Accessing F1 clutch wear and PIS with Launch or Autel

I am having a terrible time finding a scan tool to access my TCU (something in the DIY category, NOT a SD or Leonardo).
I am hoping somebody can point me in the right direction, before posting this I have spent many hours and reviewed MANY threads on the topic and still can't seem to get a clear answer. At this point I am wondering if there even may be something wrong with the car... I have purchased and tested 3 devices...to no avail...

I am working with a 2002 360 Spider, TCU: CFC201F.05 (runs drives, shifts perfectly)
Here is the breakdown of the 3 I have tried:

1. Launch X431 mini pro: this device will connect to the car, I was able to access the engine ECU's although they appeared on the screen as "recovery", I could do actuator tests, it would not access the TCU showed "communication error with ECU", would not communicate with Airbag module also "communication error with ECU"...
2. Autel Maxi-pro: this device does connect to the engine ECU's and also the Airbag module, but almost identical error when trying to access the TCU "communication error"
3. Launch X431 Torque: this is pretty much identical to the results with the mini, I get left and right engine ECU (although they show as "recovery"), same error when trying to access the TCU or Airbag module. This is the version that Ricambi offers as a rental when doing a DIY clutch replacement, which gave me pretty high hopes for this unit, but still not working on my car.

My next move is to purchase the Auto Enginuity unit, but my concern is that from what I have read and researched, quite a few guys on here have successfully used a variety of versions of the Launch tools, including the Torque version that Ricambi rents... so it should work, and simply purchasing another tool that also may not work, might not be the best move...

I am starting to think it could be my car?? Seems unlikely, but I am at a loss...
Any thoughts?

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Thanks for the re-assurance on the AutoEnginuity, I may end up going that route. Just seems odd that the x431 isn't working considering the numerous posts of people using them and that Ricambi loans one out specifically for clutch setup.
Again, thanks for the reply! Gives me some hope, AE is still in a reasonable price zone compared to SD or Leonardo or even Texa..

 

Thanks again for the feedback and the very kind offer to use your AE! I own a company the designs, modifies and coach builds custom high end vintage American cars, you could probably guess I also wrench on my own cars. The 360 is a personal project I have been working on at home.... I think some of my colleagues would even disown me if they knew I owned an "import"
But I really like the car, and enjoy working on it, love driving it, so I am definitely willing to invest in a permanent solution. I am sure this wont be my first...
Pleasure meeting you.

 

Fantastic info! It looks like my TCU is 191701, so that makes sense. Funny you should mention reflashing to CS specs, that was the reason I began the tool search to begin with, I wanted to be able to reset PIS when I got the TCU reflashed and back in the car. But of course, since I work on my own cars I also needed something for future repairs, clutch changes etc. So it looks like my plan will be to move forward with the reflash, and try again... I probably buy the AE anyway, it appears to be a far superior tool.
Thanks for your help!!

 

I found them here:
https://ktperformance.net/search.html?q=st06
https://ktperformance.net/i-23896142-autoenginuity-scan-tool-ferrari-and-maserati-enhanced-interface-expansion-ei18-1995-2015.html?CATARGETID=120173980000089117&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MD_BRCTARIsADXoopaGN--bQ0cVRQGndSwxGU1posnQMsjNWMrSYVjq_BkKr_M5w771iEgaAlECEALw_wcB

It appears you need to buy the base unit (hardware), approx: $250 then add whatever modules (software) you require for specific vehicle coverage, the Ferrari module is $1,800.
So, all in, for Ferrari it looks like its a bit over $2k and of course you can add modules or bundles for other cars... I don't think that sounds bad for a quality reliable tool...

 

I found them here:

the Ferrari module:
https://ktperformance.net/i-23896142-autoenginuity-scan-tool-ferrari-and-maserati-enhanced-interface-expansion-ei18-1995-2015.html?CATARGETID=120173980000089117&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MD_BRCTARIsADXoopaGN--bQ0cVRQGndSwxGU1posnQMsjNWMrSYVjq_BkKr_M5w771iEgaAlECEALw_wcB

the base unit:
https://ktperformance.net/search.html?q=st06

I believe those are the 2 essential items to get up and running on Ferrari... of course to use it on any other car more modules would be required.

 

Soooo, I thought I would wrap up this thread with what I have learned in order to help anybody else trying to find a decent scan tool:

1. Eric nailed it with his information: Re-flashing my TCU to CS spec solved my communication issue! Before ditching the Launch tool for an AE I had the TCU flashed to the CS software. Now the Launch X431 accesses the transmission information and I can read and write PIS and other info, as well as various actuator tests and bleeding functions.

2. Although I have not gone back and tested the Launch mini pro or the Autel, that I previously tested (I no longer have those machines), I am VERY confident that they will also be able to access the re-flashed TCU.

3. Terry is absolutely correct regarding the purchase of the AE system... after a conversation with AE, although you only need the ST06 and the Ferrari expansion EI18... they will absolutely NOT let you purchase the Ferrari expansion until you have first purchased all of the other expansions which are bundled under part #SP02... which all together runs about $3500

4. The CS TCU upgrade is awesome.

I hope this information is helpful to somebody else out there...
I want to thank you guys that responded to this thread, you guys solved my problem!