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[DanielW]

Same for me. I got it to go into vehicle settings a couple times but usually it just goes into the read codes mode and there's no clear or simple way to navigate out of it. Doesn't help that it's pretty damn slow.

 

[Ducati998]

I just got the Launch Creader Elite 2.0 for my 2011 LX570.

I bought it to force the A/C actuator initialization. Only my driver's A/C vents blow cold air, and it's miserable to drive right now. Anyone been able to do this or successfully? It seemed like I could manually move the servos, but I was never able to get cold air coming out of the other vents. Seems like it connects and does what it should. I changed some settings successfully.

I think the culprit is error B1449 Air Outlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Rear). I'd like to be able to flash reprogram the A/C amplifier module, but I couldn't figure out if the Launch.

Any ideas? Thanks for getting this thread going...very helpful.

 

[airforce1]

Ok so bought this and now about to update the software.

Is it me or when the unit sleeps that the download process is paused and you have to reload again?

Weird.

under what menu is the TPMS reset? I think I found it but it’s asking for a transmitter ID code. Please don’t tell me the code is on the TPMS.

 

[Scott11cruiser]

Same for me. I got it to go into vehicle settings a couple times but usually it just goes into the read codes mode and there's no clear or simple way to navigate out of it. Doesn't help that it's pretty damn slow.

I've found I need to navigate to generic OBD2 reader then back to the VIN reader (Toyota/Lexus specific) in order to get it to provide the other menus.

 

[DanielW]

I've found I need to navigate to generic OBD2 reader then back to the VIN reader (Toyota/Lexus specific) in order to get it to provide the other menus.

I will try that. Thanks.

 

[airforce1]

Hi guys, what am I doing wrong?

If I need to reset TPMS sensors, how does this unit detect each sensor code? Is this capability possible?

I took our LX to a tire center to get to acquire the ID codes (TPMS sensors are already installed).

I entered the ID codes for all 5 tires and registration failed.

Ugh. I am this close to throwing this against the wall because the menus absolutely suck.

 

[airforce1]

Jackpot:

I don’t know if the solution was inputting all 5 sensors correctly (my spare TPMS sensor was already registered and working properly but for giggles I decided to enter it again).

Anyway I inputted all 5 correctly under main tire set. I also cleared all DTC codes related to the TPMS just in case.

If done correctly the TPMS dash light will go from solid light on to blinking. After a few minutes the light will go off.

This saved me at least $100 so it paid for itself.

Also it did reset my HVAC and now have drivers side vent working again.

I still think the menu system stinks though.

 

[Boston Mangler]

I still think the menu system stinks though.

Absolutely

 

[CharlieChops]

Absolutely

Yes, agreed. Does anyone have a working procedure to always access the customization or diagnostic menu? Sometimes it just loops in the scanning mode forever. Don't even know what I pressed to get out of the loop sometimes.

 

[airforce1]

Yes, agreed. Does anyone have a working procedure to always access the customization or diagnostic menu? Sometimes it just loops in the scanning mode forever. Don't even know what I pressed to get out of the loop sometimes.

It always scans in my experience.

Here is what I do:

1. Tool scans vin automatically. Don't hit ok
2. Hit home button
3. Hit diagnosis
4. Hit Lexus or Toyota. Software version screen pops up. The hit ok
5. Manual select
6, 16 PIN DLC North America
7. ModelYear
8. Radar Cruise (I have radar cruise so I pick this for my LX)
9. Hit ok
10. System then scans the car
11. Then select “system selection” or “customize setting” to fiddle with your settings

 

[DanielW]

It always scans in my experience.

Here is what I do:

1. Tool scans vin automatically. Don't hit ok
2. Hit home button
3. Hit diagnosis
4. Hit Lexus or Toyota. Software version screen pops up. The hit ok
5. Manual select
6, 16 PIN DLC North America
7. ModelYear
8. Radar Cruise (I have radar cruise so I pick this for my LX)
9. Hit ok
10. System then scans the car
11. Then select “system selection” or “customize setting” to fiddle with your settings

I will try this. Thanks

 

[hb848]

Hi guys, what am I doing wrong?

If I need to reset TPMS sensors, how does this unit detect each sensor code? Is this capability possible?

I took our LX to a tire center to get to acquire the ID codes (TPMS sensors are already installed).

I entered the ID codes for all 5 tires and registration failed.

Ugh. I am this close to throwing this against the wall because the menus absolutely suck.

If you have the codes for all 5 TPMS sensors, input them manually one by one. This did work for me. It does take a few minutes. It is not very satisfying. You can program two sets of tires. (I have a 2015 LC).