LAUNCH TECH OBD BOOK 6830 User Manual

Table of Contents

Precautions on Operation..................................................................7

Safety Precautions .............................................................................7

Introduction.........................................................................................9

Features .............................................................................................9

Outline of OBD BOOK......................................................................10

Ports and Indicators..........................................................................10

Main Unit Structure...........................................................................11

Functions ..........................................................................................12

Preparations .....................................................................................12

Connection .....................................................................................12

Power-on........................................................................................13

Diagnosis..........................................................................................13

Diagnostic Codes ...........................................................................15

Data stream....................................................................................19

Special Test ....................................................................................23

Code Lookup..................................................................................23

Send Data to PC.............................................................................24

Tool Setup.......................................................................................24

Update................................................................................................25

Appendix: About OBDII....................................................................26

Does My Car Have OBDII?...............................................................26

PIN Definitions..................................................................................26

Where Is the Socket Located?..........................................................27

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General Notice

z 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.

z 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

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

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Precautions on Operation

z OBD BOOK is a precision instrument and should be protected from vibration

and impact.

z If the unit does not run correctly or the screen is unstable when first turned on,

disconnect it from the main lead and try again.

z Never use adapters or cables other than those supplied by LAUNCH with the

unit.

z Make sure the DLC is always firmly inserted into the diagnostic socket.
z Never test electrical signals that exceed the limit of specifications.
z Test cannot be performed by the person who is driving the car.
z This unit should be used and stored in the following conditions:

Ambient temperature: 0 ~ +50℃℃

Relative humidity: <90%

Safety Precautions

z When an engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide, a toxic and

poisonous gas. To prevent serious injury or death from carbon

monoxide poisoning, operate the vehicle ONLY in a well- ventilated

area.

z To protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids,

always wear approved safety eye protection.

z When an engine is running, many parts (such as the coolant fan, pulleys, fan

belt etc.) turn at high speed. To avoid serious injury, always be aware of
moving parts. Keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially
moving objects.

z Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running. To prevent

severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts.

z Be for e sta rtin g an e ngi ne fo r tes ting or tr oub le- shooting, make sure the

parking brake is engaged. Put the transmission in park (for automatic
transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission). Block the drive wheels with

suitable blocks.

z Connecting or disconnecting test equipment when the ignition is ON can

damage test equipment and the vehicle's electronic components. Turn the

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ignition OFF before connecting Code Reader to or disconnecting Code

Reader from the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).

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