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 ordered the launch from your site. Shows lots of good reviews. Can’t go wrong for $120 after coupon discount. Thanks Mike.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

I totally agree, Steven. You are very welcome.

Good one Mike! Thanks for sharing.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, Rob!

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.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Great deal! Thank you very much. I hope it works great for you.

Please please please show us how to do the fuel filter/fuel pump

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....

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

All the wishes for various components to fail on our LR3 makes me laugh!

@H.Vishnu

10 ай бұрын

😅😂😂

HI,Are you able to share how you do Height Calibration using this tool.

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

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

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.

@wafflesquare

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

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.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Yes the touchscreen is a nice feature.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Yes the touchscreen is a nice feature.

Thanks Mike! Amazing review and very useful info as always! Thanks for letting us all know what type of HW to choose 😜

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, JB!

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!

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, Mike.

@MikeTarifaArtist

10 ай бұрын

@@wafflesquare seems some words gone missing,: I will get this device!

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

I hope it works great for you Mike.

I never knew this existed, wow

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

It’s nice to have a capable alternative.

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?

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Yes I do.

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. 👍🏻

@wafflesquare

3 ай бұрын

I cover this in the video.

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?

@wafflesquare

4 ай бұрын

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.

Sweet code reader!

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

It is a good value.

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

10 ай бұрын

Great thinking! It’s nice that the Jaguar software is preloaded as well.

@JLR_Steve

10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

@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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZqk06qKd8aZmqg.html

@JLR_Steve

10 ай бұрын

@wafflesquare I watched that and wondered if Launch does the same. Getting the new key cut this week

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

@CanuckinPA let us know!!

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.

@wafflesquare

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback.

Hello Mike. Can this be used to proper diagnose a suspension problem on a 2012 sport? Thanks

@wafflesquare

3 ай бұрын

It can certainly read error codes which might be generated by the air suspension. Otherwise, leak testing was the best diagnostic for our LR3.

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?

@wafflesquare

5 ай бұрын

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.

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?

@wafflesquare

3 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Jose thank you for sharing your experience.

@DarrenQuigley

5 ай бұрын

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?

@nano3761

5 ай бұрын

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.

@wafflesquare

5 ай бұрын

@DarrenQuigley no I programmed my new remotes with the GAP IID tool in an earlier video.

@kingbolen_official

15 күн бұрын

Hi, What's the fault message? Does it request a pin code when you do key programming?

my friend you should try the specific software scanner for landrover,check the jlr sdd mongoose

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. What does that offer that I can’t do with the GAP IID tool or the Launch Elite scanner?

@ahmadlbl

9 ай бұрын

​@@wafflesquarehi bro the jlr sdd it give you wide options of test scaning special function, customize programming, you should check it out

@serpentonline

6 ай бұрын

@@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

@wafflesquare

6 ай бұрын

@serpentonline as I demonstrated in the video, the unit has WiFi built in for updates. I never had to connect it to a computer.

Will this reset the bcm crash detection mode?

@wafflesquare

5 ай бұрын

I did not see that feature in the menu

How will you register a battery change with this OBD tool?

@wafflesquare

6 ай бұрын

I don’t know. I’ve never attempted that.

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!

@wafflesquare

5 ай бұрын

If you cannot afford the superior GAP IID Tool with many more features, then this is a very capable tool.

Will the LAUNCH X431 Elite for Land Rover read Suspension Fault codes?

@wafflesquare

2 ай бұрын

I think any OBD reader should be able to read fault codes.

@kingbolen_official

15 күн бұрын

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.

So...in your opinion, can this device replace the IID Gap tool?

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

It has almost all of the same features that I have ever needed, just with a less user-friendly interface. So yes.

@pmforhire

10 ай бұрын

@@wafflesquare

@pmforhire

10 ай бұрын

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 KZread 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.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

@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?

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

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.

@any0n378

10 ай бұрын

@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.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

@any0n378 nice!

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.

@eriksony6398

6 ай бұрын

If you clear the cache in settings, the problem can be solved

@wafflesquare

6 ай бұрын

Great tip!

no bidirectional control from scanner active test,you check it on another model or year maybe lr3 no support for active test

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

What is that for?

@salonh2715

10 ай бұрын

this function for example you test electric fan unlok doors doors turn wiper light,test electric components drirectly by scanner called active test

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

@salonh2715 I believe I saw that feature.

Bought the unit and tried height calibration on L494 but it keeps failing..

@wafflesquare

Ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know. I would return it within the Amazon window if you can’t get help from their tech support.

@kingbolen_official

15 күн бұрын

Can you let me know the car year number?

Do I need to pay more on program if after I bought it ?

@wafflesquare

3 күн бұрын

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.

@eizuke1309

2 күн бұрын

@@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

@wafflesquare

2 күн бұрын

@eizuke1309 I would email: sales_manager@kingbolen.com for those questions.

this is only for landrovers right ? you cant use it on any other vehicles?

@wafflesquare

9 ай бұрын

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.

@richterjustin

9 ай бұрын

hard to find every one is sold out or not available @@wafflesquare

@wafflesquare

9 ай бұрын

@richterjustin interesting.

@richterjustin

9 ай бұрын

If you have a link to where you can find one to buy it, I will buy it in a heartbeat

@wafflesquare

9 ай бұрын

@richterjustin I’ll reach out to my contact right now and find out when the scanners will be available again.

your title says "OBD" but you seem to be demo'ing an OBDII device. Misleading for someone looking for OBD/OBDI information.

@wafflesquare

Ай бұрын

Ok fixed

@user-cw7pm4vc1x

Ай бұрын

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 company doesn't support old units i can't update, not recommend.

@wafflesquare

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience.

@kingbolen_official

10 ай бұрын

Can you explain more?