- Reads, displays, and clears diagnostic trouble codes–the reason the check engine light is on
- On-screen indicator points to the urgency level of the specific code
- Online database explains the code’s causes, severity, and symptoms
- USB connectivity keeps the unit up-to-date for future vehicles
- Compatible with all 1996 and newer vehicles
Product Description
A great solution to provide the DIY’er with an immediate recommendation on the urgency of the Check Engine Light problem. New Urgency Indicators tell how urgent the Check Engine Light problem may be to a vehicle’s drivability. In addition to the emissions and MIL status features, PocketScan Plus offers access to dynamic web support information which includes common components, possible symptoms, and common causes related to trouble codes.Amazon.com
When your Check Engine light turns on, find out immediately if you should stop or keep driving with the Actron PocketScan Plus OBD-II Code Reader with Urgency Indicator. There are many reasons that can cause this indicator to appear — from minor to critical — but the PocketScan Plus is here to provide you with the code information you need as well as an immediate recommendation on the urgency of the Check Engine Light problem.
PocketScan Plus gives you the information you need.
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Actron CP9410 PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles
I was not happy with this scanner. Presented problems in codes, then had to look up what codes meant. I was originally going with the Black and Decker scanner but they were out of them at the time and settled for this one. i should’ve waited fot the Black and Decker.
Rating: 1 / 5
Looks like a good product for a good price. Went to the product website and found they “Charge” for info on the codes. Why would I want to pay twice? I will buy from someone else that is not so greedy.
Rating: 1 / 5
What good is reading a code if they won’t tell you what the code means. There are a few code definitions in the manual but if your code is not one of them, you are out of luck. They will tell you what the code means for a fee. It’s like buying a microwave oven, then having to pay extra to have it actually cook food. $60 dollars to give me a number then more money to tell me what it means?
Rating: 1 / 5
My husband bemoaned the fact that we probably would have to take our vehicle to the mechanic to get a code read. Then I saw this product on TV and found it on Amazon.com shortly after. He was thrilled to get this for Christmas.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am not a mechanic, but am a DYI kind a person, and I needed to figure out why my engine light was on. I did my research and found two products, Equus and Actron CP9410 PocketScan.
Both products claimed to be easy to use, both have sites that provide supportive tech help with diagnostics. I decided to go with PocketScan, because of it’s compact size, I can keep it in the glovebox, the price point was better, and Equus had features I thought at the time, I did not really need, hence, I am not a mechanic.
When I got the product, I tested it out immediately. I read the manual, hooked it up to my car and then noticed a label that was on the cord. It was a WARNING Label, it alerted (not verbatim) that the cord contains lead, it can cause cancer, pregnant women should not use it, wash your hands after use.
If I would have known about the cord containing lead, I wouldn’t have bought it in the first place. Funny, I might have noticed the label prior, but didn’t think anything of it because I thought it was a benign common sense message, like “don’t use this submerged under water” or “this end goes to the car computer port.”
I returned it, and called Equus about their cords. They said that none of their products have lead warnings. Also, I re-visited each of the manufactures sites and Equus seems to have more support/information than Actron. One potential downside to Equus, is the cable system. I think you need an adapter (which they sell) to hook it up to a laptop, because it uses the old fashion serial cords.
I plan on buying my next OBD2 code reader from Equus, it may cost a bit more, but it’s worth the peace of mind.
Rating: 1 / 5