The Launch Creader Obd2 Scanner offers a range of diagnostic and customization features for various vehicle models. While powerful, navigating its menus to access programmable functions can be challenging. This guide provides a clear path to customizing settings like window operation, seat alarms, and interior lighting, based on firsthand experience with a 2024 Toyota 4Runner and a 2023 Toyota RAV4.
Two Paths to Customization
There are two primary ways to access the customization menus on the Launch Creader: auto-detecting the VIN and manually selecting the vehicle make (Toyota in this case). Both methods lead to the desired settings, but the navigation differs.
Method 1: Manual Vehicle Selection
- Connect and Power: Plug the scanner into the OBD2 port and turn on the vehicle’s ignition (engine not required to be running).
- Diagnostics Mode: On the home screen, select “Diagnostics.”
- Choose Make: Select the “Toyota” button (instead of auto-detecting the VIN).
- Confirm Connection: On the next screen, confirm the connection type as “16 pin DLC.”
- Vehicle Information: The scanner will scan and display vehicle information. Press “OK.”
- Main Menu: A menu will appear with options including “Health Report,” “System Selection,” “Service Function,” “Customize Setting,” and “Vehicle Info.”
- Customize: Select “Customize Setting” and navigate the submenus to modify desired functions such as windows, interior lighting, seat warming, and more.
Method 2: Automatic VIN Detection
- Automatic Scan: After connecting the scanner and turning on the ignition, the device will automatically scan and generate a health report.
- Exit Report: Once the scan completes, navigate back out of the report using the back button (typically located in the upper left corner).
- DTC Code Screen: A screen displaying Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for various modules will appear. Click the “>” symbol next to the green checkmark to access a new menu.
- Special Function: From the new menu (which includes options like “Read Fault Code” and “Clear Fault Memory”), select “Special Function.” This option may be accessible from multiple modules.
- Customization: Within the “Special Function” menu, choose “Customize Setting.” This will lead to the same customization menu as Method 1, allowing you to program various vehicle features.
Navigational Challenges and Vendor Support
The Launch Creader’s interface isn’t always intuitive. The manual lacks specific instructions for late-model vehicles like the 4Runner, and online resources are limited. Furthermore, contacting the vendor for support proved unhelpful, with incorrect claims about the device’s capabilities and a lack of guidance regarding US-supported models.
Conclusion
The Launch Creader OBD2 scanner is a capable tool for vehicle diagnostics and customization. However, its complex menu navigation requires patience and experimentation. While the lack of comprehensive documentation and vendor support can be frustrating, this guide provides a practical roadmap for accessing and utilizing the device’s powerful customization features. Understanding these navigational nuances unlocks the full potential of the Launch Creader for customizing your vehicle’s settings.
