Reviewing a Budget Friendly Scanner Made For DIY or Pro

I’m sure you can make something better eh bud

Can it do zero point calibration on Toyotas?

it doesnt always bring vin number up, ive got one.

Does this scanner record screen or take screenshots?

30-Sep-23 -- Launch CRP919E current retail price approx $375 + tax

Will it do diesel trucks

I has a stupid steering whell sensor that needs programmed. this think offer that

You're allowed one monitor not ready You'll pass emissions test

Will this help reset TPMS?

This was super helpful… Thanks !

What model is it?

Can you unlock electronic parking brakes with it

Great honest video. I have two cheap scan tools but neither can read ABS codes.

On Launch and Creader series there is a free firmware and update per year. Additional modules have to be paid for. I have a Launch Creader vii+/viii pro. I brought to work on KIA vehicles and it does a pretty good job. The only draw back is on ABS electronic control module, which it doesn't do. I don't know if the Launch in the video will. My go to scanner is an Innova. I like the repair solutions app, which provides the approximate cost of repairs and maintenance.

Good video!

How about gm tech 2 functions?

I loved the video yes id love to see more review on tools and diagnosis

What model number scaler is this one?

Miss fire videos please!!!

Does it have any warranty on it? And how long?

That was great really really great

Will that tool look up adas errors for toyotas??

i don't understand why it couldn't tell whether it was a gs250 or gs350. or the build date. similar thing with the xtool d7 - i don't understand why you have to tell it which market the car is for. this should all be clear from the vin, or irrelevant.

Thump up no matter what!

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Hi, I like your videos and thanks for this review. I am a home mechanic and have only used low end scan tools around $30. Can you recommend any tools priced similar to this LAUNCH tool that do show individual graphs? I have a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 that I would like to get the best tool I can afford for it ($500 to $1k) because its proven it will be much needed for the rest of this vehicle's life. Maybe you are familiar with some of its more noted issues. So if you could make a good recommendation for best diagnostic tools in the $500 to $750 range for 2014 and newer GMC vehicles, would be appreciated by many I'm sure. Also wondering what exactly the annual subscriptions for these tools provide and if they are required to keep using the tool.

Interesting and I learned a few things, but can someone tell me where to find more info on the model specific DTCs that are identified? They are short and cryptic and I don't know how to interpret them. I assumed I could look them up online like P codes from an ODB II scanner, but that is not the case. Thoughts??

Appreciate ur automotive skills & jump starting brain.👍

The downsize of this tool is that you loose all bidirectional control and the special functions, when the subscribtion expires. Don't get fooled, otherwise you will end up with a 450$ scantool that can do as much as a 350$ scantool will do.

Do you know how much money new year updates cost ?

"Will this LAUNCH X431 CRP919E do a active test to demand max fuel pressure on the cp3 injection pump to test?for a 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd with a 6.6L duramax?if not do you know what bidirectional scanner will? thank you

It also charges while it is plugged in to the car. Not the way you want to charge it, but this does mean that if the battery is just about dead it will still allow you to work and not have to wait while it charges.

I have a Launch scanner. My biggest issue with it is not having a Search function when browsing through many many live data points, which, like in this video, can often be more than 300 data points. It can take too much of my time to scroll through all of them trying to find what I need

My XTOOL D8 is going on 3 years old and it has 42 services and has been constantly updated during those 3 years, XTOOL actually adds on what the CUSTOMER wants

Yes more tool reviews would be good as well

While waiting for the health repair to finish, you could have mentioned some info starring us in the face, it seems as though the onboard battery will charge while plugged into the car, I also see a wifi symbol. I do not see a TOPOLOGY map. It did not count the modules for us on the tool but it did when shared, and we may not know if a module is dead or not reporting for some reason right on the tool quickly, and the report did not give any direct engine info, size or engine model specifically. When manually scrolling down the Scan Data, I did not see a scroll bar on the right side of the screen. I don't expect TOPOLOGY on a cheap tool, I have heard that these Chinese tools are all LAUNCH Software and they list capabilities that they do not actually do, but Snap-On does what is listed?? I must have a scroll bar and I must have an on-screen module count and missing/dead module reported.

I am ok with your channel doing tool reviews but please come back with an update after using it for a few months to let us know more PROS and CONS based on our feedback and your personal usage, cheers

I only found your channel a few months ago, now you are on my list of about 200 non-DIY technician channels and I will be watching 100% of your videos, the first one I saw was interesting enough to include on my list which must include at least 2 of my 4 S's, scope, scanner, service info, schematics. Most comments are positive but I like to keep it real and give my honest opinion so pls don't take my constructive criticism too harshly, that is not my intent. I have 35 years of experience and I am semi-retired now looking to get back into the Mobile business again in 2024 as a diagnostician only.

When I read this is said 'budget friendly'. WRONG!

Do you have to register for auto off for newer CAN stuff

I would like to see more tool reviews like this one.

How come car mechanics use these instead of laptops like we do with trucks. We just install software, Detroit, Wabco abs, Eaton transmission, Cat, Cummins, etc. And the laptop can be used for many other purposes. Would these connect to J-1939 or J-1587 datalinks with the 9 pin plug?

Launch has several models available
Each does different scanning. 😮

I have this unit and found a couple minor inconveniences. One, the older the vehicle, the more chance it will miss the VIN. On a 2007 RAV4, it would not pull the VIN and had to be added manually before it would work. Two, it needs to be connected to the Internet in order to work. This could be an issue when doing a road test, though have not attempted to do one yet. Three, it is subscription based for module and vehicle updates, but includes the first 2 years free. I bought it for doing Focus clutch installs and maintaining Diesels.

Topdon has basically the same model and platform. I think they're sister companies. I love mine. As a diy, it gives me enough data to make a repair, or take it in to my mechanic for the bigger jobs. But money well spent imo. Great review!

Can it program new keys ?? Thank you

Any time you do scan tool reviews you have to let the viewers know if there is a subscription for the updates, how much they are and how often you need to get them. Doesn't matter how good they are, if there is an expensive subscription it's probably going to be a deal
braker.

Luv tool reviews

There are some guys out there that have a tool adiction. Is not me, but a friend of a friend has that issue that's why I am saying tool reviews might be a good idea.

I wanna see misfire video that not fire or fuel

thinktool pros is what i have love the bt.