X431 PAD Series

The PAD series is the top of the Launch range and the tier workshops reach for when they need maximum coverage, gateway-protected vehicles and heavy-duty readiness in a single tablet. Every unit is a bidirectional professional tool: full-system diagnostics, ECU coding, actuator tests and — on supported vehicles — online programming through the manufacturer's server.

The series splits into three levels, and the right one is usually decided by coverage rather than screen size. The PAD 3 V2 is the entry point into PAD-class hardware. The PAD V adds performance and a larger display for busy bays. The PAD VII Elite is the current flagship, with the broadest vehicle licence, the fastest processing and support for manufacturer gateway authorizations such as FCA SGW — the feature European workshops need on recent Stellantis vehicles. Configuration variants (HD3 for 24V trucks, ADAS, IMMO and TSG) bundle the module and licence for a specific job, so you can buy the capability up front instead of adding it later.

To place you on the right model we need two things: the vehicle mix in your workshop (brands, model years, car versus commercial) and the country of use, so we register the device to your region before dispatch. Describe the job you need to do, not just the budget — we will tell you honestly whether a PAD is necessary or whether a PRO will do the work for less.