.5: Visual display of various service functions such as Oil Reset, Brake Reset, Headlamp Matching, Steering Angle Reset, TPMS Reset, Battery Reset, Adblue Reset, Air/Fuel Reset, NOX Sensor Reset, Sunroof Reset, and ABS Bleeding.

4.7 ໜ້າທີ່ການຊີ້ນຳຂອງ VAG

For V.A.G group cars (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat), the device provides on-screen, step-by-step instructions for complex functions like ECU coding, SAS calibration, and component matching, simplifying the process.

4.8 FCA SGW Car Access

The tool is certified to securely diagnose SGW (Security Gateway) vehicles from Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, and Alfa Romeo (2017 and later models), allowing for bi-directional tests and fault code clearing without limitations.

4.9 Remote Diagnostics

The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite supports remote diagnostics, enabling technicians to provide or receive remote assistance for troubleshooting and repairs.

4.10 Diagnostic History and Reports

The device automatically records every diagnostic process. Users can review past diagnostics, print reports, and share them for analysis or customer records.

5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

• ອັບເດດຊອບແວ: Regularly update the software to ensure compatibility with new vehicle models and access to the latest functions. Updates are free for 2 years.
• ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: ໃຊ້ຜ້າອ່ອນແລະແຫ້ງເພື່ອທຳຄວາມສະອາດອຸປະກອນ. ຫຼີກລ່ຽງນ້ຳຢາທຳຄວາມສະອາດທີ່ມີສີຂັດ ຫຼື ຕົວລະລາຍ.
• ການເກັບຮັກສາ: Store the device in its protective carrying case in a cool, dry place when not in use.
• ການດູແລຫມໍ້ໄຟ: ເພື່ອຍືດອາຍຸການໃຊ້ງານຂອງແບັດເຕີຣີ, ໃຫ້ຫຼີກລ່ຽງການສາກແບັດເຕີຣີໃຫ້ໝົດເລື້ອຍໆ. ສາກອຸປະກອນເປັນປະຈຳ.

6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

6.1 ບັນຫາທົ່ວໄປ ແລະການແກ້ໄຂ

• ອຸປະກອນບໍ່ເປີດ: Ensure the battery is charged. Connect the power adapter and try again.
• ບໍ່​ສາ​ມາດ​ເຊື່ອມ​ຕໍ່​ກັບ​ຍານ​ພາ​ຫະ​ນະ​: Verify the diagnostic cable is securely connected to both the scanner and the vehicle's OBD-II port. Ensure the vehicle's ignition is in the ON position.
• Functions not performing as described: The availability of functions depends on the vehicle's make, model, and year. Consult the vehicle coverage list or contact technical support for specific compatibility.
• ບັນຫາການອັບເດດຊອບແວ: Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection. If issues persist, contact technical support.

6.2 ຄຳຖາມທີ່ຖາມເລື້ອຍໆ (FAQs)

Q: What should I do if the received product is broken or used?

A: If you receive a product that appears used or damaged, please contact customer support for assistance. A replacement will be arranged.

Q: Who should I contact to solve my problem?

A: For technical support and problem resolution, please use the email provided in the support section of this manual or on the product detail page. Do not contact LAUNCH Tech USA as they do not provide support for Amazon customers.

Q: Why doesn't the product I received perform as described?

A: The function list and specific capabilities are dependent on the vehicle's make, model, and year. For detailed compatibility information, please reach out to customer support via the provided email.

7. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

Figure 7.1: Visual summary of the LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite's hardware, including Android 10.0 OS, 4-core CPU, 6000mAh battery, 8-inch touchscreen, 8MP camera, and 4+64GB memory.

8. Optional Extension Modules

The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite can be expanded with various optional tools to enhance diagnostic capabilities:

• Battery Tester (BST360): Monitors vehicle battery health and generates reports.
• ສະໂຄບວິດີໂອ: Allows inspection of hard-to-reach areas within the vehicle.
• ການປັບທຽບ ADAS: Calibrates camera-based and radar-based driver assistance systems.
• WiFi Printer: For printing diagnostic reports and data wirelessly.
• Multimeter: Measures electrical parameters like voltage, ຄວາມຕ້ານທານ, ແລະຄວາມຖີ່.
• Oscilloscope: Helps diagnose faults in automotive electronic equipment and wiring by analyzing signal waveforms.
• Sensorbox: Simulates vehicle sensor faults for diagnostic purposes.
• TSGUN: For reading, activating, and relearning TPMS sensors.

Note: These add-on tools are sold separately and are not included in the standard package.

Figure 8.1: Display of optional diagnostic tools such as BST360 battery tester, videoscope, TSGUN, Scopebox, Sensorbox, Multimeter, ADAS, and WiFi Printer.

9. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

9.1 ຂໍ້ມູນການຮັບປະກັນ

The LAUNCH X431 PROS Elite comes with a 5-year quality undertaking. Additionally, it includes 2 years of free software updates from the date of activation.

9.2 ສະຫນັບສະຫນູນດ້ານວິຊາການ

For any technical assistance, troubleshooting, or inquiries, please contact LAUNCH technical support via email: launch-aftersales@outlook.com. Support is available 24/7.