
On Monday I received this in the mail. It's an Actron Pocket Scan Plus Scanner. It's used for retrieving diagnostic trouble codes from vehicles, when the Check Engine Light is on. A lot of scanners just read codes, but do not tell you what the code means. This Actron scanner does both, in a very small unit. It reads OBD II and CAN codes too. This will be a useful addition to my tool collection. Code readers are useful for any serious or DIY mechanic. The best part? It was sent to me Free of Charge by Actron so I can test out it and write about it. I can't wait to find some cars to hook it up too. A thorough review to be posted soon!
Please I would like to know more about your experience with the Actron pocket scanner. On what cars have you tested it ? Did you test it on Mazda ? How much does it cost and where can i find it ? I am just getting started in DIY repairs and i think i want one of those. Thanks
I have not used the Actron scanner on a Mazda, but my brother owns a Mazda3 hatchback. I assume I will be needing it for his Mazda sometime soon. I have used it on 1996 Honda, an Audi, and Chrysler. The scanner works well for basic code reading but it won’t give you much info outside of that.