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.
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Showing posts with label Actron CP9145 Scanner. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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