Vehicle Diagnostics
1
Preparation & Connection
1
.
Preparation
Before diagnosing, please make sure the following conditions are met:
1). The ignition is turned on.
2). The vehicle battery voltage range is 11-14Volts or 18-30Volts.
2. Locate the vehicle's DLC (Data Link Connector) port
For passenger cars, the DLC is usually located 12 inches away from the center of the
instrument panel, under or around the driver's side for most vehicles. For some vehicles
with special designs, the DLC may vary. Refer to the following figure for possible DLC
location.
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
For commercial vehicles, the DLC is generally located in driver's cab.
If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle's service manual for the location.
3
Connection
.
For vehicles equipped with OBD II diagnostic socket, connect the SmartLink C V2.0
dongle to vehicle's DLC directly via the diagnostic cable.
*For non-OBD II vehicles, a non-16pin connector(adaptor) is required.
2
Start
Diagnostics
For new users, please follow the operation chart shown below to get familiar with and
start using this tool.
Tap Local Diagnose
Select vehicle software
Select software version
Select vehicle system
Select diagnostic function
*1. If you choose "Intelligent Diag" to diagnose a vehicle, this flowchart shall not apply.
*2. Before starting a diagnostic session, user needs to activate the VCI and download the
corresponding diagnostic software. For detailed operations, please refer to "Initial use"-
"Register & Update."
*Pictures illustrated here are for reference purpose only. Due to continuing improvements, actual
product may differ slightly from the product described herein and this Quick Start Guide is subject
to change without notice. For more detailed operations, please refer to the User Manual.
Statement:
LAUNCH owns the complete intellectual property rights for the software used by this product. For
any reverse engineering or cracking actions against the software, LAUNCH will block the use of
this product and reserve the right to pursue their legal liabilities.