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.
Monday, April 30, 2012
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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