CR529 Full OBD2 Function Professional Mechanic OBDII Diagnostic Tool

If anyone has a check engine light show up on their car, they already know repair shops charge in excess of 50-60 dollars just to pull the code for a quick diagnostic check. Typically dealerships or mechanics you have a good relationship apply this cost to the actual repair as a goodwill, but more often than not resolving simple issues (like replacing a sensor, loose wire connections) can be can be diagnosed and fixed at the home garage. This particular device lets you pull these codes, conveniently look them up in a built in database, monitor key vehicle parameters and to enable you to run simple diagnostic procedures to be find and fix issues with your car. I had a check engine light show up on my car a couple of weeks ago and i was shopping for a similar device and found this one that fit within my price range. And so far it has already paid for itself within a day of owning it! i was able to find and clear the code, find the issue in the vehicle and apply a quick fix to resolve it. Here are the Pros - 1. Easy and self explanatory interface with the instruction manual directly on the device 2. No separate charging or battery required as the device is powered directly off the OBD connector 3. fault code database directly on the device for easy lookup (some codes are proprietary and may not available but they are very easily looked up in your car service manual or a simple google search) 4. Ability to monitor key vehicle parameters and log data, and transfer this data to a computer via a serial port and supplied USB cable. Cons - 1. The product looks substantial and somewhat rugged, but it feels light and plasticky when you handle it. This isn't related to the functionality of the product at all. But a little more heft to the body, and rubber grips will go a long way to giving this product a "premium" feel. 2. Contact switches below the buttons are somewhat stiff and centered - so you have to be right in the middle of the button with a slightly higher push force to recognize the input. (compared to other devices people may be used to). These are minor nitpicks however, and does not in anyway affect the overall functionality of the product. I will post a follow up review in about 6months to add comments on durability of the product. Until then 5 stars!

Let me first say that I've owned 7 diagnostic readers in he last decade and this one is the best yet. The large screen and LONG cord are some of its best features.! Subaru buries their diagnostic port pretty deep under the dash and this long cord is extremely handy! Plug in the sensor, turn the key and Launch comes to life. The handheld boots in remarkable time and presents you with all of the important options from code reading, freeze frame data retrieval, live data feed etc. I even tells you if the car has passed its emissions readiness tests! While my Subaru didn't have any check engine codes or Freeze frame data the live data feed was very impressive. My car supports CAN Bus so the variables updated quite quickly. I was very impressed with the speed of the refresh and even more impressed with how many options you could change. For the very reasonable cost of this device you get a near pro grade solution. Like most pro grade devices the case is even covered in the rubber to prevent damage for those unforeseen situations. We've probably all got a story about leaving the code reader on the roof of the car. The launch has as good a chance of any to survive and report for duty again! All of my reviews include a product suggestion and this is no different. This device is 99% of the way to being perfect. My only suggestion is that they backlight the keypad. In capturing data in the car at night its hard to see the buttons. It should be noted that the buttons are large enough its really easy to navigate by feel too!

It does work

Perfect, delivery was bad but product amazing.

A decent scanner in its price range. A must-have for any car owner.

This is a great scanner. This OBD2 scanner is a replacement for my ancient OBD2 reader which had finally bit the dust. This one provides not only the codes, it provides and an explanation of the codes. It also does your smog test. In addition, this unit interfaces with my PC for software updates. Prior to buying this I purchased a cheap $20 unit that interfaces with my phone. Well, that company wanted an additional $50 for the software. There were cheap generic software packages for $10-20, but it was impossible to test the software prior to purchasing. I finally found a free software package that allowed me to test the unit. Unfortunately establishing a connection with the unit proved to be a chore. The CR529 is much easier to use.

i tried to update this device after using it the first time using it and was told the launch 529 is not sold or supported in the usa by a launch support phone tech who said he therefore could not help me. he gave me a chinese email address and offered no further information or suggestions. the product was difficult to find on various launch.com sites and no links or directions for updates were offered, finally found product but it only offered links to pdf's of quick start guide, very short and barebones (if that) and manual which was not provided with the product. how is this product even on u.s. amazon if the manufacturer says it is not sold in north america? this is my first obd2 scanner purchase. i waited too long to try using it (over 30 days). useless product video on youtube showed non-reproducable, completely different results using 2 different browsers. i hope someone reading this can tell me how to update this non-supported and possibly worthless product. i am unfamiliar with using an obd2 scanner-i tried using it on my 1997 continental and it said there were no codes even though the car has a number of known issues (washer fluid sensor out, alarm goes off constantly by itself, has exhaust leak and dash display goes nuts flashing nonsense often.) amazon did not allow me to post this the first time i tried even though i had just posted 2 other reviews successfully. i frequently have problems posting reviews on amazon so i usually copy my review before trying to post it.

The unit itself appears to work OK> However, I haven't been able to use it on a vehicle that has a check engine light. the 3 star rating is due the following description of the CR529 on the Amazon website: "Lifetime Free Update Scan Tool (Upgrade version)." According the website for the updates, it only works on the following outdated systems: Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows 10.

値段の割には結構使えます。日本語表示、アップデートも無事完了しました。満足です。

Nice device...indian vehicle suport.. good

Si borra el código y da buen diagnóstico los seguiré probando

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Very Good Product and Value of Money 💰