LAUNCHX431 V Pro 5.0 2025 New Gen. OEM Bluetooth Bidirectional Scan Tool w/Canfd Doip,Same as Pro3s+ 5.0,Online Coding & 38+ Reset for All Cars

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!!!

10-25-18I'm reviewing the X431 V Launch Bidirectional Scanner. I have to say I'm quite pleased with it so far. I purchased this about 2 months ago and have given myself enough time to test this scanner on various makes, yrs, and models.This scanner does do both OBD1 & 2, however, it only goes back certain years depending on the make, even though this kit includes the adapters for older. For example, on Toyotas, I think the earliest it would connect to is '90, but on a Ford it may have been '88. I tried to connect to an '86 Chevy and its earliest support was '91 or '92. Also note that OBD1 has very limited bidirectional control and PIDs.I also tested this on a variety of OBD2 vehicles and tested as many of the bidirectional controls as possible. Not all functioned smoothly, but on some models I was quite surprised at the amount of functions I could use. I tried the graphing and combined graphing features, which depending on the vehicle, the refresh rate was quite quick. Keep in mind, the more PIDs you view at once, the slower the refresh rate. So when really trying to pinpoint faults or dropouts in the graph mode, I try to keep it at 4 or less, depending on the system. Sometimes graphing 1 is enough, such as TPS or a known problematic ABS sensor.The battery is sufficient enough to do long term diagnostics on a vehicle. Run time while using it, may last about 4 hrs, I'd say. Much more if just on and running. My biggest gripe is the charge time. I think it's about 4 or 5 hrs to charge it 100% from around 20%. I'll have to time this better. I'm also disappointed it didn't come with a vehicle type charger, as in the Power Port type. I would've also like the Power Port type connector for the OBD1 adapters.... because it only came with the Battery Clamp type. Some OBD1 DLCs are inside the vehicle versus under the hood, and the Battery Clamp type power cable is extremely short. I would've liked the length SnapOn provides for the MT2500 brick.This particular Launch scanner came with the Free WiFi Printer, though this was not what influenced my decision. It was the reviews along with the "seller" reviews... THIS is important, to avoid receiving a 'brick' or have a seller that does not communicate with you. These aren't over the top expensive, but it's still a nice chunk of change to be playing with. My printer arrived the day after my scanner, which took me by surprise, expecting to wait at least 3 days. It was easy to setup and it's convenient to be able to print DTC codes to the customer on a whim.One final note I'd like to add, that this particular scanner is supported directly by a China based company, not the US. Their site does function, but I think it takes a little getting used to, plus your PC may have issues granting you entry to the site, mentioning site may have a virus (I didn't find this to be the case). Continue to try to enter, and you should be fine. I did have issues when I 1st received my tool, but the customer service was phenomenal, which is quite rare today. I'll give the seller the credit and I know not all sellers have this great of communication with their customers.I bought this from the seller "Cardiag Tech CO.,LTD" but fulfilled by Amazon, which I feel is important to list this info. I've come across sellers with variances in their items, including knockoffs, even if listed as same brand. I'll post an update with a durability review.