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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Hmmm, is it able to read the VIN correctly?
Yes. Autoscan works perfectly. I do have the ECU tuned, so I wonder now if that is the reason. Next time I load the factory tune, I will check it again.
Yes. Autoscan works perfectly. I do have the ECU tuned, so I wonder now if that is the reason. Next time I load the factory tune, I will check it again.
Ah good point, so the control module version it meant the software version and not the hardware version, I am guessing the tune you applied has a custom version as a result?
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Ah good point, so the control module version it meant the software version and not the hardware version, I am guessing the tune you applied has a custom version as a result?
Don't really know. But I will hook up my iCarsoft MB V3.0 and XENTRY and see what results I get.
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
No problem reading and identifying the ECU with either XENTRY or iCarsoft. I still think the LAUNCH Creader is superior to iCarsoft or any other scanner other than XENTRY, especially for the price. If there is any type of action I need to take other than reading and clearing faults in my ECU, I can use XENTRY with the @BenzNinja version.
Both of my cars (W212 and W211) have a surprising number of stored codes. But (unless I'm missing something), Launch doesn't seem to distinguish between active and inactive codes the way Xentry does. Is there any good reason to keep all these codes? Or should I just clear them all and start with a clean slate? Both cars are performing flawlessly in every respect.
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Originally Posted by shertex
Both of my cars (W212 and W211) have a surprising number of stored codes. But (unless I'm missing something), Launch doesn't seem to distinguish between active and inactive codes the way Xentry does. Is there any good reason to keep all these codes? Or should I just clear them all and start with a clean slate? Both cars are performing flawlessly in every respect.
LAUNCH does distinguish between current and stored codes as just that. I always clear codes and see what comes back to know if there is really a problem or not. Also, when clearing codes, problems may not show up until you start the car and drive a bit.
I am trying to use my Elite 2.0 to diagnose my Airmatic issue (2015 E400 Wagon). Specifically... in the Airmatic special functions, I've been trying to fill struts and/or complete the level calibration (oops). However, the F# function buttons don't seem to do what is advertised... every button push (F1, raise LR; F2, lower LR; F3, raise RR; F4, lower RR) has the effect of *dropping* the left rear!
Now I'm unfortunately stuck in a "not completed" level calibration state, with the left rear tucked, and the car won't air itself up automatically, either (and which I presume also explains an adapative headlights unavailable error message).
Has anyone else experienced this, with the Airmatic, or any other controller, on the Creader?
I did backup settings... but restoring apparently doesn't do anything for resolving the calibration not completed error. Cycling the car makes no difference... I need to figure out how to manually inflate the bags... or; hmmmmm... maybe if I just use jacks to set the height, and then I can complete the calibration that way.....
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
If you didn't make a backup of settings (or did not have the option), and a off/on cycle doesn't work, you should contact @BenzNinja to fix your problem.
Happily... jacking up the car, measuring to level both sides, allowed me to complete the level calibration, and the car aired up just fine after I dropped the jacks and started it up (and this also cleared the adaptive headlight error message)
Unfortunately... it does seem that my RR level sensor is out if sorts, reporting incongruous readings... it's like the sensor arm flipped itself around 180 degrees, readings going down when it should be up!
Anyway, I posted here more for the issue with Creader F buttons not working. Would be interested if someone else could check their experience - just DO NOT enter level calibration mode!
Happily... jacking up the car, measuring to level both sides, allowed me to complete the level calibration, and the car aired up just fine after I dropped the jacks and started it up (and this also cleared the adaptive headlight error message)
Unfortunately... it does seem that my RR level sensor is out if sorts, reporting incongruous readings... it's like the sensor arm flipped itself around 180 degrees, readings going down when it should be up!
Anyway, I posted here more for the issue with Creader F buttons not working. Would be interested if someone else could check their experience - just DO NOT enter level calibration mode!
Well, US$150ish scan tool, it must have its weakness. Thank you for the reporting.
Even the high-end Autel US$3K plus could not handle/calibrate some AMG door electronics....I was surprised to see that video.
Therefore you must have also a Benz-Ninja Xentry for peace of mind.
Jetta has it, I have it too.
The more you guys play with the Launch, the more we learn.
I hope none of you BRICK any vital module.
Well, US$150ish scan tool, it must have its weakness. Thank you for the reporting.
Even the high-end Autel US$3K plus could not handle/calibrate some AMG door electronics....I was surprised to see that video.
Therefore you must have also a Benz-Ninja Xentry for peace of mind.
Jetta has it, I have it too.
The more you guys play with the Launch, the more we learn.
I hope none of you BRICK any vital module.
Hmmm I wonder if reporting to the company, there is a chance it is just a software bug and can be patched and get fixed, otherwise Xentry is indeed the way to go for Airmatic.
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
I discovered today that there are things I can do with the LAUNCH Creader that I cannot do with XENTRY without a coding license. I posted here about how to disable Distronic Plus in the Central Gateway Module (CGW/KGW) (N93) using LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BENZ. When I tried to do the same with XENTRY, all of the Values were grayed out and could not be changed. However, I can change the values with LAUNCH (and my AUTEL MaxiDAS DS808 scanner). So, having both is a good thing as XENTRY is superior as a diagnostic tool. To make coding changes with XENTRY, you need either a license or a tool like Vediamo.
03-17-2024, 10:08 AM
it must have its weakness. Thank you for the reporting. 
Maybe... 
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