"Works as advertized" | 2008-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2CDPKJ983NZ4C |
| I bought this to show me what code number my check engine light was displaying. Since I am a 2 hour drive from my dealer, this reader saved me the drive to him with a problem I could discuss over the phone. Since it was a minor problem I was able to turn the check engine light off without the worry of damaging my engine. I can wait for my scheduled maintenance call to have the part replaced. |
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"Well worth the money!" | 2008-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3MBK6YZZ7YMF2 |
| Dreaded check engine light lit up on my 97 Toyota Rav4 one day. Now I do my own vehicle repair, but having no OBD II diagnostic tester (my previous vehicle was an old 82 Pontiac Phoenix - OBD I which can be diagnosed with a paperclip) I brought the Rav in to a local mechanic who checked a few things, cleared the code, called it good and charged me $75. Would have better spent the money on this little miracle device as the check engine light was back on in a few days. Peeved, I ordered this tester not expecting much, but within minutes of removing it from the box I had the trouble code (P0401 - insufficient EGR flow). On the internet found instructions for properly testing the EGR system, identified the bad part, the vacuum switching valve, replaced the part, reset the trouble code and it was really fixed this time. It was that easy. This is just a basic unit and just reads trouble codes and can reset trouble codes, but for the money you can't go wrong. I would get it even if you don't do your own vehicle repair. At least when you bring it in to the mechanic for check engine light problems you'll know in advance what they should be looking at. |
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"PocketScan" | 2008-09-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2A763KN568Z2Q |
| This little handy device is great. It does everything it claims to do. When you consider that a repair shop will probably charge you upwards of $30 just to read your vehicle's data, having one of these will just about pay for itself the first time you use it. AAA++++ |
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"Money saver" | 2008-09-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: AWQVHZESS0QQ0 |
| Great product. I have used this reader twice on my wife's Volvo to identify two minor items, both of which made the check engine light come on. Friend also used it on his son's Mazda to corectly fix a false problem. This tool is so simple to use, and has more then tripled payed for itself. Highly recomended. |
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"The CP9125 is great!!!!" | 2008-09-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A26JQ1B7W3CISW |
| I used this on my 2004 Passat, and immediately was able to clear a code that was the result of a gas cap minor leak. The warranty garage needed a laptop and all for a more detailed test, but for my needs, this is great! To be sure, I take trouble codes seriously, but this gives me control in interpreting and responding. |
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"Actron Automotive Code Reader" | 2008-08-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A21NBFG9WSS3ZB |
| The code reader I got was new and unused, but it was from very old stock.....it did not have any late model cars listed in the accompanying literature....but it worked fine. I am well-satisfied overall. It will definitely read the error codes and it is an excellent diagnosis tool. I would recommend it to anyone. I had looked at a more powerful code reader, but you had to have a laptop computer there at the car in order to use it......this one is simple, and it "stands alone"......and, best of all, it is dirt cheap :-) |
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"Worked Great" | 2008-08-15 |
| - Reviewed By jeff37000 |
| I received the infamous "check engine" light on my 2001 Ford Mustang. I was having visions of a $500 diagnose/repair bill, so I thought I'd try and give it a shot at fixing it myself. I purchased the Actron CP9125 and was able to diagnose the general problem within 1 minute of plugging the unit into my car. It was so simple. Actually, it was harder finding the plug in port on my car than it was to get the diagnostic code. However, that's just the starting point. Once you get the error code, you need to start doing some homework to figure out what the most likely cause of the problem is. I had a Chilton's Manual which told me the definition of the code (which you can also get on the internet.) That led me to investigate the faulty system which I was able to do thru a couple internet auto fix-it sites. This in turn led me to zero in on the actual faulty part. Total price to fix my car was $70 for the Actron and $40 for the faulty part (which took about an hour to replace.) I'm very glad I did it myself. Had I gone to a mechanic to fix it, the diagnosis alone would have cost more than the $110 I spent on the entire job. |
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"Does the job!" | 2008-08-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1Z5WC58BCU7SN |
| Worked very well on a 04 Jeep liberty and a 97 Honda Civic, eliminating the fault codes. Paid for itself twice over. |
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"Works like a charm" | 2008-07-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: ARFVVDSSIMFNS |
| I have a 2000 Subaru Outback that throws a CEL every so often. I've taken it to the shop and they told me it was the catalytic converter going bad. I need to replace the whole exhaust system eventually, but for now I bought the Actron CP9125 so I can check it out for myself and reset the code till I can put some money into it. Well, a week ago, the CEL came on and sure enough it was the Cat. I was able to reset it in a few seconds and all is fine again :) It basically paid for itself right then. The device is easy to use. I would have liked separate buttons, instead of the multifunction buttons, but I'm sure that's what makes it a "Pocket" scanner. Great product. |
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"fair" | 2008-07-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1BLNFCBXR9YEA |
| I just bought it for eliminating the check engine light as mention in the product description. Looks like failed, it just give me nothing else but a strange code not appearing in the manual. |
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