LAUNCH X431 Elite for Benz OBD2 Full System Code Reader, 31+ Functions, Bi-Directional Car Diagnostic Tool for Benz/Maybach/Sprinter, ECU Coding Key Programming OBDII Scanner,Update without cost

Amazing, one year on, updates applied all ok. Does the job exactly as stated and intended with dealer level coding and programming functions. I was sceptical, but it does exactly what it claims. It's got the functionality of the larger launch devices, just tied to one brand (or group of brands) as advertised. Screen is nice and clear and easy to read in direct sunlight. Item is small enough to keep in glovebox . Menu structure is not the easiest to use, but if you have used other launch or similar diagnostic products, it's fairly intelligible. Supposedly has a built in battery, but it turns off when unplugged from vehicle, so no idea.

This is a brilliant bit of kit and has helped me out various times since my purchase. But my advice would be, don't fiddle too much with settings that you're unsure about. I managed to accidentally reset my DDE CAS, resulting in my car only turning over, but not firing. And I got an error code - EWS tampering. I managed to sort the error, by reverting to original values for the DDE CAS and then I was able to start the car again. But definitely be careful. Overall, I am very happy with this product. It really is great value for money, it's very easy to use and it is a nice size device. It is handy being so portable, as I just keep it stowed away in my car, so it's always close by, if I need it. There are a ton of free features on this device, there are even some special functions and it is a great buy!

Instructions arent great. Takes a bit of playing about with it to understand all the functions. Does what I need it to do. Reset service intervals, write to idrive, release electric parking brake etc.

Does exactly what I needed. Extremely useful to have. If you have a Mercedes I would recommend.

this reader works well and is easy to use, but DON'T BUY IT IF YOU WANT TO USE IT ON ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER. The reader was a US model and so the 'mall' function to buy other vehicle software will NOT WORK IN THE UK. I cannot register it or get software support. only found this out about 6 weeks later when I tried to add a Skoda pack. now I cannot return it to amazon and no one will help as I cannot register it or get uk suppliers to even talk to me - real pity as it works ok! amazon did not make this clear and reach reviews make you think it's easy to add packages!

Used this diagnostic with a little trepidation as “too good to be true” was in the back of my mind, but it has proved to be really useful on the two BMW’s in my family. Having bought, and returned immediately, a cheaper diagnostic, which was as useful as a chocolate fireguard, this is a world apart. Communicates with all systems on the cars, although a little slowly, brings up VIN and car details automatically, displays all fault codes whether stored, pending or current and allows you to investigate and delete spurious items before getting to any real issues. Allows you to reset service items and even tell the smart charging system that you have replaced the battery. In conclusion, it is early days yet, but initial thoughts, from a qualified mechanic, is that I am quite impressed by the functionality of this machine and that it seems quite durably built, so a big thumbs up from me.

Could not start my BMW X1/too many faults: l new-not true : cancelled all fault’s now okay: cause was voltage spike

I have tried to contact the manufacturers but have had no response. Hence this review. The 30 plus special functions are not pre-loaded on the scanner and it seems as though the only way in which to get them is to purchase them in the Mall (their online shop) - plus they are then only valid for 1 year (no updates after that). Dont waste your money if you want these special functions as I did. I guess it is capable of doing all the things that it says it can as long as you are prepared to pay for each function - all priced as separate purchases from the Mall. I am returning this product.

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I have several scanners that I have acquired over the years for Mercedes and other cars I've owned. Those include a DAS/Xentry clone, Autel MaxiDAS DS808, iCarsoft MB II, iCarsoft MB V3.0, BlueDriver, and now this LAUNCH X431 (Creader Elite MB). All of those scanners compare favorably, but have different price-points. The DAS/Xentry clone is the tool dealerships use but should only be used if you KNOW what you are doing. Otherwise, you may end up bricking your car's ECU. The Autel scanner can do nearly as much as it is intended as a shop-level tool and it is a little more pricey than most driveway mechanics want to spend on a tool. The last group including iCarsoft, BlueDriver, and this tool (LAUNCH) will let most people do what they want for just a little more than a single trip to the dealer will charge to diagnose a problem. They currently range in price from $100 to $160. Things I like about this scanner: * It does everything the iCarsoft and BlueDriver scanners can do. * It's cheaper than the iCarsoft scanner. * It updates easily over WiFi directly (versus downloading software updates via a Windows app - iCarsoft). * It's a little faster to do a complete automatic scan than the iCarsoft scanner. * It allows you to generate and email scanning reports with a single touch. * Optionally, you can purchase other vehicles to add to the scanner (it's multi-vehicle) rather than being limited to only one brand of vehicles. Things I dislike about this scanner: * If you have used other scanners, such as the Autel or iCarsoft scanners, the LAUNCH requires some familiarization -- it's not immediately intuitive. However, if you understand that and are willing to learn how to use it, that "drawback" is easily overcome. All-in-all, this is a great little scanner for the price and will do just about anything most DIYers will need to do. I have long been a proponent of vehicle-specific scan tools for anyone that owns a modern car. (Generic OBD scanners are limited to the generic engine-related codes, but vehicle-specific scanners do much more than that.) You may not know how to fix something, but it is always good to know what the problem is to avoid expensive trips to the shop. Many problems are simple, isolated incidents and can be "fixed" by clearing stored codes, such as codes stored because you forgot to put the gas cap on or you replaced the car battery.

I used it for my BMW E46 N42. It determines my VIN number automatically and then proceeds to diagnose the car. It does a good job in diagnosing problems. I also used to measure my Live air intake. I have not used it for programming or resetting so I cant comment on them.

Das LAUNCH Creader Elite OBD2 ist ein leistungsstarkes Werkzeug, das sich perfekt für unterwegs eignet. Durch sein kompaktes Design und die robuste, kabelgebundene Verbindung ist es einfach mitzunehmen und sorgt für stabile Diagnosen, egal ob in der Werkstatt oder auf Reisen. Es unterstützt alle wichtigen Fahrzeugsysteme, von Motor und ABS bis hin zu Getriebe und Airbags, und bietet über 50 Reset-Funktionen, wie Öl-Reset, TPMS und Getriebeanpassung. Besonders praktisch ist die ECU-Codierung und die bidirektionale Steuerung, die eine genaue Kalibrierung und Anpassung der Komponenten nach Reparaturen ermöglicht. Mit dem AUTO VIN-Scanner erkennt das Gerät das Fahrzeug automatisch, was die Diagnose schnell und effizient macht. Die Live-Datenanzeige von bis zu 4 PIDs gleichzeitig und die grafische Darstellung der Sensordaten erleichtern die Fehleranalyse erheblich. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die Lifetime-Updates, die mit nur einem Klick per WLAN heruntergeladen werden können, was bedeutet, dass das Gerät immer auf dem neuesten Stand bleibt, ohne an einen PC angeschlossen werden zu müssen. Die Kombination aus Android 5.0 Betriebssystem, 4-Zoll-Touchscreen und der benutzerfreundlichen Oberfläche macht die Bedienung einfach und intuitiv. Die Echtzeit-Batteriespannungsanzeige und die DTC-Suchbibliothek sind zusätzliche Funktionen, die dieses Gerät von anderen abheben. Ob für die Werkstatt oder unterwegs – dieses Diagnosegerät bietet eine enorme Funktionsvielfalt, ist einfach zu bedienen und spart Zeit und Geld bei der Fahrzeugwartung. Besonders für Mercedes, Maybach und Sprinter ist es ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für Profis und ambitionierte Fahrzeugbesitzer.

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