Anyone use 2025 LAUNCH Creader Elite V2.0 fit for Toyota Lexus instead of techstream cable? (1 Viewer)

[rmspider16]

Looking to calibrate AHC and have ability to add new keys to my 2003 Lx. I don’t have a laptop and not super interested in creating a desktop setup on the car.

Found some threads about this handheld unit, but didn’t get many answers to some of the questions, such as ability to bleed abs or read trans temps, program new keys. Also any new update on how well it’s working out? Reading through the techstream posts, it sounds like IT hell.

Here’s the unit on Amazon.

https://a.co/d/d8Gn602

 

[juicemode]

I’ve used it to set some parameters like auto door lock but haven’t tried the ABS bleed. I am curious on if this can do the zero point calibration to center the steering wheel in a VGRS vehicle.

 

[juicemode]

Oh and I reach for OBD fusion and the cheap wireless OBD reader to check AHC pressures and height sensors. The wireless part is nice for this job.

 

[LXfromTX]

I have the Elite 2.0-T. I've been disappointed with it but I've only tried using it twice so far. I have a 99 LX and the only thing I was able to do was move the steering wheel column. It simply says the AHC pressures are not available. The other thing is, it wants to link to your home WI-FI to communicate with the companies servers for database info or whatever. You enter your VIN number and I think the idea is that it will then load available parameters and whatnot. Do I really want my home WI-FI connected to a Chinese server somewhere? No, not really. If no wifi, then it says you have to select your year, model, etc. manually. I was at a friends house when using it the first time and not really putting 1 and 1 together as to why it wanted to be online and enter the VIN. That wifi was exceedingly slow, especially due to the week signal I had out in the driveway. The second time I just entered the vehicle data manually but with no better results. Very disappointing. Perhaps you would get better results on an 03. I have picked up an 04 LC but haven't tried it to see what is available for it yet. I picked the thing up for the primary purpose of reading my AHC pressures. I think I'd try the OBD Fusion before I'd invest in the Creader.

 

[rmspider16]

Great info! Thank you for that. Sounds like the obd fusion might be the way to go. Also agree regarding sending my info across the world.

 

[x8o8drifter]

I have the Elite 2.0-T. I've been disappointed with it but I've only tried using it twice so far. I have a 99 LX and the only thing I was able to do was move the steering wheel column. It simply says the AHC pressures are not available. The other thing is, it wants to link to your home WI-FI to communicate with the companies servers for database info or whatever. You enter your VIN number and I think the idea is that it will then load available parameters and whatnot. Do I really want my home WI-FI connected to a Chinese server somewhere? No, not really. If no wifi, then it says you have to select your year, model, etc. manually. I was at a friends house when using it the first time and not really putting 1 and 1 together as to why it wanted to be online and enter the VIN. That wifi was exceedingly slow, especially due to the week signal I had out in the driveway. The second time I just entered the vehicle data manually but with no better results. Very disappointing. Perhaps you would get better results on an 03. I have picked up an 04 LC but haven't tried it to see what is available for it yet. I picked the thing up for the primary purpose of reading my AHC pressures. I think I'd try the OBD Fusion before I'd invest in the Creader.

The S in IoT stand for security.

 

[ranchero7]

I have the Elite 2.0-T. I've been disappointed with it but I've only tried using it twice so far. I have a 99 LX and the only thing I was able to do was move the steering wheel column. It simply says the AHC pressures are not available. The other thing is, it wants to link to your home WI-FI to communicate with the companies servers for database info or whatever. You enter your VIN number and I think the idea is that it will then load available parameters and whatnot. Do I really want my home WI-FI connected to a Chinese server somewhere? No, not really. If no wifi, then it says you have to select your year, model, etc. manually. I was at a friends house when using it the first time and not really putting 1 and 1 together as to why it wanted to be online and enter the VIN. That wifi was exceedingly slow, especially due to the week signal I had out in the driveway. The second time I just entered the vehicle data manually but with no better results. Very disappointing. Perhaps you would get better results on an 03. I have picked up an 04 LC but haven't tried it to see what is available for it yet. I picked the thing up for the primary purpose of reading my AHC pressures. I think I'd try the OBD Fusion before I'd invest in the Creader.

I just recently picked mine up for my 2006 LC. I was able to turn off the steering wheel tilt/extend function. I see that all kinds of things are available like interior light and lock modes. I was able to see AHC front and rear pressures in some menu....I won't be touching mine again for at least a month, but I'm sure it's in there.