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Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles
Price: $119.64
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Actron |
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| Manufacturer |
Actron Manufacturing |
| Model |
CP9145 |
| UPC |
021467091455 |
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Customers Reviews
2008-11-02
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.
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2008-10-23
Large Unit !!
I just received my CP9145 Actron Scanner today... To say that I was surprised by the size of it is an understatement !! Although the Amazon review lists it as: 13 x 5 x 10 inches ; 4 pounds... of which the dimensions are ridiculous... I was not prepared for the large size of this unit. It actually measures about 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 and weighs out at a little over 1 pound with the cord attached.
I had recently had occasion to have a code read at Autozone on one of my vehicles... and they used an orange scanner which was a nice unit easily held in your hand. I guess I should have asked or noted what unit they were using... It looked a lot like one of the Actron units that I have recently looked at and was prepared to buy. The CP9135 caught my eye as a nice unit, but the CP9145 was somewhat better and at a good price... I really thought I was getting something similar or perhaps the same unit that Autozone uses in their business.
Well, I was totally wrong... This thing is huge, and you are barely able to wrap your fingers around the smaller bottom part of the unit.
Ok, enough said... you can see that I am totally unimpressed with the size of this thing.
I have recently been having a check engine light, on my 1995 Mitsubishi Galant come on. I know.. this scanner is supposed to only check 1996 and later. But my Mitsubishi has an OBDII hook up port... so, I was hoping that this would read my fault code. Well, it doesn't, and it gives me an error that the unit may not be hooked up properly etc..
I also have a small handheld unit that just reads the code numbers... and it doesn't read anything on the above vehicle either. I was hoping this unit would read the codes that are causing the problem... but it is no better than the simple two button code reader. Somewhere I am sure I have read that this code scanner will read OBDI codes... Well.. not on a 1995 Mitsubishi it won't..... even with the newer OBDII plug in.
Also, I was aware that some reviews have been critical of the short attachment cord. I have to echo those sentiments. There is no reason to supply such a short cord with this unit. The next size up as an accessory, that you can buy for this unit, is something like 8 or 9 feet long !! That is totally stupid !! Why they don't supply it with a 1 1/2 to 3 ft. cord or list it as an accessory, is beyond me !!
Those of course are my first impressions with the unit. It may perform flawlessly when attached to a vehicle that is of 1996 or newer vintage. It seems to read ok, and I have no problem with it's workability at the present time.
My main problems with the unit, is it's large size and short cord.... Mainly with it's ergonomics. It is totally unhandy to use... and there are no good reasons for it being this way.
With further use of the unit, I may place an addendum to this review.. but I doubt that it will change my mind as to the useability or handiness of it. Thank you !!
Oh, I just wanted to add... The next time I am in Autozone, I am going to find out what unit they use to check codes for their customers... This gargantuan thing I purchased is not what I really want in my tool box. Again.. Thank you !!
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2008-10-19
Not for vehicles manufactured after 2003
I purchased this based upon the add that it's for vehicles 1996 and newer. It(the add) fails to mention this is probably an older scanner that only has vehicles made to and including 2003. I have a 2005 Jeep and the engine wasn't made until then. There are scanners that can be undated and that's why I had to return it.
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2008-09-24
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.
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2008-09-08
Actron CP9145 Autoscanner functions 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
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