LAUNCH 529 OBD II Scanner User’s Manual

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529 OBD II Scanner User's Manual

Revised date: Sept. 10, 2019 Version: V1.00.000

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Copyright Information

Copyright ? 2019 by LAUNCH TECH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of LAUNCH. The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit. LAUNCH is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units.

Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: Accident, misuse, or abuse of this unit, or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this unit, or failure to strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions. LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH.

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General Notice

? Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. LAUNCH disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

? There is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of the vehicle models or systems listed in the diagnosis section due to different countries, areas, and/or years. Do not hesitate to contact LAUNCH if you come across such questions. We are to help you solve the problem as soon as possible.

Disclaimer

? To take full advantage of the unit, you should be familiar with the engine.

? All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make change at any time without notice.

? Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this unit, or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this unit, or failure to strictly comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions.

? LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the test equipment, please read this user's manual first carefully and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:

? Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.

? Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle. Operating or observing the tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident.

? Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.

? Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.

? Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are poisonous.

? Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle

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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 when the engine is running.

? 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 test equipment dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the test equipment, when necessary.

FCC Warning:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction........................................................................................... 1

2. General Information-About OBD II/EOBD.......................................... 3 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) I.................................................................... 3 2.2 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II................................................................... 3 2.3 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)............................................................... 5 2.4 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)................................................ 6 2.5 OBD II Terminology..................................................................................... 7 2.6 OBD II Monitors........................................................................................... 9

2.6.1 Continuous Monitors............................................................................ 9 2.6.2 Non-Continuous Monitors.................................................................. 11 2.6.3 OBD II Reference Table..................................................................... 14 2.7 DTCs and MIL Status................................................................................ 16

3. Components & Controls.................................................................... 18 3.1 Controls..................................................................................................... 18 3.2 Specifications............................................................................................ 20 3.3 Accessories............................................................................................... 21

4. Initial Use............................................................................................ 22 4.1 Connection................................................................................................ 22 4.2 Job Menu................................................................................................... 23

5. Operations.......................................................................................... 25 5.1 Start Diagnostics....................................................................................... 25 5.2 I/M Readiness........................................................................................... 35 5.3 Review....................................................................................................... 35 5.4 DTC Lookup.............................................................................................. 35 5.5 Print........................................................................................................... 36 5.6 Help........................................................................................................... 40 5.7 Setup......................................................................................................... 40

5.7.1 Language........................................................................................... 40 5.7.2 Unit of Measure................................................................................. 41

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5.7.3 Beeper............................................................................................... 41 5.8 Info............................................................................................................ 41 6. Upgrade............................................................................................... 42 7. FAQ...................................................................................................... 45

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1. Introduction

Creader 529 OBD II Scanner is developed by LAUNCH, especially for the DIY users and the servicemen of small service workshop. It supports read/clear DTCs and read data stream. With built-in help menus and code definitions, diagnosing and repairing that dreaded Check Engine Light is now easier than ever!

It provides the ability to print the diagnostic records through connection to PC.

Moreover, it can be connected to PC through the USB cable for upgrade to keep updated with the latest software version.

Note: This scanner may automatically reset while being disturbed by strong static electricity. THIS IS A NORMAL REACTION.

This scanner is specially designed to work with all OBD II compliant vehicles, including Controller Area Network (CAN). It is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold in the United States must be OBD II compliant and this includes all American, Asian and European vehicles.

A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II compliant. To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant, check the following:

1. Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label. It is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II compliant, the label will designate "OBD II Certified".

2. Government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a "common" 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).

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Note: Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles have 16-pin connectors but are not OBD II compliant. Only those vehicles with a Vehicle Emissions Control Label stating "OBD II Certified" are OBD II compliant.

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