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LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual •• Put the transmission in P (for A/T) or N (for M/T) and make sure the parking brake is engaged. •• Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical fires nearby. •• Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running. •• Keep the CRP12X dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the CRP12X, when necessary.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction.................................................................................................... 1 2. General Information ...................................................................................... 1 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II ..................................................................... 1 2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) ................................................................
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 7. Help................................................................................................................ 30 7.1 DLC Location Position.................................................................................. 30 7.2 DTC Library.................................................................................................. 30 7.3 Abbreviation.......................................................................................
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 1. Introduction The Creader Professional CRP12X Series are specially developed by LAUNCH, which supports all 10 modes of OBD II test for a complete diagnosis. Featuring the 3.5” TFT color display, it enables users to read/clear DTCs, record, save and playback data in live graphic display. The CRP12X Series are also very easy to use.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle. These codes identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling location. For some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual and monitoring fuel demands. Non-Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed noncontinuous monitors and are listed below: 1) EGR System 2) O2 Sensors 3) Catalyst 4) Evaporative System 5) O2 Sensor Heater 6) Secondary air Injection 7) Heated Catalyst 8) A/C system 2.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual computer that controls engine and drive train. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) -- Malfunction Indicator Light (Service Engine Soon, Check Engine) is a term used for the light on the instrument panel. It is to alert the driver and/or the repair technician that there is a problem with one or more of vehicle’s systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 3. Product Descriptions 3.1 Outline of CRP12X Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-1 CRP121 Front & Rear Views CRP12X Series feature same appearance. Here we only take CRP121 for example for illustration. No. 6 Name Descriptions 1 Power indicator It will light up while CRP12X is energized. 2 Communication indicator It will flash when CRP12X is communicating with ECU. 3 LCD Indicates test results.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual / / Move cursor up or down for selection. Move cursor left or right for selection; Or turn page up or down when more than one page is displayed. Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu list. 4 Exit the current program or return to the previous screen. To retrieve the DTCs in the database. 5 USB port To connect to PC to upload data or print test results.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 4. Connection 4.1 Install TF card 1) Take out the TF card from package box. 2) Insert the TF card into the CRP12X TF card slot perpendicularly. Make sure is fully inserted in the right place with the “micro” label facing upward. Note: You can hear a clicking sound if you insert the TF card in the right place. Press the card slightly, it will be ejected automatically. 4.2 Connect CRP12X 111 Turn the ignition off.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 5. Diagnose Select [Diagnose] in Main Menu and press [ Status interface as following figure 5-1: ], the screen will display Monitor Figure 5-1 5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-3 Press [ ], a screen similar to Figure 5-4 will appear: Figure 5-4 If it fails to enter the system, a prompt message box will appear: Figure 5-5 Follow the on-screen instructions to check the possible cause and retry it.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 5.1.1 Read Codes Select [Read Codes] and press [ up: ]. A dialog box similar to Figure 5-6 will pop Figure 5-6 Press [ ] to enter to select the manufacturer. Figure 5-7 will be shown on the screen. Press [ ]/[ ] to select different items; press [ ]/[ ] to turn to next or previous page. After selecting the desired one, and then press [ ] to confirm.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-8 1/14 indicates there are 14 codes total and now P0001 is the first code to display. The screen will also show the detailed description of the current DTC. You can use [ ] key to view the next code.
LAUNCH Press [ Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual ] to cancel; press [ ] to exit diagnostic function. 5.1.2 Erase Codes Select [Erase Codes], the screen will display the interface as shown below: Figure 5-11 Press [ ] to cancel; press [ ] to erase DTC’s, and the screen will display the interface as shown in Figure 5-12: Figure 5-12 According to the above figure, press [ 5-13 will appear on the screen. ] to clear the DTC.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual codes. •• After clearing, you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignition 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. 5.1.3 I/M Readiness I/M refers to Inspection and Maintenance that is legislated by the Government to meet federal clean-air standards.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-15 Press [ ]/[ ] button to view other data of vehicle. Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. N/A means not available on this vehicle; INC means incomplete or not ready and OK means Completed or Monitor Ok. 5.1.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-17 A screen similar to figure 5-18 will appear. Figure 5-18 Press [ ]/[ ] button to view other data streams. Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu.
LAUNCH Press [ Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual ]/[ ] button to select datastream items, and press [ ]/[ ] button to turn page. After selecting items, press [ items. ], the screen will display the selected datastream To select all datastream of the current page, highlight the first line and then press [ ], will appear before all items. To deselect all, just press [ ] again. Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Press [ ]/[ ] button to view the data. Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.1.6 O2 sensor test The results of O2 sensor test are not live values but instead the results of the ECU’s last O2 sensor test. For live O2 sensor readings, refer to any of the live sensor screens such as Graph Screen. Not all test values are applicable to all vehicles. Therefore, the list generated will vary depending on vehicle.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual to select the desired items, then press [ shown below: ] button, the screen will display as Figure 5-23 Press [ ]/[ ] button to select an item and press [ display the test resut. Press [ ], the screen will ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.1.7 On-board monitor test This function can be utilized to read the results of on-board diagnostic monitoring tests for specific components/systems.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual to select the desired items, then press [ shown below: ] button, the screen will display as Figure 5-25 Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.1.8 EVAP System Test The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system. The CReaderVI does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board computer to initiate the test.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual as VIN (Vehicle identification Number), CID (Calibration ID) and CVN (Calibration verification number), as shown below: Figure 5-27 Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-28 Press [ ]/[ ] button to highlight [Scan] and press [ ], the system will enter vehicle system selection interface. See Fig. 5-29. Figure 5-29 Press [ ] to return to Diagnose main menu. Press [ ]/[ ] button to highlight the desired vehicle and press [ ], the system will enter vehicle system selection interface. Take TOYOTA for example. Select [TOYOTA] and press [ display as Fig. 5-30.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-30 After checking files, the system will enter market region selection interface. See figure 5-31.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 5-33 After communication is complete, the system will enter system selection screen. Figure 5-34 ]/[ ] button to select the desired item, then press [ ] button to Press [ start initializing system. Once it is complete, the screen will appear as below: Figure 5-35 ]/[ ] button to select the desired item, then press [ Press [ perform the corresponding function.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual If communication failed, a dialog box prompting you communication failure will appear as shown on Fig. 5-36. Figure 5-36 5.3 Resetting (Only applies to CRP129) In addition to amazing & powerful diagnosing function, CRP129 also features Oil / Service lamp reset. Resetting flow chart is illustrated as below: There are two methods to reset service lamp: reset manually or reset automatically.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 6 Settings Select [Settings] in the main menu and press [ following screen: ], the system will enter the Figure 6-1 6.1 Language This option enables you to set the user interface language. Choose [Language] and press [ ] to confirm, the screen will enter the language selection interface. Use the [ ]/[ ] button to choose the desired one and press [ ] to save your change. Figure 6-2 6.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Choose [Unit of Measure] and press [ unit setting interface. Use the [ ]/[ and press [ ] to save your change. ] to confirm, the screen will enter the ] button to choose the desired one Figure 6-3 6.3 Beeper It is used to set On/Off the buzzer. Choose [Beeper] and press [ [ ] to confirm, the screen enters Fig. 6-4. Press ] to switch between on and off. Figure 6-4 6.4 Record Mode It is used to turn On/Off recording function.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Choose [Record Mode] and press [ ] to confirm, the screen enters Fig. 6-5. Press [ ] to switch between on and off. When recording is ON, the icon appears, then CRP12X can record DTC’s, record Data Stream and Freeze Frames.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 7. Help This menu enables you to view device information and OBD introduction. In main menu, select [Help] and press [ ] to enter Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1 7.1 DLC Location Position In Figure 7-1, select [DLC Location Position] and press [ of vehicle’s DLC. ] to view the location 7.2 DTC Library In Figure 7-1, select [DTC Library] and press [ ] to enter the following screen.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual definition of the DTC, as indicated in figure 7-3: Figure 7-3 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.3 Abbreviation In Figure 7-1, select [Abbreviation] and press [ ] to enter the abbreviation word list. Figure 7-4 Press [ ]/[ ] button to turn to next or previous page. Press [ to highlight different items, then press [ ]/[ ] button ] button, the screen will display as shown on Figure 7-5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Figure 7-5 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.4 Tool Information In Figure 7-1, select [Tool Information] and press [ information of CRP12X. ] to view the related Figure 7-6 Note: You are strongly recommended to note down the Serial Number and Register Code in Figure 7-6 since these 2 pieces of information are required while registering your CRP12X. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 8. Update Hardware Requirement: 1. A computer that can access the Internet. 2. A CF card reader/writer and a CF card that need to be updated. 8.1 User Registration Log on http://www.dbscar.com. A screen as shown on figure 8-1 will appear: Figure 8-1 8.2 Register a passport If you have not registered a passport, please follow the steps described as below: Click [Register] to read CC user service terms as indicated on figure 8-2.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Click on “Confirm and agree with clause” to enter, a screen similar to the following will appear: Figure 8-3 Fill in your information (items with * can not be blank and must be entered). After filling, click [Register] to register a passport. The system will send a CC number to your email immediately. If you are a registered member, click [Log in] in Figure 8-1 to enter login interface.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 8.3 Fill in Product Information Figure 8-5 Choose the desired product type from the pull-down list. The serial No. and register password can be found from the [Tool Information] in “Help” (See Chapter 7. Help). Dealer code can be obtained from dealer. After the information is filled, click “Submit” to register your product. Note: If the filled serial No. or registration No. is invalid, the screen will display a wrong message.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual After purchase successfully, the purchased software will be added to the download center list automatically. It’s better for users to create a new folder named “Creader Pro update”, to include all the downloaded software according to the following procedures. 8.5 Software Update Connect card reader with TF card to PC and install driver program.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual Click [Order] to add the selected software to your shopping cart. Click [Pay] to buy the software. The bought software will be automatically added to the user’s download center. Click [Clear] to empty the shopping cart. Click [Purchase other] to buy other software.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP12X Series User's Manual 9. FAQ Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to CRP12X. Question: System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? Answer: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the CRP12X, firmly connect the connector, and switch on it again. Question: Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start. Answer: Caused by electromagnetic disturbing, and this is normal phenomenon.
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