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LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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).................................................................. 2 2.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 7. Help................................................................................................................ 32 7.1 DLC Location Position.................................................................................. 32 7.2 DTC Library.................................................................................................. 32 7.3 Abbreviation..............................................................................................
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 1. Introduction The Creader VII+ / Creader VIII 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII are also very easy to use.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 3. Product Descriptions 3.1 Outline of Creader VII+ / Creader VIII 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 Figure 3-1 Creader VII+ Creader VII+ and Creader VIII feature same appearance. Here we only take Creader VII+ for example. No. Name Descriptions 1 Power indicator It will light up while Creader VII+ is energized. 2 Communication indicator It will flash when Creader VII+ is communicating with ECU. 3 LCD Indicates test results.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 6 TF card slot Insert the TF card into it to read or write the data/ file stored in TF card. 7 OBD-16 connector To c o n n e c t o n v e h i c l e ' s D L C ( D a t a L i n k Connector) via diagnostic cable. 3.2 Specifications •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Screen: 3.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII 111 Turn the ignition off.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 4-2 CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 [ ] to cancel; press [ Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual ] 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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. If [View Graphic Items] is selected in Datastream menu and press [ the graphic items selection screen.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 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. In addition, not all vehicles support the Oxygen Sensors screen.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 5-23 ]/[ ] button to select an item and press [ 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 VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 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. Before using the system test function, refer to the vehicle’s service repair manual to determine the procedures necessary to stop the test.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 5-27 Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 5-30 After checking files, the system will enter market region selection interface. See figure 5-31.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 Creader VIII) In addition to amazing & powerful diagnosing function, Creader VIII also features Oil / Service lamp reset. There are two methods to reset service lamp: reset manually or reset automatically.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 5-38 Highlight “Oil Lamp Reset” and press [ interface: ] to enter the vehicle selection Figure 5-39 Choose the desired one (e.g.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Note: The available service mode (Figure 5-40) varies from vehicle to vehicle. Choose the desired reset mode, and press [ instructions to proceed. ], then follow the on-screen 5.4 Review This function is used to review or delete the recorded DTC, Data Streams and Freeze Frame. For details on how to record, please refer to “Chapter 6.4 Record Mode”.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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. Due to continuous software upgrade, language interface may differ from different software versions (Figure 6-2 is provided for reference and demo purpose). Choose [Language] and press [ ] to confirm, the screen will enter the language selection interface.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 6.2 Unit of Measure This option allows you to set measurement unit. 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.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 6.4 Record Mode It is used to turn On/Off recording function. 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII can record DTCs, Data Stream and Freeze Frames.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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. Figure 7-2 Press [ ]/[ ] button to move the highlight bar to different position.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII 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 VII+ & Creader VIII 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII. ] 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 Creader VII+ / Creader VIII. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 8. Register & 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. Follow the steps described as below to proceed registration and update: 1. Go to http://mycar.x431.com/pad/landingPageIndexCrv.action and click Updating Tool Download icon. See Figure 1. Note: Creader VIII shares the same URL with Creader VII+. Figure 1 2.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 3. In Figure 2, type in the Product Serial Number, which is located at the back of the tool) 4. After the Serial Number is entered, click Update to jump to the registration page. Enter the following information. Click Submit (refer to Figure 3). Figure 3 (If you need the Register Code, proceed to the steps 5-8) (If you have the Register Code, proceed to step 9 directly) 5. The Register Code can be found in your Creader VII+ / Creader VIII.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 5 8. The Register Code shown in Figure 6 is the Register Code needed in step 4. Figure 6 (Return to step 4 and input the Register Code and then proceed) 9. Install the TF card from the tool into the supplied USB TF card adapter and insert into the USB port of the computer. 10.Reopen the Creader VII+ / Creader VIII update tool, select the updates you would like to preform or click “Select All” and click Download to start downloading. See Figure 7.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual Figure 7 11.Once all steps are complete, reinsert the TF card into the tool and power the tool via USB cable or via OBD II cable (one end to OBD II connector of Creader VII+ / Creader VIII and the other end on the vehicle’s DLC). A dialog box (Note: If only diagnostic softwares are updated and no firmware packages are downloaded in Figure 7, this box will not appear) prompting you to upgrade will pop up on the screen (See Figure 8), select OK to proceed.
LAUNCH Creader VII+ & Creader VIII User's Manual 9. FAQ Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to Creader VII+ / Creader VIII. Question: System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? Answer: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the Creader VII+ / Creader VIII, firmly connect the connector, and switch on it again. Question: Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start.
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