Interested in one of this lite diagnostic tool( Launch Thinkdiag & Autel AP200), what are the similarities and differences, which one is better? Go on reading.
Both are subscription per make. Both come with 1 year free subscription for 1 make. Biggest difference is that the thinkdiag is bidirectional. Can do actuation test and special functions. More similar to their pro device. AP200 only read, clear codes, live data, and some resets. More similar to an MK808. I would highly recommend thinkdiag over Ap200.
Launch Thinkdiag subscription (free & paid):
Three Free Software: EOBD+DEMO + One Car Software
Manufacturer Software Price for Each: $39.95/year Reset Software Price for Each: $49.95/year
ThinkDiag covers 115 major vehicle manufacturers in the market, and keep updating
Autel AP200 subscription (free & paid):
With One Free Vehicle Software + More Maker ($21.99 for IOS or Android)
autel AP200 just for diagnostics, if you want that and more like adaptation, reset maybe some coding than Launch Thinkdiag.
Launch has more functions than autel ap200. Definitely Launch is better.
AP200 can detect DTC better in some cars, so if you can get the two device, it will be perfect.
It all depends on what you want to do versus price..for one car just looking at data values without being able to change values or do actuation ..ap200, else easydiag
I
use Launch for years now and now for me it’s the best universal
diagnostic there is. Friend has Autel but prefers Lauch since we have it
on our phone and you just have to carry connector with you. As far as
functionality I do everything with Launch (i only do coding and
programming with original diagnostics like ODIS etc), everything else
for me works perfect but it’s important that you pick the right
connector and the right activation. Don’t buy clones!!!
Select Immobilizer remote control learning-> Smart key learning function
At least one learned smart card is required.
Close all the doors and do not lock. Unplug all external devices on the
cigarette lighter to prevent interference and voltage shortage.
Insert a learned smart card into the key card slot.
The key card slot is near the bottom of the steering wheel, opt in the
co-pilot storage compartment, if there is no card slot, close the key to
the start button.
Turn the ignition on.
Turn the ignition off
Establishing vehicle communication
There is a problem with the key which was used for security info, check
Press Start button, car won’t start.
Insert smart key into card slot, long press the Start button.
When your customer call your for locking his keys in the trunk, how to deal with it? So here if hand on a Autel IM508 programmer,you can use the special function to open trunk.
Procedures:
If the driver door close,you can use Lishi locksmith tool to open it,then connect Autel IM508 key programmer to OBD port.
Enter menu to select “IMMO”–>”Mercedes Benz”
It will ask you for XP400,for this function no need it
Select “Expert Mode”–>”Open the Trunk”
Select “E-212”,it is no need ignition ON
Please confirm that there are no other objects block or suppression in the opening and closing range of the trunk.
