Review on OBD2 Scanner CRP429C - Engine/ABS/SRS/Transmission Code Reader with 11 Reset Functions, Oil Reset, ABS Bleeding, TPMS, EPB, DPF, Injector Coding, Key IMMO, AUTO VIN + Free Update. Includes TPMS Tool El-50448 by Michael Barrett

Firstly I am not a mechanic but I work with cars that have restored Triumphs in the past and repair/change brakes, timing belts and suspensions on several cars I have owned/over the years have owned. I've been using the ELM327 Bluetooth ODB2 app with torque on my Android device, but recently ran into a more complex fuel trim issue, so I've started looking for other readers. Thanks to the reviews I quickly switched to the Foxwell 650 Elite unit which was pretty good with its library of supported vehicles, upgradability and useful bi-directional support for bleeding ABS brakes etc. I'm a big fan of Android. So I started looking at these devices as well. . The Launch brand seemed right on the money with features and price, so I looked at the CRP 123 and CRP 129E - both are similar in function; Version E with touchscreen and at a higher price. The CRP123 is priced similarly to the Foxwell 650. The big difference is that neither of these launch devices offered the bi-directional Foxwell capabilities that I was familiar with at the time and thought would meet my needs. Then I stumbled across the CRP 429C review which I quickly decided I would stick with. It offers an Android-based diagnostics user interface and very useful bi-directional/reset functions - more so than Foxwell - and all at a lower price than other well-known brands. The Launch 429C is available online for about the same price as the 129E but has many more features. While it costs more than I was willing to spend, it seems like a wiser investment compared to cheaper units as more and more vehicles require a two-way capability to carry out repairs - such as repairs. B. Brake work – having to complete, reload, bleed and recalibrate is not like it used to be. You must be able to activate the pumps to fully clean the systems, which is why I consider this a must-have tool for the weekend mechanic looking to continue servicing new cars. I'm also seeing warnings from many people who have disabled airbags while working on seats without first disconnecting the battery, triggering a code that requires a dealer visit and expense when such a tool isn't practical. Another thing I really like about this device is that it's portrait oriented rather than landscape oriented. This makes a big difference in usability, as you can see more test objects in portrait mode than in landscape mode on similarly sized screens. After using several of these devices, this one caught my eye immediately. The 429C automatically recognized the VINs of the Toyota, Mazda, Chevy, Honda and BMW vehicles currently in my driveway - yes, I need such a tool! If this is out of your budget I would recommend the Foxwell 650 Elite as an alternative.