I have reached out to the company who makes the Launch Elite tool and asked them to reply to the many questions in the comments above my knowledge level as well as address issues with the key FOB programming and height calibration failing to work.
Just purchased the Launch Elite through your link. Used the available $50 discount coupon and my CC rewards. Total to my door $65.00. :) Thanks for the review.
Was hoping this would be a quick stopgap solution until I can get a GAP tool... doesn't look to be so. Got a transmission job and other repairs/maintenance items to do on my newly acquired '08 RRS S/C. Biggest issue I'm dealing with is transmission adaptations and changing tire size so my speedometer is correct :)
@@wafflesquare Agreed... I'm likely going to do that since I need to mess with some of the CCF's. Someone monkeyed around with the configs on my car after it was wrecked so I need to bring it back to factory/virgin configuration.
Mike, another great video! Now I just need your fuel sending unit to go out! :-) Mine just took a dump a few weeks ago... Look forward to the next one....
Thanks Mike. I'm buying one through your link simply because it costs less than what I was going to pay a local locksmith to program a new key for our LR3, but also that it will also diagnose issues with our Jag, which hopefully will be none. 😄
@@wafflesquare Finally had time to launch the Launch today. Cleared all but one of the old codes from the LR3 and all the codes from the Jag. Remaining code is not connecting with the OEM radio, which had been replaced by a Sony stereo. I'm going to be programing a new key fob once I get the key cut. Only problem might be finding the key code for the original key.
@CanuckinPA I programmed several remotes in episode 10. The lock smith was able to cut the keys without me supplying any code: Programming LR3 Remotes With the GAP ID Tool - Ep.10 ruclips.net/video/CfpqHQGc3jE/видео.html
There are others out there that do the same thing for a similar price. I have a Vident but this one gives more info for example the ride height messurements. If I didnt already have mine I would purchase for sure and tuch screen is a nice upgrade from what I have.
Hi Mike! I really like all your videos, My disco 3 is stuck in a garage for one month, we couldn't find the Bendix for the starter engine here in Brazil,I had to get a new(chinese)one.. ;-( i already have the o-rings coming from the UK to service the air compressor and i am waiting for a reply from the guys in california for the filter Thanks a lot for your great videos!! Its a pleasure to see your professionality! I will get this Device...the gap tool was way out of my budget, import taxes here are high!
Hi Mike, thank you so much for sharing all your fun with your Discovery. I enjoy all your videos. About the Launch tool, I tried the key fog programing function in a Range Rover HSE 2007 (L322). It did not work. Poor information online and the instructions from the tool are arbitrary. I retuned it. I am planning to buy the GAP tool.
So I won't program keys? Crap, that's why I bought it since it was going to be $200 for a locksmith/Land Rover to do it...waffle have you checked this?
It didn’t work for my RR (322). This car is super picky in all its features. Perhaps it might work on Discoverry. I know that the Gap tool has better instructions and has better tools visualization than this tool. You can try this tool first and if it doesn’t work for you, just return it. That is what I did.
Hey Mike, it appears to be a great tool indeed. I have a Disco 3 for about 4 years now. I only have the iCarsoft reader, which is enough to what I need. I wish GAP was a bit cheaper, so i could justify buying it. LAUNCH Creader appears to be great for me BUT i could not find it in amazon europe (found only “for BMW”)(buying from amazon US will incur tax and charges prohibitive). The only I was interested was to activate rear view camera anyway. Great review and amazing video as always.
Hi Mike, I have owned my LR3 since 2015 and have YET to pull the trigger on a $500 GAP tool ugh. The Launch looks to be a good value. Question: Can you reset fuel trims with this tool? Turn off pesky parking sensors?
The parking sensors can be turned on and off with the “P)))/^\” button right next to the red hazard button above the radio. Fuel trim sounds familiar but there are long lists of features I didn’t explore. I would suggest buying it from Amazon and simply returning it within the specified time frame if it doesn’t suit your needs.
Too bad you didn't try the things why most of RR users buy GAP for, change options (retrofit heated seats, steering commands, etc, change RDL settings, ), as far as I can tell this can do few things like program keys (but you haven't tested if it works), change height and bleed the abs pump. If this is 'all i ever needed' than fine, but 4x more costs from GAP still was not beaten by any other tool as non has ALL options GAP has. However, if you need something simple there are more cost effective options.
Are you still happy with this device? I am also thinking about the iCarsoft LR V3.0 for Land Rover/Jaguar . . . about the same trice. I am definitely not a knowledgeable auto repair guy! Just a guy that owns an 2007 4.4 v8 LR3 that is dealing with a bunch of issues!
Thanks for this video! I have a ‘11 Range Rover with the 5.0 petrol motor. On the dash in addition to the Oil Change reminder messages, I get one that says “Service Required”. I believe this is setup on a mileage interval. Do you think this Launch tool would be able to clear that message?
Had one and returned it, if you can’t update modules with it, which you ultimately will need one day why buy this when you will still need the gap tool, unless I missed something.
Hi Mike, can this be used to select different options within the modules? An example being that there are options for the handbrake and how it can be engaged, either automatically when the car is switched off or manual option only. Can this tool change those options?
I did not see that option when I went through the menus but there are long lists of features I didn’t explore. I would suggest buying it from Amazon and simply returning it within the specified time frame if it doesn’t suit your needs.
@@ahmadlbl I went to the site and if their interface looks like the website... argh, also when i wanted to check the price there is 5000 options... not to mention you need a laptop, so add at least few hundreds for it and then compare to GAP or ELITE it's way more expensive
Question you may not know or maybe with your contact at Launch you can find out? I am shopping for an LR3 thus why my question as I cannot self-test. I just bought a Launch X431 919E that supposedly does a ton of functions on most any car brand. Will their Launch X413 919E do everything on a Land Rover that the tool they sent you did?
No. This one is specifically pre-loaded with Land Rover/Jaguar software. As I mentioned in the video, it can be expanded to handle other specific vehicle makes by purchasing software downloads.
Was the unit you were using loaded with special jag/land river software that a regular person like will have to purchase. The autel 200 scanner includes one vehicle that you choose with the unit. In other words right out of the box will I have to purchase the software in the mall? I am just trying to program an extra key that got damaged. I have one working key but would like to have a backup. Love your videos. 👍🏻
Hi Mike,could you access the EAS with this device? i got this device and it seems quite useless as it comes; for it will only give access to a few basic systems... I wrote to the company to ask if i could gain complete access the EAS if i pay fro the "full function" package,in the Mall app,but they said 'this function is not supported' but didn't tell me if it was included or not in the package which costs only 34u$d...its a matter of paying to see... looks like i will have to get the gap tool after all..or perhaps the Pathfinder software and connect through a USB/OBD cable... the story goes on
Thanks Mike. I was thinking of something that might be really helpful to your subscribers (at least to me) that I have not seen any other RUclips channel doing. Consider adding the amount of time it actually takes you to perform the content in each video. So many times I have attempted to replicate what I watch, and find out too late I am in over my head or it takes me days to complete. Maybe float the idea to your subscribers in the next video and get other's feedback.
@pmforhire I wish I could give a timeframe but, because I do all of my own video recording, any project I do takes a minimum of 2 to 3 times as long. Therefore, any timeframe I would come up with would be heavily skewed.
@wafflesquare One of the biggest plusses for me with the GAP Tool is the ability to purchase updates for my LR3. Purchase > Update tool with new file > Update vehicle. I recently did a rear diff update and will do the transmission update to solve my California stop clunk once I have serviced the transmission.
Your grammar doesn’t make sense so I don’t know what you are asking. You only have to pay for additional add-ons like Ford, Nissan, Honda, etc. the built-in functionality is updatable for free.
@@wafflesquare I want to ask you did I need to pay for maintenance function and can I reset my air suspension and transmission ? My car is Land Rover sport 2007
I have reached out to the company who makes the Launch Elite tool and asked them to reply to the many questions in the comments above my knowledge level as well as address issues with the key FOB programming and height calibration failing to work.
Did they do anything with the launch tool.
Just ordered the launch from your site. Shows lots of good reviews. Can’t go wrong for $120 after coupon discount. Thanks Mike.
I totally agree, Steven. You are very welcome.
Just purchased the Launch Elite through your link. Used the available $50 discount coupon and my CC rewards. Total to my door $65.00. :) Thanks for the review.
Great deal! Thank you very much. I hope it works great for you.
Was hoping this would be a quick stopgap solution until I can get a GAP tool... doesn't look to be so. Got a transmission job and other repairs/maintenance items to do on my newly acquired '08 RRS S/C. Biggest issue I'm dealing with is transmission adaptations and changing tire size so my speedometer is correct :)
If you intend to buy a GAP IID tool, you should simply buy that one even if it takes time to save up. I would not buy both.
@@wafflesquare Agreed... I'm likely going to do that since I need to mess with some of the CCF's. Someone monkeyed around with the configs on my car after it was wrecked so I need to bring it back to factory/virgin configuration.
Mike, another great video! Now I just need your fuel sending unit to go out! :-) Mine just took a dump a few weeks ago... Look forward to the next one....
All the wishes for various components to fail on our LR3 makes me laugh!
😅😂😂
Thanks Mike. I'm buying one through your link simply because it costs less than what I was going to pay a local locksmith to program a new key for our LR3, but also that it will also diagnose issues with our Jag, which hopefully will be none. 😄
Great thinking! It’s nice that the Jaguar software is preloaded as well.
@@wafflesquare Finally had time to launch the Launch today. Cleared all but one of the old codes from the LR3 and all the codes from the Jag. Remaining code is not connecting with the OEM radio, which had been replaced by a Sony stereo. I'm going to be programing a new key fob once I get the key cut. Only problem might be finding the key code for the original key.
@CanuckinPA I programmed several remotes in episode 10. The lock smith was able to cut the keys without me supplying any code: Programming LR3 Remotes With the GAP ID Tool - Ep.10
ruclips.net/video/CfpqHQGc3jE/видео.html
@wafflesquare I watched that and wondered if Launch does the same.
Getting the new key cut this week
@CanuckinPA let us know!!
Good one Mike! Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome, Rob!
There are others out there that do the same thing for a similar price. I have a Vident but this one gives more info for example the ride height messurements. If I didnt already have mine I would purchase for sure and tuch screen is a nice upgrade from what I have.
Yes the touchscreen is a nice feature.
Yes the touchscreen is a nice feature.
Please please please show us how to do the fuel filter/fuel pump
Hi Mike! I really like all your videos, My disco 3 is stuck in a garage for one month, we couldn't find the Bendix for the starter engine here in Brazil,I had to get a new(chinese)one.. ;-(
i already have the o-rings coming from the UK to service the air compressor and i am waiting for a reply from the guys in california for the filter
Thanks a lot for your great videos!! Its a pleasure to see your professionality!
I will get this Device...the gap tool was way out of my budget, import taxes here are high!
Thank you for sharing, Mike.
@@wafflesquare seems some words gone missing,: I will get this device!
I hope it works great for you Mike.
Hi Mike, thank you so much for sharing all your fun with your Discovery. I enjoy all your videos. About the Launch tool, I tried the key fog programing function in a Range Rover HSE 2007 (L322). It did not work. Poor information online and the instructions from the tool are arbitrary. I retuned it. I am planning to buy the GAP tool.
Jose thank you for sharing your experience.
So I won't program keys? Crap, that's why I bought it since it was going to be $200 for a locksmith/Land Rover to do it...waffle have you checked this?
It didn’t work for my RR (322). This car is super picky in all its features. Perhaps it might work on Discoverry. I know that the Gap tool has better instructions and has better tools visualization than this tool. You can try this tool first and if it doesn’t work for you, just return it. That is what I did.
@DarrenQuigley no I programmed my new remotes with the GAP IID tool in an earlier video.
Hi, What's the fault message? Does it request a pin code when you do key programming?
Great review. I was wondering if you could get graphs the same as the Gap tool and two-way coms so you could switch say lights on and off
Thank you, Charles. I did see functions related to lights.
Hey Mike, it appears to be a great tool indeed. I have a Disco 3 for about 4 years now. I only have the iCarsoft reader, which is enough to what I need. I wish GAP was a bit cheaper, so i could justify buying it.
LAUNCH Creader appears to be great for me BUT i could not find it in amazon europe (found only “for BMW”)(buying from amazon US will incur tax and charges prohibitive).
The only I was interested was to activate rear view camera anyway.
Great review and amazing video as always.
Thank you very much.
I never knew this existed, wow
It’s nice to have a capable alternative.
Thanks Mike! Amazing review and very useful info as always! Thanks for letting us all know what type of HW to choose 😜
Thank you, JB!
Hi Mike, I have owned my LR3 since 2015 and have YET to pull the trigger on a $500 GAP tool ugh. The Launch looks to be a good value. Question: Can you reset fuel trims with this tool? Turn off pesky parking sensors?
The parking sensors can be turned on and off with the “P)))/^\” button right next to the red hazard button above the radio. Fuel trim sounds familiar but there are long lists of features I didn’t explore. I would suggest buying it from Amazon and simply returning it within the specified time frame if it doesn’t suit your needs.
Too bad you didn't try the things why most of RR users buy GAP for, change options (retrofit heated seats, steering commands, etc, change RDL settings, ), as far as I can tell this can do few things like program keys (but you haven't tested if it works), change height and bleed the abs pump. If this is 'all i ever needed' than fine, but 4x more costs from GAP still was not beaten by any other tool as non has ALL options GAP has. However, if you need something simple there are more cost effective options.
Thank you for your feedback.
Are you still happy with this device? I am also thinking about the iCarsoft LR V3.0 for Land Rover/Jaguar . . . about the same trice. I am definitely not a knowledgeable auto repair guy! Just a guy that owns an 2007 4.4 v8 LR3 that is dealing with a bunch of issues!
If you cannot afford the superior GAP IID Tool with many more features, then this is a very capable tool.
Sweet code reader!
It is a good value.
Thanks for this video! I have a ‘11 Range Rover with the 5.0 petrol motor. On the dash in addition to the Oil Change reminder messages, I get one that says “Service Required”. I believe this is setup on a mileage interval. Do you think this Launch tool would be able to clear that message?
Yes I do.
Had one and returned it, if you can’t update modules with it, which you ultimately will need one day why buy this when you will still need the gap tool, unless I missed something.
If you clear the cache in settings, the problem can be solved
Great tip!
Hi Mike, can this be used to select different options within the modules?
An example being that there are options for the handbrake and how it can be engaged, either automatically when the car is switched off or manual option only.
Can this tool change those options?
I did not see that option when I went through the menus but there are long lists of features I didn’t explore. I would suggest buying it from Amazon and simply returning it within the specified time frame if it doesn’t suit your needs.
HI,Are you able to share how you do Height Calibration using this tool.
my friend you should try the specific software scanner for landrover,check the jlr sdd mongoose
Thank you for the suggestion. What does that offer that I can’t do with the GAP IID tool or the Launch Elite scanner?
@@wafflesquarehi bro the jlr sdd it give you wide options of test scaning special function, customize programming, you should check it out
@@ahmadlbl I went to the site and if their interface looks like the website... argh, also when i wanted to check the price there is 5000 options... not to mention you need a laptop, so add at least few hundreds for it and then compare to GAP or ELITE it's way more expensive
@serpentonline as I demonstrated in the video, the unit has WiFi built in for updates. I never had to connect it to a computer.
Hi Mike! Is it possible to use the Launch tool when replacing front struts of 2010 LR4? Thanks!
It does have the suspension calibration feature.
Bought the unit and tried height calibration on L494 but it keeps failing..
Thank you for letting us know. I would return it within the Amazon window if you can’t get help from their tech support.
Can you let me know the car year number?
Question you may not know or maybe with your contact at Launch you can find out? I am shopping for an LR3 thus why my question as I cannot self-test. I just bought a Launch X431 919E that supposedly does a ton of functions on most any car brand. Will their Launch X413 919E do everything on a Land Rover that the tool they sent you did?
No. This one is specifically pre-loaded with Land Rover/Jaguar software. As I mentioned in the video, it can be expanded to handle other specific vehicle makes by purchasing software downloads.
Was the unit you were using loaded with special jag/land river software that a regular person like will have to purchase. The autel 200 scanner includes one vehicle that you choose with the unit. In other words right out of the box will I have to purchase the software in the mall? I am just trying to program an extra key that got damaged. I have one working key but would like to have a backup. Love your videos. 👍🏻
I cover this in the video.
Hi Mike,could you access the EAS with this device?
i got this device and it seems quite useless as it comes; for it will only give access to a few basic systems...
I wrote to the company to ask if i could gain complete access the EAS if i pay fro the "full function" package,in the Mall app,but they said 'this function is not supported' but didn't tell me if it was included or not in the package which costs only 34u$d...its a matter of paying to see...
looks like i will have to get the gap tool after all..or perhaps the Pathfinder software and connect through a USB/OBD cable...
the story goes on
Great job contacting customer support. If they say that function is not supported I would return the item to Amazon within the window of time aloud.
Will the LAUNCH X431 Elite for Land Rover read Suspension Fault codes?
I think any OBD reader should be able to read fault codes.
Yes, it can read all system codes that include the Suspension Fault codes. Most of regular scanner on read engine codes or major system codes.
Did the company send a update to fix the issues with the launch tool?
I don’t know. I haven’t connected it to the internet since the making of this video.
Can you try to update it to let your viewers know if it works? Thanks for all the information you gave repairing LR.
Hello Mike. Can this be used to proper diagnose a suspension problem on a 2012 sport? Thanks
It can certainly read error codes which might be generated by the air suspension. Otherwise, leak testing was the best diagnostic for our LR3.
no bidirectional control from scanner active test,you check it on another model or year maybe lr3 no support for active test
What is that for?
this function for example you test electric fan unlok doors doors turn wiper light,test electric components drirectly by scanner called active test
@salonh2715 I believe I saw that feature.
So...in your opinion, can this device replace the IID Gap tool?
It has almost all of the same features that I have ever needed, just with a less user-friendly interface. So yes.
@@wafflesquare
Thanks Mike. I was thinking of something that might be really helpful to your subscribers (at least to me) that I have not seen any other RUclips channel doing. Consider adding the amount of time it actually takes you to perform the content in each video. So many times I have attempted to replicate what I watch, and find out too late I am in over my head or it takes me days to complete. Maybe float the idea to your subscribers in the next video and get other's feedback.
@pmforhire I wish I could give a timeframe but, because I do all of my own video recording, any project I do takes a minimum of 2 to 3 times as long. Therefore, any timeframe I would come up with would be heavily skewed.
Mike, can this push updates to the vehicle?
I doubt it. I didn’t see anything like that. I’m happy to look if you know what that is called or which control module usually houses that capability.
@wafflesquare One of the biggest plusses for me with the GAP Tool is the ability to purchase updates for my LR3. Purchase > Update tool with new file > Update vehicle. I recently did a rear diff update and will do the transmission update to solve my California stop clunk once I have serviced the transmission.
@any0n378 nice!
How will you register a battery change with this OBD tool?
I don’t know. I’ve never attempted that.
Can crp919e do all that also?
I have no idea.
Will this reset the bcm crash detection mode?
I did not see that feature in the menu
Do I need to pay more on program if after I bought it ?
Your grammar doesn’t make sense so I don’t know what you are asking. You only have to pay for additional add-ons like Ford, Nissan, Honda, etc. the built-in functionality is updatable for free.
@@wafflesquare I want to ask you did I need to pay for maintenance function and can I reset my air suspension and transmission ? My car is Land Rover sport 2007
@eizuke1309 I would email: sales_manager@kingbolen.com for those questions.
your title says "OBD" but you seem to be demo'ing an OBDII device. Misleading for someone looking for OBD/OBDI information.
Ok fixed
An Actron CP9690 works on OBD I and OBD II. It has cables for Ford, G.M., Chrysler, and Toyota. It has code-connect to diagnose codes. Ebay has it.
this is only for landrovers right ? you cant use it on any other vehicles?
It is for Land Rover and Jaguar out of the box. As I stated in the video, you can purchase downloads for most other brands of vehicles.
hard to find every one is sold out or not available @@wafflesquare
@richterjustin interesting.
If you have a link to where you can find one to buy it, I will buy it in a heartbeat
@richterjustin I’ll reach out to my contact right now and find out when the scanners will be available again.
If they are sending you this for free, and especially if you're then able to keep it: then it's no longer an independent review
I disagree
This company doesn't support old units i can't update, not recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Can you explain more?