Scanner/Code Reader recommends | FerrariChat

Scanner/Code Reader recommends

Discussion in '348/355' started by tashier, Mar 5, 2012.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

    Sep 8, 2008
    573
    Oregon
    Full Name:
    Sean
    #1 tashier, Mar 5, 2012
    I'm looking for a decent inexpensive code reader/scanner. Preferably under $100. It doesn't need to be fancy. Anyone have any good finds?
     
  2. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
    22,576
    The Brickyard
    Full Name:
    The Bad Guy
    #2 ernie, Mar 5, 2012
    I have an Actron code reader that I bought for about $135. I'm pretty pleased with it.
     
  3. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

    Sep 8, 2008
    573
    Oregon
    Full Name:
    Sean
    #3 tashier, Mar 5, 2012
    From where? I just read an Actron was $50 somewhere so have they come down in price or just different models?
     
  4. Aiden

    Aiden Karting

    Mar 13, 2009
    217
    Huntington Beach, CA
    Full Name:
    Aiden Naughton
    #4 Aiden, Mar 5, 2012
    I also have an Actron CP9145 which I bought several years ago. They make a number of different models, and this was one of the higher end ones. They allow you to access more information and not just codes (coolant temp, engine temp, RPMs etc), so they are more versitle. I'm very happy with it.
     
  5. MManzonelli

    MManzonelli Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
    82
    Columbia, IL
    Full Name:
    Mark Manzonelli
    #5 MManzonelli, Mar 5, 2012
    I too have an ACTRON CP9145. It is quite old but I have used it on many cars including my F355 Spider. It helped me diagnose my 02 sensors as well as tell me when my drive cycle was completed so I can pass the OBDII emissions test.

    My thoughts are I would upgrade when I find I needed something with a bit more information. At this time, I have not needed anything more.....
     
  6. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

    Sep 8, 2008
    573
    Oregon
    Full Name:
    Sean
    #6 tashier, Mar 5, 2012
    Awesome, thanks.
     
  7. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
    22,576
    The Brickyard
    Full Name:
    The Bad Guy
    #7 ernie, Mar 5, 2012
    I think I bought it from Autozone. Amazon also sells them and you can probably get one a bit cheaper. The $50 one is probably the most basic unit. I opted for one that has a couple more bells and whistles.
     
  8. tashier

    tashier Formula Junior

    Sep 8, 2008
    573
    Oregon
    Full Name:
    Sean
    #8 tashier, Feb 13, 2013
    Is Actron still the preferred scanner around here lately?
     
  9. LAracer

    LAracer Karting

    Jan 4, 2008
    130
    Northern NM
    Full Name:
    Phil
    #9 LAracer, Feb 13, 2013
  10. fjb

    fjb Formula Junior
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 12, 2006
    596
    Full Name:
    UNK
    #10 fjb, Feb 13, 2013
    Autel MaxiScan MS509 OBD-II/EOBD Scanner from Amazon for 57$.
    I think HF sells the same one as a CENTEC on sale for 119$
    The Autel works quite well.
     

Share This Page