On the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester, Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified for 5 jobs and Launch X-431 PRO for 3. Both are verified for epb service / reset, injector coding, tpms relearn. Only Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified for abs bleed, throttle / idle relearn.
From maker coverage lists only. "Unknown" means not yet verified, not unsupported.
| Job | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | Launch X-431 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| EPB service / reset | ✓ Supported “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V2.90 | ◐ Partial “Brake Maintenance Mode (BC)” · SUBARU V26.80 |
| ABS bleed | ✓ Supported “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” · Above Subaru_V2.90 | ? Unknown |
| Injector coding | ✓ Supported “Injector code new registration (Tool to ECM)” · Above Subaru_V2.90 | ✓ Supported “Injector Code New Registration (Tool to ECM) (EGI)” · SUBARU V26.80 |
| FCA Secure Gateway access | ? Unknown | ? Unknown |
| TPMS relearn | ✓ Supported “Id registration” · Above Subaru_V2.90 | ✓ Supported “ID registration (TPM)” · SUBARU V26.80 |
| Steering angle calibration | ? Unknown | ? Unknown |
| Battery registration (BMS) | ? Unknown | ? Unknown |
| Throttle / idle relearn | ✓ Supported “Throttle manual adaption” · Above Subaru_V2.90 | ? Unknown |
At cited prices, Autel MaxiCOM MK808S costs $885.07 less (Autel MaxiCOM MK808S: $479, Launch X-431 PRO: MSRP $1,364.07, checked 2026-10-16). Across every vehicle we track, Autel MaxiCOM MK808S has 183 verified results on 43 vehicles and Launch X-431 PRO has 172 on 40. Partial entries on this vehicle: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S 0, Launch X-431 PRO 1.
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