LAUNCH Creader 3001 OBD2 Scanner Automotive car diagnostic tool with Full OBD2 Functions Check Engine Light O2 Sensor Systems Engine Fault Code Reader

​I needed a quick, reliable diagnostic tool to keep in my main toolkit, and the Launch Creader 3001 is exactly that. With multiple vehicles in the family, I'm constantly dealing with a pesky check engine light (CEL), and this device has been fantastic. ​It's so easy to use—truly "plug and play." It gives you fast, accurate fault codes, the DTC lookup is handy, and the live data readout is a huge bonus at this price point. Best of all, once I make a repair, I can easily clear the fault codes and turn off the CEL. ​It covers the basics exceptionally well and is way faster than pulling out my expensive, complex scanner for a simple code check. ​Highly recommend this for any serious DIYer or home mechanic who needs quick and simple code-reading and clearing capabilities. A great tool for the money!

This scanner worked out of the box on my 2004 Ford Mondeo and should work on most newer cars equipped with OBD2. It showed I had no error codes which is great. If it detects error codes they can be cleared. You will need to download the product manual from eninfo dot x431 dot com This device can decode standard DTC codes used by vehicle manufacturers to identify problems. As with all OBD2 readers you will need to understand the results but the documentation is available. P-Codes, B-codes, C-Codes and U-codes are catered for. The controls are robust and good casing makes the device quite safe to drop. A USB cable and input on the device is provided for updates etc. Overall this device works well and is easy to use. I would recommend and for the price and functions I give it 4.5 stars. FXV300

Ok So I purchased this item to test to see if it is any good at error reading and other parts of the product. So this is what I feel is appropriate and a honest review. Packaging - it is very basic and cheap looking its not bright coloured and if it was on a shell in a store you would miss it. Product feel - very light which is not a bad thing but its plastic mould casing feels very cheap and toy like. If it was encased and had rubber grips on the sides this would probably make it feel better in your hand. Its feels too light so it gives the impression there is nothing much on the inside it odes not really ooze quality. Features - I would say for basic its not bad but it states it reads vehicles from 1998 - I checked for errors on my BMW 2005 E46 which has a faulty crank sensor the device did not detect it? It connects well to the OBD but i had to really wrestle with it to unplug it! Screen first impressions looks big but its small when the device turns on which is a little disappointed. Overall - Cheap quality feel, did not read my cars errors well and most of the other options it did not support. The update software is difficult to find online but once found I updated it simply enough. The price I feel is too much for what the product looks like and feels quality wise and usage. My £10 OBD2 device has a better feel to it. Packaging is dull looking and the device looks the same the screen is not bad but I feel if I was to drop the device it could break easy? Probably be good for basic error codes on some cars but did not read any on mine? Price needs to come down I feel as there probably be others who feel a little let down once they get theirs. Easy to use if the features worked and you did not get a message stating "Option not supported" If your looking for a quick diag tester for your car I suppose it could do what it needs to but for more in depth diags will need to get a much more better tester.

This is a handy little tool to steer you in the right direction when you have a problem. IT IS NOT A CATCH ALL, for that you need a much, much more expensive scanning tool, but for pointing you and being a little more informed it is great. Knowledge is key when taking your car to the garage folks. It does clear codes etc, and is a handy piece of kit to have in your arsenal. A point of note, updating the thing is not clear. I struggled initially, then I went to eninfox431.com, found the device (you have to search for it) and the uploader software will download. Install it, it detected my serial number automatically and bobs your aunties husband, it was done. Windows declared the site unsafe (Chinese) but get past that and it all falls into place. Need I mention to virus scan downloads? Hope this helps people who are having problems updating.

After paying out over £1000 for repairs on our Renault Scenic I was less than happy when we had problems starting her soon after getting her back from the garage! Rather than take the car back for another expensive investigation straight away I thought it was worth having a look myself and remembered a roadside mechanic using a scanner to identify an engine problem before. The CR3001 was on offer and seemed worth a try at the price. The scanner arrived and I was very pleased with the build quality and size of the display screen. Once I’d located the on board data port (under the coffee holder tray) it was straightforward to plug in the scanner cable and wait a few seconds for the machine to boot up. The CR3001 offers a simple main menu, easily navigated via the clearly labelled control buttons. In the photographs I’ve selected the Diagnose option and then the Data Stream display. This allows real time monitoring of various engine performance parameters. You’ll see that there are a variety of other options available. Thankfully there were no Error Codes being generated by the engine management system this time around, but had there been then the scanner itself provides translation of the numerical code into a description of the issue. In future I’m confident that like the roadside mechanic previously I’ll be able to alert the garage to the issue that needs addressing, rather than going in blind and having to rely entirely on their prognosis of the problem. As a novice in scanning I was much encouraged by the ease of use of the CR3001 and impressed with the range of options and sub menus that are offered. The large control buttons are easy to use and navigation of the options is assisted by the colour screen. The length of the scanner cable is sufficient to enable clear sight of the screen whilst sitting comfortably in the driving seat. I’m pleased to report that after fully charging the battery and dealing with some water ingress after heavy rain the starting problems have disappeared. I’m still glad I purchased the CR3001 scanner though and pleased that I didn’t discover any other problem to deal with!

Works but there is no link on the website (as advertised) to download an update to the firmware to include later vehicle models which effectively makes the unit obsolete unless you are only diagnosing older vehicles This is very disappointing as the unit has the ability to function well if updated. The description is therefore misleading in terms on updating. I have emailed the manufacturer but as yet (2 months ago) I have not received an acknowledgment or any message. Be aware of this if you want to use the unit on the more modern vehicles

After getting myself my first car, the check light came up alongside "go to the repair shop" light. Now I know that car mechanics are special sometimes, and for 30 seconds worth of work could charge you lots of money and come up with non-existing problems, so I decided to get myself one of those readers. I don't know much about cars, but do have an engineering degree so it's not that much rocket science. Once I got the tool I was instantly able to diagnose my car (as it also showed the error code message telling me exactly what was wrong), and then delete it and remove the annoying check lights. I am very happy with this small piece of tech as it is quite cheap, and can save you a lot of head pain and money if your car is constantly showing problems. I would recommend this product for every car owner to get as it is life changing. Hopefully this review was helpful to you! Thanks!

I bought this product but didn't use it straight away. When I came to use it, there was a fault. It was outside the Amazon return window. Sometimes the screen is clear and you can use it but other times it's the Matrix with corrupted text. Tried to email and phone Launch regarding the display fault to see if they could help, but they never answered their customer service phone or replied to email. Therefore, I will not use Launch products again as seems not to be supported in my opinion.

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The Creader 3001 may not have as fancy a screen as other, higher-priced OBD2 units, but it does the job. When the 'check engine' light appeared on my dash, I decided that, instead of heading to the mechanic and paying a couple hundred $$$ just to have them tell me what the light was associated with, I ordered the 3001 and found the problem myself, a minor issue with the cooling system that I was able to correct in just a few minutes. And if the problem had been something bigger that I couldn't handle, at least I would have been in the position of being a more educated consumer when dealing with the mechanic, I'd know what the general problem was beforehand and could call their bluff if they tried to inflate the repairs. Everybody should have one sitting in the glovebox or trunk.

life saving device very good quality

Ich muss gestehen dass meine Erwartungshaltung gegenüber dem Gerät für diesen Preis nicht sonderlich hoch war, zumal meine bisherigen Erfahrungen mit Smartphone- und App-gestützten Systemen ... sagen wir mal eher durchwachsen waren! Umso positiver war die Überraschung als ich das kleine, handliche Gerät ausprobiert habe. Natürlich sind bei einem Gerät dieser Preisklasse nur die nötigsten Funktionen vorhanden, allerdings finde ich die Echtzeitmotordaten schon ein enorm hilfreiches Feature, was meines Erachtens nicht selbstverständlich ist. Ebenso ist die Menüführung in Deutsch. Auch dass ich die Daten der Lamdasonde und die Stickoxid-Emissionen vor der Hauptuntersuchung selbst schon mal checken kann empfinde ich als sehr nützlich, denn es erspart vielleicht ungewollte Überraschungen. Entgegen den App-Systemen kann ich mit diesem Gerät viele Funktionen meines Autos abfragen, und im Fall der Fälle vielleicht vermeiden einer Werkstatt allein für das Speicherauslesen oder das Rücksetzen eines Fehlercodes deutlich mehr Geld bezahlen zu müssen, als dieses kleine Gerät überhaupt gekostet hat. Für Kleinigkeiten bei der Selbstdiagnose absolut empfehlenswert. Klar Kaufempfehlung, würde ich wieder kaufen!