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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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I need a good and cheap OBD2 code reader. Is an Actron CP9125 any good for just basic use? Thanks!
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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I have used an AutoXray for many years. It is adaptable to a variety of cars and come with a variety of cables. It also has a datalogging capability that can be downloaded to your laptop and analyzed.
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Originally Posted by 93VettePilot
I have used an AutoXray for many years. It is adaptable to a variety of cars and come with a variety of cables. It also has a datalogging capability that can be downloaded to your laptop and analyzed.
I've never used Actron-but I do have a older model AutoXray that I use at home and for what I paid-it works great. I also have a high dollar SnapOn scanner w/scope etc. that I occasionally bring home from work for more advanced diagnosis. For DIYers AutoXray offers many models which are very good IMO
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Thanks for the recommendations!
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I have an Actron not sure what model but it works ok for basic stuff like finding a miss and getting basic data and codes but my snap on works better as far as doing system tests. If you get one cheap the Actron works good for a code reader and basic data. Some of the tests in the fsm are not suported on the actron .
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