I am looking for a Christmas gift for my hubby. I don't know anything about scaners. I wanted to know if this one works for all cars and models.Thanks
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It only works for 96 and up on almost all car models, and if it doesnt you kust need to buy an adapter, to be honest ive used it to check nissans, ford,honda,lincoln and they have worked tried the 200 dollar scanners and it have me the same results so its a great buy
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I'm going to say no. I'm in the same boat and was wondering the same thing. It looks like this item only reads some codes, gives some vehicle data, but that's about it. You can't send commands through it (release EPB) or re-program existing functionality (needle sweep on start) of the vehicle. I'll be sticking with the more expensive one out there and know I have something that works. Charge people who want to use it to cover my cost.
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I had this unit for many years. Then when I bought a 2008 Ford Focus, it didn't work any longer. It also didn't work on my 2013 Ford F-150. I wrote Actron and they told me that in 2008 and newer cars, the communication protocol changed in OBD-II cars to the newer CAN protocol and I had to get a newer scanner. However, your 2005 should still use the original communication protocol and this scanner should work. I'd email Actron and ask them what that response could mean.
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Great question Kayla. I have both Lexar and ScanDisk, both work fine with this reader. For my two cents, I have had four or five different readers over the years and this Lexar Professional is the best I have ever owned. As an Event Photographer, I have three of them to work different stations. I have NEVER had a glitch with any of them, not once. Stop shopping and buy it and smile, your worries are over. The cable that comes with it is top notch too.
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No this is only adapter to fit on the OBDI socket but your scanner it should they have the ability or program to read both OBDI & OBDII in that case that adapter it would be working but if you have a scanner for OBDII for 2006 and up that adapter is not going to work you need the scanner that he works on OBDI & OBDII program then you can use this adapter.
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All vehicles built since 1996 are required to be OBDII compliant. Yes it will work. If you purchase this item just make sure you update it when you get it. Make sure you turn off your virus protection or you may have trouble with the update. I had to turn my virus protection off to get it to update. Updating is easy. Download the the instruction manual from the Actron website and it will walk you through the update and operation of the scanner. I like this scanner, easy to use.
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I wish I could help but I gave it to my grandchildren at Christmas and it wont scan things. I tried to get it replaced but no one was willing to help me so they still have a gift that wont work. Hope you have better luck than I had.
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Sorry Bill I try to works on this scanner but stills can't get the answer likes you have because it cheap and for old car to hard to get what I and you needs to know...good luck if somes out there may know the answer for you Bill...
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Yes ,Scanner will work on all OBD11 systems.about from 1994 on up.The scanner will provide a generic code which we see as a code starting with a p-(-----).All generic codes can be found on the internet.The scanner will only do engine management systems.The scanner for that year might show freeze frame data for codes storded,thanks Greg
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I will be very truthful,,, I tried to use it on 5 cars,,it did not work on any of them. I took a couple to a local repair shop he ran his OBD and it worked great. I was told when it comes to tools you really do get what you pay for. My Autel OBD is now a door stop and that job it does great.
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It should work on any regular car from 1996 to present after updating the software online. However, in order to update the software immediately after receiving the scanner I had to find an older computer with an older style serial port (so I could access the COM 1 assigned port) and, since the scanner comes only with a USB connection, I had to find a converter from a USB port to a nine-pin serial port. Someone with better programming skills should be able to designate one of the USB ports on their computer as a COM 1, then the USB connection would work. The scanner works great, but the update for the software is somewhat of a pain to do. I see no reason it would not work on a 2000 VW. It should work on any regular car from 1996 to present after updating the software online. However, in order to update the software immediately after receiving the scanner I had to find an older computer with an older style serial port (so I could access the COM 1 assigned port) and, since the scanner comes only with a USB connection, I had to find a converter from a USB port to a nine-pin serial port. Someone with better programming skills should be able to designate one of the USB ports on their computer as a COM 1, then the USB connection would work. The scanner works great,... » Read More It should work on any regular car from 1996 to present after updating the software online. However, in order to update the software immediately after receiving the scanner I had to find an older computer with an older style serial port (so I could access the COM 1 assigned port) and, since the scanner comes only with a USB connection, I had to find a converter from a USB port to a nine-pin serial port. Someone with better programming skills should be able to designate one of the USB ports on their computer as a COM 1, then the USB connection would work. The scanner works great, but the update for the software is somewhat of a pain to do. I see no reason it would not work on a 2000 VW. « Show Less
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Yes it scan any type of card , im using it scanning medical insurance cards and it even read the card info and fill it into my billing software very fast.. I own 2 scanners
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There are better scanners out there and my experience with Actron is not good. They completely ignored certain Chrysler vehicles and who knows what else.
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i would assune it would, i purchesed it to use on my 2000 gmc... if you are not familiar with using this type of scanner there is little instructions & no .pdf file either for a printed manual, so its learn by doing... there are shortcomings...
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No. The ScanTool is a "diagnostic reader", and not a car programming device.
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All OBDII compliant vehicles will work with the scanner. Look for the connector under the steering wheel that connects to the scanner. Also ask your dealer if your vehicle is compliant if you can't find an answer. Also try on-line.The scanner will guide you through the process and they have a great instruction guide.
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All ob2 after 96 but not all Holdens and Fords till after 2006 which where a bit later going ob2, It will not work on early Saab and some Subaru ,but it is still the best little scanner for the price and code connect is a winner,love it