How to Operate LAUNCH OBD2 Scanner Touch PRO Elite
Safety Precautions
- 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.
- 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 this tool dry, clean, and free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the tool, when necessary.
- Please use the 5 V DC power adaptor to charge this tool. No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other than the right one.
Features of PRO ELITE Scanner
TOUCH PRO ELITE Diagnostic Tool is an evolutionary smart solution for passenger car diagnosis. It inherits LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles and providing precise test results and powerful functions.
It has the following functions and advantages:
- Smart (Auto-Detect) Diagnosis: Once the tool and the vehicle are properly connected, the system starts the auto-detect process. Once the whole process is successfully finished, a diagnostic report will be automatically generated and sent to your email box (if bound).
- Manual Diagnosis: If Auto-Detect failure occurs, manual diagnosis is also available. Diagnosis functions include Version Information, Read DTCs, Clear DTCs and Read Data Stream (supports 3 display modes: Value, Graph and Merged).
- OBDII Diagnosis: 10 modes of OBD II test are supported, including EVAP, O2 Sensor, I/M Readiness, MIL Status, VIN Info, and On-board monitors testing etc.
- Reset: Available maintenance and reset functions include Oil Lamp Reset, Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Reset, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Battery Maintenance System (BMS) Reset, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Electronic Throttle Position Reset, ABS bleeding.
- One-click Update: Let you update your diagnostic software and APK online.
- Diagnostic History: This function provides quick access to the tested vehicles and users can choose to view the test report or resume from the last operation, without the necessity of starting from scratch.
- Diagnostic Feedback: Use this option to submit the vehicle issue to us for analysis and troubleshooting.
- DTC Library: Allows you to retrieve the definition of the diagnostic trouble code from the abundant DTC database.
- Displays battery real-time voltage once properly connected to the vehicle.
- Touch & Keypad input are supported.
LAUNCH OBD2 Scanner Initial Use
Charging the Tool
There are two charging methods available:
- Via Charging Cable: Plug one end of the included charging cable into the DC-IN port of the tool, and the other end to the external DC power.
- Via Diagnostic Cable: Insert one end of the diagnostic cable into the DB-15 connector of the tool, and the other end to the vehicle’s DLC.
Once the charging LED illuminates solid green, it indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Getting Started
If it is the first time you have used this tool, you need to make some system settings.
- Press the [Power] button to power it on.
- The screen displays a welcome page. Tap “Start” to go to the next step.
- Choose the desired system language, and tap “OK” to confirm.
- Choose the desired time zone, and tap “Next” to enter the WLAN setup page.
- Slide the network switch to ON, the system starts searching for all available wireless LANs. Choose the desired WLAN access point/network.
- After the network connection is done, tap “Next Step” to configure the email address. Input the email address, and tap “Next Step” to go to the next step.
- Carefully read all terms and conditions of the user agreement, check the box before “Agree to all the above terms”, and tap “OK” to finish the sign-up process and navigate to the Job Menu.
FAQs of Touch PRO Scanner
It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn this tool off, firmly connect the connector, and switch it on again.
Caused by electromagnetic disturbing, and this is a normal phenomenon.
Please confirm the proper voltage of the power supply and check if the throttle has been closed, the transmission is in the neutral position, and the water is at proper temperature.
Please check the following possible reasons:
• Whether the tool is properly connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
• Whether the “Automatic detection on Connect” switch is OFF. If yes, slide it to ON.
Usually, it’s caused by poor connection or fault circuit grounding.
Switch the tool on and ensure a stable internet connection. Tap “Setting” on the Job Menu, select “About” -> “Version”, and tap “Detect the System Version” to enter the system upgrading page. Follow the on-screen instructions step by step to finish the process. It may take several minutes depending on the internet speed, please be patient. After the upgrade is successfully finished, the tool will automatically restart and enter the Job menu.
Please recharge it for at least 3 hours until the power LED lights up, and then it can be switched on.
Quickly set up your scanner by connecting it to your vehicle’s OBD2 port and powering it on to start diagnosing.
Stay up-to-date effortlessly! Use the official app to download and install the latest updates directly to your scanner.
Yes! Your Touch PRO is versatile and compatible with a wide range of vehicles, making diagnostics a breeze across different models.