Launch Creader Elite 2.0-T thoughts
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Launch Creader Elite 2.0-T thoughts
Greetings from Australia.
I purchased this Toyota/Lexus based scantool about 6 months ago and so far I am really happy with it. I own a JDM JZS161 Aristo and a 2008 Corolla. My son owns a classic rare 1992 AE101 Levin GTZ and a 2014 JDM RC-F.
We used the scantool a few months ago after the RC-F arrived and we got to work on a pretty comprehensive service as we had no history on the vehicle. It was fresh off the boat from Japan. Obviously, the first thing we checked for were codes and none appeared which was great. We then used it to read the Transmission fluid temp when we changed the trans fluid to get the correct level. Last week, I programmed a spare Corolla key using the tool and it was easy.
Today, was the big test of the tool on the RC-F and I was able to easily add a spare key fob I purchased from Yahoo Auctions secondhand. I also used an Xhorse Bee which connects to an android phone to firstly "virginize" the fob. It all worked flawlessly. We saved so much money!
I have been so happy with this unit as it seems to have all the features of Techstream but without the slow speeds and hassle of a laptop. You will still find the weird Toyota/Lexus menu headings and navigation found in Techstream, but it is easy enough to get your head around even if you often find yourself running into dead ends and brick walls. (Techstream users know what I mean.) The big difference is that it is quicker, so hitting the back button is not so frustrating because load times are really not too long.
Anyway, I think it's worth it for well under $200- especially with free Toyota updates.
Chris
I purchased this Toyota/Lexus based scantool about 6 months ago and so far I am really happy with it. I own a JDM JZS161 Aristo and a 2008 Corolla. My son owns a classic rare 1992 AE101 Levin GTZ and a 2014 JDM RC-F.
We used the scantool a few months ago after the RC-F arrived and we got to work on a pretty comprehensive service as we had no history on the vehicle. It was fresh off the boat from Japan. Obviously, the first thing we checked for were codes and none appeared which was great. We then used it to read the Transmission fluid temp when we changed the trans fluid to get the correct level. Last week, I programmed a spare Corolla key using the tool and it was easy.
Today, was the big test of the tool on the RC-F and I was able to easily add a spare key fob I purchased from Yahoo Auctions secondhand. I also used an Xhorse Bee which connects to an android phone to firstly "virginize" the fob. It all worked flawlessly. We saved so much money!
I have been so happy with this unit as it seems to have all the features of Techstream but without the slow speeds and hassle of a laptop. You will still find the weird Toyota/Lexus menu headings and navigation found in Techstream, but it is easy enough to get your head around even if you often find yourself running into dead ends and brick walls. (Techstream users know what I mean.) The big difference is that it is quicker, so hitting the back button is not so frustrating because load times are really not too long.
Anyway, I think it's worth it for well under $200- especially with free Toyota updates.
Chris
I've had the Launch for over a year now and like it. It's a lot easier than carrying the laptop/obd2 mongoose cable to and from friends houses when checking stuff...
I still prefer Tech Stream just for the amount of information and thing you can do (obviously being OEM), but the Launch item is pretty handy and still does the unlock features and most of the things that the average person would need to do.
I just wish the screen was larger on the Launch device. Mine has a black border around it which is annoying since they could have easily gone with a screen that is a full inch larger all the way around.
-Nigel
I still prefer Tech Stream just for the amount of information and thing you can do (obviously being OEM), but the Launch item is pretty handy and still does the unlock features and most of the things that the average person would need to do.
I just wish the screen was larger on the Launch device. Mine has a black border around it which is annoying since they could have easily gone with a screen that is a full inch larger all the way around.
-Nigel
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