How to Test Launch X431 PAD VII Elite VCI and OBD Cable?

 

One customer gave feedback that his X431 PAD VII Elite didn't respond at all after its VCI was connected.

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The indicator is off, so

Here is the troubleshooting ways:

1)Remove this cable

2)Make sure OBD cable is the one in X431 PAD 7 package

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3)Check if pins in OBD cable are broken

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4)Check if OBD port in vehicle is fine

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5)If everything is checked no problems, try the other cars and see if indicator is on

If not, the diagnostic connector is the problem, try the other OBD cable

Done!


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