AutoXray AX2500 Awesome.
This thing has been at my side for at least three years now while I have cut through the red tape of preparing vehicles for NC inspection procedures. Also it has helped me diagnose and repair many other vehicles of friends and relatives. I am not working in the mechanic field currently but; am a qualified MC,Auto,M60&M1 Tank Mech,KC-130R&F model Mech,CH53E Heavy Lift Helo Mech. so it works for my old butt.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
AutoXray AX2500 BEST EVER!
AutoXray AX2500 BEST EVER!
Hello. i have been a driveway mechanic for years. tuneups, oil changes, simple maintaining and repairs. for years i hated getting into newer cars because of obd-I and obd-II trouble codes . This meant paying almost 80 bucks for a diagnostic which meant a guy plugs a computer into my car and presses a button . yeah a lot of work. so i wanted a scanner of my own to do just that BEFORE i heard the "mechanics" tell me something i didn't know. The AX2500 is easy to use and comes pre-loaded with everything you need for obd-I and obd-II . no guessing anymore it tells you just what you need and can clear codes on certain vehicles and that resets check engine light. The menu is easy to follow and once you tell it what type of system and vehicle you are checking its simple to pull trouble codes, and system data and then you know just what is going on under your hood. A lot of shops have not been honest.my 1998 buick regal gs sedan has not had any trouble codes in 5 years, but my 1989 buick t-type coupe was giving me a check engine light soon after a different repair. some shops don't want to even bother, so i decided i needed to get the cheapest but most useful feature filled scanner i needed. it told me i needed a cam sensor in about 5 seconds. i find this tool invaluable with these computer cars and it has already paid for itself. i recommend if you want to be sure when you walk into a repair shop your not ripped off, or you do your own driveway repairs. you cant go wrong. amazon delivered it super quick too.
Hello. i have been a driveway mechanic for years. tuneups, oil changes, simple maintaining and repairs. for years i hated getting into newer cars because of obd-I and obd-II trouble codes . This meant paying almost 80 bucks for a diagnostic which meant a guy plugs a computer into my car and presses a button . yeah a lot of work. so i wanted a scanner of my own to do just that BEFORE i heard the "mechanics" tell me something i didn't know. The AX2500 is easy to use and comes pre-loaded with everything you need for obd-I and obd-II . no guessing anymore it tells you just what you need and can clear codes on certain vehicles and that resets check engine light. The menu is easy to follow and once you tell it what type of system and vehicle you are checking its simple to pull trouble codes, and system data and then you know just what is going on under your hood. A lot of shops have not been honest.my 1998 buick regal gs sedan has not had any trouble codes in 5 years, but my 1989 buick t-type coupe was giving me a check engine light soon after a different repair. some shops don't want to even bother, so i decided i needed to get the cheapest but most useful feature filled scanner i needed. it told me i needed a cam sensor in about 5 seconds. i find this tool invaluable with these computer cars and it has already paid for itself. i recommend if you want to be sure when you walk into a repair shop your not ripped off, or you do your own driveway repairs. you cant go wrong. amazon delivered it super quick too.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
AutoXray AX2500 Saves Money
AutoXray AX2500 Saves Money.
this is a handy tool, saved me cost of time and repair shop diagnostics. showed code and oxygen sensor and bank. also showed on my other car camshaft sensor. This tool allows you to reset the check engine light and then drive the vehicle and when the light comes on again to verify what is wrong. It comes with all the cables you need to plug into the vehicles of various manufacturers, the obdII is the cable i use most. would buy this again if it ever died, dont waste your money on a small different item from like walmart and not get all the hookup cables.
this is a handy tool, saved me cost of time and repair shop diagnostics. showed code and oxygen sensor and bank. also showed on my other car camshaft sensor. This tool allows you to reset the check engine light and then drive the vehicle and when the light comes on again to verify what is wrong. It comes with all the cables you need to plug into the vehicles of various manufacturers, the obdII is the cable i use most. would buy this again if it ever died, dont waste your money on a small different item from like walmart and not get all the hookup cables.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
AutoXray AX2500 I'd Buy It Again
AutoXray AX2500 I'd Buy It Again.
I'm a bonehead mechanic. When an engine warning light goes on, I hate having to take my car to a shop & then being trapped with their diagnosis and fix. So after checking Consumer Reports, I bought their highly-rated AutoXray CodeScout 2500. The warning light on my 2005 Dodge Caravan came on at 52,000 miles. I already had myself convinced that it was an oxygen sensor, because they are usually the first to fail. But SURPRISE, the Code Reader showed a code & diagnosis of a clogged or leaky EGR valve. I didn't even know what that was, but after checking online, I learned what the EGR valve looks like and where it's located on the engine. I bought a new one from the dealer, and installed it. Because I'm a bonehead, it took me several hours to do the job. But I figure my scanner is already paid for just in the savings on one job! The only difficulty I experienced with this product was getting the rubber cover off to insert the batteries. Otherwise it's pretty darn slick!
I'm a bonehead mechanic. When an engine warning light goes on, I hate having to take my car to a shop & then being trapped with their diagnosis and fix. So after checking Consumer Reports, I bought their highly-rated AutoXray CodeScout 2500. The warning light on my 2005 Dodge Caravan came on at 52,000 miles. I already had myself convinced that it was an oxygen sensor, because they are usually the first to fail. But SURPRISE, the Code Reader showed a code & diagnosis of a clogged or leaky EGR valve. I didn't even know what that was, but after checking online, I learned what the EGR valve looks like and where it's located on the engine. I bought a new one from the dealer, and installed it. Because I'm a bonehead, it took me several hours to do the job. But I figure my scanner is already paid for just in the savings on one job! The only difficulty I experienced with this product was getting the rubber cover off to insert the batteries. Otherwise it's pretty darn slick!
Friday, April 6, 2012
AutoXray AX2500 Best thing since sliced bread
AutoXray AX2500 Best thing since sliced bread.
The AutoXray CodeScout 2500 was exactly what I needed to repair my daughter's '98 BMW M3. Based on the code readout which told me "coolant temperature insufficient to . . . " I was able to pinpoint the problem with a bit of logic and a test drive to confirm that the thermostat was probably stuck open. I replaced the thermostat and cleared the fault. The CodeScout paid for itself in one use and I've got two other cars it will work with. Excellent quality and very reasonable price.
The AutoXray CodeScout 2500 was exactly what I needed to repair my daughter's '98 BMW M3. Based on the code readout which told me "coolant temperature insufficient to . . . " I was able to pinpoint the problem with a bit of logic and a test drive to confirm that the thermostat was probably stuck open. I replaced the thermostat and cleared the fault. The CodeScout paid for itself in one use and I've got two other cars it will work with. Excellent quality and very reasonable price.
Friday, March 30, 2012
AutoXray AX2500 REVIEWS
AutoXray AX2500 Best code reader available, great price.
Of the code readers out there for home use, this is far and away the most capable and easy to use; with the USB-cable version of the AutoXray EZ-PC 500 Software which you can get through Amazon for around $50 (and be sure to get that version, not the 400) Before buying the software, however, be sure to get the USB version and not the older version with a serial cable; you have to ask before buying because vendors will sell you the EZ-PC 500 with the serial cable if they have only the old one, and there is no version number from AutoXray to tell the two apart. I gave only 4 stars because it took me a lot of e-mails and phone calls with the company to find that out--not because of any problems with the reader. With the 2500 and the software you are all set to get updates to keep your reader current; you can get codes from virtually every vehicle that has code plugs; and then you can transfer the codes to your computer to chart them and keep track of them for your maintenance records. You also can reset the check engine light. If you are a professional, a scanner (at least twice as expensive) is probably more appropriate, but the 2500 with the software does everything most of us individual owners could want. Great buy via Amazon at 2/3 of current MSRP (find MSRP at the autoxray web site).
AutoXray AX2500 Great Product.
This is my first scanner and I can't say that I am disappointed at all! This item was at a great price! It's real easy to use and tells you what the problem is(as far as what the code typically entails). Definitely a must get if you are sick of paying money to other people, just to tell you what's wrong. Pays for itself in just a couple uses!
AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout AWESOME!!
When the CodeScout arrived I was skeptical that I would need to get online software updates and code library updates to even use this device, and that was NOT the case at all. It hooked right up to a 1993 Chevy Blazer, a 1988 Ford Ranger, a 2004 Saturn Vue, and a 2004 Ford Mustant and worked great. The on-screen information for each car was in plain english and pointed out the trouble parts and failure codes very clearly. This reader will definately save me a lot of money at the autoparts store and the mechanic. This is a must have tool for any shade-tree mechanic with a newer car.
AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout Great Tool - Easy To Use.
I had a 'check engine' light pop up recently and decided to try and self-diagnose the problem. This scanner worked great right out of the box. I was able to diagnose and fix the problem in no time (I got lucky that it was an easy repair though). Nonetheless, I'm happy I didn't get charged by taking it to the dealer though. I only wish it came with the software and cables to save the scans in your computer, but if that's what you're looking to do - buy a Code Scanner and not a Code Reader as the Scanner will also capture a lot more information about the overall performance of your car. The software that comes with this is pretty lame - you'll get better information by searching the internet for the trouble code definitions/repairs. Also, this one comes with 3 sets of cords for OBD I & OBD II cars which was a necessity for me.
Bottom-line - if you want to be able to check codes, clear codes, and reset the 'check engine light' - this is a great tool.
Of the code readers out there for home use, this is far and away the most capable and easy to use; with the USB-cable version of the AutoXray EZ-PC 500 Software which you can get through Amazon for around $50 (and be sure to get that version, not the 400) Before buying the software, however, be sure to get the USB version and not the older version with a serial cable; you have to ask before buying because vendors will sell you the EZ-PC 500 with the serial cable if they have only the old one, and there is no version number from AutoXray to tell the two apart. I gave only 4 stars because it took me a lot of e-mails and phone calls with the company to find that out--not because of any problems with the reader. With the 2500 and the software you are all set to get updates to keep your reader current; you can get codes from virtually every vehicle that has code plugs; and then you can transfer the codes to your computer to chart them and keep track of them for your maintenance records. You also can reset the check engine light. If you are a professional, a scanner (at least twice as expensive) is probably more appropriate, but the 2500 with the software does everything most of us individual owners could want. Great buy via Amazon at 2/3 of current MSRP (find MSRP at the autoxray web site).
AutoXray AX2500 Great Product.
This is my first scanner and I can't say that I am disappointed at all! This item was at a great price! It's real easy to use and tells you what the problem is(as far as what the code typically entails). Definitely a must get if you are sick of paying money to other people, just to tell you what's wrong. Pays for itself in just a couple uses!
AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout AWESOME!!
When the CodeScout arrived I was skeptical that I would need to get online software updates and code library updates to even use this device, and that was NOT the case at all. It hooked right up to a 1993 Chevy Blazer, a 1988 Ford Ranger, a 2004 Saturn Vue, and a 2004 Ford Mustant and worked great. The on-screen information for each car was in plain english and pointed out the trouble parts and failure codes very clearly. This reader will definately save me a lot of money at the autoparts store and the mechanic. This is a must have tool for any shade-tree mechanic with a newer car.
AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout Great Tool - Easy To Use.
I had a 'check engine' light pop up recently and decided to try and self-diagnose the problem. This scanner worked great right out of the box. I was able to diagnose and fix the problem in no time (I got lucky that it was an easy repair though). Nonetheless, I'm happy I didn't get charged by taking it to the dealer though. I only wish it came with the software and cables to save the scans in your computer, but if that's what you're looking to do - buy a Code Scanner and not a Code Reader as the Scanner will also capture a lot more information about the overall performance of your car. The software that comes with this is pretty lame - you'll get better information by searching the internet for the trouble code definitions/repairs. Also, this one comes with 3 sets of cords for OBD I & OBD II cars which was a necessity for me.
Bottom-line - if you want to be able to check codes, clear codes, and reset the 'check engine light' - this is a great tool.
#@> AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout
AutoXray AX2500
The AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout (Part #AX2500) provides access to the trouble codes that trigger check engine lights. Determine if your vehicle is ready for an emissions test. Use the tool's internal library of code definitions to look-up previous or current DTCs in English or Spanish. The CodeScout 2500 Advanced Code Reader is the most user-friendly, cost-efficient, and portable OBD-I and OBD-II code reader available.Product Details
- Color: Black
- Brand: AutoXray
- Model: AX2500
- Platform: Windows
- Format: CD
- Dimensions: 5.75" h x 9.50" w x 13.50" l,
Features
- Retain the most recently scanned vehicle?s data and configuration
- OBD-II code library built-in the tool
- Dual language tool: English and Spanish language option
- Low battery indicator
- Supports adjustable display contrast
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