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LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual •• 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 CRP123 dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the CRP123, when necessary.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction......................................................................................................1 2. General Information...........................................................................................1 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II...................................................................1 2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)..............................................................2 2.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 6.4 Beeper...........................................................................................................26 7. Help.................................................................................................................28 7.1 DLC Location Information........................................................................ 28 7.2 DTC Library..............................................................................................
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 1. Introduction The Creader Professional CRP123 is specially developed by LAUNCH, which supports all 10 modes of OBD II test for a complete diagnosis. Featuring the 3.5” TFT color display, it enables users to read/clear DTCs, record, save and playback data in live graphic display. The CRP123 is also very easy to use.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 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 with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), 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.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual and monitoring fuel demands. Non-Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed noncontinuous monitors and are listed below: 1) EGR System 2) O2 Sensors 3) Catalyst 4) Evaporative System 5) O2 Sensor Heater 6) Secondary air Injection 7) Heated Catalyst 8) A/C system 2.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 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.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 3. Product Descriptions 3.1 Outline of CRP123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-1 No. 6 Name Descriptions 1 Power indicator It will light up while CRP123 is energized. 2 Communication indicator It will flash when CRP123 is communicating with ECU. 3 LCD Indicates test results.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual / / Move cursor up or down for selection. Move cursor left or right for selection; Or turn page up or down when more than one page is displayed. Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu list. 4 Exit the current program or return to the previous screen. To retrieve the DTCs in the database. 5 USB port To connect to PC to upload data or print test results. 6 TF card slot Insert the TF card into it to read or write the data/file stored in TF card.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 4. Connection 4.1 Preparation 1. Normal testing conditions •• Turn on the vehicle power supply. •• Vehicle battery voltage range should be 11-14V and working voltage of CRP123 is 12V. •• Throttle should be closed at its close position. •• Ignition timing and idle speed should be within specified range; water and transmission oil temperature are within normal working range (water temperature is 90-110oC and transmission oil temperature is 50-80oC). 2.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Plug one end of the diagnostic cable to diagnostic interface, then connect the other end to vehicle's DLC. Figure 4-1 444 Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or running. 555 After finishing, the system will start initializing. After initialization, the system will enter the main menu interface. See Figure 4-2 & Figure 4-3. Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 5. Diagnose Select [Diagnose] in Main Menu and press [ Status interface as following figure 5-1: ], the screen will display Monitor Figure 5-1 5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 5-3 Press [ ], a screen similar to Figure 5-4 will appear: Figure 5-4 If it fails to enter the system, a prompt message box will appear: Figure 5-5 Follow the on-screen instructions to check the possible cause and retry it. 5.1.1 Read Codes Select [Read Codes] and press [ up: ].
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 5-6 Press [ ] to enter to select the manufacturer. Figure 5-7 will be shown on the screen. Press [ ]/[ ] to select different items; press [ ]/[ ] to turn to next or previous page. After selecting the desired one, and then press [ ] to confirm.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual display. The screen will also show the detailed description of the current DTC. You can use [ ] key to view the next code. If the DTC can not be found, a screen similar to figure 5-9 will appear: Figure 5-9 After viewing all the codes, press [ ], a message box will appear on the box: Figure 5-10 Press [ ] to cancel; press [ ] to exit diagnostic function. 5.1.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual interface as shown in Figure 5-12: Figure 5-12 According to the above figure, press [ 5-13 will appear on the screen. ] to clear the DTC. If successful, figure Figure 5-13 Notes: •• Before performing this function, make sure to retrieve and record the trouble codes. •• After clearing, you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignition on and retrieve codes again.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual a fault has been performed) to confirm that the repair has been performed correctly, and/or to check for Monitor Run Status. Select [I/M Readiness] and press [ shown below: ], the screen will display the interface as Figure 5-14 Press [ ]/[ ] to select and press [ as shown below: ], the screen will display the interface Figure 5-15 Press [ ]/[ ] button to view other data of vehicle. Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual then press [ ] button to confirm, the screen will display the interface as shown in figure 5-16: Figure 5-16 Select [View All Items] and press [ as shown below: ] button, the screen will display the interface Figure 5-17 A screen similar to figure 5-18 will appear. Figure 5-18 Press [ ]/[ ] button to view other data streams.
LAUNCH Press [ Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. Select [Select Items] in Datastream menu and press [ the interface as shown below: ], the screen will display Figure 5-19 Press [ ]/[ ] button to select datastream items, and press [ ]/[ ] button to turn page. After selecting items, press [ items.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Select [Freeze Frame] in Diagnostic menuand press [ the interface as shown below: ], the screen will display Figure 5-20 Press [ ]/[ ] button to view the data. Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.1.6 O2 sensor test The results of O2 sensor test are not live values but instead the results of the ECU’s last O2 sensor test. For live O2 sensor readings, refer to any of the live sensor screens such as Graph Screen.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 5-22 Press [ ]/[ ] button to turn to next or previous page. Press [ to select the desired items, then press [ shown below: ]/[ ] button ] button, the screen will display as Figure 5-23 Press [ ]/[ ] button to select an item and press [ display the test resut. Press [ ], the screen will ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.1.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 5-24 Press [ ]/[ ] button to turn to next or previous page. Press [ to select the desired items, then press [ shown below: ]/[ ] button ] button, the screen will display as Figure 5-25 Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.1.8 EVAP System Test The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system. The CReaderVI does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board computer to initiate the test.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual external devices to control vehicle system. If the car supports this function, it will display as below: Figure 5-26 5.1.9 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 5-27 Press [ ] to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Notes: •• Before diagnosing, please make sure the diagnostic program corresponding to certain vehicle model has been installed on your CRP123. •• For vehicles manufactured by different vendors, it is possible that it has different diagnostic menus. For details, please follow the instructions on the screen to proceed. In main menu, select [Diagnose] and press [ display as figure 5-28.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Take VW for example. Select [VW] and press [ 5-30. ], the screen will display as Fig. Figure 5-30 Press [ ]/[ ] button to select the desired item, then press [ Choose [Manually Select] and press [ 5-31: ] button. ] button, the screen will display as figure Figure 5-31 Press [ ]/[ ] button to turn to next or previous page.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 5-32 After communication is complete, the system will start diagnosing the selected item. If communication failed, a dialog box prompting you communication failure will appear as shown on Fig. 5-33. Figure 5-33 5.3 Review History This function is used to review the recorded Data Streams, DTC, and Freeze Frame. 5.4 Data Upload This function allows you to upload your recorded data to your PC via USB cable.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 6 Settings Select [Settings] in the main menu and press [ following screen: ], the system will enter the Figure 6-1 6.1 Language This option enables you to set the user interface language. Choose [Language] and press [ ] to confirm, the screen will enter the language ]/[ ] button to choose the desired one and selection interface. Use the [ press [ ] to save your change. Figure 6-2 6.2 Set units This option allows you to set measurement unit.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Choose [Unit of Measure] and press [ ]/[ unit setting interface. Use the [ and press [ ] to save your change. ] to confirm, the screen will enter the ] button to choose the desired one Figure 6-3 6.3 Time and date This item is used to set the system date and time. Choose [Time And Date] and press [ ] to enter the setting interface, as indicated on Fig. 6-4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish your setting. Figure 6-4 6.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Choose [Beeper] and press [ ] to confirm, the screen enters Fig. 6-5. Press [ ] to switch between on and off.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 7. Help This menu enables you to view device information and OBD introduction. In main menu, select [Help] and press [ ] to enter Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1 7.1 DLC Location Information In Figure 7-1, select [DLC Location Information] and press [ location of vehicle’s DLC. ] to view the 7.2 DTC Library In Figure 7-1, select [DTC Library] and press [ ] to enter the following screen.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual definition of the DTC, as indicated in figure 7-3: Figure 7-3 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.3 Abbreviation In Figure 7-1, select [Abbreviation] and press [ ] to enter the abbreviation word list. Figure 7-4 Press [ ]/[ ] button to turn to next or previous page. Press [ to highlight different items, then press [ ]/[ ] button ] button, the screen will display as shown on Figure 7-5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 7-5 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.4 Tool Information In Figure 7-1, select [Tool Information] and press [ information of CRP123. ] to view the related Figure 7-6 Note: You are strongly recommended to note down the Serial Number and Register Code in Figure 7-6 since these 2 pieces of information are required while registering your CRP123. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. 7.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 8. Update Hardware Requirement: 1. A computer that can access the Internet. 2. A CF card reader/writer and a CF card that need to be updated. 8.1 User Registration Log on http://mycar.dbscar.com. A screen as shown on figure 8-1 will appear: Figure 8-1 8.2 Register a passport If you have not registered a passport, please follow the steps described as below: Click [Register] to enter the user registration interface as indicated on figure 8-2.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Figure 8-3 Fill in your information (items with * can not be blank and must be entered). After filling, click [Confirm & Agree Next Terms] to register a passport. The system will send a CC number to your email immediately. If you are a registered member, input your CC number or user name and password, then click [login] to enter product registration screen. See Figure 8-5.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 8.3 Fill in Product Information Figure 8-5 Choose the desired product type from the pull-down list. The serial No. and register password can be found from the [Tool Information] in “Help” (See Chapter 7. Help). Dealer code can be obtained from dealer. After the information is filled, click “Submit” to register your product. Note: If the filled serial No. or registration No. is invalid, the screen will display a wrong message.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual It’s better for users to create a new folder named “Creader Pro update”, to include all the downloaded software according to the following procedures. 8.5 Software Update Connect card reader with TF card to PC and install drive program. Connections a) Insert the TF card into the card reader; b) Connect one end of the USB cable to the card reader, and the other end to the USB port of the computer.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual Click [Pay] to buy the software. The bought software will be automatically added to the user’s download center. Click [Clear] to empty the shopping cart. Click [Purchase other] to buy other software.
LAUNCH Creader Professional CRP123 User's Manual 9. FAQ Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to CRP123. Question: System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? Answer: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the CRP123, firmly connect the connector, and switch on it again. Question: Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start. Answer: Caused by electromagnetic disturbing, and this is normal phenomenon.
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