LAUNCH Creader Professional 123X Quick Start Guide

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DB-15 Diagnostic Connector: (To connect to vehicle's DLC (Data Link Connector) via diagnostic cable.)

5V Charging Port: (To connect to external DC power for charging the tool.)

Charging LED: (Red: Charging. Green: Fully charged.)

OK Button

Return Button

HOME Button

Selection Buttons

Power/Screen Lock Button

8" Touch Screen

1 Charging & Turning On

There are two charging methods available:

• Via Charging Cable: Plug one end of the included charging cable into the 5V charging port of the tool, and the other end to the external DC power.
• Via Diagnostic Cable: Insert one end of the diagnostic cable into the DB-15 connector of the tool, and the other end to the vehicle's DLC. Once the charging LED illuminates solid green, it indicates that the battery is fully charged.

Press the [Power] button to power it on.

2 Getting Started

If it is the first time you have used this tool, you need to make some system settings and keep the diagnostic software synchronized with the latest version.

Follow the steps below to proceed:

1. Tap "Start" on Welcome screen
2. Select system language
3. Select time zone
4. WLAN setup
5. Configure email address
6. Sign user agreement
7. Job Menu appears
8. Tap "Update"

*Note: If you choose "Ignore" in this step, it will go into the date setting page. If the tool has been properly connected to the Internet, the system will automatically obtain the correct network date and time.

*Note: After you configured it, the system will automatically send the diagnostic report to your email box every time a complete Auto-Detect process is successfully finished.

*Note: To enjoy more capabilities and better service, you are strongly recommended to update it on regular basis.

3 Preparation

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Locate vehicle's DLC: It provides standard 16 pins and is generally located on driver's side, about 12 inches away from the center of dashboard. See Figure DLC Location. If DLC is not equipped under dashboard, a label indicating its position will be given.

In case no DLC is found, please refer to Automobile Repair Manual.

3. Plug one end of the diagnostic cable into the DB-15 connector of the tool, and tighten the captive screws. Connect the other end to the vehicle's DLC.

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Vehicle

*Note: The tool ONLY works with the 12V passenger cars equipped with standard OBD-II diagnostic socket.

4. Turn the ignition key on.

4 Start Diagnostics

AutoDetect and manual diagnosis are supported. If the AutoDetect fails, you can choose to input the VIN manually or exit the AutoDetect session to switch to manual diagnosis mode.

*Note: If "Automatic detection on connect" in "Settings" is set as ON, this step can be ignored.

Diagnostic Flowchart

Tap "Diagnose"

Start decoding vehicle VIN

Decoding OK

Decoding failed

Double check vehicle info.

Scan all vehicle systems

Output diagnostic report

Manual Diagnosis Flowchart

*If you are fresh to vehicle diagnostics, you are suggested to use "DEMO" to get familiar with the diagnostic process.

Select vehicle manufacturer

Select vehicle make

Select test system

Select diagnostic function*

Input the VIN, and tap "OK", the system will automatically identify the vehicle model. If the vehicle VIN is successfully decoded, it will perform auto-diagnosis until a diagnostic report is automatically output.

*Note: The most recognizable location for VIN is in the top left corner on the vehicle's dashboard. Other locations include the driver's door or post, and the firewall under the hood.