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driving, and at least one overnight-off period. For specific information on getting

your vehicle’s OBD monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owner’s

manual.

2.6 OBD II Definitions

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -- OBD II terminology for the on-board

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. If the MIL illuminates with a steady light, it indicates that a problem

has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.

Under certain conditions, the dashboard light will blink or flash. This indicates a

severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation. The

vehicle onboard diagnostic system cannot turn the MIL off until the necessary

repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists.

DTC -- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that identifies which section of the

emission control system has malfunctioned.

Enabling Criteria -- Also termed Enabling Conditions. They are the

vehicle-specific events or conditions that must occur within the engine before the

various monitors will set, or run. Some monitors require the vehicle to follow a

prescribed “drive cycle” routine as part of the enabling criteria. Drive cycles vary

among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle.

Please refer to

the vehicle's factory service manual for specific enabling procedures.

OBD II Drive Cycle -- A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides

conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to

the “ready” condition. The purpose of completing an OBD II drive cycle is to

force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics. Some form of a drive cycle

needs to be performed after DTCs have been erased from the PCM’s memory or

after the battery has been disconnected. Running through a vehicle’s complete

drive cycle will “set” the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected.

Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor that needs to be

reset. For vehicle specific drive cycle, consult the service manual.

Freeze Frame Data -- When an emissions related fault occurs, the OBD II

system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of the vehicle operating

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Launch creader v+ user’s manual vi poisonous. put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests. use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages...
Page 8: Table of Contents
Launch creader v+ user’s manual vii table of contents 1. Introduction ...........................................................................................1 2. General information-about obdii/eobd ......................................1 2.1 o n -b oard d iagnostics (obd) ii.......................
Page 9: 1. Introduction
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 1 1. Introduction creader v+ is the next generation of vehicle fault diagnosis tool developed by launch, especially for the diy users and the servicemen of small service workshop. It supports read/clear dtcs and read datastream. With built-in help menus and code defin...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 2 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 wit...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 3 2.3 location of the data link connector (dlc) the dlc (data link connector or diagnostic link connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. The dlc is usually located 12 inches from t...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 4 2）fuel system 3）comprehensive components (ccm) once the vehicle is running, the obd ii system is continuously checking the above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misfire, and monitoring fuel demands. Non-continuous monitors -- unlike th...
Page 13: 2.6 Obd II Definitions
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 5 driving, and at least one overnight-off period. For specific information on getting your vehicle’s obd monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owner’s manual. 2.6 obd ii definitions powertrain control module (pcm) -- obd ii terminology for the on-board com...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 6 parameters to help in identifying the problem. This set of values is referred to as freeze frame data and may include important engine parameters such as engine rpm, vehicle speed, air flow, engine load, fuel pressure, fuel trim value, engine coolant temperature, ig...
Page 15: 3. Product Descriptions
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 7 3. Product descriptions 3.1 outline of creader v+ figure 3-1 no. Name notes 1 cable with obd ii connector connects the creader v+ to the vehicle’s data link connector (dlc). 2 red led indicator lamp dtc indicator; when confirmed or pending dtcs are found, the red in...
Page 16: 3.2 Specifications
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 8 3 lcd display indicates test results. 4 exit button returns to previous menu. 5 up button move cursor up for selection. 6 enter button confirms a selection (or action) from a menu list. 7 right button move cursor right for selection; or turn page down when more than...
Page 17: 3.5 Tool Setup
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 9 3.5 tool setup select [tool setup] in the main menu and press [ ], the screen will display the interface as shown below: figure 3-2 the creader v+ allows you to make the following settings: 1) select language: selects desired language. Choose [language] and press [ ...
Page 18: 3.6 Vehicle Coverage
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 10 figure 3-3 use the [ ] [ ] key to select the desired one and press [ ] to save your change. 3.6 vehicle coverage the creader v+ is specially designed to work with all obd ii compliant vehicles, including control area network (can). It is required by epa that all 19...
Page 19: 4. Operations
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 11 4. Operations 4.1 connection 1) turn the ignition off. 2) locate the vehicle’s 16-pin data link connector (dlc). 3) plug the obdii cable into the vehicle’s dlc. 4) turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or running. 5) after finishing, press [ ] button to enter mai...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 12 press [ ] to enter the diagnostic menu, the screen will display as following figure 4-3: figure 4-3 4.2.1 read codes select [read codes] and press [ ] in diagnostic menu. A screen similar to figure 4-4 will pop up: figure 4-4 press [ ] to enter to select the manufa...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 13 figure 4-5 if there are some codes, the screen will display the codes as shown below: figure 4-6 1/39 indicates there are 39 codes total and now p0100 is the first code to display. The screen will also show the content of the code below the number of code. You can ...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 14 figure 4-7 press [ ] to erase dtc’s, and the screen will display the interface as shown below: figure 4-8 according to the above figure to press [ ] and the screen will display the interface as shown on the next page: figure 4-9.
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 15 notes: 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. 4.2....
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 16 figure 4-11 you can use [ ]/ [ ] button to view other data of vehicle. N/a means not available on this vehicle, inc means incomplete or not ready, ok means completed or monitor ok. Press [ ] to return to diagnostic menu. 4.2.4 data stream press [ ] [ ] button to se...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 17 figure 4-13 you can use [ ] [ ] button to view other data streams. Press [ ] to return to diagnostic menu. Select [select items] in data stream menu and press [ ], the screen will display the interface as shown below: figure 4-14 you can use [ ] / [ ] button to sel...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 18 the screen will display the selected items of live graphic data. Press [ ] to return to diagnostic menu. 4.2.5 view freeze frame when an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This information is referred to...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 19 figure 4-16 select [o2 sensor test] indiagnostic menu and press [ ] and the screen will display as shown below: figure 4-17 you can use [ ] [ ] button to select an item and press [ ], then follow the on-screen instructions to perform the test. Press [ ] to return t...
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Launch creader v+ user’s manual 20 figure 4-18 you can use [ ] [ ] button to select an item and press [ ], the screen will display as shown below: figure 4-19 press [ ] to return to diagnostic menu. 4.2.8 evap system test the evap test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s evap sy...
Page 29: 4.3 Dtc Lookup
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 21 figure 4-20 4.2.9 vehicle info select [vehicle info] and press [ ], the screen will display the information, such as vin (vehicle identification number), cid (calibration id) and cvn (calibration verification number), as shown below: figure 4-21 press [ ] to return...
Page 30: 4.5 Help
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 22 figure 4-22 you can use [ ] [ ] key to change the first letter. It can be switched among “p”, “b”, “c” and “u”. Press [ ] to move the cursor to next, and then press [ ] [ ] key to input number. After you input the code number, press [ ] to view the definition of th...
Page 31: 5. Upgrading
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 23 5. Upgrading log on to www.Crecorder.Com, download the latest version of the creader v+ upgrade package, and then decompress the software to local disk. Click it to run and install it until it is complete. Connect the creader v+ to computer through usb cable and ru...
Page 32: 6 Faq
Launch creader v+ user’s manual 24 6 faq here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to creader v+. 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 v+, firmly connect the connect...
Page 33: Warranty
Launch creaderv+ user’s manual warranty this warranty is expressly limited to persons who purchase launch products for purposes of resale or use in the ordinary course of the buyer’s business. Launch electronic product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months...