Launch X431 SmartLink 2.0 VCI is compatible with X-431 PAD V, PAD VII and PRO5, etc for local diagnosis and super remote diagnosis. Now the remote diagnosis function can be activated to allow users to diagnose vehicles from a thousand miles in most European countries (North America and Australia are not supported). Check the activation guide and more details below.
Why choose Super Remote Diagnosis?
- No in-depth diagnostic knowledge and experience is required. You have many experts behind you.
- Only a Smartlink C in local, and you have many diagnosis tools to support through SRDs.
- With SRDs, any diagnosis functions are possible.
Launch Smartlink 2.0 Remote Diagnosis Function Instruction:
| Type | Country | Restrict | Note |
| Type 1 | USA, Canada, Mexico | Restricted | asRech is the exclusive service provider |
| Type 2 | Australia, Brazil, Japanese | Restricted | asRech is the exclusive service provider |
| Type 3 | UK, French, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ragland, Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Lithuania, Norway, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Ireland Slovenia | No restrict | asRech is not patented and does not provide remote services locally. Other service providers can also exist and there is no patent fee. |
| Type 4 | Others | No restrict | asRech is not patented and does not provide remote services locally. Other service providers can also exist and there is no patent fee. |
How does Launch SmartLink work?
It contains SmartLink C, SmartLink B and LAUNCH Super Remote Diagnosis Reservation Platform.
- Smartlink C is for Auto repair factory, etc (as client end)
X431 SmartLink C is connected to the vehicle via OBDII cable, and connected to the LAUNCH Super Remote Diagnosis Reservation Platform via the Internet, Launch J2534 Tool needs to be installed on the PC and connected to Launch Reservation Platform as well.
- Smartlink B is for remote engineer/technician (as business end)
It is connected to Launch X431 scan tool, OEM tool, or other brand diagnostic tools via VCI/OBDII connection, and connected to Launch Reservation Platform via the Internet.
How to Activate Launch SmartLink Remote Diagnosis function?
1.For Launch X431 PRO5/PAD V/PAD VII with X431 SmartLink C:
Buy Launch Annual Activation Card (1 Year) or Renewal Card (Times Cards).
Way 1: Buy Launch Annual Activation Card
In this way, the function will be valid within 1 year.
After the subscription expires, renew it or buy a renewal card (Times Cards).
Way 2: Buy Renewal Card (Times cards)
Active renewal card (free 3 times included and they are invalid within 1 year)
After activation, users could buy 1/ 10/ 20/ 50 times activation cards.
After connections run out, buy connections or buy renewal card (1 Year)
2.For Launch SmartLink C Only
Buy Launch Annual Activation Card (1 Year) or Renewal Card (Times Cards).
Only the Renewal card (times card activation) is different from the X431 Pro5/Pad5/Pad7 with SmartLink C, others are the same.
3.For SmartLink B, buy Smartlink B annual renew card (valid for 1 year).
In this way, the function will be valid within 1 year.
After the subscription expires, renew it. (Smartlink B annual renew card)
Operation guide:
For Launch SmartLink C Activation
Main steps:
Register->Login->Issue remote diagnostic request-> Wait for acceptance from technician
1.Log in http://smartlink.x431.com/
2.Select user type (Common user)
3.Fill in the registration information incl. username, E-mail, verification code, and password.
4.The binding and activation of the C-side, the serial number, and the activation code of the C-side are entered here.
5.Enter the card number and password of the Smartlink C activation card.
6.Enter vehicle information, contact information, etc. to submit an appointment.
7.When choosing service technician, try to choose a service provider that you are familiar with.
8.Wait for the service provider to contact you to negotiate the processing time, etc.
For X431 SmartLink B Activation
Main steps:
Register->Log in->Accept remote diagnostic request
1.Visit http://smartlink.x431.com to register
2.Select user type (Service provider)
3.Input your email address, verification code (received from email), password, product Serial Number and Activation code (pasted as “S/N” and “A/C” on the rear side of Smartlink C device)
4.After registration, you can log in to the platform below
If you have more Smartlink devices, you can click “Add a device” on this page, and then input product serial number and activation code:
5.You can check the request details and accept one that you can fix.
Remote Diagnosis Mode Instruction:
SmartlinkB_xxxxxx: it means you will use Smartlink B to take remote the client vehicle.
J2534 Remote diagnosis: it means you have installed OEM software and Launch Tech J2534 driver on your PC. You will take remote by J2534 protocol.
6.After you accept a request, you will get the client’s contact information. You have to contact the client and guide them to fix the issue.
7.If you fix the vehicle issue, please click “Completed”. Or you may click “Give up” if you can’t solve it.
8.You can check diagnostic history by clicking “History task” on the main page.
Please kindly notice:
Launch X431 PRO5, PAD5 and PAD7 come with SmartLink C V2.0 (Item No.SP558), you can activate the remote diagnosis function for commercial vehicles by the above method, no need to buy an extra SmartLink C VCI.
Launch X431 SmartLink C 2.0 Heavy Duty Truck Module (Item No. SH104) is for Heavy duty trucks.
The remote diagnosis function is supported but needs to be activated. The function will be opened in the future.
All Launch X431 SmartLink Activation:
https://www.launchx431.fr/producttags/smartlink.html
