Actron CP9175 This Code Scanner Really Works

The hardest part of using this gadget, is locating the connector in your car. (If you don't know where the connecter is, it can usually be found on the Internet with a little search effort.) The unit is very easy to use. "Plug and play." It automatically reads diagnostic codes and (in most cases) also reports the associated problem(s). This is great, for at least two reasons: 1) Often, the "problem" is a temporary situation (like a glitch in emissions due to using one-time gas additive such as injector cleaner, or a temporarily loose gas cap). The unit allows you to avoid a $100 dealer diagnostic test. You use the unit (push one button) to erase the code(s), your trouble light goes off -- and if it doesn't come back on, you're "good to go". 2) If the trouble isn't temporary, you at least have a good idea of what the trouble is, and this helps you decide whether to "do it yourself" or take it to the shop. The knowledge also helps you keep the repair man honest. One use potentially saves the purchase price, plus a good deal of your time. It also gives you a nice warm, confident feeling. What's not to like?