Baby Scanner - Launch Creader Elite specific for MB - Bi-directional and more
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Version 50.50 is available on certain LAUNCH scanners, namely the CRP123E Plus. This is a multi-vehicle scanner that covers virtually all vehicles. However, if you want full capability, you need to buy the subscription for Mercedes (or whatever vehicle you want). The subscription is $5 per month. This differs from the LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BENZ in that it appears a little faster and the Elite version only goes up to v. 50.45. For me, this is significant because I have a tune on my car and the Mercedes-specific Elite version does not recognize the ECU. I can read and clear codes, but cannot make any adjustments, like disabling the ECO START/STOP. With the CRP123E Plus, it does recognize my ECU and does allow me to make adjustments to certain features.
Interesting, didn't know you got yourself a new scanner for Christmas.
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Originally Posted by GTIBlack;9262926[b
]Version 50.50 is available on certain LAUNCH scanners, namely the CRP123E Plus.[/b] This is a multi-vehicle scanner that covers virtually all vehicles. However, if you want full capability, you need to buy the subscription for Mercedes (or whatever vehicle you want). The subscription is $5 per month. This differs from the LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BENZ in that it appears a little faster and the Elite version only goes up to v. 50.45. For me, this is significant because I have a tune on my car and the Mercedes-specific Elite version does not recognize the ECU. I can read and clear codes, but cannot make any adjustments, like disabling the ECO START/STOP. With the CRP123E Plus, it does recognize my ECU and does allow me to make adjustments to certain features.
It seems the Version 50.50 is better because it can even recognize your tuned ECU... or because its hardware is different ?
I believe all these small tablets/displays are just GUI interface and the key is software, the version 50.50 ...yes ?
At the least, my bluetooth dongle only XTool A30M all car brands freeliftime update is not lying...I am on the same version for MB as their bigger paid subscription models.
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See, bull-shi-et lifetime free update for Elite 2.0 Benz or my 1st gen version, which I am also stuck at V50.45. I just checked 5 minutes ago.
It seems the Version 50.50 is better because it can even recognize your tuned ECU... or because its hardware is different ?
I believe all these small tablets/displays are just GUI interface and the key is software, the version 50.50 ...yes ?
At the least, my bluetooth dongle only XTool A30M all car brands freeliftime update is not lying...I am on the same version for MB as their bigger paid subscription models.
It seems the Version 50.50 is better because it can even recognize your tuned ECU... or because its hardware is different ?
I believe all these small tablets/displays are just GUI interface and the key is software, the version 50.50 ...yes ?
At the least, my bluetooth dongle only XTool A30M all car brands freeliftime update is not lying...I am on the same version for MB as their bigger paid subscription models.
https://a.co/d/097fkzoI
I have gotten a bunch of OBD scanners that are mostly the generic ECU scanners with maybe some simple resets. But in this case, I grabbed the LAUNCH CRP123E Plus and wanted to see if it would work on my tuned ECU. That’s when I noticed the version number. I couldn’t find anything about the hardware or OS, but I suspect the OS is Android. I recently got a Bluetooth scanner, MUCAR AI-Assisted OBD2 Scanner, that appears to run the 50.45 version for Mercedes since I got the notice that my ECU could not be identified, but it did allow variant coding for some modules like LAUNCH does. The MUCAR scanner uses an app on your phone to launch diagnostics and troubleshooting using AI.
https://a.co/d/06bxXWmQ
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My understanding is that LAUNCH produces the software for numerous scanner brands. I am an Amazon Vine reviewer and get lots of stuff to evaluate and keep. (The Amazon Vine program is by invitation only. Each day, you can select products that vendors/manufacturers will send you for free for evaluation. Afterwards, you keep the item. My only obligation is to report the value of items received and pay taxes on the value. The free items are treated as income. So, I end up paying taxes based on my tax bracket. Fortunately, I’m retired and am the 15% bracket.)
https://a.co/d/097fkzoI
I have gotten a bunch of OBD scanners that are mostly the generic ECU scanners with maybe some simple resets. But in this case, I grabbed the LAUNCH CRP123E Plus and wanted to see if it would work on my tuned ECU. That’s when I noticed the version number. I couldn’t find anything about the hardware or OS, but I suspect the OS is Android. I recently got a Bluetooth scanner, MUCAR AI-Assisted OBD2 Scanner, that appears to run the 50.45 version for Mercedes since I got the notice that my ECU could not be identified, but it did allow variant coding for some modules like LAUNCH does. The MUCAR scanner uses an app on your phone to launch diagnostics and troubleshooting using AI.
https://a.co/d/06bxXWmQ
https://a.co/d/097fkzoI
I have gotten a bunch of OBD scanners that are mostly the generic ECU scanners with maybe some simple resets. But in this case, I grabbed the LAUNCH CRP123E Plus and wanted to see if it would work on my tuned ECU. That’s when I noticed the version number. I couldn’t find anything about the hardware or OS, but I suspect the OS is Android. I recently got a Bluetooth scanner, MUCAR AI-Assisted OBD2 Scanner, that appears to run the 50.45 version for Mercedes since I got the notice that my ECU could not be identified, but it did allow variant coding for some modules like LAUNCH does. The MUCAR scanner uses an app on your phone to launch diagnostics and troubleshooting using AI.
https://a.co/d/06bxXWmQ
I go invited to Amazon Vine too, but when they realized my address is Indonesia....no go hahahah.
I buy quite a lot from Amazon USA, some direct to Indonesia, some I send to my friend's US address.
MUCAR is by ThinkCar , which I know uses Launch programs too by its MB software number. Ivan Pine Hollow loves ThinkCar scanner.
The best way is to go to Launch website and see what better coverage v50.50 will give compared to v50.45.
If we only own W212, it is okey to get stuck v50.45 .... but that still is not honest on Launch part if Free Life Time update were promised to begin with.
Or in your case with tuned ECM, perhaps v50.50 is better.
Autel has its low cost 2nd brand too OTOFIX.
TopDon maybe stand alone, using its own software.
Xtool is using their own software, at least for MB cars.
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@S-Prihadi Good info. Thanks.
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Hello all,
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
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Hello all,
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
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Hello all,
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
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Hello all,
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
I have updated my baby Creader Elite device today. The update seemed to have gone well. However, after not using it for a few hours, when I plugged it in USB again to check functionality, it powered on to the main menu, but then turned itself off and now the screen remains completely off regardless of what I do with the USB power cord (also trying different cord and chargers). Anyone experienced this before? Any tips on getting the baby scanner to power up again?
Thanks and best regards,
Siepel
The expectations are not the same...
-1- Use it to scan OBDII port
-2- Connect to USB for PC updates or better use built-in wifi connection.
If it does not run long on USB power, connect to the car and power up the car with engine or external power supply.
> Limitations Man vs. Machine...
The key is to recognize the tool can not learn to work the way you think it should.
Instead learn to use the tool the way it's designed to work.
It has both tons of limitations and tons of features - Which is more useful ??
At the end if the day scanner does not fix car systems, it's what you do with it that makes a difference.
> LIMITATIONS EVERYWHERE!!
If I have learned something is car systems require maximum stability to operate best.
Indulge in reboots and battery floats.
- stable chassis voltage
- stable networking bandwidth
- stable battery charge level
- stable engine temps
- stable tranny ATF temp
- stable Hi/Lo fuel pressures
- stable oil viscosity
- stable oil pump volume
- stable cylinders contributions
- stable flywheel timings
The GDI ECU is de-tuned by unstable timings.
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I believe that happened with the first Creader I had. I think there is a reset hole somewhere where you use a paperclip or other device like the ones used to open the sim card trays on cell phones. I don’t have mine in front of me to check. If you can’t get it to work, reach out to LAUNCH customer service. They are pretty good at getting back to you. Try this: overseas.service@cnlaunch.com
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I have several Launch scanners, including the MB specific version, the BMW specific version, the BBA version, the TPMS version, and the Topdon version (AD900BT). The BMW\Mini|Rolls firmware upgrade seems to be an exceptionally large file, and was stalling out part way through the update. I did the "firmware fix" through the menu "settings\data\firmware fix", and after completing this, the BMW upgrade succeeded. Just an FYI in case anyone else is experiencing this.
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I believe that happened with the first Creader I had. I think there is a reset hole somewhere where you use a paperclip or other device like the ones used to open the sim card trays on cell phones. I don’t have mine in front of me to check. If you can’t get it to work, reach out to LAUNCH customer service. They are pretty good at getting back to you. Try this: overseas.service@cnlaunch.com
Hope you got your scanner fixed.
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Further to my post #460 above, I read of a remedy to try a 10 second power button press followed by 5 quick power button presses. I have no idea if this will work, but it's worth trying.
