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neat product but the code book needs work
What a neat little OBDII code reader! I have had a problem with my Land Rover "service engine" light coming on and I hate taking it to the dealer just to tell me that they cleared the code and could not find anything malfunctioning and charge me $100. Being a backyard mechanic I also want to know what is wrong and are they replacing the right parts or if it is something I can do, or something that can wait. In comes the Actron pocketscan. It a very slick tool for under $70 bucks. The only downsi...
[Actron CP7672 PocketScan Code Reader review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Great, but know what you're getting into before buying
First off, this is a great little unit. I've only owned it for three weeks and I've already diagnosed and repaired two separate Service Engine Soon codes on my vehicle. More expensive units are available, but offer features I don't believe most people would need. This unit simply reads a trouble code one-at-a-time and gives you the options to (a.) read the next code, or (b.) delete the existing code.
That being said, this unit isn't for everyone. If you don't have any knowledge about ...
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STRAIGHT UP AWESOME
I can't stand the concept of paying $100 just to have someone hook up a little cable underneath my dash to clear out a light. We've all had that conversation... "Oh wow, you fixed it already? You just needed to erase the code, huh? Wait, how much? You're kidding. I saw what you did, I was standing right here the whole time, it took 10 minutes." THAT COSTS $100?!?!?! This badboy will pay for itself the first time your check engine light comes on. I've used it 4 times on 4 different vehicles to cr...
[Actron CP7672 PocketScan Code Reader review by Charles Daniel "Chuck Diesel" can be read at Amazon.com]
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Charles Daniel "Chuck Diesel"
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12/01/2005
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Deutschland
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A serious driver's friend
3 weeks ago my CEL light came on. The car ran fine, there was no sensation of a defect. I could pull the battery and wait 5 minutes, which is a reset spec for OBD II without a reader, but what if the issue was serious, later on? Calling the car dealership, a diagnostic ran $75. A Toyota TSB released in 2006 said a common issue was simply a loose gas cap. I tightened it, and tried to reset the CEL. No go. Ordered the reader, as I'll need it anyway for other issues as they arise with the CE...
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06/24/2007
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Actron 9125 Review
For reading basic failure codes and to clear them the unit works fine as advertised. However enclosed with the unit was a addendum to the manual which stated that the unit was updated to include " MIL status and I/M Monitor status". These functions did not work. When I called Actron's technical support after some confusion and investigation they determined that the unit had old software and therefore was not upgraded for these new functions. I send the unit back for upgrade and the unit was retu...
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02/26/2006
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A great solution to one of life's annoyances
The "check engine" light should never be ignored (especially if it's the first time you've seen it on your car), but if you're one of those unlucky folks (like me) who's car repeatedly turns it on for a non-severe reason, this is a great little gadget. You just connect it to the plug under the dash, press a couple of buttons, and in a few seconds the stupid light goes off. Doesn't even need batteries! It shows a code which you can then look up (using the included manual) to find out what caused ...
[Actron CP7672 PocketScan Code Reader review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/22/2005
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Perfect companion so you don't waste diagnostic fees
I have read down thru the reviews and I would like to point out some issues I have with some low scores..
First, why would someone give a low score to something they purchased knowing it had the least features of any other units. The ratings are about the unit in question.
Second, if you read the code, then start throwing parts at your car having no mechanical knowledge, don't come here and start complaining that this unit didn't do your dishes for you too.
T...
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04/25/2007
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OBDII tester
This product does exactly what it says; no frills, etc. It will extract and erase your fault codes from your PCM or EEC. Be prepared to do research on the cause or repair for the fault code. It isn't going to tell you how to fix your vehicle. . .
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04/10/2007
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Doesn't work on Mazda Miata as advertized
This OBDII reader was found after searching for 2001 Mazda Miata compatability. When I recieved it, it dit not fit the Diagnostic Output. It is falsely advertised.
[Actron CP7672 PocketScan Code Reader review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/21/2007
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Piece of junk
Wow what a piece of junk. Worked for about 2 months and broke. All I get is a "NO LINK" message. Have tried on many cars but to no luck. Don't waste your money buy something else
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04/30/2007
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30%
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