Reviewing a Budget Friendly Scanner Made For DIY or Pro 

Thanks for everything, Sherwood! I am loving all this knowledge I'm picking up from your videos!

I have that same one. I'm not a professional, but it was an amazing tool for me to trouble shoot my entire evap emission issues and missfires. Saved me a lot of money and helped me narrow down the issues.

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.

If all scan tools had you reviewing them and showing different module communications the way you do I wouldn’t be struggling to find one I love! However because of you I’m getting this one!

This was a very good review. Much information and well described. Was able to learn from you. Thanks for that! Best regards from germany

More diagnostic tool reviews. I am a new subscriber, and was impressed at how you explained the basic operation n a clear way. Thanks, and God bless you and your family ❤

Thank you for your patience

Thanks for sharing Professor👍

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.

Helpful presentation ! Thanks !!

Yes I like scanner reviews, great videos.

This was super helpful… Thanks !

Very good review, thanks, I think I’ll be picking one of these up soon.

Honest review. Thank you.

I love tool reviews so keep them coming. I'm a DIY'er and have bought various scan tools over the years. A couple of years ago I bought a Thinktool Pros which uses Launch software which looks very similar to the tool you are reviewing and it has been a good scanner so far.

Love tool reviews! Would also like to see any shop tips you guys may have as well. For shop efficiency or neat equipment. I saw in one of your videos a funnel attached to the hoist and thought 🤔 saves a few minutes of hunting

That was great really really great

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!

This was very informative. This is definitely on the top of my list now.

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

nice information! thanks for the knowledge!

I can say from experience why I don't like graphing more than 4 pids at a time and it's mainly because it lowers the refresh rate having too many pids at once. Example I do is I always try to graph 2 o2 sensors at a time to catch any glitches with the fastest refresh rate possible.

great video thanks for sharing like tool reviews sometimes i find tools i didn't know were out there thanks

Great review, Thanks for sharing.

Great review, thanks!

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Nice1..Royal & thank u

We’d like to see you guys do a real diag with a budget scan tool. Not an commercial for Launch even though they do make a good tool costing $1299.00.

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.

Great owner. God bless.

Good video!

Yes more tool reviews would be good as well

I enjoy tool reviews....

I would love to see more tool reviews

Thank you

More tool reviews and capabilities of those tools. I hear Top Don is blowing Autel out of the water now. Im in the market for a good scan tool and doing research.

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

I love that Z Fold

Appreciate ur automotive skills & jump starting brain.👍

Pretty good price point, but like my Autel bi-directional scanner, it’s a $150/ year subscription and I would be interested to know if theirs a subscription fee with this unit. I thought this was a very honest review and I really enjoy honest tool/equipment reviews. It’s very helpful for the DIY person.

goodSummary I enjoyed it

Great video and explanation. Will it help me with re calibrating my rear blind spot sensors on Mazda CX-5 ?

Launch has several models available Each does different scanning. 😮

Very well done video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thanks.. I am looking for a replacement for my out dated solus... So many different scanners to choose from .

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 review! i would like to see TPMS SERVICE TOOL are there any that give a level of battery strength other than just good or bad. maybe in % of battery level per sensor. thanks

Tools review 👍

Thanks for showing this video. Im looking to buy a scan tool so any and all info i can get helps me in my decision!

Thanks for info

You're a good owner. Would love to work for you. Keep it up

Have you checked out the TopDon TopScan tool? It's a bidirectional, wireless scanner with blue tooth and the "lite" version is only $80 with 1 year sub free. After that it's $50/yr or so. Pretty awesome price and has a lot of features that this one has. Would be great to hear your comparison.

Would be nice to see a second review after you read all the comments. Also for tecs. interested should always read all the comments. Good review.

I recently bought this and overall it's a nice upgrade over my Autel DiagLink. However, the one thing I didn't know prior to purchasing and it's quite important is that you can't monitor data pids and perform a bi-directional test both at the same time. So for example, if you want to see how the O2 sensors react while you turn on the evap purge valve...you can't do that. You can go into actuations and turn on the evap purge valve but you can't see the real-time o2 data stream.

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??

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

More Tool reviews!

You be gained a new Dan and subscriber! Hopefully something will come up soon on misfire. My 2015 Silverado 1500 5.3 has been misfiring cylinder 5 for a year. I swapped coil pack . Changed all plugs and cylinder 5 is still the issue. Only 25,000 miles. I owned since new.

I looked up the Launch CRP919E and there was an option for a pro 5 and a Launch CRP919EBT that was wireless other then the wireless option is there any differences with each, the price was about the same... BTW good write up and I do agree with a prevous comment about the subscription price info... R...

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.

Thanks for another great video! Is there an annual update charge?

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.

The model number would be very helpful when you do reviews, thanks. If i missed it sorry.

Can it do zero point calibration on Toyotas?

Does this tool do component matching after a part has be replaced, like an O2 sensor on the newer cars?

I am looking to update my older Innova (OBD1 & OBD2) scan tool. I like the Launch but have a question. My 2020 Silverado 3.0 diesel has an issue with the integrated trailer brake control system. My trailer/camper brake wiring chafed and shorted to the trailer frame which caused my trucks trailer brake system to malfunction (30amp fuse good). I think either the dash mounted switch or the trailer brake power control module are bad. Will this Launch allow my to diagnose this issue "modules)? Thank you.

Maybe wise to contact the manufacturer and let them know what kind of vehicle you have and have them tell you if you are able to access full functionality.

This would be a good tool for the serious DIYer.

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

Does it do a camshaft position relearn? 2000 model Chevy is what I’m needing one for

Can you reset the keep alive memory ?

Will it open and close EVAP purge and vent solenoids?

You should start by saying is got a nice size screen😊

Can you turn off dealer specific items or check them? IE: side detection

I wonder if you could program an SBC and plug it into the cars computer port. It would be a project, but those little computers have powerful processors. You could watch a how-to video with your scanner.

Thump up no matter what!

I would like to know the differences between the 919E BT and the 919X BT

Do more scanner reviews

Bought the unit...what is sad is that you can't send PDF reports with it directly. You have to "print" the report from the browser into a PDF file manually. It is the same with the Launch X431 Creader Elite. How do you add it to your reports? Also manually copy and paste from the browser?

Which model is that I have the milliem master

"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

will this scanner tell you what is wrong that the air bag light is on? Will it tell you which door is an issue when it says a door is ajar when the doors are closed? Thanks . Will it let you see what is wrong with your transmission or solenoids? Does it allow you to activate car items?

Does this reset throttle bodies like for GM vehicles especially when you install new TB?

14:45 is where you wanted to see; you’re welcome.

Does this scanner record screen or take screenshots?

Will that tool look up adas errors for toyotas??

I want to reset the fuel additive sensor on my 2009 Volvo V70 1.6D with 109 horsepower, which is showing the P1932 error code. Despite filling up and replacing the additive tank, the car still indicates a low level of the DPF additive used for exhaust cleaning. I'm considering purchasing the LAUNCH CRP919X and would like to know if it has the capability to reset the fuel additive sensor in my car, since it's incorrectly showing a low level despite being filled. Can the LAUNCH CRP919X perform this sensor reset for my specific vehicle model?

Is this a subscription based tool? Lifetime updates or limited? Just curious. Good video btw

Just bought it but for almost $100 less then the price you quoted, you didn't mention the automatic update feature which mine did 84 right out of the box. Great tool I bought it for my wife's Mitsubishi Outlander GT which had an issue with the EPB which the tool took care of and I have a report for my records. Also the tool comes with two years of free updates and it will auto update whenever you turn it on & are within WiFi reception. I do agree the cord is a little short but that might be for it to meet the DoIP support for this unit.

How about gm tech 2 functions?

I'm wondering if this will work on Semi trucks?

can you relearn Throttle Body with this tool?

Will it do diesel trucks

Does anyone have a suggestion for a scan tool for the shade tree mechanic that works on his own stuff I don't need graphing but I do need to diagnose everything on newer vehicles and don't want to spend too much money or money that I didn't have to spend?

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

Will this scanner work for programming a used computer for a 2011 outback? Will it do programming period?

Ok but what would be the next best scanner after this,...please review

Does this let you do a "factory reset" to the ECU? If that is such a thing...

What model number scaler is this one?

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.