How to Use Launch X431 X-Prog3 PC Version?

Eobdtool.co.uk newly released original Launch X431 ECU Programmer Standalone version and X-Prog3 PC Adapter. Both are the PC version, work with PC software for ECU TCU reading, writing and cloning, no need X431 tablet.

X431 ECU Programmer Standalone (Item No. SE175):

Don’t need X-prog3 or X431 tablet

https://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x431-ecu-tcu-programmer.html

Launch X-Prog3 GIII PC Adapter (Item No. SK412):

Works with X-prog3 Immobilizer & Key Programmer

https://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/launch-x-prog3-pc-adapter.html

Features:

2D menu, clear and easy to choose
Powerful search function
Convenient modification of ECU data
USB communication, with a speed more than three times that of Android devices, making it more stable
Easy to copy data
Support engine data validation function

PC Software download link:

for Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer Standalone:

https://en.cnlaunch.com/products-detail/i-243.html

Click Download

for Launch X-Prog3 GIII PC Adapter

https://en.cnlaunch.com/products-detail/i-40.html

Click Download

X-prog3 PC version vs. X-prog3 + X431 Tablet:

1.Launch X-prog3 PC version advantages:

Don’t need X431 tablet
VW Audi Porsche ECU Cloning function is in the Data processing section
The connection is more convenient
Data reading and writing speed is faster and more stable (3x times faster than Android tablet)
Data processing and transfer on PC are more convenient
PC software adds MEDC17 ECUs immo off function.

2.Launch X-prog3 PC version disadvantage:

Only support ECU, TCU reading, writing and cloning, cannot do immobilizer key programming. If need to program keys, use x-prog3 with x431 tablet.

Kindly notice:

X431 GIII is not recommended to be used with V+/Pros. It only adds the key programming function for German VAG, BMW and PORSCHE. These tablets only have Bluetooth interface, without USB interface, ECU TCU CLONE function cannot be performed. Only PAD V, PAD VII and IMMO tablets (X431 IMMO Elite/X431 IMMO Plus) can do ECU TCU CLONE.

Launch PC Software Support list Till June 2023:

ECU Name	ECU Type	ECU Brand	G3	FLEX
EDC16XX	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
EDC17XX	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MD1CSXXX	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MD1CPXXX	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
ME17.X.X	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MED17.X.X	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MED9.X.X	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MEV17.X.X	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MEVD17.X.X	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MG1CSXXX	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MG1CPXXX	ECM	Bosch	Support	Support
MSDXX	ECM	CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS	Support	Support
MSVXX	ECM	CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS	Support	Support
SDIX	ECM	Continental	Support	Support
GM EXX/TXX	ECM	DELCO	Support	Support
SIM271XX	ECM	Continental	Support	Support
SIMOS12.X	ECM	Continental	Not support	Support
SIMOS8.X	ECM	Continental	Support	Support
SIMOS-PCR2.X	ECM	Continental	Not support	Support
6HPXX	TCM	ZF	Support	Support
8HPXX	TCM	ZF	Support	Support
7DCT300	TCM	ZF	Support	Support
9G Tronic	TCM	Bosch	Support	Support
ALXXX	TCM	ZF	Support	Support
TCXX	TCM	Bosch	Support	Support
DPS6/DC4	TCM	GETRAG	Support	Support
DKG	TCM	GETRAG	Support	Support
DLXXX	TCM	Temic	Support	Support
DQXXX	TCM	Temic	Support	Support
MPS6	TCM	GETRAG	Support	Support
SPS6	TCM	GETRAG	Support	Support
VGSX	TCM	GETRAG	Support	Support
VL381	TCM	Temic	Support	Support
GM 6TXX/6LXX	TCM	DELCO	Support	Support
MEDG17.9.8	TCM	Bosch	Support	Support
MEG17.9.2	TCM	Bosch	Support	Support

How to use PC software with X431 ECU TCU Programmer Standalone?

Firstly, connect the Launch X431 ECU & TCU Programmer to the computer using a cable

Secondly, run PC software

The serial number will be automatically recognized from the X431 ECU Programmer.

The activation code needs to be obtained from the envelope of the X431 ECU Programmer.

Thirdly, click [Activate] (only once, no need to activate it again later).

Connection:

ECU Data Reading/Writing:

1. Obtain the related ECU.

(1) Method 1: Obtain the desired ECU type through brand>> model>> engine>> ECU

(2) Method 2: Query the desired ECU by entering a value in the search box. The search categories include brand, Bosch number, and ECU type. For example, search for the MED17.5.25 engine by ECU type.

2. Click [Direct Connection Diagram] to obtain the ECU connection diagram.

3. Connection: Connect the ECU and PCBOX according to the information provided in the connection diagram.

Connect with MED17.5.25 via BENCH mode line:

Another is using the gearbox adapter

4. Read the chip ID

5. Back up the EEPROM data and save it.

6. Back up the FLASH data and save it.

7. Restore EEPROM/FLASH data.

8. Read chip ID again

How to use Launch X-prog3 PC Adapter and PC software (need X431 x-prog3)?

The operation steps are mostly the same as X431 ECU programmer standalone.

The difference is the connection and activation steps.

Used in conjunction with X-PROG3 programmer.
Firstly, connect the X-PROG3 PC ADAPTOR to the computer using a cable, and then connect the X-PROG3 PC ADAPTOR to G3.
Secondly, click to enter the software (without connecting the X-PROG3 PC ADAPTOR and G3, the software cannot be accessed). The serial number will be automatically recognized from the X-PROG3 PC ADAPTOR. The activation code needs to be obtained from the envelope of the X-PROG3 PC ADAPTOR.
Thirdly, click [Activate] (only once, no need to activate it again later)

Data Processing:

1.Click the [Data Processing] button on the main page, and select [Immobilizer Shutoff and File Checkout] and [Data Cloning] to process Volkswagen series and Porsche engine data

2.File verification and anti-theft shutdown (process: select file >> connect network to obtain>> save file)