Launch UK/Europe Scan Tool Vs Launch China/ Amazon

[@slimgym308]

I've found your videos really helpful to understand and look after the DPF. For me I just want to read the pressures, soot content, regen statuses, UREA and PAT levels, to work with it for longevity. It's a minefield trying to find a device that does this kind of simple stuff without the features a full garage would use on multiple vehicles. Thanks again for all you do, it is much appreciated, you seem to be quite unique in your logical progress to find a fault rather than swap all kinds of random stuff hoping to strike lucky like a lot of garages seem to.

[@matthewjackson5600]

My 129 v2.0 only had two days left on the returns period, i was getting frustrated that I could get it to do very little other that read codes. Now I’ve been able to return it to buy the evo. Much appreciated

[@bazmeredith]

That crp129evo is a beast of a tool and so underrated!!!!! Super quick grab and go diag and also powerfull entry level tool for anybody

[@ORileysAutos]

A lot better than it looks

[@garaza24]

There’s no full access to all car blocks and no active tests. I have CRP919 BT and it costs me 300 euros and there are full access to ECU and adaptations and every control unit in car.

[@pauloutten3628]

Thanks Jimmy you're a star. Thanks for taking the time to explain this.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

I bought an Amazon Launch CRP129 product as it was a lot cheaper than the Launch UK equivalent. As Jimmy points out in this video, you get what you pay for! A lot of the functions that I wanted like injector coding “appeared” to be included in the Amazon product but when I went to use it, it was an optional payment to get it. Moral of the story, buy it from the UK website if you want a basic DIY tool that’ll do what you want. However this particular model is painfully slow!

[@ORileysAutos]

Thanks for sharing

[@philtowle4683]

The x431 does injector coding but is quite a bit more expensive

[@kingbolen_official]

We want to make it clear. Launch has many similar models, CRP123, CRP129 is the old version produced since 10 year ago. They only support update software via computer. 2018,Launch released upgrading version CRP123E,CRP129E, it add touch screen and support update software via internet. CRP129E is the same level of CRP129EV, Both lifetime free update. 2023, Launch released the new version CRP129E Plus, Because people want to read more system info instead of only engine, abs,srs, TCM, so CRP129E plus is a full system scanner. But it have not sell good because people complain about renew every year, 2024 Launch change the rules and set up CRP129E Plus lifetime free update.

[@paulbeedle8900]

I have the UK version. Excellent machine, it has paid for itself 3 times over. Also big thumbs up to launch UK they helped me out with a few questions at the start, easy to contact and very knowledgeable. I also have the neighbours knocking on my door if they have an engine management light on😂.

[@simonbailey2151]

You’re a good neighbour!

[@faroukkhan6777]

Thanks Jimmy for all your help and work,, excellent 👌 have a great week

[@ORileysAutos]

Thanks, you too!

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Thanks for explaining this. I looked at the launch website before buying my Chinese Elite 2.0 model (without those manual buttons, in orange), and noted that it wasn't there, my comment would be that their website 'lacks information'. It does say 'watch out for fakes', which is great, but useless with no explanation. It's also very confusing seeing the various model numbers. The DIY market really perhaps wants what I want, Car specific, Free lifetime updates, for reliable occasionaly use, with the bidirectional and service items. Even finding the vehicle model coverage is tricky and you have to funt for it, their website needs a small child to explain to them how things should be explained :D

[@micksparrow8214]

I wish I’d found your channel before I bought my Topdon artidiag lite 900. I’ve got a Fiat Ducato motorhome after buying the tool off eBay I found out I couldn’t reset the codes unless I bought a gateway bypass cable. When I did buy one it still doesn’t give me the functionality I expected. I then bought a years subscription with AutoAuth £38 only to find out I still don’t have the functionality that I thought I was getting. However I can reset the codes once I login through AutoAuth. I feel the scan tool industry is a nightmare. By the way your videos are fantastic.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

The SGW bypass thing is not really a scan tool issue, it's to make it awkward for someone to use the ODBC2 port to jack the car with.

[@micksparrow8214]

@@G-ra-ha-m yeah I suppose it’s like another security feature but I suspect with the right tools someone will be able to get round it. The annoying thing is that not all scan tools are the same and for a diy consumer it’s difficult to know which is the best model to go for. I’d wished I’d researched it more thoroughly.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@micksparrow8214 You can buy the wires to bypass the gateway. I agree 100% with the lack of info!

[@MultiVogon]

Yeah I bought the evo (UK one) based on your videos ages ago. It was a bit of a nightmare to be sure it was the right one, with so many similarly named models. Got it via Launch UK directly in the end. Have been happy with it so far and it has regular software updates. I think anyone with a modern diesel HAS to have some kind of decent scan tool these days, as has been proved time and again in your videos.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

I wanted to buy mine from the UK store, but found their DIY scan tool section on the website bereft of information, and missing the £135 devices sold on eBay completely. If I could be sure of getting a multi-brand version of the £135 device I'd have got that from their website, but all I had was multiple ebay ads telling me lots of info, vs an information vacuum on their UK website... .. so it was a competition between £135 vs £6k for the EuroTab3, which is a bit of overkill for me as I'll only use it now and again on my diesel.

[@MrByootox]

It's a similar story with the Autel as well. I paid more for my UK version 909 but i get the support when something goes wrong.

[@garaza24]

Thank you! I always wondered what’s the difference.

[@ORileysAutos]

Happy to help!

[@neildean7515]

I have the LAUNCH CRP129X Elite, and generally it is great. They do confuse me these scanners and i feel that lots of improvements to the basic product offers, interface and software for the home DIYer which i feel could be made. Who would i write to because i have some great ideas, ps i live in Europe and not UK, thanks Jimmy, this helped a lot

[@davidcook5954]

Top man great information

[@stephenhammond9793]

Do all launch UK products have free lifetime updates or is it just the cheaper DIY models?

[@ORileysAutos]

Just the DIY stuff

[@rbondy008]

Helpful Jimmy, thanks

[@ORileysAutos]

Glad to help

[@niallbrady187]

Don't forget me in Ireland Jimmy 🙏🙏👍😁

[@patz46]

Whats the best scan tool for a DIYer who wouldnt be taking an engine apart , just working on servicing and general work round he car. I would imagine there a different levels of DIYer

[@jamesmullen262]

I’m looking into purchasing the X431 PRO3S £900 on eBay but a big risk to take for no support so something to think about that’s forsure

[@samsonacc8081]

Why ebay (or amazon) when they have a website? Everything is explained on their website and you can ask question and see already asked questions.

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Good video jimmy thanks for sharing that information I have a ford focus mk3 titanium x diesel the alternator mate went on it so replaced it and cranking time excided any way I can get it off jimmy please 🙏 😀 😊

[@Eoinc773]

Top man 👍🏻

[@sm400]

Brought a launch in France...theres 2 dealers both say official😂😂..its been okm..We have a Texa where im currently working in Spain...and its so so....but 4k plus updates...

[@SeEduard]

Hi Jimmy! Please, could you add the Lunch Europe website? There are so many there and can't seem to figure out which is the official one from where someone can purchase a diagnostic tool

[@ghunt9146]

Great info. Being a cheapskate costs you more in end.

[@abuubaydullah1]

Awesome video people think they are saving money but its a big no like you have shown so many folk get sucked in the advertisement .

[@mthocr1717]

I don't think this video is quite fair to be honest. The Chinese one will do all those reset functions without paying (you had the Chinese one connected to the internet and the UK one wasn't so it just asked you to update before doing the DPF reset function) What the Chinese one allows you to do is add full manufacturer support on a per brand basis, so you get all the functionality of the UK one as standard but you can choose to pay in the mall to get active test functionality etc per brand which you cant on the UK one. You can also purchase additional reset functions in the mall which you cant do on the UK model so technically the Chinese market tool is more powerful but lacks the free lifetime updates.

[@kennymain8380]

Got a cheap launch from amazon delivered on friday for my 2023 citroen relay, it was sent back on saturday awful machine compared to a similar original launch uk that i was able to use, went to use the so called mall to download jaguar software only to find it only covers land rover vehicles even though it was saying it was for both. I know citroen can be fussy with diagnostics but im going to splash cash and get x431 pro elite just waiting on feedback from launch uk

[@GR-uy1hx]

If dont need to do cars after 2021 ( no updates avail ) and cash a little tight Delphi China single motherboard (has better relays ) with the software will get you by. If you have a laptop already win 10. The setup this will cost £80 or less. Does regens, all the modules, just thought.

[@audriuskimtys7943]

Thanks for info :) launch, autel good diagnostic devices (Launch euro tab III, Autel Maxisys 909/919 EU region), BUT, on the back is written MADE IN CHINA :) is there are devices Made in UK, Germany, US? Would be possibility in future to make a review about Autoland iScan3e/iScan3 and I doubt its made in China.

[@BettaGettaBretta]

Perfect...

[@philtowle4683]

I bought my x431 from uk-launch on ebay who it turns out having nothing to do with launch uk. They have been helpful with support so far. It is confusing as I contacted lauch uk first who said they cant deal with support for the product. The software feels like its been put together with pieces from numerous other softwares and isnt easy to navigate. My resets have to be done through diagnostics not resets.

[@2007bipinalpy]

Which is good obd scanner for 2014 toyota hybrid auris 1.8 uk versionumder 100 budget

[@robertcoldham6849]

Thanks Jimmy, I have to 129 evo and it works fine on my Honda and Toyota but doesn't read any info from my wifes 2013 Vauxhall, is this the case for you also.?

[@neildean7515]

Yes, i live in europe and generally the only problem i have is with my Opel Zafira.. why? Peopke just tell me to buy a tech 2. And the launch only offer Opel South africa upgrade!!!! Bizzare

[@patz46]

i bought the topdon topscan that Jimmy reviewed on here and it reads vauxhall and opel no problem obviously a lower level tool but i got enough info off it and it could also read live data.

[@octymocty132]

Belive or not c lainch is chineese any how and also make for the mac toold sacnner so no matter which ya get its still same firware but it doe depend where ya get em from . I sugest if ya can spend 500 then do as the cheap one s are good but for some one who knos abit more than th average the 500 quid one even assit you in the fault as yhe go onlne .i have the cheap 200 quid one and its ace but limited i should have spent the extra v

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Anything chinesium stay well clear of, but do have to agree the UK version are made in China but under specifications from launch UK and sold for crazy money!!! Why is that??? Great.😢😢

[@carpathiantourguide]

Welcome. My name is Toni, I'm from Romania. Please help me with a recommendation for a car tester with bluetooth to be able to use it on Android. I don't know what to choose between Topdon Topscan, Thinkcar Thinkdiag, Xtool A30 or any other product. I have seen many presentations on youtube but I don't know which is the best choice. Possibly help me with a link to a UK site where I can order an authentic product. I drive a Peugeot Boxer 2017 WIth respect 🙏

[@s.wilson5675]

After Jimmy's review of the Topdon Topscan I bought one for my Ford vehicles. It worked great for error codes, live data, etc. But it needs updating for about $50. Rather than updating I'll probably invest in the British tool Jimmy is showing here with lifetime updates.

[@rithymoeun1451]

hi sir it can do with for range rover sport v6 diesel engine ?

[@ORileysAutos]

It should

[@G-ra-ha-m]

My £135 chinese Launch just does one brand for free, you have to pay for others (but it's probably easier to buy another one, for any other brand IMO). It has free updates for life, the sellers say, probably just for the one brand it comes with. I'm not sure why Launch UK doesn't sell it, or at least mention it. So many scan tools LOL, it's a jungle out there :D

[@ukcitizen1158]

So, according to your logic, it's better to buy at £135 per car, and keep buying more at £135 for each of the others cars, rather than just spend £80 more and be able to do almost every car? I think you need to plug your Launch into yourself and carry out a full scan, clearly you aren't computing properly lol.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@ukcitizen1158 Well, each £135 box manages a group of cars, e.g: Peugeot + Citroen etc, and it goes to a deep, bidirectional level, resets a bunch of stuff, and can be left in the car as it's not expensive, and has lifetime free updates. The reason I suggest this is that I don't know how deep the Launch UK devices go, because on their website there's almost no information about them. So you might be correct, but I can't seem to find a 'features' list of all of the Launch devices on a 'Compare models' basis anywhere, so after reading the Launch UK website I was unconvinced it would do the job. IMO it's a 'failure to market the product' fault on their website.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@ukcitizen1158 I replied, but YT removed it, so I'm unable to explain, sorry.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@ukcitizen1158 Hmm - in fact YT removed all my replies, strange.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@ukcitizen1158 Ok, I'll see if YT removes this, and paste it back in as required. I was not sure, and could not find out, if the Launch UK product had the features of the single brand item I went for. The website was detail free, it didn't even show me the coverage, although I later found a page for that! I did contact them about this, they do not appear to have replied.

[@shaunblakemore7150]

👍

[@derekowen8729]

morning all

[@gary8306]

Hi dude.

[@paulhead2574]

I have a CRP129E which I bought from Amazon quite a few years ago. I have used it to diagnose many UK cars without issues. I also get free updates. If what you say that the Amazon products are for the Asian market then I cannot understand why they don't add SAIC MG as standard as that is a Chinese car. I have asked Launch UK, Launch EU and Launch China but none of them are helpful once they have your money.

[@familieverhoeve7127]

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[@CE11SCAN]

The reason theres these chinese equivalents is because the originals are way to stupidly priced and they also rip you a new as s h ole when you want to update them the updates are so expensive on some machines they try to force you to buy a new machine there all the same boll ox autel otofix launch topdon the lot all rip off merchants

[@ORileysAutos]

Thing is to make the updates and give UK support, they have to have an office/warehouse with a dozen employees to pay

[@bazmeredith]

@@CE11SCAN but the cheaper ones haven't got all the functions, unfortunately the trade is always progressing if it was as easy as buying a diag tool from Aldi or somewhere like that, and the locked gateways are an incredible idea as it takes all the have a go heros out of the job that buy tool then swap parts and give the trade a bad name. I have hundreds of emails a month saying they have bought off the internet and it doesn't do what the want.... It all down to software and it needs paying for

[@CE11SCAN]

@bazmeredith I have got all launch topdon autel etc I even use bosch KTS 590 And Mercedes star xentry vcds piwis and yes one tool doesn't do it all but sorry its still way expensive for what they are and you say the cheaper tools ain't got all the functions I've used top end tools which still wouldn't do certain jobs and a cheapo surprisingly has. Fiat's fca system is absolutely b ollox but piece of pi ss to bypass and it's all good banging on about have a go heroes mate bet you weren't saying all that s hit before you was on youtube let's see if your tune changes when you won't be able to do fcukall on a car and it will be dealer only because trust me it's going that way and the fact remains there all overpriced thieving wnkrs because they know they got you by the short and curlys

[@CE11SCAN]

@ORileysAutos still don't merit the s hit prices I don't care what anyone says and I'm sure you and baz and whoever else thought exactly the same before you all started creaming that youtube money and been affiliated with these companies sorry but I say it as it is

[@davyarthurs]

@@CE11SCANwhilst ‘the right to repair’ directive is still around, the aftermarket is safe for now. Secure Gateway access is far less of a challenge to small garages than this all electric era which could be looming soon and present a major skills shortage.