Launch CR-HD User Manual
V1.00.000
2011-12-27
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To take full advantage of the unit, you should be familiar with the engine.•
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Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the CR-HD, please read
this user’s manual rst 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 •
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.
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Put the transmission in P (for A/T) or N (for M/T) and make sure the parking •
brake is engaged.
Keep a re extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical res nearby.•
Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the •
engine is running.
Keep the CR-HD dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild •
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the CR-HD, when
necessary.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 1
2. General Information ..................................................................................... 1
2.1 About DTC ............................................................................................... 1
2.2 J1708/J1587/J1939 ................................................................................. 1
3. Product Descriptions ................................................................................... 3
3.1 Outline of CR-HD ..................................................................................... 3
3.2 Specications........................................................................................... 4
3.3 Accessories Included ............................................................................... 4
3.4 Power supply ........................................................................................... 5
4. OPERATION .................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Connection............................................................................................... 5
4.2 Diagnose.................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Tool Setup .............................................................................................. 14
4.4 Help ....................................................................................................... 15
5. Upgrading .................................................................................................... 16
5.1 CR-HD upgrading ow ........................................................................... 16
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