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The SmartLink system is powerful remote diagnostics solution developed by LAUNCH. The system consists of SmartLink C dongle (for technicians seeking a trusted second opinion and

additional expertise on various vehicle issues), SmartLink Service Platform (for SmartLink C posting assistance request and SmartLink B accepting order) and SmartLink B dongle (for

service provider or master technician). They are inseparable from each other for any SmartLink Diag. Follow the steps below to perform a SmartLink session.

Post request -- BindtheSmartLinkCandpostaremotediagnostics request inthe SmartLink module (*Only after the SmartLink C V2.0 dongle is successfully bound can the request be posted).

Connection & setup -- Connect the vehicle’s DLC and crossover cable.

Wait for partner’s assistance -- After the remote master technician accepts the order, he will provide professional technical service to you using the SmartLink B/SmartLink B V2.0

dongle (plus the compatible diagnostic tool). 

Start Diagnostics -- Turn on the ignition key and start the diagnosis. After the diagnostic session is completed, unplug the crossover cable, terminate the operation and rate the service.

Below illustrates how the SmartLink system works.

Diagnostic Cable

Launch-specific/

Third-partyDiagnosticTool

Launch-specific/

Third-partyVCI

Vehicle's DLC

Crossover Cable

ACOutlet

Power Adaptor

(The communication

method varies with

VCI and diagnostic

tool )

Assistance Demander

Internet

SmartLink B/SmartLink B V2.0

dongle (Master Technician)

SmartLink C V2.0 dongle

(Technician)

Service Provider

* During the remote diagnosis, please do not disconnect the vehicle and the network (the network broadband of 100Mb and above is recommended). In addition, a SmartLink C V2.0 dongle can only receive one