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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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THe CEL lit up last week; the car still runs great. My friend just loaned me a scan tool to read any codes. The problem is, this is an old scanner- Actron CP9135. Has anyone used this scanner, and will it work for an '08? It wants me to turn the ignition to the run position without starting the car. How do I do that on an '08? Thanks for any advice.
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Push and hold the bottom of the start button for 10 seconds.
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Thanks for the quick reply, but no luck. I think the scanner is too old; it keeps showing "link failed". I'll try AutoZone later this week.
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Code reader must be able to read CAN busses. That one may be older and not compatible.
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Code reader must be able to read CAN busses. That one may be older and not compatible.
I think you're right; this model appears to have been discontinued around 2005.
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It was a gas cap for me.
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