LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner User Manual

Introduzione

This manual provides detailed instructions for the operation and maintenance of your LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner. This device is specifically designed to provide comprehensive diagnostic capabilities for Peugeot and Citroën vehicles, including full system diagnostics, bi-directional control, ECU coding, and various special functions. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure proper and safe operation.

1. Installazione è cunfigurazione iniziale

1.1 Cuntenuti di u pacchettu

Verificate chì tutti i cumpunenti sò presenti in u pacchettu:

• LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 Diagnostic Scanner unit
• OBD-II diagnostic cable
• Adattatore di alimentazione (se inclusu)
• Manuale d'uso (stu documentu)

1.2 Dispositivu Overview

The image above displays the front of the LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 scanner, showing its 4-inch touch screen, navigation buttons, and robust casing. Familiarize yourself with the physical layout of the device.

1.3 Accensione è Impostazioni Iniziali

1. Caricà u dispusitivu: Connect the device to a power source using the provided adapter. Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged before first use. The device includes a 3000mAh battery.
2. Power On: Appughjà è tene premutu u buttone di accensione finu à chì u schermu s'illumina.
3. Scelta di lingua: Upon first boot, select your preferred language from the available options (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese).
4. Cunnessione Wi-Fi: Navigate to 'Settings' and connect to a stable Wi-Fi network. This is crucial for software updates and online feedback.
5. Actualizazione di u software: After connecting to Wi-Fi, go to the 'Upgrade' section to download and install the latest software updates. This ensures optimal performance and compatibility. The device offers lifetime free Wi-Fi updates.

This image illustrates the Auto VIN function for quick vehicle identification and highlights the lifetime free Wi-Fi update capability, ensuring your device always has the latest software.

2. Operating Instructions

2.1 Cunnessione à u veiculu

1. Truvate u portu OBD-II di u veiculu, tipicamente sottu à u dashboard da u latu di u cunduttore.
2. Connect the diagnostic cable to the OBD-II port and to the LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 scanner.
3. Girate l'accensione di u veiculu in a pusizione ON (u mutore hè spento).

2.2 Diagnostica cumpleta di u sistema

The device supports comprehensive diagnostics for all available electronic control modules (ECUs) in Peugeot and Citroën vehicles.

This diagram visually represents the scanner's ability to diagnose all available modules within a vehicle, including Engine, SRS, IMMO, EPB, BMS, AFS, and ABS, to quickly pinpoint vehicle problems.

1. Da u menu principale, selezziunate "Diagnostica".
2. The device will attempt to automatically identify the vehicle via Auto VIN. If unsuccessful, you may need to manually select the vehicle make, model, and year.
3. Choose 'System Scan' to perform a full scan of all accessible ECUs.
4. The scan results will display detected Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). You can select 'Read Codes' to view detailed descriptions and 'Clear Codes' to erase them after repairs.
5. Informazioni ECU: Access detailed information about the vehicle's ECUs.

2.3 Cuntrollu bidirezionale (Test attivu)

This function allows you to send commands to vehicle systems/components to test their functionality, helping to quickly locate faulty parts.

The image demonstrates various active tests that can be performed, such as Injector Buzz Test, Modulating the Throttle, Door Window Test, Wiper Test, and A/C Compressor Activation, to verify component operation.

1. After selecting the vehicle and system, choose 'Active Test' or 'Bi-directional Control'.
2. Select the specific component or system you wish to test (e.g., radiator fan, windows, mirrors, horn, A/C compressor).
3. Segui l'istruzzioni nantu à u screnu per attivà o disattivà u cumpunente è osservate a so risposta.

2.4 Codificazione ECU Avanzata

ECU Coding allows for customization, adaptation, and modification of vehicle parameters.

This image highlights the advanced ECU coding capabilities, including component matching, personalization, activating hidden features, disabling unwanted functions, customizing OE settings, and performing modifications or retrofits.

1. Access 'ECU Coding' from the diagnostic menu.
2. This function can be used for:
• Currispundenza di i cumpunenti: Adapting new components after replacement.
• persunalizazione: Customizing vehicle settings (e.g., automatic door lock/unlock, mirror folding, interior lights).
• Flashing Hidden Functions: Activating features not enabled by default.
• Disabling Annoying Functions: Turning off features like seat belt warnings.
3. Proceed with caution and ensure you understand the implications of any changes made.

2.5 Special Functions (Reset Services)

The device offers over 50 special reset and service functions for various vehicle systems.

This image displays a comprehensive list of special service functions available, including resets for oil, brakes, SAS, DPF, TPMS, and adaptations for throttle, injectors, and more.

Common special functions include:

• Reset di l'oliu: Ripristina u sistema di vita di l'oliu dopu un cambiamentu d'oliu.
• Reimpostazione EPB: Resets the electronic parking brake after maintenance.
• Calibration SAS: Calibra u sensore di l'angulu di sterzata.
• Rigenerazione di DPF: Inizia a rigenerazione furzata di u filtru di particolatu diesel.
• Reset TPMS: Resetta i sensori di u sistema di monitoraghju di a pressione di i pneumatici.
• Codificazione di l'iniettore: Codes new injector numbers into the ECU.
• Sanguinamentu di l'ABS: Performs ABS brake bleeding procedures.
• Corrispondenza di a batteria (reset BMS): Registers new battery replacements.
• Riapprendimentu di l'acceleratore: Relearns throttle body position.
• Adattazione di a scatula di cambiu: Adapts transmission learning values.

Access these functions from the 'Special Functions' menu after selecting the vehicle.

2.6 Live Data Stream and Diagnostic Reports

Monitor real-time vehicle parameters and generate professional diagnostic reports.

This image illustrates the device's capability for 4-in-1 live data graphing, recording and replaying data, sharing and printing diagnostic reports, and providing online diagnostic feedback.

1. Dati in diretta: Select 'Live Data' to view real-time sensor data, which can be displayed as text, values, or 4-in-1 graphs.
2. Data Record and Replay: Registrà sessioni di dati in diretta per più tardiview è analisi.
3. Rapporti di diagnostica: Generate a comprehensive report of the vehicle's health. These reports can be shared or printed via email.

3. Mantenimentu

3.1 Actualizazioni di u Software

Regularly update the device software to ensure optimal performance, access to new features, and compatibility with the latest vehicle models. Connect to Wi-Fi and navigate to the 'Upgrade' section for one-click updates.

3.2 Pulizia è Conservazione

• Pulite l'apparechju cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Evitate l'usu di detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
• Conservate l'apparecchiu in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme.
• Keep the diagnostic cable free from kinks or damage.

3.3 Cura di a batteria

The device contains a 3000mAh lithium-ion battery. For optimal battery life:

• Evitate di scaricà cumpletamente a batteria spessu.
• Caricate u dispusitivu regularmente, ancu s'ellu ùn hè micca adupratu per periodi prolungati.
• Ùn espone micca u dispusitivu à alte temperature.

4. Risoluzione di prublemi

If you encounter issues with your LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 scanner, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

Per più assistenza, vi pregu di cunsultà a sezzione Supportu.

5. Specificazioni

This image details the high-end configuration of the device, including its 4-inch touch screen, Android 8.1 operating system, 3000mAh battery, 16GB ROM, HD 800P display, lifetime free Wi-Fi updates, and support for 10 languages.

6. Garanzia infurmazione

The LAUNCH X431 Elite V2.0 Diagnostic Scanner comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For specific warranty terms and conditions, refer to the documentation included with your product or contact LAUNCH customer support.

7. Supportu

For technical assistance, product inquiries, or compatibility questions, please contact LAUNCH support:

• E-mail: ediag0228@hotmail.com
• Feedback in linea: Utilize the 'Feedback' function on the device for online diagnostic support.
• Negoziu di marca: Visit the official LAUNCH store on Amazon for additional products and information: LAUNCH Amazon Store

When contacting support, please provide your device model (X431 Elite V2.0) and any relevant details about your vehicle (make, model, year) and the issue you are experiencing.