Terrible Tom wrote:
>
> Joe B. wrote:
>
>> Hi guys, I'm looking to purchase a code scanner (not reader). I have
>> narrowed my search down to two choices, the Actron CP9145 and the Auto
>> Xray 4000. Both units are sililar, multi-line display, real-time
>> sensor monitoring, as well as price range, $200 for the Actron and
>> $220 for the Auto Xray (on-line pricing). Any DML members own either
>> of these scanners who could comment as to whether they are satisified
>> with their purchase or would they have bought another unit. One thing
>> that kind of turned me off after e-mailing the Actron people, is that
>> to update the software (flash), you need to purchase a kit (cable and
>> software) for about$45. Where as the AutoXray allows download off the
>> web for their updates. All feedback is welcomed and appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Joe B.
>> .
>
>
> I don't know about the Auto Xray, but I have used Actron's other units
> before and have found them ... eh.. lacking...
>
> The CP9145 is Actrons new flag ship... allowing use on OBDI and II Ford,
> GM, and Chryslers. The unit uses 4 cables, an OBDII standard, and one
> each for the proproitary connectors that the Big Three used for OBDI
> systems.
>
> I did not know that you had to buy upgrades from them. However,
> consider what you will be using the unit on/for. If you are only going
> to use it on your own cars/trucks - for which it should already be
> programmed for... then you won't need to worry about updates (usually).
> If you are going to keep using it on new model year cars/trucks as they
> are released... then you might want to go with a model that can be
> updated with less hassle/cost.
>
> $200 for the Actron CP9145 is pretty good IF it comes with all three
> cables? Considering the more basic CP9135 retails for around $150, it
> sounds like the $200 price is for the unit without the optional OBDI
> adapters. The CP9145 was selling in the $250-$300 range at AutoZone for
> the unit with all the cables, if I remember correctly.
>
>
Replying to my own post here...
The CP9145 is the unit without the OBDI cables - part number CP9150 is
the complete kit.
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