Launch X431 V 8 inch review: OK for Skoda Rapid 2016

This morning, i have received the 2017 version of Launch X431 V 8 inch tablet, for my repair work in the garage.

Each item was packed well in a box, incl the  X-431 V 8inch tablet, a password envelope, a scannerprotection sleeve, a x431 v user manual, some connectors cables..so, looks good.

In the afternoon, i tested on the first car; it’s Skoda Rapid the 2016 year.

For the first time to use it, i went to Launch x431 v application via the tablet and registered it first, with the user name and pass

Then downloaded VW software to test Rapid 2016

Went to European, then VW

This Launch x431 V supports VW full system, incl. Power, chassis, body, info, seat & door, A/C,etc.

Next, plug the connector to the DLC socket on the car

Ps. The connection diagram from the manual

Then had a quick test for the car

Test result: all ok.

Good!

Also, i tried the special function… did a steering angle learning

steps as the tablet displays:

1 start the vehicle

2 drive in a short distance straight line on a level surface at a speed not higher than 20km/h

3 while driving turn the steering wheel one turn to the right and one turn to the left

4 when having the steering wheel straight again stop the vehicle with the wheel’s pointed straight

5 ensure that the steering wheel is not moved again

6 keep the engine running and do not switch off the ignition

7 system voltage at least 12.0v

Mt thoughts:

If i rate my old Autel DS708 7/10, then the new version of 8-inch x431 v scan tool can be scored 9/10. The language and vehicle coverage is what i wanna share with all. x431 v has 23 languages available (it’s said to add more) and it’s very easy to change the setup language by users (no need any help from the factory; ds708 needs that). And the new x431 v covers almost full European and USA cars. Of course, no problem with Asian cars. And works good Brazilian, Indian, Malaysian cars also.

How to connect Launch X431 V to OBD/ non-OBD vehicles

It’s part of the 2017 Launch X431 V 8 inch scan tool user manual, which is aimed to help those have troubles in OBD or non-OBD vehicles connection.

I.Preparation

Normal testing conditions

- Turn on the vehicle power supply.

- Vehicle battery voltage range should be 9-14 Volts.

- Throttle should be in a closed position.

Select the diagnostic connector

If X-431 V is testing vehicles equipped with universal OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic

socket, please use the included diagnostic connector. (For vehicles with

non-OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic socket, a non-16 PIN connector is required.)

II.DLC location

The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is typically a

standard 16-pin connector where diagnostic tools interface with a vehicle's

on-board control modules. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center

of the instrument panel, 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. If

the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle's service manual for the location.

III.Vehicle connection

The method used to connect the diagnostic connector to a vehicle's DLC

depends on the vehicle's configuration as follows:

y A vehicle equipped with an OBD II management system supplies both

communication and 12V power through a standardized DLC.

y A vehicle not equipped with an OBD II management system supplies

communication through a DLC connection, and in some cases supplies 12V

power through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the vehicle

Battery.

How to connect to an OBD II vehicle:

1. Locate vehicle's DLC socket.
2. Plug the diagnostic connector into the vehicle's DLC socket (It is suggested

to use the OBD II extension cable to connect the diagnostic connector and

DLC socket.).

3. Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from:
4. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to DC IN
5. Internal battery pack

How to connect a non-OBDII vehicle:

1.Locate vehicle's DLC socket.

2.Select the corresponding non-16pin connector.

3.Plug the non-16pin end of the connector into the DLC socket, then connect

the other end to the OBD I adaptor, and then tighten the captive screws.

4.Connect the other end of the adaptor to the included diagnostic connector.

To supply power to OBD I adaptor from:ACigarette Lighter:

A. Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable to

vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle, and the other end to the power jack of OBD I adaptor.

B. Battery Clamps Cable: Connect one end of the battery clamps cable to

vehicle's battery, and the other end to the power jack of OBD I adaptor.

2017 Launch X431 V User Manual:

http://obd2-diag.blogspot.com/p/launch-x431-v.html

Original:How to connect Launch X431 V to OBD/ non-OBD vehicles