X431 PRO V 5.0,2026 New Gen. OEM Bluetooth Bidirectional Scan Tool w/Canfd Doip,Same as Pro3s+ 5.0,Online Code & 38+ Reset for All Cars,2 Yrs Free Update

I recently purchased the LAUNCH X431 V Pro 5.0 Elite 2024 New Gen, and I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase. As a professional mechanic, I've used various diagnostic tools over the years, but this one truly stands out. The comprehensive vehicle coverage supports a wide range of brands and models, making it incredibly versatile. The tablet interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, even for those who aren't tech-savvy. The speed and accuracy of the diagnostics are impressive, quickly identifying issues and providing detailed reports that save valuable time. The Bluetooth connectivity allows for a seamless and convenient connection to the vehicle, eliminating the need for cumbersome cables. Regular updates ensure that the device stays current with the latest vehicle models and diagnostic protocols. While the initial setup took a bit longer than expected, once configured, it worked flawlessly. The price may be on the higher side, but the features and reliability justify the cost. It's a worthy investment for any serious professional. Overall, the LAUNCH X431 V Pro 5.0 Elite 2024 New Gen is a top-notch diagnostic tool that has significantly improved my workflow and diagnostic accuracy. I highly recommend it to both professional mechanics and car enthusiasts. Five stars!

Overall a great affordable bi-directional. Has most of the features that a more advanced home mechanic DIY would need or understand. When you get to wanting to use bi-directional equipment, you reach another level of troubleshooting and a level of knowledge YOU need to understand to make sense of what the scan tool is displaying. Remember, it doesn't tell you what's wrong. It gives information and you have to figure out with your brain what the symptoms are pointing you too as the problem. I'm still learning how to use it. It has some evap test that I tried which eliminated some problems I thought I had. Was nice to not crawl under vehicle to get to evap switching valves! Was able to "LOOK" at MAF and TPS values, Fuel trims, Air/Fuel and O2 sensor operations etc, etc. The unit comes with a Bluetooth OBD2 VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) that sends data to and from the tablet which is actually a Lenovo TB-8505F. The unit uses the camera for taking pictures if you need to. It can be removed from the protective rubber case to add a larger memory card. Since it is a tablet you can load other OBD2 programs besides the X-431 Launch program. It came with other loaded programs. Google, obviously since it is an Android tablet, along with all the normal tablet functions. Just don't let it fill up with crap and download everything in site! Keep a tight rein on it to save speed of operation. I have Torque loaded on it and use the BAFX OBD2 unit since it has good advanced Prius PIDS inc individual batt cell values. Also have to mention that it comes with MANY OBD1 adapter plugs that earlier vehicles used. While I do not really need them, and the data is rather limited that can be extracted from early OBD1, it has the capability including cars from all over the world I haven't even heard of. And finally I must mention that I did need some support from the vendor. They were FANTASTIC! I had a problem with one of the connectors on an adapter cable. Explained the situation and eventually after a few e-mails between us, they graciously sent me a new cable quickly all the way from CHINA! Now I know people are leary of getting things from China. But let me tell you folks, their making some good stuff-- and in some ways even better that things from USA. Just Saying. Make sure when buying from AMAZON that you buy Launch brand scanners through CARDIAG TECH CO. Ltd. It is based in China and you must communicate via e-mail if you need assistance. Replies come back within 24 hrs. Be patient. They must have assistants who speak English because the e-mails are in good english. I dealt with a woman named Doris. Very pleasant and helpful. Did everything they promised including a new cable with tracking info and super fast shipping at their expense. Totally impressed. Remember CARDIAG---don't order it from anyone else. Have fun figuring out problems on you vehicle. Very satisfying when you get it fixed without replacing tons of expensive parts--- just the one that is broke!! Use your brain--not your inheritance!!!

I used to be an ASE master tech. I also spent several years as a fuel injection specialist. I've moved on from the automotive industry but I still work on my own cars, and I do some favors for close friends. I've used a fair number of scan tools in the past, but when I left the automotive world I also left behind my access to them. For a few years I used an ELM327 Bluetooth adapter along with the Torque app. Excellent bang for the buck but if you're doing much more than reading codes and live data, you start finding its limitations. I bought an AL539b when I started having to do more diagnostic work to keep my own aging fleet on the road. Again, a lot of bang for the buck and I wouldn't be without it even now, but there came a point where I wanted true bidirectional controls and a lot more diagnostic capability. I bought this Launch as part of a lightning deal for less than $750. At the time, nothing could touch it from a price vs. capability standpoint, and even now (3 years later) I still think I got a great deal. This scanner is very capable. I've used it to pull codes, read data, run bidirectional commands and initiate tests on several different OBD2 vehicles from about 1997 to 2018. It has worked well enough on all of them for me to complete and verify repairs. If you're looking for a lot of diagnostic capability at a very good price, this tool is worth serious consideration. When this tool debuted, it was fighting tooth and nail with the higher-end Autel scanners (the 808 and maybe the 908 series). I bought the Launch after doing some fairly in-depth investigation because at the time the Launch seemed to be edging out the Autels by a hair in terms of both performance and reliability. Since then, a couple of other players have entered the game. I know of (but have no experience with) the Topdon Phoenix and the Thinktool Pros, but there are probably others. There are also several versions of the Thinktool, Autel, and Launch offerings (probably the Topdon as well), all at different price points and sometimes with multiple revisions depending on year. If this is starting to sound like a real can of worms, that's because it is. Like I said, when I bought this Launch it was a SCREAMING deal-- less than $750 for a scan tool with full bidirectional controls, a ton of diagnostic ability and the ability to connect to many, many vehicles (even some pre-OBD2 stuff, though I haven't needed it yet). Would I buy it again today? Maybe. If I could get a lightning deal on it like I did in 2019, I would most likely buy it and not look back. For a (pretty serious) home-gamer like me, this thing offers more functionality than I'll likely need for years. However, if you take the lightning deal away, the current price of $900 (as of this writing) makes it a little less expensive than the Thinktool Pros that Ivan at Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics has been using. The Thinktool looks just a little more useful and perhaps a little more user friendly as well. I really like the network topology feature of the Thinktool, and it seems to communicate pretty quickly as well. It's about $250 more expensive, but it's still pretty tempting. Don't get me wrong. I really like the Launch and it has saved me significant amounts of time on some repairs. I probably couldn't have done much better with any other brand and I don't regret buying it at all. But I'm not sure the choice is as clear-cut today as it was in 2019 when I bought it. If you want a very capable, usable scanner that has good vehicle coverage for not a lot of money, the Launch is a solid choice. It will probably do almost everything you want. But if you're comparison shopping, I'd take a very close look at the Thinktool Pros (and probably the Autel tools as well). Diagnostic capability is advancing at a very high rate, and this price segment appears to be well-populated and very competitive.

Cumple lo que promete, el precio es bueno. Quizás necesites comprar una caja mas segura para transporte

Received the product in 2 days, all in sealed and original packaging. Activated the product and it works well. Got the gift along with it too. Thank you!

Nice product and delivery was very fast

Es un scaner que lo utilizas para obd1 y obd2 y que puedes visualizar la mayoria de monitores.

Très bon produit, à un très bon prix et raisonnable fonctionne sans défaut et permet un diagnostic complet du véhicule avec tous les codes défaut.