On the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu, Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified for 6 jobs and Launch X-431 PRO for 6. Both are verified for epb service / reset, injector coding, tpms relearn, steering angle calibration, throttle / idle relearn. Only Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified for abs bleed. Only Launch X-431 PRO is verified for battery registration (bms).
From maker coverage lists only. "Unknown" means not yet verified, not unsupported.
| Job | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | Launch X-431 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| EPB service / reset | ✓ Supported “Parking brake calibration” · Above GM_V19.00 | ✓ Supported “Park Brake Calibration (BSCM); Park Brake Calibration (EBCM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 |
| ABS bleed | ✓ Supported “Automated brake bleed” · Above GM_V19.00 | ? Unknown |
| Injector coding | ✓ Supported “Injector flow rate programming” · Above GM_V19.00 | ✓ Supported “Injector Flow Rate Programming (ECM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 |
| FCA Secure Gateway access | ? Unknown | ? Unknown |
| TPMS relearn | ✓ Supported “Tire pressure sensors learn” · Above GM_V19.00 | ✓ Supported “Tire Pressure Sensors Learn (BCM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 |
| Steering angle calibration | ✓ Supported “Steering wheel angle sensor learn; Steering wheel angle sensor centering” · Above GM_V19.00 | ✓ Supported “Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Offset Calibration (BSCM); Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn (EBCM); Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering (PSCM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 |
| Battery registration (BMS) | ? Unknown | ✓ Supported “Battery Sensor Module Learn (BCM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 |
| Throttle / idle relearn | ✓ Supported “Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset; Idle learn” · Above GM_V19.00 | ✓ Supported “Idle Learn (ECM); Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset (ECM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 |
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 0.
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