Original Launch X-431 OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tools

As titled, here's an interesting DIY tutorial on extending more car brands to Launch CRP429C diagnostic scanner by modifying the firmware. Disclaimer: The guide was made by Alonewolf from mhhauto forum. Post here just for sharing purpose. Take an example of CRP 429C scanner. There are the following scanners from this series: 'CRP 828' 'CRP 818' 'CRP 808' 'AIDIAGSYS' 'CRP 479' 'CRP 469' 'CRP 423' 'Pilot Scan' The kit includes: a scanner, a small bag, a cable with OBD2-connector and instructions. Let's see the scanner menu. Main menu: Brand Downloads: Settings: About: Language: Downloaded brands and RESETs: The scanner has not many brands and several RESETs. Next I will tell you how to open the CRP429C scanner . This is necessary to make some changes to the scan tool. We take out the scanner from the rubber (red) cover and unscrew the 7 screws on the back of the scanner: Carefully remove the cover: Now we need to

Here  obdii365.com  lists top 3 universal diagnostic scanners which have the wide coverage of 12v gasoline passenger vehicles, 24V light truck/pick up and diesel heavy duty truck, including American, European and Asian makes. Launch X431 V+ vs. Xtool PS90 Pro vs. Fcar F3G scanner Item Launch X431 V+ HD III Xtool PS90 Pro Fcar F3-G (F3-W + F3-D) Brand Launch X431 Xtool F-car Operating system Android 7.1 Android 4.4 Screen 10.1 inch  1280*800 resolution Display:  9.7 inch LED, 1024x768P Resolution Display:  8-inch  TFT LCD touch screen Resolution: 800X600, 16 bit true color 65535 CPU HUAWEI HiSilicon  1.4Ghz Quad-CORE 2G RAM Rockchip 4 Core, 1.6GHz SAMSUNG ARM2410A,203MHZ Memory 1GB memory and 8GB storage for data 2GB RAM，32GB Flash 8GB Dimension 264X210X30 mm (L*W*H): 300 (11.81”) x 220 (8.66”) x 50 (1.97”)mm 11.45 x 8.16 x 1.77 Inch (290.7×207.3×45mm) Port Micro USB 2.0 HDMI DB15 WiFi Yes Yes, 2.4Ghz No Bluetooth Yes Yes, 100 meters No Battery 7000mAh Li 8000 mAh, 7.4V Power DC 9V-15V

Tutorial: Mercedes- Benz 722.9 Gearbox Online Programming using Launch X431 PAD III diagnostic tablet. Supported Mercedes models: E, E, C, SL, M, B,A, CL series 280 ECU programming from Benz main system before year 2013 and  part of year 2014. Model tested: Mercedes W221 S280/300L Preparation for programming: Launch X431 PAD III  main unit, connector, Pad III standard configuration USB cable Programming precaution: 1.Keep the vehicle voltage stable at 13-14V 2. The programming process don’t operate any vehicle electrical equipment 3. Don’t sit in the car when programming 4. Don’t start the engine and only open the ignition switch was ok 5. In order to ensure the speed and stability of programming.  It was recommended to connect X-431 PAD III standard USB cable to do programming. Programming process: Select “Local Diagnostic”->Select Benz->Control module programming->corresponding system->Online download programming files (connect WiFi, login on account)->Perform programm