Update On Code Readers
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Update On Code Readers
I contacted 2 code reader/scanner manuf.
ACTRON &
AUTOXRAY
Autoxray has a reader model EZ 1000(List price $159) they claim it can read codes on the C6. However some unit currently in stores may not be upgraded to 3.03 (CAN technology ?). These units can be upgraded on line at no charge or you can return the unit to Autoxray , and for $15 they will upgrade it for you. It may also be possible to buy an upgraded unit direct but you will pay list price.Contact email autoxray.com
Actron has a new unit available at Aid and Napa stores-Model CP 9125 code reader. I'm told it capable to read codes on the C6 out of the box. Good news, it's priced under $100. Contact actron.com
At this point I'm only reporting the info. I have not purchased either unit yet. For some of you who have readers/scanners that are not too old they may be upgradeable. My Actron is 5 years old and is not upgradeable.
ACTRON &
AUTOXRAY
Autoxray has a reader model EZ 1000(List price $159) they claim it can read codes on the C6. However some unit currently in stores may not be upgraded to 3.03 (CAN technology ?). These units can be upgraded on line at no charge or you can return the unit to Autoxray , and for $15 they will upgrade it for you. It may also be possible to buy an upgraded unit direct but you will pay list price.Contact email autoxray.com
Actron has a new unit available at Aid and Napa stores-Model CP 9125 code reader. I'm told it capable to read codes on the C6 out of the box. Good news, it's priced under $100. Contact actron.com
At this point I'm only reporting the info. I have not purchased either unit yet. For some of you who have readers/scanners that are not too old they may be upgradeable. My Actron is 5 years old and is not upgradeable.
Racer
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Originally Posted by c6vette
Actron has a new unit available at Aid and Napa stores-Model CP 9125 code reader. I'm told it capable to read codes on the C6 out of the box. Good news, it's priced under $100. Contact actron.com
thanks for the info.
Last edited by Asterism; Feb 15, 2005 at 05:31 PM.
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i thiught we where supposed to be able to pull codes from the dash with the new on board computer. if not 100 is not much to be able to at least find out the problem even if we decide to have someone else do it. helps keep them honest.
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Originally Posted by Asterism
did you happen to ask Actron about the CP9145, or did they imply that the CP9125 was the only one that worked?
thanks for the info.
thanks for the info.
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Originally Posted by sdowney
i thiught we where supposed to be able to pull codes from the dash with the new on board computer. if not 100 is not much to be able to at least find out the problem even if we decide to have someone else do it. helps keep them honest.
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Originally Posted by mstan
I just heard from Actron. The upgrade CD will be available in March for the 9145. Purchase directly from Actron
Racer
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Originally Posted by c6vette
Thats good news. Is the 9145 a code reader or a code scanner? Do you remember where you purchased and what you paid?
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