Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro GREAT
No problem so far the price is great and it works well I would recommend this tool to any one with automotive knoledge.
Actron CP9190 does what it is suppose to do.
i bought this as an alternative to other expensive scanners and have been pleased with it, it does what it is supposed to do and works great.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro This one works.
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro This one works.
When you have a GM car from 1994/1995 whit the system that is also called the OBD 1.5, the Actron CP9190 is the only system, next to the TECH 1 from GM, that can read the system to find the problem.
When you have a GM car from 1994/1995 whit the system that is also called the OBD 1.5, the Actron CP9190 is the only system, next to the TECH 1 from GM, that can read the system to find the problem.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Easy to use.
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Easy to use.
This scanner is very simple and easy to use. I bought this one after using an older Snap On scanner, and this one is so much simpler. Just plug in - no need to enter make, model, vin, etc. It reads OBDI and OBDII automatically.
This scanner is very simple and easy to use. I bought this one after using an older Snap On scanner, and this one is so much simpler. Just plug in - no need to enter make, model, vin, etc. It reads OBDI and OBDII automatically.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Works on OBD1.5 "Frankencar"
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Works on OBD1.5 "Frankencar"
Bought this model primarily because most other reasonably priced scan tools won't work on the weird not-OBD-1or2 connection on a 1994 Park Avenue. It worked great! Also have used it on newer OBD2 vehicles with good results.
Bought this model primarily because most other reasonably priced scan tools won't work on the weird not-OBD-1or2 connection on a 1994 Park Avenue. It worked great! Also have used it on newer OBD2 vehicles with good results.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Actron CP9190 VERY NICE!
Actron CP9190 VERY NICE!
Does everything it says it does.
I was amazed at what it can do on my 1995 Dodge 2500 with a Cummins diesel.
No where near all the features you have on a newer OBDII vehicle, but It checks sensors ( I didnt know I had a battery temperature sensor),RPM, current battery charging rate,etc.
can run some tests.
some remote control of relays.
Calling it a "CP9190" ,when it is a "CP9185", was a bad idea that I am certain someone got fired for. (they added cables to the "CP9185" and called it a "CP9190" you dont get the "CP9190" because it does not exist. Think of it as a "CP9185 Deluxe", and it makes sense).
Does everything it says it does.
I was amazed at what it can do on my 1995 Dodge 2500 with a Cummins diesel.
No where near all the features you have on a newer OBDII vehicle, but It checks sensors ( I didnt know I had a battery temperature sensor),RPM, current battery charging rate,etc.
can run some tests.
some remote control of relays.
Calling it a "CP9190" ,when it is a "CP9185", was a bad idea that I am certain someone got fired for. (they added cables to the "CP9185" and called it a "CP9190" you dont get the "CP9190" because it does not exist. Think of it as a "CP9185 Deluxe", and it makes sense).
Monday, April 23, 2012
Actron CP9190 Scan Tool
Actron CP9190 Scan Tool
As a former Ford mechanic from the bygone 1970's era my old code reader for my 1999 Mustang didn't work with my new 2011 Ford Ranger. I did some tinkering on the Ranger and got a "check engine" light. Well not wanting to get jammed by the Ford Dealer for a "diagnosis fee" I order this CP9185 through Amazon Prime.
It arrived intact as promised with all the attachments, Win 7 dvd,printed instructions, and a case.
Simply put a 9 volt battery in the unit, hooked it up to the access point under the steering wheel and read my code. Deleted the "reduced egr flow code" and the check engine light went out.
Problem solved in 10 minutes...........nice
As a former Ford mechanic from the bygone 1970's era my old code reader for my 1999 Mustang didn't work with my new 2011 Ford Ranger. I did some tinkering on the Ranger and got a "check engine" light. Well not wanting to get jammed by the Ford Dealer for a "diagnosis fee" I order this CP9185 through Amazon Prime.
It arrived intact as promised with all the attachments, Win 7 dvd,printed instructions, and a case.
Simply put a 9 volt battery in the unit, hooked it up to the access point under the steering wheel and read my code. Deleted the "reduced egr flow code" and the check engine light went out.
Problem solved in 10 minutes...........nice
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Actron CP9190 VERY HAPPY!
To be fair, I don't have a ton of experience with code readers / engine scanners, but this unit gives an impressive capability for the price. For example, it gives live data similar to what a Snap-On MT2500 would give you on a GM OBD-I vehicle ('88 Chevy pickup with TBI). (I haven't played with the MT 2500 on an OBD-II vehicle to compare.) I'll assume the 9190 will display live data off OBD-II just like all the others. The 9185/9190's ability to display the live data for older cars really pays off when you own one of them, and was vital to my purchase decision. (I have a TBI pickup, and I'm putting TPI in an older Camaro)
I bought my Dad one first and he loves it and uses it for all his cars too. I was going to buy a used MT2500, but his experience on all his cars led me to buy one for myself.
I bought my Dad one first and he loves it and uses it for all his cars too. I was going to buy a used MT2500, but his experience on all his cars led me to buy one for myself.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Actron CP9190 The Best Out There.
Actron CP9190 The Best Out There.
This scanner has everything and more that you'd want from it. I'm extreamly happy about this puchase for my husband. He's in love with it, being we are always fixing all of our beater cars all the time.
Actron CP9190 Repair That Problem Yourself.
You can spend more on other scanners but WHY? The CP9190 can do almost any trouble shooting on the electronics of todays computer controlled vehicles and point you in the right direction to make the repairs yourself saving you hundreds of $ at the shop or will give you an idea of what the problem is so some shadetree mechcanic does'nt rip you off. It cost $99.00 just to get the local Chevy dealer to plug in and diagnose a problem so I bought my on and have already found 2 seperate vehicle codes on my car and truck and repaired and reset the system.It has already paid for itself. Advance Auto Parts doe's this for FREE and I saw how easy it was to operate and this is the brand scanner they use day in and day. It covers just about every vehicles connections and is simple to operate. So go ahead and give it a try and start saving $$$$$
This scanner has everything and more that you'd want from it. I'm extreamly happy about this puchase for my husband. He's in love with it, being we are always fixing all of our beater cars all the time.
Actron CP9190 Repair That Problem Yourself.
You can spend more on other scanners but WHY? The CP9190 can do almost any trouble shooting on the electronics of todays computer controlled vehicles and point you in the right direction to make the repairs yourself saving you hundreds of $ at the shop or will give you an idea of what the problem is so some shadetree mechcanic does'nt rip you off. It cost $99.00 just to get the local Chevy dealer to plug in and diagnose a problem so I bought my on and have already found 2 seperate vehicle codes on my car and truck and repaired and reset the system.It has already paid for itself. Advance Auto Parts doe's this for FREE and I saw how easy it was to operate and this is the brand scanner they use day in and day. It covers just about every vehicles connections and is simple to operate. So go ahead and give it a try and start saving $$$$$
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Actron CP9190 Good bargain.
Used product on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix - OBDII - gave back nice fast results. Read codes, cleared them, recorded date. Great tool for the money.
Used product on a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville - OBD 1.5 - doesn't do well on transition cars built in 95. Slow responses, trouble reading and clearing codes. Eventually it worked, but wasn't easy.
Used product on a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville - OBDII - works well, found codes, reset them, recorded data. Worked very well.
Used product on a 2000 Buick Le Sabre - OBDII - works well, reset codes.
Used product on a 1988 Pontiac Bonneville - OBDI - worked well, found and reset codes.
Installation : Very simple, straight and to the point.
Usage: Very simple and to the point.
Overall, I would recommend this tool. It is not intended to take the place of a professional grade tool. But it surpasses all realistic expectations.
Used product on a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville - OBD 1.5 - doesn't do well on transition cars built in 95. Slow responses, trouble reading and clearing codes. Eventually it worked, but wasn't easy.
Used product on a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville - OBDII - works well, found codes, reset them, recorded data. Worked very well.
Used product on a 2000 Buick Le Sabre - OBDII - works well, reset codes.
Used product on a 1988 Pontiac Bonneville - OBDI - worked well, found and reset codes.
Installation : Very simple, straight and to the point.
Usage: Very simple and to the point.
Overall, I would recommend this tool. It is not intended to take the place of a professional grade tool. But it surpasses all realistic expectations.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Actron CP9190 Scanner A good tool for a small repair shop
Actron CP9190 Scanner A good tool for a small repair shop
About a year on so ago, I priced a scan tool that did not have all of the features. The price of this scan tool was about 1/10 the cost, and dose a lot more. It updates from the internet. Not compatible with 64bit systems. Covers North American, Asia, and Europe from 1996 to present, and some pre-1996 GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
About a year on so ago, I priced a scan tool that did not have all of the features. The price of this scan tool was about 1/10 the cost, and dose a lot more. It updates from the internet. Not compatible with 64bit systems. Covers North American, Asia, and Europe from 1996 to present, and some pre-1996 GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Actron CP9190 Good OBDII scanner
Actron CP9190 Good OBDII scanner
The good thing about this scanner is the live - graphic data on OBDII vehicles. Also new automotive scanners must have CAN system (Controller Area Network) if they want to gather information from the vehicle. The ACTRON CP9190 comes with it.
You can find out about the code or codes, the meaning of the code(s), check the freeze frame data to see when the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Ligh=check engine light) came and in which conditions, It is really helpful when you do a diagnosis. With the Live data check the parameters of the condition of the engine. The only thing is that it doesn't come with special test than other automotive scanners but other than that it is good equipment.
The good thing about this scanner is the live - graphic data on OBDII vehicles. Also new automotive scanners must have CAN system (Controller Area Network) if they want to gather information from the vehicle. The ACTRON CP9190 comes with it.
You can find out about the code or codes, the meaning of the code(s), check the freeze frame data to see when the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Ligh=check engine light) came and in which conditions, It is really helpful when you do a diagnosis. With the Live data check the parameters of the condition of the engine. The only thing is that it doesn't come with special test than other automotive scanners but other than that it is good equipment.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Actron CP9190 BEST PRICE
Actron CP9190 BEST PRICE, Great Technology.
Works great right out of the box. Everything you need. Good that it can be updated. Case makes it safe and secure and convenient for travel. Was doubtful how good it might work on foreign cars. Worked great on my son-in-laws VW Jetta. Recognized vehicle immediately and gave and defined existing code. A good investment since our car warranties are expiring soon and will need to self diagnose our cars. Best price I found was at Amazon.
Works great right out of the box. Everything you need. Good that it can be updated. Case makes it safe and secure and convenient for travel. Was doubtful how good it might work on foreign cars. Worked great on my son-in-laws VW Jetta. Recognized vehicle immediately and gave and defined existing code. A good investment since our car warranties are expiring soon and will need to self diagnose our cars. Best price I found was at Amazon.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner
It has done all I asked it to and all the accessories were with it. I plan to ask it more in the future as I haven't had a chance to hook it up to the computer and upload data for review yet. But in the short time i have had it, it had been a tremendous help.
Actron CP9190 Elite Great Product.
Just what I was looking for, would have given 5 stars except for the software and update process is not the greatest. I paid $269.00 and I think it is well worth this price, even more if they would revamp the update software and update process!
It has done all I asked it to and all the accessories were with it. I plan to ask it more in the future as I haven't had a chance to hook it up to the computer and upload data for review yet. But in the short time i have had it, it had been a tremendous help.
Actron CP9190 Elite Great Product.
Just what I was looking for, would have given 5 stars except for the software and update process is not the greatest. I paid $269.00 and I think it is well worth this price, even more if they would revamp the update software and update process!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Actron CP9190 REVIEW
Actron CP9190
This item is exactly what I was looking for. It works great, and I am completely satisfied. Shipping and condition of product were excellent as usual.
Actron CP9190 great investment
I first bought the cp9150, I was not impressed with all it does for the money. Then for extra $100 i bought Cp9190. I must say this has all the functionality you want from scanner.
PROS: easy to use, light at night display and the keys are nicer than cp9145 series. For the money CP9145 don't do much compare to other models, other models do even more then cp9150 Also don't get cp9145, the cables in Cp9150 which is the same unit as cp9145 except the cables and the carring box is worth the money spend for CP9150. Altough I was not impressed with its functionality for the money. no cable to upgrade from computer. you can't print the data. However, CP9190 is real deal for the money. It does so much compare to the CP9145 series.
The software comes with cp9190 is fantastic and update from USB make all worth the money.
CONS;
CP9190 is made in china compare to CP9145, CP9150 series made in US. It has freeze several time during active data collection. This could be manufacture default.
After all, If you have the money go for this unit cp9190. IF you don't care about OBD I go for cp9180 or cp9175. But if you really need the OBDI and budget is tight give CP9150 a trial. But I was not impressed with functionality compare to the Cp9190.
Actron CP9190 AutoScanner 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.
Actron CP9190 Scanner Works Great.
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.
Actron CP9190 Elite 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.
This item is exactly what I was looking for. It works great, and I am completely satisfied. Shipping and condition of product were excellent as usual.
Actron CP9190 great investment
I first bought the cp9150, I was not impressed with all it does for the money. Then for extra $100 i bought Cp9190. I must say this has all the functionality you want from scanner.
PROS: easy to use, light at night display and the keys are nicer than cp9145 series. For the money CP9145 don't do much compare to other models, other models do even more then cp9150 Also don't get cp9145, the cables in Cp9150 which is the same unit as cp9145 except the cables and the carring box is worth the money spend for CP9150. Altough I was not impressed with its functionality for the money. no cable to upgrade from computer. you can't print the data. However, CP9190 is real deal for the money. It does so much compare to the CP9145 series.
The software comes with cp9190 is fantastic and update from USB make all worth the money.
CONS;
CP9190 is made in china compare to CP9145, CP9150 series made in US. It has freeze several time during active data collection. This could be manufacture default.
After all, If you have the money go for this unit cp9190. IF you don't care about OBD I go for cp9180 or cp9175. But if you really need the OBDI and budget is tight give CP9150 a trial. But I was not impressed with functionality compare to the Cp9190.
Actron CP9190 AutoScanner 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.
Actron CP9190 Scanner Works Great.
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.
Actron CP9190 Elite 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.
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Diagnostic Code Scanner Kit (Includes CP9185 Base Scanner, OBDI & OBDII Cables with Hard Case)
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Kit includes CP9185 base tool, OBD II cable, GM OBD I ALDL cable, Ford OBD I MCU/EEC-IV cable, Chrysler OBD I SCI cable, USB cable, 8-foot extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, blow molded hard case, manual CD and registration card. This Kit is designed to offer the ability to read domestic enhanced codes, graph engine data, record as well as playback stored vehicle information and the ability to print information through a PC. It displays trouble code information, MIL status, emissions readiness status and summary recap of the vehicle’s emissions status. This Kit reads, displays and erases generic, manufacturer specific as well as domestic enhanced Diagnostic Trouble Codes stored in the PCM. It resets check engine light and is CAN compliant.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2143 in Automotive
- Brand: Actron
- Model: CP9190
- Released on: 2006-01-07
- Dimensions: 8.00 pounds
Features
- Kit includes CP9185 base tool
- Reads, displays and erases generic, manufacturer specific and displays emissions readiness status
- Retain the most recently scanned vehicle’s data and configuration
- Displays summary recap of the vehicle’s emissions status
- Resets check engine light
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