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www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros The device is a sealed device with no user-serviceable parts inside. All internal repairs must be performed by an authorized maintenance organization or qualified technician. Attempts to disassemble or modify the device will void the warranty. Do not try to replace the internal battery The internal rechargeable lithium battery must be replaced by an authorized maintenance organization or qualified technician. Contact the dealer for factory replacement.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com Content 1. Quick Start Manual ............................................................................................................1 1.1 Initial Use ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1.1 Turn on the Machine ........................................................................................................................ 1 1.1.2 Language Setting ...
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 3.5.13 AFS Reset .................................................................................................................................... 22 3.5.14 A/T Learning ................................................................................................................................. 23 3.5.15 Sunroof Initialization ..................................................................................................................... 23 3.5.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 1. Quick Start Manual 1.1 Initial Use The following settings should be made when you initially use the tool. 1.1.1 Turn on the Machine After pressing the power button, images will be shown on the screen as follows. 1.1.2 Language Setting Select the tool language from the languages displayed on the interface. 1.1.3 Connect WIFI 1 The system will automatically search all available WIFI networks and you can choose the WIFI needed.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 1.1.4 Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone of the current location, then the system will automatically cofigure the time according to the time zone you chose. 1.1.5 User Agreement Please read all the terms and conditions of the user agreement carefully. Choose “Agree all the above terms”, and click the “Agree” button to complete the registration process. Then the page will jump to the “Congratulations on your successful registration” interface. 1.1.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 1.1.7 VCI activation Enter the connector serial number and activation code to activate and bind the diagnostic connector. If you have not activated it, you can also click "Settings" on the main interface to enter and select "Activate" to operate. ！ Tips: The activation code is an 8-digit number and is pasted on the "password letter". 1.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 1.3 Function menu Power on the main units, the system will automatically enter into the function menu selection interface: It mainly includes the following features: • The main unit and diagnostic connector support Bluetooth and wired communication. Wired communication is superior to Bluetooth connection in terms of transmission rate and anti-interference. Also wired connection is recommended for online programming function.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 1.4 Charging Follow the steps below to charge the main unit: Connect one end of the power cord to the USB socket of the power adapter. Connect the other end to the charging jack on the bottom of the main unit. Plug the charger power plug into a power outlet to start charging. When the battery status icon displays , the main unit has been charged. When it displays , the charging process has been completed and you shall disconnect the main unit. 1.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com A Opel, Volkswagen, Audi B Honda C Volkswagen D Opel, Volkswagen, Citroen E Changan F Hyundai, Daewoo, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan,Mitsubishi, Renault, Opel, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, GM, Chrysler,Peugeot, Regal, Beijing Jeep, Citroen and most prevailing models 1.7 Printer Installation The printer is installed on the back of the main unit. Please follow the steps below: (1) Unscrew the backplane screws and remove the host backplane.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 2.2 Components & Controls 4 3 2 5 7 1 6 10 8 9 (1) Display (2) Power Key Press and hold it for 3 seconds to turn it off. Press and hold it for 8 seconds to perform forced shutdown. Press it once to activate or turn off the device. (3) Type C Charging Slot: connect the supplied charger for charging (4) USB Port: Reserved for add-on modules and other devices with similar port.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 2.3 Function Modules THINKTOOL Pros support below optional function modules, list as below: S/N 1 2 3 4 Module Name Image du module Description THINK PRINTER Thermal printer, work with the main unit, also can work with moduledock. Quick print diagnostic reports anytime and anywhere. THINK WORKLIGHT High Brightness Work light, ultra-high 25000K white-light with 144 high brightness LED lights. Service life is more than 10,000 hours.
THINKTOOL Pros 5 THINK Thermal Imager www.mythinkcar.com 320*240 ultra-high pixel with its own thermal tracking point, which can be used for image superposition (refers to the coincidence of real image and thermal image collected by the camera, so as to achieve more accurate positioning). The thermal sensitivity reaches 0.07 ℃ (32.126 °F), which is more accurate. Higher image acquisition resolution is displayed on the high-definition display.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 2.4 Parameters THINKTOOL Pros host computer • • • • • • • • • • Operating System: Android 10.0 Memory: 4G Storage: 64G Battery: 6000mAh/7.6V Screen: 10 inches Camera: Rear camera 8.0MP Network: Wi-Fi, WLAN 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 Working Temperature: 32 ℉ ~122 ℉ (0℃ ~ 50℃ ) Storage Temperature: -4 ℉ ~140 ℉ (-20℃ ~ 60℃ ) 3.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.2 Local Diagnose In this mode, user can manually select vehicle models and systems for diagnosis 3.2.1 Manual Diagnose THINKTOOL Pros also supports step-by-step manual selection of menus for diagnosis. To use the "DEMO" as an example to introduce how to start the diagnosis as below. 1) Select vehicle type: click on the "demo " icon on the main diagnostic interface to enter.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros Click "Report" to generate a vehicle health report. B.System Scan: automatically scan all systems of the vehicle C.System Selection: manually choose the automotive electronic control system.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.2.2 System Selection Choose the system: Click “ECM” (e.g.), and the screen will enter selection interface 3.2.3 Function Selection Click the function to be tested ！ Tips: The diagnosis menu varies with different vehicles a) Version Information As shown in the picture, click “Version Information” to read the current version information of the car ECU.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros c) Clear DTC On the diagnostic function selection screen, tap Clear Fault Code, the system will automatically delete the currently existing DTCs and display the dialog box of "DTCs Cleared". ！ Note: For general models, please operate strictly according to the normal sequence: read DTC - clear DTC test the car - retrieve DTC for verification - repair the car - clear DTC – recheck the car, to confirm that the DTC no longer appears.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com The indicator 1/X shown stands for the current data stream not fully displayed. Swipe the screen from the bottom to the top, to read the remaining parts. There are 3 types of display modes available for data viewing, allowing you to view various types of parameters in the most suitable way. [Graph]: Displays the parameters in waveform graphs. [Value]: This is the default mode which displays the parameters in values and shows in list format.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros Tap to display the current (single) data stream in waveform graph. On the waveform graph page, you can do the following: [Min/Max]: Tap to define the maximum / minimum value. Once the value goes beyond the specified value, the system will alarm. [ ] [Select data stream sample] [Customize]: Tap “<”on the right side of the screen, to define the data stream option to be viewed. ！ Note: Max 4 data streams can be displayed. Tap to select the sample DS file.
THINKTOOL Pros [Report] [Record] [Help] [Data Stream Sampling] www.mythinkcar.com Tap to save the value of current data stream. To record diagnostic data, for you to replay and review. Tap “Stop” button to end reading. The saved file follows the naming rule: It begins with vehicle type, and then the product S/N and ends with record starting time. All diagnostic records can be replayed from User Info -> My Report. Select a certain data flow and tap the button to view the help information.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 3.4 Programming ThinkTool Pros supports programming and coding, which is to write the relevant control information of the software into the automotive computer’s programmable EPROM or FLASH by making use of the electronic communication transmission technology.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com Before programming, please double-check the following: Check the vehicle, turn off the engine, and in non-ignition state. Put the transmission into P or N position. Turn off all electrical equipment, such as air conditioner, headlights, turn signals, audio, etc. Otherwise, unstable automotive currents can cause programming interruptions. Connect the vehicle to an approved programmed (or stable) battery charger to ensure that the battery voltage is between 13V and 14V.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 3.5 Maintenance THINKTOOL Pros supports matching, coding, programming of most vehicles’ programable modules, and most commonly used maintenance and reset functions, namely, Oil Reset, Elec.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com a) Main battery is replaced. Battery matching must be performed to clear original low battery information and prevent the related control module from detecting false information. If the related control module detects false information, it will invalidate some electric auxiliary functions, such as automatic start & stop function, sunroof without one-key trigger function, power window without automatic function. b) Battery monitoring sensor.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 3.5.8 Gear Learning The crankshaft position sensor learns crankshaft gear machining tolerance and saves to the computer to more accurately diagnose engine misfires. If gear learning is not performed for a car equipped with Delphi engine, the MIL turns on after the engine is started. The diagnostic device detects the DTC P1336 'gear not learned'. In this case, you must use the diagnostic device to perform gear learning for the car.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.5.14 A/T Learning This function can complete the gearbox self-learning to improve gear shifting quality. When the gearbox is disassembled or repaired (after some of the car battery is powered off), it will lead to shift delay or impact problem. In this case, this function needs to be done so that the gearbox can automatically compensate according to the driving conditions so as to achieve more comfortable and better shift quality. 3.5.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 3.5.22 NOx Sensor Reset NOx sensor is a sensor used to detect the content of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in engine exhaust. If the NOx fault is re-initialized and the NOx catalytic converter is replaced, it is necessary to reset the catalytic converter learned value stored in the engine ECU. 3.5.23 AdBlue Reset (Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Filter) After the diesel exhaust treatment fluid (car urea) is replaced or filled up, urea reset operation is required. 3.5.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com b) Programming: to program sensor data to a blank Thinkcar sensor, so as to replace a sensor that is in low battery and does not function properly. There are three sensor programming methods available: automatic, manual, and via activation replication. c) Learning: to write the sensor ID into the vehicle ECU for sensor identification. 3.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros Tap OK to enter the vehicle diagnostic feedback selection screen. There are three options: Diagnostic Feedback: to show the list of all tested vehicle models History: Tap to view all diagnostic feedback reverted and the processing progress. Offline List: Tap to display all diagnostic feedback logs which have not been submitted successfully due to network failure. Once the tablet gets a stable network signal, it will be uploaded to the server automatically.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 3.9 ThinkFile It is used to record and establish the file of the diagnosed vehicles. The file is created based on the vehicle VIN and check time, including all VIN-related data such as diagnostic reports, data stream records and pictures. 3.10 ThinkStore ThinkStore, released by THINKCAR TECH, in which you can download all diagnostic software and purchase hardware products. In the store, vehicle diagnostic and maintenance software can be bought.
www.mythinkcar.com THINKTOOL Pros 4.Software update 4.1 Upgrade all software In order to let you enjoy better functions and upgrade services, we recommend you make software upgrades irregular. When there is a newer software version, the system will remind you to upgrade. Click "Software Upgrade" to enter the upgrade center. There are two function tabs on the upgrade page: Upgradeable software: A list of software that can be upgraded to newer versions.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 5.2 Activate VCI This item lets you activate a new VCI connectors or get help. Input the Serial Number and Activation Code, and then tap “Activate” to activate it. Once the VCI connector activated, the serial number of it will be displayed in the list. 5.3 VCI firmware repair Used to repair the connector firmware. During the repair, please don’t power off or switch interfaces. 5.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com 5.10 Workshop Management Add the information of the workshop, to which the scanner belongs, and it will be displayed to the customers in the diagnostic report. 5.11 Customer Management Manage information of all customers, who did vehicle diagnostic on this equipment and display in turn. 5.12 Hotkey Setting Including: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen recording, screenshot, screen flip,brightness and sound. 6.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com Q: Why can’t make register? Passible reasons Solution The equipment isn’t connected Please make sure the network is connected Notes that your email has been registered.
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THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com Q: Communication error with vehicle ECU? A: Please confirm: Whether the VCI is correctly connected and whether the vehicle ignition switch is ON. If all are normal, send vehicle production year, model and VIN number by Feedback feature. Q: Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system? A: Please confirm: Whether the vehicle is equipped with the system,whether the VCI is correctly connected, and whether the vehicle ignition switch is ON.
THINKTOOL Pros www.mythinkcar.com Warranty Terms This warranty applies only to users and distributors who purchase THINKCAR TECH INC products through normal procedures. Within one year from the date of delivery, THINKCAR TECH warrants its electronic products for damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship. Damages to the equipment or components because of abuse, unauthorized modification, use for non-designed purposes, operation in a manner not specified in the instructions, etc.
