LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite scan tool for cars & trucks 12V/24V
LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite scan tool for cars & trucks 12V/24V is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Cars and vans plus trucks and buses – heavy duty software included
Diagnostic interface, remote diagnosis and J2534 programming device in one
The vehicle network as a diagram, faulty control units marked in colour
Over 110 brands, more than 60 service functions plus TPMS and ADAS
By phone – we check your vehicle coverage before you buy
Description
Description
LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite – professional scan tool for cars and trucks with SmartLink C
- ✔ One tool for 12 V cars and 24 V trucks, buses and commercial vehicles – the heavy duty software package is included
- ✔ Full system diagnostics at OE level for over 110 vehicle brands, with topology mapping of the vehicle network
- ✔ SmartLink C: diagnostic interface, remote diagnosis and J2534 programming device in one
- ✔ More than 60 service functions, plus TPMS service and ADAS calibration
- ✔ Supports CAN FD and DoIP as well as D-PDU, J2534 and RP1210
- ✔ 13.3 inch Full HD touchscreen, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, up to 20 hours of battery life
- ✔ 2 years of free updates, sturdy carry case with a complete adapter set
The X431 PAD VII Elite is the flagship of the LAUNCH diagnostic range and is aimed at workshops that look after cars and commercial vehicles under one roof. In this version the heavy duty software package is already included – with the standard versions the truck software has to be bought separately. A single tool therefore covers both the 12 volt and the 24 volt side.
Diagnostics run across every control unit fitted: engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body, comfort electronics and driver assistance. The topology mapping shows the vehicle network as a diagram and marks faulty control units in colour – on modern vehicles with many bus systems that saves a lot of searching.
SmartLink C – interface, remote diagnosis and J2534 in one
The supplied SmartLink C is more than a diagnostic connector. It works in three roles:
- Diagnostic interface (VCI) at the vehicle, wireless over Wi-Fi in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
- J2534 pass-thru device to SAE J2534-1 and -2 – for loading original manufacturer software
- Remote diagnosis: a colleague or specialist can connect to the vehicle from a distance
The protocol standards D-PDU, J2534 and RP1210 are supported, as are CAN, CAN FD and DoIP.
Programming and coding
Through the J2534 interface the tool handles online programming and coding of control units. LAUNCH names around 30 brands for this, among them BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru.
Please note: which programming and coding jobs are actually possible depends on the brand, model, year and control unit, and in some countries online programming is not available. For the manufacturer’s original software a separate account with that manufacturer is usually required as well. Call us before you buy – we will go through your vehicles together.
Cars and commercial vehicles with one tool
- 12 V: cars, vans and light commercial vehicles
- 24 V: trucks, buses and heavy commercial vehicles via the included heavy duty software package
- Adapter set for non-16-pin connectors included – for older and brand-specific diagnostic sockets
Service functions
More than 60 service functions are available, among them oil service reset, brake pad reset and electric parking brake, ABS bleeding, steering angle sensor, DPF regeneration, battery registration, throttle body adaptation, injector coding, transmission relearn, AdBlue reset, NOx sensor, stop-start, air conditioning initialisation, sunroof and seat calibration and immobiliser. On top of that come TPMS service and ADAS calibration of driver assistance systems.
Important note on vehicle coverage
The figure „over 110 vehicle brands“ describes the total scope the tool can cover across all supported brands – it does not mean that every brand, model and function is automatically supported in full. Which vehicles and functions are actually available always depends on the manufacturer, model, year and control unit. The 2 years of free updates make sure coverage keeps growing and new models are added continuously.
Technical data
| Model | LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite with SmartLink C |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.3 inch IPS touchscreen, 1920 × 1080 pixels |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 |
| Processor | Octa core, 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, expandable via microSD |
| Battery | 71.1 Wh – up to 20 hours of runtime |
| Camera | 13 megapixel with autofocus at the rear, 8 megapixel at the front |
| Connection | Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, USB-C, USB-A, microSD |
| Protocols | CAN, CAN FD, DoIP, D-PDU, J2534, RP1210 |
| System voltage | 12 V cars and 24 V trucks (heavy duty package included) |
| Vehicle coverage | Over 110 brands |
| Service functions | More than 60, plus TPMS and ADAS |
| Updates | 2 years free |
| Dimensions | 353 × 236 × 71 mm |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
Scope of delivery
– Diagnostic tablet LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite
– SmartLink C diagnostic interface
– Heavy duty software package for 24 V commercial vehicles
– OBD2 extension cable
– Adapter cable and adapter set for non-16-pin connectors
– Battery clamp cable
– Cigarette lighter cable
– Power supply and USB cable
– Password envelope
– Carry case
Purchase on account available (Klarna or PayPal). If you have questions about vehicle coverage or programming, give us a call – we check before you buy whether your vehicles are supported.
Shipping and payment terms
Shipping and payment terms
FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ON ORDERS OVER €100!!
Goods are regularly delivered by shipping to the delivery address provided by the customer. The delivery address provided by the customer during the ordering process is decisive for the transaction. Deviating from this, if PayPal is selected as the payment method, the delivery address stored by the customer with PayPal at the time of payment is decisive.
If delivery to the customer was not possible and the shipping company returns the shipped goods to the seller, the customer bears the costs for the unsuccessful shipment. This does not apply if the customer exercises their right of withdrawal by refusing acceptance, if they are not responsible for the circumstance that led to the impossibility of delivery, or if they were temporarily prevented from accepting, unless the seller announced the service to them a reasonable time in advance.
You can choose to pay by bank transfer (prepayment), PayPal (direct debit and credit card via PayPal), Klarna (purchase on account or installment payment), Shop Pay, Google Pay or cash on delivery. If cash on delivery is selected as the payment method, an additional fee of €9.99 will be charged.
Free shipping within Germany for orders over €50.
Shipping costs within the EU are €14.99. For orders over €100, shipping within the entire EU is free.
The delivery time within Germany is usually 1–3 business days.
Worldwide shipping – to countries outside the EU – is also available. The applicable shipping costs are calculated and displayed during checkout depending on the destination country. For deliveries to countries outside the EU, additional customs duties, import taxes or other charges may apply, which are to be borne by the customer.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I diagnose cars and trucks with it?
Can I diagnose cars and trucks with it?
Yes. In this version the heavy duty software package is already included, so the tool works on 12 volt vehicles (cars, vans) and on 24 volt vehicles (trucks, buses, heavy commercial vehicles). With the standard versions of the PAD VII the commercial vehicle software has to be bought separately. An adapter set for non-16-pin connectors is included.
What can the SmartLink C do that a normal diagnostic connector cannot?
What can the SmartLink C do that a normal diagnostic connector cannot?
The SmartLink C fills three roles: it is the diagnostic interface at the vehicle (wireless over Wi-Fi in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands), it is a J2534 pass-thru device to SAE J2534-1 and -2 for loading original manufacturer software, and it enables remote diagnosis – a colleague or specialist can connect to the vehicle from a distance. D-PDU, J2534, RP1210 as well as CAN, CAN FD and DoIP are supported.
Can I program and code control units?
Can I program and code control units?
Through the J2534 interface online programming and coding is possible. LAUNCH names around 30 brands for this, among them BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru. Which jobs are actually possible depends on the brand, model, year and control unit; in some countries online programming is not available, and for the original software a separate account with the vehicle manufacturer is usually required. Call us before you buy and we will clarify it together.
What is topology mapping good for?
What is topology mapping good for?
It shows the vehicle network as a diagram: which control units sit on which bus, how they are connected, and where something is not responding. Faulty control units are marked in colour. On modern vehicles with many bus systems this finds the starting point of a fault far faster than querying units one by one.
How long do I get updates?
How long do I get updates?
2 years of free updates are included. During that time vehicle coverage keeps growing. Afterwards the subscription can be renewed with LAUNCH; without renewal the tool keeps working with the software version last loaded.
LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite scan tool for cars & trucks 12V/24V
LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite – professional scan tool for cars and trucks with SmartLink C
- ✔ One tool for 12 V cars and 24 V trucks, buses and commercial vehicles – the heavy duty software package is included
- ✔ Full system diagnostics at OE level for over 110 vehicle brands, with topology mapping of the vehicle network
- ✔ SmartLink C: diagnostic interface, remote diagnosis and J2534 programming device in one
- ✔ More than 60 service functions, plus TPMS service and ADAS calibration
- ✔ Supports CAN FD and DoIP as well as D-PDU, J2534 and RP1210
- ✔ 13.3 inch Full HD touchscreen, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, up to 20 hours of battery life
- ✔ 2 years of free updates, sturdy carry case with a complete adapter set
The X431 PAD VII Elite is the flagship of the LAUNCH diagnostic range and is aimed at workshops that look after cars and commercial vehicles under one roof. In this version the heavy duty software package is already included – with the standard versions the truck software has to be bought separately. A single tool therefore covers both the 12 volt and the 24 volt side.
Diagnostics run across every control unit fitted: engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body, comfort electronics and driver assistance. The topology mapping shows the vehicle network as a diagram and marks faulty control units in colour – on modern vehicles with many bus systems that saves a lot of searching.
SmartLink C – interface, remote diagnosis and J2534 in one
The supplied SmartLink C is more than a diagnostic connector. It works in three roles:
- Diagnostic interface (VCI) at the vehicle, wireless over Wi-Fi in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
- J2534 pass-thru device to SAE J2534-1 and -2 – for loading original manufacturer software
- Remote diagnosis: a colleague or specialist can connect to the vehicle from a distance
The protocol standards D-PDU, J2534 and RP1210 are supported, as are CAN, CAN FD and DoIP.
Programming and coding
Through the J2534 interface the tool handles online programming and coding of control units. LAUNCH names around 30 brands for this, among them BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru.
Please note: which programming and coding jobs are actually possible depends on the brand, model, year and control unit, and in some countries online programming is not available. For the manufacturer’s original software a separate account with that manufacturer is usually required as well. Call us before you buy – we will go through your vehicles together.
Cars and commercial vehicles with one tool
- 12 V: cars, vans and light commercial vehicles
- 24 V: trucks, buses and heavy commercial vehicles via the included heavy duty software package
- Adapter set for non-16-pin connectors included – for older and brand-specific diagnostic sockets
Service functions
More than 60 service functions are available, among them oil service reset, brake pad reset and electric parking brake, ABS bleeding, steering angle sensor, DPF regeneration, battery registration, throttle body adaptation, injector coding, transmission relearn, AdBlue reset, NOx sensor, stop-start, air conditioning initialisation, sunroof and seat calibration and immobiliser. On top of that come TPMS service and ADAS calibration of driver assistance systems.
Important note on vehicle coverage
The figure „over 110 vehicle brands“ describes the total scope the tool can cover across all supported brands – it does not mean that every brand, model and function is automatically supported in full. Which vehicles and functions are actually available always depends on the manufacturer, model, year and control unit. The 2 years of free updates make sure coverage keeps growing and new models are added continuously.
Technical data
| Model | LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite with SmartLink C |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.3 inch IPS touchscreen, 1920 × 1080 pixels |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 |
| Processor | Octa core, 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, expandable via microSD |
| Battery | 71.1 Wh – up to 20 hours of runtime |
| Camera | 13 megapixel with autofocus at the rear, 8 megapixel at the front |
| Connection | Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, USB-C, USB-A, microSD |
| Protocols | CAN, CAN FD, DoIP, D-PDU, J2534, RP1210 |
| System voltage | 12 V cars and 24 V trucks (heavy duty package included) |
| Vehicle coverage | Over 110 brands |
| Service functions | More than 60, plus TPMS and ADAS |
| Updates | 2 years free |
| Dimensions | 353 × 236 × 71 mm |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
Scope of delivery
– Diagnostic tablet LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite
– SmartLink C diagnostic interface
– Heavy duty software package for 24 V commercial vehicles
– OBD2 extension cable
– Adapter cable and adapter set for non-16-pin connectors
– Battery clamp cable
– Cigarette lighter cable
– Power supply and USB cable
– Password envelope
– Carry case
Purchase on account available (Klarna or PayPal). If you have questions about vehicle coverage or programming, give us a call – we check before you buy whether your vehicles are supported.



