Connector Usage & Canbus Guide

X-431 Scanner, Infinite and Cube

Call 877-launch9

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 Connector Usage
Important information when selecting the proper Connector
Automobile manufacturers often will PHASE-IN different connectors or communication protocols over a period
of several years. This PHASE-IN can happen during production runs as well as between model years.
 Because of the complexity of models and years this practice has caused, this is a guide only.
You should refer to the manufacturer’s service information for complete connector usage information.

A few rules of thumb

If the car has an OEM-style connector (which is included in the X431) and an OBD-II connector, the OEM-style
will usually provide the most capabilities for accessing OEM data.
Current examples are:

Mercedes 38
located within or next to the fuse panels in the cowl area
BMW 20
located in the engine compartment, has a screw on cover
Subaru 9
located under left side instrument panel
Kia 20
located by fuse panel under left side of instrument panel
Mazda 17
located under hood usually close to the cowl
Nissan 14+16
located in fuse panel left side of instrument panel
Mitsubishi/Hyundai 12+16
located under left side instrument panel
Toyota/Lexus 17
located next to fuse panel under left side instrument panel

2.If the car has only an OBD-II connector, that connector will usually provide both OEM and generic (OBD-II)
capabilities.
3.In many cases the Canbus II connector can be used when the selection calls for an OBD II-16c or a Canbus
connector (see Canbus guidelines)

Vehicle Software Updates

1. Launch is releasing new software every week, please update frequently
2. Please visit http://www.x431.com to make sure you have the latest software releases
3. Download access is for one year after purchase of an X431 or update
4. Updates may be purchased from an Authorized Distributor
5. All X431's sold through Authorized Distributors comes with a download manual, if you do not have one,
call 877-launch9 to request a download manual. You will need your serial number.
6. Most foreign Languages are available for a small fee, please contact your Authorized Distributor
Canbus Guidelines
1. If the vehicle side of the 16 pin DCL has a female pin in the #6 and #14 pin positions, the vehicle is a Canbus
vehicle

2. Canbus usage has been PHASED-IN since 1998.

3. Year model overlap indicated in the connector guide might require trying both connectors listed
4. All light duty vehicles sold in the US in 2008 are Canbus compatible
5. A Canbus II connector can communicate with a non-Canbus system in many cases, only Canbus connectors can
communicate with Canbus systems.
6. The Canbus II replaces the Canbus and Volvo Canbus connectors
7. The Canbus II can be flash upgraded, the current version as of 9/2008 is 2.2. The download is available online.
The tutorial is available online and on our CD distributed by our Authorized Distributors.

VW/Audi with Aftermarket Radios !WARNING!

 Many VW/Audi factory installed radios are able to communicate with the X431 and factory scanner.
 If an aftermarket radio has been installed, the installer might have incorrectly wired the communication wire
to 12V, this is VERY common
 If any scanner is connected to to the 16pin diagnostic connector shown below it can damage the scanner, the
radio does not need to be on or communication with the radio attempted for the damage to occur.
 If the radio has been incorrectly installed, communication with any module on the vehicle will not be possible.

 Verify the radio is installed correctly by checking voltage from pin 4 to pin 7, IT SHOULD BE 9V OR LESS
 If it is not DO NOT CONNECT A SCANNER OR ANY OTHER DEVICE TO THE CONNECTOR.
 The radio will need to disconnected or the wiring repaired.
 This fault will not effect the operation of the vehicle but it will prevent any communication and damage
scanners connected to the diagnostic connector.

2000 – 2001 Golf, Jetta and Beetle Airbag Module fault !WARNING!
 Do not scan Airbag Module P/N 6Q0-909-605-A used in these vehicles.
 Scanning this module will cause the Airbag light to illuminate and it cannot be turned off.
 The Airbag module will need to be replaced and recoded if this happens

See the bulletins for these issues and other helpful information on our CD available through our Authorized
Distributors.
Connector Guide (#6 and #14 pin indicates Canbus system)

Manufacturer Year Info type Launch connector

Audi Up to 1995 OEM Audi/VW 4
1996 to 2003 OEM OBD II-16c
2002 up OEM Audi-16 KL converter with OBD II-16
only Specified A6: 02 Transmission Electronics, 08 AC/Heating
electronics, 15 Airbags, 35 Central Locking, 55
systems, does Headlight range control, 56 Radio
not always A4: 03 Brake Electronics, 08 AC/Heating electronics,
apply 46 Central Control Module

2006 up OEM Canbus II

1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
BMW Up to 2002 OEM BMW 20
Up to 2004 OEM BMW 16
2002 up OEM Canbus II phased in
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Chrysler Up to 1996 OEM Chrysler-6
1996 to 2007 OEM Smart OBD II-16
1996 to 2002 OEM Chrysler 16 needed for some ABS SRS systems

1999 up OEM Canbus II

1996 on OBD II OBD II-16c
Daewoo 1999 on OEM OBD II-16c
1999 on OBD II OBD II-16c
Ford Up to 1995 OEM Ford 6+1
1996 to 2003 OEM OBD II-16c (Note: Starting in 2003 the
Ford Focus and F-250 and above use
CanbusII on the powertrain and Hybrid
instrument cluster)
2004, 2005, 2006 up OEM Canbus II, phased in
1996 on OBD II OBD II-16c (Starting in 2004 you must
use the CanbusII connector for
OBD/EOB diagnostics.
GM Up to 1996 OEM GM/Daewoo-12
1996 to 2007 OEM OBD II-16c
2004 up OEM Canbus II phased in
1996 on OBD II OBD II-16c
Honda/Acura Up to 1995 OEM Honda-3
1996 to 2006 OEM Smart ODB II-16
2006 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II Smart OBD II-16
Connector Guide (#6 and #14 pin indicates Canbus system)

Manufacturer Year Info type Launch connector

Hyundai Up to 1996 OEM Mitsu/Hyun 12+16 (Use 12)
1996 to 2006 OEM Mitsu/Hyun 12+16 (try both) Some
models require you to hookup both
connectors at the same time
1996 to 2006 OEM OBD II-16c (alternative)
2005 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Jaguar X-Type OEM Canbus II
S-Type OEM OBD II-16c use Lincoln LS
XJ-Type to 2003 OEM OBD II-16c use 4.2L
XJ-Type 2004+ OEM Canbus II
Up to 2007 OBD II OBD II-16c
KIA Up to 2003 OEM Kia 20 The 2003 (Sedonia uses the
Smart16)
2003 to 2006 OEM Smart OBD II-16
2007 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Land Rover 1995 to 2000 OEM Smart OBD II-16 Some modules require
the OBD II–16C
2000 up OEM OBD II-16c
2006 up OEM Canbus II
1995 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Mazda Up to 2004 OEM Mazda 17
2004 up OEM OBD II-16c
2003 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Mitsubishi Up to 2004 OEM Mitsu/Hyun 12+16
Up to 2007 OEM OBD II-16c (alternate)
2007 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Mercedes Benz Up to 1993 OEM Univ -3 (pages 8 & 9 for instructions)
1992 to 2002 OEM Mercedes-38
1998 to present OEM Canbus II (if MB 38 pin is not present)
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Connector Guide (#6 and #14 pin indicates Canbus system)

Manufacturer Year Info type Launch connector

Nissan/Infinity Up to 1999 OEM Nissan 14+16 (use 14)
1996 to 2004 OEM Nissan 14+16 (try either)
1999 to 2004 OEM OBD II-16c (usually best)
2005 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Porsche 996 OEM OBD II-16c
Cayenne OEM OBD II-16c
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Saab 1996 up OEM Smart OBD II-16
2007 up OEM Canbus II
1997 up Convertibles OEM Smart OBD II-16 select previous year
model if no communication
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Sprinter 2004 up OEM Benz 14
2004 up OEM Canbus II
2004 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Subaru Up to 2004 OEM Subaru 9 for some body systems
Up to 2007 OEM OBD II-16c
2007 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Suzuki 1996 up OEM OBD II-16c
2007 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Toyota/Lexus Up to 1999 OEM Toyota 22 (under hood)
1996 up OEM Toyota 17 some systems/ blink codes
1996 up OEM Toyota 16 For 2002- LX470 and Land Cruiser some
systems/engine
2000 up OEM Canbus II w/2.2 update works well on
non-Canbus. Many HVAC communicate
only through the display panel
2007 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II Toyota-16
 Connector Guide (#6 and #14 pin indicates Canbus system)

Volkswagen Up to 1995 OEM Audi/VW 4

1996 up OEM OBD II-16c
2006 up OEM Canbus II
1996 up OBD II OBD II-16c
Volvo 1996 to 1998 OEM Smart OBD II-16
1999 onwards OEM Volvo Canbus or Canbus II
1996 up to 1998 OBD II OBD Smart 16
 Mercedes Benz 16 PIN Underhood Diagnostic Socket
3-PIN UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

Mercedes-Benz models up to 1993 may have an 8 or 16 pin diagnostic connector located under the hood, usually in
the cowl area on the right or left sides.. See the below graphics below to help with the 16 pin connections and the next
page for help with the 8 pin connections.
These systems will only output codes.

Select “FLASH FAULT CODE” from the SELECT MENU, it is located on the last menu page

Connect Black lead of Univ-3 if pin is present, if not connect lead to ground

Connect Red lead of Univ-3 if Pin is present, if not connect lead to positive

Connect the yellow Univ-3 pin to the following pins

Pin number Connect Yellow lead of the Univ-3

1 Ground pin may not be present, connect black univ-3 to battery negative
2 On-Board diagnostic switch
3 CIS-E/DM (powertrain)
4 EDS/LED (Diesel)
5 ASD (Differential)
6 AB (Airbag)
7 AC(124) / RB(129) (Air conditioning/Roll bar)
8 DI/HFM, SFI, MFI/DMS (engine)
9 ADS/RB(124) (suspension)
10 RST/Speed signal (conv/speedo)
11 ATA (Alarm)
12 IRCL (Remote Locking)
13 EATC (Transmission)
14 EA(124)/ISC(124)/ESCM(129)/CC (throttle/Idle/engine/cruise)
15 N/A
16 Battery pin may not be present, connect red univ-3 to battery positive
Codes only
 Mercedes Benz 8 PIN Underhood Diagnostic Socket

3-PIN UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

Mercedes-Benz models up to 1993 may have an 8 or 16 pin diagnostic connector located under the hood, usually in
the cowl area on the right or left sides.. See the below graphics below to help with the 16 pin connections and the next
page for help with the 8 pin connections.
These systems will only output codes.

Select “FLASH FAULT CODE” from the SELECT MENU, it is located on the last menu page

Black lead from Univ-3 connector, if not present connect to battery negative

Connect the Red Univ-3 connector to the battery positive

Connect the Yellow Univ-3 connector to the following pins

Pin Connect Yellow lead of the Univ-3

1 Ground pin may not be present, connect black lead of Univ-3 to battery negative
2 Ignition signal/press button
3 Diagnostic percentage
4 Engine trouble code/LED
5 ASD
6 SUS trouble code
7 A/C trouble code
8 Ignition control system

Codes only
Mercedes Benz Chassis Guide 1 of 3
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
190D 201 201
190E 201 201 201 201 201 201
260E 124 124
300CE 124 124 124 124 124
300CE 124
cabriolet
300D 124
300D turbo 124 124 124
300E 124 124 124 124 124 124
300E 4matic 124 124 124 124
300SD turbo 140 140
300SE 126 126 126 126 140 140
300SEL 126 126 126 126
300SL 129 129 129 129
300TE 124 124 124 124 124 124
300TE 4matic 124 124 124 124
350SD turbo 126
350SDL 126
350SDL turbo 126
400E 124 124
400SE 140
400SEL 140
420SEL 126 126 126 126
500E 124 124
500SEC 140
500SEL 140 140
500SL 129 129 129 129
560SEC 126 126 126 126
560SEL 126 126 126 126
560SL 107 107
600SEC 140
600SEL 140 140
600SL 129
C220 202 202 202
C230 202 202 203.040 203.040 203.040
C230CL 203.740 203.740 203.740
C230K 202 202 202 203.7
C240 4matic 203.281 203.281 203.281
C240 Sedan 203.061 203.061 203.061 203.061 203.061
C240 Wagon 203.261 203.261 203.261
C280 202 202 202 202 202 202 202.029
C320 4matic 203.284 203.284 203.284
C320 203.064 203.064 203.064 203.064 203.064
C320CL 203.764 203.764
C32AMG 203.065 203.065 203.065
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Mercedes Benz Chassis Guide 2 of 3
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
C36 202 202
C43 202 202
C43AMG 202.033
C55AMG 203.076
C86 202
CL55AMG 215.373 215.373 215.373 215.374 215.374
CL500 215.375 215.375 215.375 215.375 215.375 215.375
CL500 coupe 140 140
CL600 215.378 215.378 215.376 215.376 215.376
CL65 AMG 215.379
CL600 coupe 140 140
CLK320 208.365 208.365 208.365 208.365 208.365 209.365 209.365 209.365
CLK320 208.465 208.465 208.465 208.465 209.465 209.465 209.465
cabriolet
CLK430 208.37 208.370 208.370 208.370
CLK 430 208.470 208.470 208.470 208.470
cabriolet
CLK500 209.375 209.375
CLK500 209.475 209.475
cabriolet
CLK55 AMG 208.374 208.374 209.376 209.376 209.376
CLK55 AMG 208.474 209.476 209.476
cabriolet
E300D 210 210 210
E300DT 210
E320 210 210
E320 4matic 210.282 210.282 210.282 210.282 210.282 211.282 211.282 211.282
E320 cabriolet 124 124
E320 coupe 124 124
E320 sedan 124 124 210.265 210.265 210.265 210.265 210.265 211.265 211.265 211.265
E320 wagon 124 124 210.265 210.265 210.265 210.265 210.265 211.265 211.265 211.265
E320 CDI 211.026
E420 124 124 210
E430 210.070 210.070 210.070 210.070 210.070
E430 4matic 210.083 210.083 210.083
E500 124 211.070 211.070 211.070
E500 4matic 211.083 211.083
sedan
E500 4matic 211.283 211.283
wagon
E55 AMG 210.074 210.074 210.074 210.074 211.076 211.076 211.076
G500 463.249 463.249 463.249 463.249
G55 AMG 463.246 463.246 463.246
ML320 163.154 163.154 163.154 163.154 163.154
ML350 163.157 163.157 163.157
ML430 163.172 163.172
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Mercedes Benz Chassis Guide 3 of 3
ML500 163.175 163.175 163.175 163.175
ML55 AMG 163.174 163.174 163.174 163.174
S320 140 140 140 140 140
S320 LWB 140
S320 sedan 140
S320 sedan 140
LWB
S350 140 140
S420 140 140 140 140 140 140
S430 220.170 220.170 220.170 220.170 220.170 220.170
S430 4matic 220.183 221.183 221.183
S500 140 220.175 220.175 220.175 220.175 220.175 220.175
S500 4matic 220.184 220.184 220.184
S55 AMG 220.173 220.173 220.174 220.174 220.174
S600 140 220.178 220.178 220.176 220.176 220.176
S500 coupe 140 140 140 140
S500 sedan 140 140 140 140 140
S600 coupe 140 140 140 140
S600 sedan 140 140 140 140 140
SL320 129 129 129 129
SL500 129 129 129 129 129 129 129.068 129.068 129.068 230.475 230.475 230.475
SL55 AMG 230.474 230.474 230.474
SL600 129 129 129 129 129 129 129.076 129.076 129.076 230.476 230.476
SL65 AMG 230.479
SLK230 170.447 170.447 170.447 170.449 170.449 170.449 170.449
SLK32 AMG 170.466 170.466 170.466
SLK320 170.465 170.465 170.465 170.465
SLK350 171.456
SLK55 AMG 171.473
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW Chassis Guide 1 of 3

Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

318i E30 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36
318i conv E30 E30 E36 E36 E36
318is E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36
318ti E36/5 E36/5 E36/5 E36/5 E36/5
323ci E46 E46
323i E46 E46
323i conv E46 E46
323is E46 E46
325 E30 E30 E46 E46
325ci E46 E46
325i E30 E30 E30 E36 E36 E36 E36 E46 E46 E46
325i conv E30 E30 E30 E30 E30 E30 E36 E36
325i sport E46 E46 E46
wagon
325is E30 E30 E30 E30 E36 E36 E36 E36
325ix E30 E30 E30 E30
325xi E46 E46 E46
328ci E46
328i E36 E36 E36 E46 E46
328i conv E36 E36 E36 E36
328is E36 E36 E36 E36
330 E46 E46
330ci conv E46 E46 E46
330ci coupe E46 E46 E46
330i E46 E46 E46
330xi AWD E46 E46 E46
sedan
525 E60 E60
525i E34 E34 E34 E34 E34 E34 E34
525i sedan E39 E39 E39
525i Sport E39 E39 E39
Wagon
525i Touring E34/2 E34/2 E34/2
Wagon
528e E28
528i E39 E39 E39 E39
530 E60 E60
530i E34 E34
530i SEDAN E39 E39 E39
530i Touring E34/3 E34/3
Wagon
535i E28 E34 E34 E34 E34 E34
535is E28
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW Chassis Guide 2 of 3
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
540i E34 E34 E39 E39 E39 E39 E39
540l E39 E39 E39 E39
545 E60 E60
635csi E24 E24
645 E63/64 E63/64
735i E32 E32 E32 E32 E32
735iL E32/2 E32/2 E32/2
740i E32 E32 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38
740iL E32/2 E32/2 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38
745i E65 E65 E65 E65
745Li E66 E66 E66
750iL E32/2 E32/2 E32/2 E32/2 E32/2 E32/2 E32/2 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38 E38
760i E65
760Li E66 E66 E66
840ci E31 E31 E31 E31
850i E31 E31
850ci E31 E31 E31 E31 E31
850csi E31
L6 E24 E24
M coupe E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7
M roadster E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7
M3 E30 E30 E30 E30 E36 E36 E36 E36 E46 E46 E46 E46 E46
M5 E28 E34 E34 E34 E39
M5 sedan E39 E39 E39
M6 E24
X3 E83 E83
X5 E53 E53 E53
X5 3.0l E53 E53 E53
X5 4.4l E53 E53 E53
X5 4.6iS E53 E53
Z3 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7 E36/7
Z4 E85 E85 E85 E85
Z8 E52 E52
Model 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 2006 & Later 3 of 3
2006 2007 2008
1 Series E81/E82/E87/E88 E81/E82/E87/E88 E81/E82/E87/E88
3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 E90/E91/E92/E93 E90/E91/E92/E93
5 Series E60/61 E60/61 E60/61
6 Series E63/64 E63/64 E63/64
7 Series E65/E66/E67/E68 E65/E66/E67/E68 E65/E66/E67/E68
Z4 E85 E85 E85
X3 E83 E83 E83
X5 E70 E70 E70
Mini R51/R52/R53 R51/R52/R53 R51/R52/R53