In Focus: Launch Tech X-431 Torque Link

Feb. 1, 2023
The Launch Tech X-431 Torque Link allows for technicians to view comprehensive reporting on all onboard control’s systems/modules of the vehicle.

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Application

The Launch Tech X-431 Torque Link allows for technicians to view comprehensive reporting on all onboard control’s systems/modules of the vehicle in addition to live PID Data Variables. The technician can formulate a plan for the vehicle with the information whether it be routine service or addressing faults/ issues.

Origin

The X-431 Torque Link is updated from the past models due to performance and capability. The core demographic user profile for the Torque Link is automotive repair and diagnostic professionals who service and repair a multitude of European, Asian, and Domestic vehicles.

Features and benefits

  • Developed on the Android 10 system, the Torque Link allows for the technician to centralize their workflow on the tablet with the ability to use additional web browsers and view external informatics while diagnosing and communicating with the vehicle via the Launch X-431 Platform.
  • The Launch X-431 software platform features applications for other diagnostic repair technologies such as battery testing, IMMO programming, sensor simulator, oscilloscope, TPMS, and ADAS.
  • Repair resources such as CodeAssist by Identifix allows the technician to receive additional insights into diagnostic trouble codes while the X431FIX feature by Motor provides reference as a repair database which includes information on schematics, diagrams, procedures, and instructions on various repairs.

Selling points

  • Supports the latest network protocols for new age vehicles such as CAN FD and DOIP.
  • Offers comprehensive bidirectional professional level diagnostics with extensive vehicle coverage of European, Asian, and Domestic vehicles.
  • Features modules/applications for diagnostic technologies such as battery diagnostics, ADAS, oscilloscope waveform diagnostics, and more.
  • Includes tech-to-tech remote connection diagnostics and allows two technicians to collaborate remotely on complex diagnostics.
  • The Smartlink C VCI of the Torque Link can perform J2534 reflash/reprogramming procedures.

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

The Torque Link is manufactured by Launch with adherence to international rating quality standards. It weighs 16.5 lbs.

Storage and display

The Torque Link is shipped in a hard cover storage case with included accessories.

Suggested retail price

MSRP - $2595.99

For more information

launchtechusa.com

Information provided by Launch Tech

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