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Actron Automotive Scan Tools and Code Scanners

On-Board Diagnostics for the automotive industry, or OBD, is a generic term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. From an early instance of OBD 1, OBD ll now provides a standardized series of diagnostic trouble codes, or DTCs, which allow one to rapidly identify and remedy malfunctions within the vehicle.

Actron is one of the leaders in manufacturing and marketing of OBD diagnostic equipment for the automotive aftermarket industry, including Scan Tools and Code Readers; Automotive Diagnostic and Test Equipment; and Instrumentation including tachometers and a variety of gauges.

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Actron Auto Code Readers Automotive Scan Tools

Actron is one of SPX Service Solutions auto tool companies, it was founded in 1964 and Actron's headquarters is in Cleveland Ohio. The first product Actron introduced was a spark plug cleaner. Today Actron Specialty Tools is the number one retail brand for automotive diagnostics scan tools/code readers for DIY'ers (do it yourselfers). Visit http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1/multilist_559/actron_specialty_tools.html for Actron code readers, scan tools and othe auto tools at great prices.

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Is your car OBD II certified? 

To determine if your vehicle is equipped with the OBD II system is fairly simple. The DLC (Data Link Connector) will be located under or around the drivers side of the dash. The connector will look exactly like the illustration.

Keep in mind that if your vehicle is '96 and newer, Federal Law requires that ALL vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold in the United States MUST BE OBD II Compliant. This includes ALL Domestic, Asian and European vehicles.

If your vehicle is pre-'96 there is a chance that the connector is the OBD II style and yet the system is still an OBD I. To confirm this, look under the hood for the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label which will state whether your car is "OBD II Certified" or otherwise. Your mechanic can, of course, confirm or deny the label.

Online Reviews 

Actron CP9135 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with On Screen ...
Is your car's check engine light on? If it is, your car is trying to tell you something and the Actron CP9135 OBD II AutoScanner speaks its language. Use this scanner to unlock the information stored in your car's computer.
Auto Scanner Reviews | Diy Auto Repair | You Fix Cars.com
Auto scanner reviews of code scanner units that I personally own or have used. My first review will be of the Actron 9410. This little scan tool is the most basic unit available. It will just read and erase codes and reset your check ...
Automotive Code Reader and Scanner Review | Denlors Auto Blog
The CP9125 Actron code reader is a very popular choice for the DIY (Do it Yourself-er) and for many used car dealers that want to read codes before the auction (or clear the codes prior to their car being ran through). ...
Automotive Scan Tool Reviews | Auto-Facts.org
The Actron auto scan tool is $50 more in price compared to the code scout, but provides twice the power. My favorite feature is the on-screen definition of the codes that are stored in memory. This means you do not have to stop and look ...

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Actron CP9185 Elite AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner

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Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability for OBDII Vehicles

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Code Scanners 

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Code Scanners reads diagnostic trouble codes generated by the vehicle's system. Codes are displayed on the vehicle's dashboard and/or identified through audio prompts. Actron's Code Scanner products work with 1981-1995 vehicles.

Actron CP9185 Elite AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner

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Actron CP9180 AutoScanner Plus Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability and O2 Monitor Test for OBDII Vehicles

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Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data for OBDII Vehicles

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Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability for OBDII Vehicles

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Actron CP9410 PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles

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Code Readers 

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Code Readers can be used to read and erase diagnostic trouble codes as well as other additional features depending on the tool. These Actron models work on all vehicles from 1996 onward.

Actron CP9410 PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles

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Actron CP9185 Elite AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner

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Actron CP9125 PocketScan Code Reader

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Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data for OBDII Vehicles

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Actron CP9145 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability for OBDII Vehicles

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AutoScanner Cable Kits 

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Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Diagnostic Code Scanner Kit (Includes CP9185 Base Scanner, OBDI & OBDII Cables with Hard Case)

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Actron CP9150 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner Kit (Includes CP9145 Base Scanner, OBDI & OBDII Cables with Hard Case)

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Actron CP9129 AutoScanner SCI Cable Kit

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Internet Update Cable 

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Actron CP9137 Internet Update Cable

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Automotive Diagnostics Reference & Guide 

How To Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners (Motorbooks Workshop)

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Actron Diagnostics User on the Blogs 

Actron Scanner: Actron CP9180 Great Tool, Mediocre Software
I ran all diagnostics for both and was able to lookup codes. The manual is decent, but leaves something to be desired. For example, on my Maxima I discovered that I needed to turn the key on (engine off) for the scanner to work almost ...
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