OBDII scanners opinions

[2firebirds]

I intrested in buying a OBD II scanner (Actron CP9145). Does any one have one if so what is your opinion before I buy one

Snap on $500
Actron cp9145 $225
Autoxray $200
Equus $200

Thank's
Brian

[Joe 1320]

Snap on $500

A friend's shop has one. Fantastic.

Autoxray $200

I have it, the quality is decent for an relatively cheap scanner.

[Injuneer]

I picked up the Actron 9145 for $170 at a local Pep Boys, after a $20 rebate. Its "OK"..... but I haven't figured out how to access (or if it even will) access the "enhanced parameters".

I got it basically as a code reader, and to fix some minor things on a car my son was trying to sell, and it did help me locate faults like the infamous Saturn coolant temp sensor failure. But I think it would be better if it accessed the enhanced parameters (maybe it does, but I haven't spent any time trying to figure it out). All I have found so far is code reading, emissions "readiness" checks, and a limited number of "standard" sensor and parameter readouts, but nowhere near what is available in the PCM.

[Steel2686]

I'm in the market for one also.

Is THIS ONE any good? The price is certainly right. Especially because of free shipping.

[2firebirds]

I don't know to much about this brand but I did find it cheaper at:
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...ption.asp?3352

[PUREPWR]

You live in Hanover i live in shaumburg, have u ever seen a black lt1 t/a with silver grand sport stripes on it chrome wheels. thats me.

[Injuneer]

I don't know to much about this brand but I did find it cheaper at:
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...ption.asp?3352

Appears that is a "code reader" only. It will not scan the PCM sensors and calculated parameters. If all you want is a code reader, Harbor Freight sells one that works fine for $40.

[Steel2686]

Appears that is a "code reader" only. It will not scan the PCM sensors and calculated parameters. If all you want is a code reader, Harbor Freight sells one that works fine for $40.

Ah... Thanks, Fred. I'm looking into one that will read PCM's. Oh well. Maybe I'll just pick up the Actron from a local parts place that has it for $189.