Launch X431 IMMO Elite vs. IMMO Plus vs. X431 V+ vs. PAD7

As the latest 2023 Launch-X431 scan tools, what’s different between X431 IMMO Elite, X431 IMMO Plus, X431 V+& X431 PAD7? Here we’ve listed the differences and similarities for reference.

• Differences

1. X431 IMMO Elite & IMMO Plus are specialized in IMMO programming while X431 V+ & PAD7 are focused on diagnosis.

2. X431 PAD 7 & IMMO Plus have added VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Benz, BMW, Porsche immo programming function and engine/gearbox clone in IMMO PROG software.

3. X431 V+ only supports wireless connection via Bluetooth while IMMO Plus & PAD7 can support wired connection. So that X431 V+ is unable to clone engine/gearbox, as the function needs wired connection with X-PROG 3.

Function Comparison Table

Item	Launch X431 IMMO Elite	Launch X431 IMMO Plus	Launch X431 V+ & XPROG3	Launch X431 PAD VII+ XPROG 3
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Read immo password	√	√	√	√
Ignition on key learning	√	√	√	√
Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Porsche immo programming	√	√	√	√
Engine, gearbox ECU clone(IMMO PROG)	√	√	×	√
Read vehicle model & numbers	√	√	×	×
Nissan B18 immo replacement without password	√	√	×	×
Toyota all keys lost(-2022)	√	√	×	×
Volvo all keys lost(-2022)	√	√	×	×
Peugeot all keys lost	√	√	×	×
Citroen all keys lost/ module replacement	√	√	×	×
Other car series immo programming	√	√	×	×
Other car series diagnostic basic function	√	√	√	√
Other car series active test	√	√	√	√
Other car series special function	×	√	√	√
Other car series reset service	√	√	√	√
Online programming	×	×	×	√
Fault guidance	×	×	×	√

ECU Clone & IMMO Support List

• Similarities

1. Allcan work with X-PROG 3 for advanced immobilizer functions like read & write key chip, reset/coding IMMO ECU, read pin code, ECU replacement/clone, etc.

2. All support to read immo password, ignition on key learning, Benz/BMW/VW/Audi/Porsche immo programming, diagnostic basic function, active test and special reset service.

3. X431 ECU clone is covering 5000+ car models and support some unique modules while other tools cannot.

Recommendation

If you’re preferring a key programming tool, either X431 IMMO Elite or IMMO Plus is recommended. In contrast, IMMO Plus added some more special features.

If you’d like to have a diagnostic tool, both X431 V+ & PAD7 are recommended. The main difference is PAD7 has added engine, gearbox ECU clone, online programming & fault guidance.

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