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).
Saturday, April 28, 2012
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.
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