1. Trilingual diagnostic code scanner easily retrieves trouble codes from your vehicle's computer to diagnose problems
2. Compatible with all OBD II-compliant vehicles from 1996 to the present, plus certain pre-1996 GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles
3. Large easy-to-read LCD screen displays DTCs and their descriptions
4. Fully updateable via the Internet, so it will work with future vehicle models
5. TrueLink Technology assures a fast and accurate diagnostic output

Customer Review :

Actron CP9190 Elite

Works great. Has already paid for itself in helping to diagnose problems several times. Clear instructions and very easy to use. All of my vehicles are out of warranty now and I must attempt to repair myself. Being an old shade tree mechanic and not very up to date on the newer systems, this tool has helped me come up to speed. Most of the dealers and shops around here want at least 75 bucks just for a diagnostic check. At the very least this tool will allow you to see what codes are present and help give you a leg up on those high and mighty service writers at the shops.

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Review of Actron 9190

I found the 9190 to be a great tool. It provides all the data I was looking for and displays in graph form data streems that I was needing to see. The Snap On scantools are much more exspensive and the Actron makes looking into ones own car service affordable. Thanks Actron

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Pleased Purchaser

I bought this product after having taken my 2002 GMC truck to the shop four(4) times repeatedly for the check engine light coming on. I spent $342 trying to fix the problem. After checking my truck with the new scanner I found that all I needed was an $11 gas cap to stop check engine light from coming on. Never again will I be taken advantage of by the service department.

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Excellent Product!

I brought this product twice as gifts for family memebers. This product is very handy and works great.

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It worked for me.

I bought this to diagnose a misfiring cylinder. I had the same problem previously, and the dealer charged me $400 for diagnosis and repair. With this one use, I "broke even".

The code scanner worked well. The graphing feature is of limited use. I'm hoping future software updates will make it more useful. You can't press the buttons too quickly, or they won't work. I had to call the "help line" to install the driver so my computer could recognize the scanner via the USB cable.


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1. Includes lighter adaptor
2. Sophisticated yet extremely user-friendly
3. Reads on-board computer I and II trouble codes and displays live vehicle data
4. Allows users to easily retrieve
5. Fits General Motor vehicles

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GM ALDL Cable Kit Accessory for SUPER AutoScanner CP9145

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1. Trilingual ODB II enhanced and CAN scan tool with optional OBD I
2. Graph data on 1996 and newer vehicles, print data via Professional Companion CD
3. Read, record & playback live sensor data
4. Updateable via the internet
5. Battery powered for review of vehicle data off vehicle

Customer Review :

Actron CP9185

This device is exactly as advertised.
I have used this on both cars 1999 Mitsubishi and Saturn. Some of the more advanced diagnostics my be passed the weekend DIY but a quick search on the internet and you will quickly be up to speed.

Usb cable is of a good quality, serial cable is heavy duty.
Software update is easy but takes a few minutes to do.
Internally memory is limited, you may need to download often if you use the record feature. My brother is a mechanic by trade and says that $219 my be a little expensive but the construction is durable and it will save you money on the trouble codes versus doing it at a garage.

The unit is pretty thin

Con: I would like this to be a little shorter and it would be nice with a hard case or at least a soft case with a compartment made to hold it securely. The included case is a fabric clam shell (good quality fabric and stitching)

I would recommend this only if you want advanced diagnostics.
This is not for people who just want to search and clear codes, for that I would recommend the 9135 or lesser expensive unit.
Actron CP9135 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with On Screen Definitions for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles

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CP9185

Bought the CP9185 Autoscanner. Pluged it into my 2001 Tacoma and read the codes. Looked up what to do to repair the codes. Did it and then reread the codes and they were gone. Great tool to let you know what is going on with your vehicle. Gives you a chance to fix things your self, saving you big bucks. Haven't had the scanner real long and do not know how to use all the features yet, but would recommend it to anyone wanting to know what their codes are. It was very easy to use. You have to have a computer so you can print out the operations manual.

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Simple


Actron CP9185 Elite Autoscanner Diagnostic Code Scanner With Live Read, Record and Playback Capability For OBDI and OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles

This tool reqires very little training,you can pretty much use it without instructions,however you might want to upgrade the software off of the internet.I tested my Toyota truck and everything is good,I was worried about the sensors not functioning correctly.I just got it ,a great tool to have,now I need to test some other vehicles in the family.I gave this reader 4 stars because I had some issues with the software not being compatable with my computer,Actron rep. if you read this how about an update on the computer software

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User friendly Scanner

I previously used an Auto Xray for pre 96 vehicles. The newer AutoXray and Actron are very comparable scanners but after calling the companies and researching I decided to go with the Actron because 1)Actron came with a usb hook up for computer link(AX needs an adapter for serial cable) 2)Liked the graph features 3)Better instructions 4)More info in the scanner on codes. Since I already had a capable scanner for the old vehicles I went with the 9185 to save a few bucks off of the 9190. The scanner did prove to be simple to use but can be hazardous if your looking at the live data while driving. A good scanner for the money.

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1. Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBD II, CAN-BUS compliant
2. Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
3. Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
4. Display current sensor data, including: Engine RPM, Calculated Load Value, Fuel System Status, Short Term Fuel Trim, Long Term Fuel Trim, and many others
5. New 2008 Single Cable design This is the latest PC-based scan tool. Includes DigitalDash 5 software for Car PC!

Editorial Review :

The included OBD-II Software for ELM327 USB allows you to use your PC and a hardware interface to get the information from your car's computer. The program is very user-friendly, and easy to learn. The package includes software for reading and resetting codes. In addition, other included software will show you many engine operating details. Several demo programs (additional purchase required for full features of the demo programs) are also included to allow you to explore other software available. The ELM327 is truly a versatile device! This 2008 single cable design ELM327 USB is the latest PC-based scan tool. It supports all OBD-II protocols as listed below and is dispatched with a number of freeware and commercial demo compatible programs. The processor is an ELM327 USB which outputs in serial. The connection to the computer is USB via a built in USB to serial converter. Protocols supported: SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 kbaud), SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 kbaud), ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29/11bit ID, arbitrary baudrate), SAE J1939

Customer Review :

Great tool

This gadget can save you an needless trip to the mechanic, or at least keep you from being talked into repairs you don't need.

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not worth the time and money

If you are looking for easy and effective OBD code reader and scanner don't go for this type of OBD-PC interface. The software that comes with it are a bunch of free wares and the software to run the program so you can use it to serve its purpose is very limited and most features of the sofware do not work - you may need to purchase the license software.. You can buy Actron code readers for the same price and no need a computer just plug it in your OBD. This unit is waste of time and money. a very Cheap product!

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Great product, great company

If you know anything about the ELM327 chip, you know what you're looking at. If not, it's important to note that, as a previous review stated, this device comes with free and trial-ware software that has limited capability and you'll eventually need to get a software package that can take advantage of all of the features of this device.

I spent several weeks previewing every free and commercial version of scanning software I could get my hands on and can tell you that, hands-down, PCMScan is the best out there. Here's why...

The ELM327 chip captures all data being sent over the vehicle OBDII interface and passes it on to your computer. The software on your computer is where the magic happens. The logging and configuration capability of PCMScan is unsurpassed by any other product available.

There are self-contained hand-held units that can read the data, but the limitation of these devices begins when you want to log, graph and later review the data. Of the self-contained devices available, most don't log historical data, let alone allow the ability to configure graphs and tables to display the data. Of the ones that do log historical data, the data is lost when you unplug or turn the power off. With the ELM327, you can log the data of every single sensor passed over the OBDII port (dozens of them). Since the data is stored as small text files, there's virtually no limit on the amount of data you can capture and store for later review.

As far as the ELM327 device, there are several companies manufacturing these devices in the same price range. What everything comes down to is quality of the enclosure and responsiveness of the company. Crescent Trading (who sells the Uif Tech version of the ELM327 device) was awesome to deal with. I received my device on a Thursday and discovered it was not working correctly. I contacted Crescent about the problem that day and had a replacement in my hands two days later on a Saturday.

I would recommend these guys to anyone looking to purchase an ELM327 device.

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1. Contents: ElmScan 5 USB Unit, Serial cable, DB9M/F, (6 ft), OBD-II Cable, Quick Start Guide
2. Ships with the advanced diagnostic software ScanXL
3. Turn off Check Engine light
4. Monitor Performance of Your Car in Real-time
5. USB Connection

Editorial Review :

Turn off Check Engine Light
Read and Erase Trouble Codes
Display real-time parameters
Check Emissions Readiness
And much more...

The ElmScan5 USB ScanXL is a fully OBD-II compliant PC-based scan tool designed to connect to a PC's USB port, works
right out of the box and includes the advanced diagnostic software ScanXL.

ScanXL is an advanced diagnostic software package for use exclusively with the ElmScan 5 series of OBD-II compliant scan tools.
This feature-packed software will meet the needs of the professional mechanic and automotive enthusiast alike.

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We were the first company on the market to offer inexpensive, sophisticated PC-based scan tools at a price anyone, not just the professional mechanics, can afford. It continues to be our mission to this day, and we believe we do it better than anybody else.

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