Sunday, July 29, 2012

Actron CP9145 Best deal on the Internet

Actron CP9145 Best deal on the Internet
I used this code scanner and it works as advertised. It sure has saved me time and money. I recommend this product to anyone that wants to learn about how car electronics relating to the engine really works. And Amazon has a heck of a savings on this scanner that can't be beat.

Actron CP9145 Excellent diagnostic tool
I am so happy with this Actron CP9145 Scanner! I used it to properly diagnose and repair my son-in-law's Ford Focus the first day I tried it. It was fast and easy!!!!!  

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Actron CP9145 Scanner A backyard mechanic's friend.

Actron CP9145 Scanner A backyard mechanic's friend.
The scanner was shipped immediately and arrived when expected. The manual was precise and easy to understand. While a more advanced scanner may be appreciated by some, this one provides more than enough information for the weekend mechanic to keep them busy.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Actron CP9145 Scanner Handy device -- Saves $$$$

Actron CP9145 Scanner Handy device -- Saves $$$$
We had a warning light that kept coming on in our vehicle and as a result we failed inspection. We bought this, hooked it up to the vehicle and found out what the code meant. Looked it up online and knew exactly what was wrong with the vehicle. With the help of the Chilton's manual, fixed the vehicle with a part that cost $7. Owning this device prevented us from having to go to the shop, having them put the same equipment on the vehicle and charging us $100 to tell us the same thing we found out. We've used this numerous times for ourselves and family & friends. Saving everyone a ton of money. It's paid for itself tenfold.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Actron CP9145 Scanner Easy to use.

Actron CP9145 Scanner Easy to use.
This product is very easy to use. Very satisfied with this product. The only negative thing about this product so far is the cord it comes with is way too short needs to be longer. Not something you have to pay extra for as an option.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Actron CP9145 Auto Scanner Does its job

Actron CP9145 Auto Scanner Does its job.
Fast service and the product does what it is supposed to do. Can't ask for better.

Actron CP9145 Auto Scanner Mechanical Shop Owner.
This scanner is easy to use and less money then others that do the same function. I am pleased with it's performance, and have recomended it to my compeditors.

Actron CP9145 Auto Scanner GREAT!
My scanner has performed flawlessly! The biggest problem is the operator, me. It is taking me time to read all the info available. So far the cars I've check haven't had any problems so it has been simply hooking up and reading the info to verify there aren't any codes to indicate problems. Milt Anderson  

Friday, July 6, 2012

Actron CP9145 Auto Scanner Great tool!

Actron CP9145 Auto Scanner Great tool!
I purchased this unit specifically to use with my '94 Corvette, which has an in-between on-board-diagnostics setup. This year Corvette has some OBDI and some OBDII functionality and has an OBDII connector. The Actron works perfectly with the Corvette. I also tried it on my Toyota Highlander and it worked just peachy for that as well. The unit appears to be well built and solid. I'm really pleased that I purchased it.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Actron CP9145 Very good

Actron CP9145 Very good
This unit has been a god send for diagnosing my multiple vehicles. It has been a valuable tool in saving me money on repairs as I do not need to go to a garage to have simple diagnostics done. The only complaint so far is getting help from the manufacturer as the supplied cd does not work with Apple computers and I cannot get a reply from Actron themselves. Beside that it was a very good investment.

Actron CP9145 This thing works, period!!
I am not a handy person and do not like to read through the manual. I even called the help line after I received the product and read the manual a couple of times (even though I do not like it). I never repair my car myself and do not plan to do it. However, I would like to know what is wrong with my car when the check engine light is on before I take it to the dealership. I just want to be safe by not ignoring serious problems.

This thing works perfectly. The most difficult part of using this tool is to bend down and hook it up (no need to use any other tools). The rest will take about 2 minutes. So far (since Friday), I have canceled 3 lights (98 nissan, 02 VW Golf - twice, 01 Toyota Corrola with a rebuilt 02 engine). None of those car have serious problems. 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Actron CP9145 I like it a lot.

Actron CP9145 I like it a lot.
I've done quite a bit of work from complete engine rebuilds, transmissions, rear axle assemblies, and the dreaded tinkering with the electronics. These parts are usually safely out of sight until something won't work and you happily can not find the sensor or the coupler its supposed to be linked to. Tilting an engine to locate and O2 sensor is not a great way to spend a day. There is no way around this stuff as its here and when something does not work it is just plain time consuming. I use this thing and I did buy the OBDI cable for it too. I have the opportunity to be challenged by some older GM stuff. To the point. I've used this thing, I've dropped this thing, and I've gotten some good answers from this thing.I like this unit and am glad I bought it. If you intend to use more than once in a great while for some mystery that lights up your indicator by all means buy one. For those that tinker under the hood you already know changing one thing causes a change in lots more and this unit will help you track down the ripple effect of problems.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Actron CP9145 Does the Job

Actron CP9145 Does the Job.
It is easy to use, up and running in less than two minutes. Will not fix your car for you but will give you a code and you would go online to do research on the code to fix it yourself. You may have to go to the dealer to get the car fixed but at least when you walk in that door, you have the correct knowledge of it.

Just have the correct expectation for this product... you're not buying a mechanic.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Actron CP9145 Great tool AND C.A.N. compliant

Actron CP9145 Great tool AND C.A.N. compliant.
I got this when it was a Gold Box deal in May 2008. Got it for a GREAT price well under $eventy doll@rs.
At that price this was a steal. I use it to turn of check engine lights after I do an oil change on my 2007 Kia Sedona EX. Used it to diagnose my fathers 1995 Ford Ranger pickup. And diagnosed a bad vacum in my 2000 Subaru.
This device will pay for itself in about a year when you consider a trip to a mechanic in NYC costs $5 - $10 to turn an idiot light off.

Great tool for any level of user. I am not a mechanic. I am actually a computer programmer. Can do basic things like oil changes, tune ups, ect and this is easy to use.

I read some have asked if its C.A.N. compliant and answer is yes BUT only if its the new firmware. Mine was luckily. If yours is not there is an upgrade, but it costs money. Go to actrons website to see what the firmware is for the C.A.N. compliancy

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Actron CP9145 Good for the money and for the function.

Actron CP9145 Good for the money and for the function.
Does what it's supposed to, and does it well. At the price that was in effect when I bought it from Amazon.com (substantially reduced from its original price), it's a better value than the competitive products from other manufacturers. I'd have liked it to do diagnosis on transmission and Auto-HVAC and to change factory settings on operational functions where applicable, but then again, the machines that can do that cost in the thousands of dollars.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Actron CP9145 Scanner Works as advertised... built well.

Actron CP9145 Scanner Works as advertised... built well.
The CP9145 functioned well from the first time I used it. The unit is very intuitive as far as setup and use. I was curious whether it was up to date as far as C.A.N. use. I opened the unit and saw that it was the latest hardware. It has already saved me more money than I paid for it!

Actron CP9145 Scanner Quality, the right features and user-friendly.
I've been in the automotive repair industry for almost 20 years. I was a technician for over 1/2 of it. The CP9145 does exactly what it says it will do. I've used it while driving to read live data and diagnose a problem. At 1/3rd the cost of those "BIG NAME" tool-manufacturers I was sceptical at first. I'm happy I took the chance.

Actron CP9145 Scanner Worked for me.
I had the check engine light on my Dodge Neon and I scanned it and deleted the diagnostic and the light has not come back on. So it did what I needed it to do.   

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Actron CP9145 Code Reader Works great.

Actron CP9145 Code Reader Works great.
Yes i bought and recieved this item and have already used it several times and works great does everything it says it will, bought the lower ended one first and it didnt work but had no problems with sending it back and getting my refund and buying this one. 

Actron CP9145 Code Reader 
I purchased this product to read a 2004 Toyota Tacoma engine light that came on at 65000 miles. Worked great. CP9145 told me I had a p0136 code. O2 sensor was not working. I purchased the replacement part and fixed the error. I was nice not to be "blind" to the vehicle codes.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Best buy on a code scanner that i could find

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Best buy on a code scanner that i could find.
i had been wanting a scanner for awhile and checked them out at many stores and on the web all over the world, and this was the best buy that i could find. works great, is fully upgradeable for next generation can protocol, with all the accessories will work on obd1 as well as obd11 and can. the price is allmost $200 cheaper than at another well known automotive dealer. in my opinion, if you find a better deal--- it is stolen!!! well worth the price and can save you much more than the cost with 1 use. i am tickled with mine.

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner  
Its a great scan tool. I have used my friends many times. Does anyone know if it is CAN compliant? Thanks.

This is a great code reader. It does require a little study up front but it is easy to follow. 

Friday, April 6, 2012

Actron CP9145 Fantasic!!

Actron CP9145 Fantasic!!

The tool can also display active running conditions, like fuel trim. I am still learning all of the functions and tests it can perform, but a fantastic tool

Actron CP9145 Works Great.
I have spent hundreds of dollars for auto service over the last few years trying to keep our three cars running. Every time a check engine light comes on the repair bills have averaged $200-$300 per episode. The last trouble light turned out to be a loose gas cap and the dealer was kind enough to only charge me $80. With this scanner I was able to identify the faulty part and replace for less than $60 so it paid for itself with the first use.
The scanner is easy to use and has very straight forward menus. The scanner also works on OBD I and II cars, but make sure you have the right cables. Amazon also has the lowest price for this model. 

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Actron CP9145 great tool.

Actron CP9145 great tool.
This tool is great if you love to work on your own. It didn't find my problem because it was a timeing chain. But, my brother has already helped a friend to fix his car. He said it was a easy machine to use. It was also a great price. 

Actron CP9145 Scanner.
I used it twice now to help fix my car. Very easy to use. You can buy the attachments to make it work for older cars too. Great buy from Amazon. On one occasion I was able to get the reading telling me the O2 sensor was out.
I took it to a mechanic letting him know that what was wrong. He replaced the O2 sensor and everything worked well. Great for keeping the mechanics honest.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Actron CP9145 REVIEW

Actron CP9145 Excellent!!
Excellent device, diagnosed my vehicle precisely, saved me the charge of diagnostics by dealer, went in told them what was wrong and bought the part and all was well.

Actron CP9145 Quick and Easy.
Well packaged, in a vinyl zipper bag which tucks the manual and CD safely in a compartment, the unit itself is held in place with a velcro strap. It also comes with an extender interface cable to allow you to place the scanner on the passenger seat.

I had a check engine light on and isolated the problem (rear O2 sensor) within minutes. Next up I need to replace it, check again and clear the code. Hopefully this will be as easy as it's been up to now.

Two features I'd like to see are a contrast control for the LCD screen and a backlight for low-light use. I was checking my car after work and it was dark out. The dome light in my car worked, but with LCD screens a backlight would make better sense.

Actron CP9145 Works great.
Works just as advertised, easy to follow directions in the manual and even if you mess up, going back in the procedures can be done without any problems. It helps to keep your dealer honest or helps you avoid costly repairs by guessing on repairs.

Actron CP9145 Scanner Great product-versatility with a reasonable price.
I purchased this to avoid the cost of check engine light diagnosis for my Lexus IS. My friends at the NAPA recommended an Actron scanner but didn't carry a model with both pre- and post-1996 code reading capabilities. I purchased the CP9145 so I could diagnose my tuned-port retrofitted 69 Camaro should the need arise. The accessory cords are about fifty dollars each which seems a little pricey so if you plan to work on a variety of pre-1996 computer equipped vehicles I would recommend buying the scanner kit, which includes all the accesory cables, it is a better deal. I have not taken the time to explore all the options available on the reader but I find my experience so far to be positive. This device does not satisfy the needs of more complex diagnostic tasks that require voltage and resistance measures for specific sensors but has proven more than adequate, with a little help from a automotive parts professional, to tackle my problems.

Actron CP9145 Scanner Great product at a great price!
Easy to operate works better than I expected. The bad speed sensor in my Dodge Durango was located and replaced. My speedometer,ABS and my trip computer now work perfectly again and I saved alot of money. Instead of the dealer's $800 charge, My cost was about $230 (including the cost of the AutoScanner) and a couple of hours to do it myself.I also have used it on two other vehicles in which it again worked flawlessly! A much needed tool for today's vehicles.

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Best Ever!
This is the greatest product ever. I bought it for my husband for christmas and has already paid for itself twice over. Had problems with two vehicles that had engine lights that kept coming on, as you know a garage will charge at least 75.00 just to hook you car up to their tester. well my husband plugged in the autoscanner and it instantly showed the code and we solved the problems in both vehicles for almost nothing and cleared the engine light code so they could be inspected in new york state. Would recommend this product to anyone who has some knowledge of automobiles, but even if you dont it saves you the cost of the diagnosis,easy to plug in to your car or truck and gives you a code thats easy to look up and see what the problem is. GREAT PRODUCT PAYS FOR ITSELF OVER AND OVER EASY TO USE

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Best Deal.
I bought this diagnostic tool to work on my 1996 pickup truck. The price on Amazon was the lowest I saw anywhere, and this product works great. The only caveat is that you will need to do some research once you get the code. The scanner will tell you very quickly and easily what the car computer says, but that does not tell you why, or always what the code means. All in all, this is a great investment for a beginning to intermediate backyard mechanic.   

 

@^< DISCOUNT SALE Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability for OBDII Vehicles

Actron CP9145 AutoScanner

Actron CP9145. A bold step forward in DIY diagnostics! The SUPER AutoScanner allows the user to easily retrieve and read OBD II trouble codes and display/read live vehicle data for a faster diagnosis. This sophisticated yet extremely user-friendly tool can be used on OBD II compliant cars and light trucks (foreign and domestic) sold in the U.S. from 1996 to the present. Optional cables add coverage for OBD I 1984-95 Ford and GM models and 1989-95 OBD I Chrysler applications. Includes: SUPER AutoScanner CP9145 Base Unit, OBD II Cable, 8-Foot Extension Cable, Manual/CD-ROM with over 5,000 code definitions and a Soft Carrying Case.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #45273 in Automotive
  • Brand: Actron
  • Model: CP9145
  • Platform: Windows
  • Format: CD
  • Dimensions: 10.00" h x 5.00" w x 13.00" l,

Features

  • Diagnostic code scanner easily retrieves trouble codes from your vehicle's computer to diagnose problems
  • Enables you to quickly and easily link to your vehicle
  • Large easy-to-read LCD screen displays DTCs and their descriptions; Internet updateable
  • OBD I and OBD II software built in; no additional cartridges to buy
  • Expandable to cover OBD I vehicles with optional cables