Showing posts with label car battery tester. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car battery tester. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2014

E-Z Red MSBD28 Auto Memory Saver

E-Z Red MSBD28 Auto Memory SaverVery well constructed.

There are a lot of cheaper versions of this same tool for sale but this one appears to be very well made.

This is an adapter to power & save the memory of an OBDII type computer from an adjacent car's 12V socket or portable power pack.

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i did not get my memory saver i still want it icant buy any thing from you till i get my tool STILL WAITING

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Go Power! GP-SW600-12 600-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Go Power! GP-SW600-12 600-Watt Pure Sine Wave InverterThis is a product review of the GPSW-600-12. It shows the inverter from all angles and shows how to hook the inverter to a battery using the Go Power! DC installation kit (GPDC-Kit2). It shows the inverter being overloaded with 1000 watts and how to reset the inverter after being overloaded. It also shows the GPSW-600-12 running 800 watts of Light bulbs continuous. It also shows a large drill being used off of the inverter as well as a skill saw. It also shows the UL (Underwriters Labratories) listing that the inverter has.

Larger and heavy than expected. Installation was a snap with kit installed with 6 12V batterys in my fifth wheel.

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I am using this inverter for continuous duty, electronics support. I'm very pleased with the performance thus far. It uses quality external components. It does emit a high frequency whine like most inverters of this type. You will need an enclosure with an STC (Sound Transmission Class) of about 45 to isolate the noise. Search wikipedia.com for an explanation. GFCI is also a nice plus. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase.

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About a week after I received my GP-SW600 we had our first power outage thanks to a bad wind storm that also blew down several trees on my property. The outage only lasted a few hours but during this time we were able to watch TV, surf the internet with a notebook computer and run a lamp with a 7 watt LED bulb all at the same time. I wasn't even close to using 600 watts but the TV, satellite, modem, router, etc. all worked flawlessly with no hint that the power was coming from a 12 volt deep cycle battery. I have only used it once so I can't say anything about long term reliability and performance but based upon my limited experience this is a top quality unit that will do what it is supposed to do and do it well. It is definitely a step up from my modified sine wave inverters. If you want to run things with variable speed motors such as certain power tools, or if you want to run sensitive electronics such as notebook computers and routers, then I highly recommend this inverter.

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Friday, June 13, 2014

Autel MaxiScan MS409 OBD-II/EOBD Scanner

Autel MaxiScan MS409 OBD-II/EOBD ScannerI bought the scanner back in Feb 10, 2009. The plastic and rubber parts of the unit look and feel cheap but I didn't mind because the manual and menus are easy to follow. I used it on two occasions for reading and erasing a code in my car. After that, it just died failing to turn on even with a fresh 9v battery. I emailed support@auteltech.com and sales@auteltech.com for warranty support back in June and a few days ago but I still have to receive a single reply. Sending them an email requires one to fill out an Excel spreadsheet form where one can enter the details about the unit and the vehicle that's being scanned. The form asks for a serial number but there are no serial number markings on the unit itself---maybe it's electronic but then the unit is dead. All the contact info on Autel's website lists a location and phone numbers in China only.

Your driving down the road when you notice that bright orange or red light just lit up on the dash.

Now you start to wonder hmmm did I forget to tighten the gas cap or heck is the car even safe to drive, what do you do?

Well you can go to a dealer and let them tell you yeah you didn't tighten the cap and that will be $50.

Or

You get one of these babies and when the light comes on you pull off to a safe area and just plug it in. This model has not only the code number but what the code means in plain English a big plus no books to have look up stuff in its right there on the screen.

Also you can clear the code once your realize its the cap and save yourself that $50!

What if its something serious? Well now you know to call road side assistance and get that vehicle into a shop before some serious damage happens.

Another feature I like is it can be upgraded from the web and it also has the CAN protocol for the newer cars.

We had to turn around on a trip to Disney to get help when the light came on because we didn't know it was OK to drive. Turned out to be a bad spark plug wire and couple of wraps of electrical tape we were off again, and when we got home we could get the new wires.

The back lighting is nice for when its dark under the dash and the fact it will store the code for you comes in handy when you are inside and cant remember that code # again.

Vin numbers can be checked on certain model cars so you can see if the computer has been swapped out.

Now one thing I wish it would do is print, it has a USB cable to let you upgrade the software but how hard would it be to make it print the stored data?.

All in all its well worth the cost since you will make that money back in savings the first time you use it!

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Hi All,

I got this item very quickly, ordered Friday recieved on Monday with AMAZON PRIME. I bought this because of an intermittent engine light in my 2006 Acura TL MT, (it comes on about every other day). After reading some of the other reviews here the first thing I did was to look at the device info and write down the serial number, software number, etc. all stored electronically. I just ran a diag and it came back with a code that seems to be correct. P2138Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch D/ E Voltage Correlation. This is something that has failed in my car when it was still in warranty. The scan began and finished in about 1 minute or less. The build doesn't seem cheap, it just looks like it's made to take a beating, like it's sturdy enough to take a few falls/drops. I am very satisfied with the purchase and I believe since I only payed $51, it has already paid for itself in one scan. I can't speak for the software CD or updating because I ran my test with the device straight out of the box and didn't use the supplements. I read reviews on random forums concerning this model/type scanner and all were satisfied, as I am too.

Thinking about it? This is a great price. There are cheaper builds for about $40, but they are reviewed as too cheap. I've only seen one other scan tool for $50 that is OBD2/CAN and it was a bluetooth device but it had no reviews. This has it's own memory to store your codes after a diag run, and it also reads out generic and manufacture specific codes.

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Reason for my 5 stars:

1st: Great price

2nd: Easy to understand manual,

3rd: Great Features (love the Freeze Frame had a Code P1320 on my 2000 Nissan maxima

Ignition Signal Failure or bad ignition coils but which 1 my car have 6(total cost to

change all 6 $500-$600)used the Freeze Frame feature and found a code P0303 meaning cylinder #3

or coil #3 was bad,cost of new coil $70-$100 and I can change it myself,so total cost of repair

1 Great Scanner (Autel MaxiScan MS409 OBD-II/EOBD) $77.00 + 1 ignition coil $100 = $177

4th: Great Price

5th: Great Price

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Scanner was just as advertised. Great deal for the money. I was trying to diagnose a problem with my Toyota

Prius. Unfortunately, Toyota has some proprietary codes that are not defined by this Scanner (or any other outside

of Toyota's service department).Otherwise a great value...

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Toyota Prius Models (Grey)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Toyota Prius ModelsThey fit absolutely perfectly in my 2010 Prius II. It literally couldn't fit any more perfectly. I like the color, and the rear covers a all of the area and has a nice lip on it so it catches snow and mud really well. They are a bit expensive, but I'm very pleased with how they look and fit.

Unbelievably nice! I LOVE these mats. They don't have the leaky holes that the Weathertech mats have, they look nicer, they're a darker grey, and the lip goes up higher. I am thrilled with these mats. I was also worried that they'd feel like a 'hard' plastic under my feet, or that my heel would slide easily on them; neither is an issue at all. My wife and I are both thrilled with these mats.

For about a dozen pics (in a Silver/grey 2011 Prius), see here:

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I purchased these directly from Husky and was very disappointed. I bought two front liners for my FJ Cruiser.

First problem was quality. For $90 you expect something substantive, these things are made of plastic about as thick as (2) gallon milk jugs sandwiched together. This is a problem where the lip of the liners (designed to keep liquids pooling in them) is close to the doors of the car, where you get in and out. After only trying them a few days, you can see where the cheap quality would lead to bending and damage in this area.

Second and biggest problem is that in the FJ Cruiser they attach to the floor with hooks built into the floor. FJ has a plastic floor, so if you don't latch them, they slide. The holes in the liners were too small and when I forced them over the hooks, the plastic got bent around the edges of the holes, damaging them and meaning the hooks didn't secure them properly. It wasn't hard to see where after some use, they would not have stayed hooked whatsoever. This is a serious design flaw. A little effort on Husky's part could have fixed this, they only had to cut the right size hole and add a grommet around the edges of it. Lazy.

The liners fit perfectly, but that seems a moot point, given their serious flaws and cost.

Husky made me pay to ship them back. Very bad business, considering they didn't work out because of cheap design efforts on their part. The customer service rep told me I had to pay to send them back, that why should they, since they gave me free shipping. Normally I might accept that, but once you see these things, you'll realize they cost all of $1 or $2 to manufacture, making free shipping inclusive in a $90 price tag something of a joke.

I bought Weathertech rubber mats to replace these. The Toyota FJ all-weather mats also seem better. Both are cheaper, about half the price.

Husky doesn't deserve business with products like this one. I usually don't write reviews, but between the quality of the product and my service experience, I think others should know before they buy.

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Received product as described in a timely manner. Fits like factory made, easy to clean, and provides good protection for the carpet.

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I am extremely pleased with this item. They fit perfectly in my 2010 Prius and are very well made. They grip well to carpet and do not slide at all. The price is great, especially considering the similar "Weathertech" item is nearly $170.00. These get the job done for a much more reasonable price. I would highly recommend these as the better value.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Extreme Rate Lithium Iron Powersports Battery

Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Extreme Rate Lithium Iron Powersports Batterybattery is very light weight and easy to install. dual battery terminal hookup is great for separating auxillary connections from main positive/negitive connections. if you need more foam shims, the manufacture will send them for no charge. seller was extreemly helpful. I installed on a 2009 HD Ultra Glide but found the current draw with all systems off (security/radio) was still high enough that I needed to order the battery charger. recommendation is get the battery charger when you order the battery and save a little on shipping.

The battery is lighter than my original amd provides very good starting for my 2300cc Triumph Rocket 3. The dealer is also very reliable and honest.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Wolo Model 3300-A Bright Star Magnetic Mount Strobe Light - Amber

Wolo Model  3300-A Bright Star Magnetic Mount Strobe Light - AmberUsually, you get what you pay for. Sometimes, you get lucky and get more than what you paid for. Unfortunately, the Wolo Bright Star is actually worth less than the little bit I paid for it. First, the big design problem. It has a coiled cord, which means it has no reach unless you find a way to straighten it out. Second, the visibility is very poor in daylight conditions. Even on a cloudy day, this light won't really attract your attention more than a 1000 feet away. On a sunny day, this light isn't really noticeable unless you're standing a few feet away. Finally, quality is very poor. After a few days of use, I noticed moisture building up on the inside surface of the light. It had only been exposed to a very brief and light rain shower, and it has a rubber gasket, so I was confused. I took off the lens and wiped it off, but the condensation came back a few days later. After a couple weeks, I'm guessing some of that water finally made it to the motor because the light stopped working completely. How did the moisture get in there? When I took the new light out of its box, the rubber gasket looked brand new. After a week's exposure to the elements, surface cracks were appearing on all sides. For $25, I guess you can't get quality components. Stay away from this one.

Decent for the price. Not that bright during the day but its good at night. Magnet holds pretty good to the roof of the car.

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The product is absolutely as is written operates well, very visible, works well in the rain as well.

Giving it 4/5 stars because time will tell on reliability, but so far it does the job as needed and for a very affordable price.

Sound item for a great price. I would recommend for site safety.

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I have bought three of these lights and two have quit working after an hour of service. will not buy anymore.

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This item might be okay for night use, but during daylight hours it isn't bright enough for any type of practical use.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Essential Kit for the Garmin Nuvi 760 760T includes a Car and Wall Charger - uses Gomadic TipExchan

Essential Kit for the Garmin Nuvi 760 760T includes a Car and Wall Charger - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • Kit includes: DC Car Charger and a AC Wall Charger
  • Advanced internal circuitry prevents device from power surges; overcharging and short-circuiting
  • High current output current ( 1000mA ) for faster charging; full lifetime warranty
  • TipExchange Technology protects investment providing means to upgrade charger tips at lower cost (Tips Included)
  • Charging adapter works with both foreign and domestic outlets (100-240 Volts AC)

I bought this cause I needed a new, cheap, charger for my Nuvi. The car charger and wall chargers work as advertised. The one drawback is the plug (or adapter for the plug) that goes in to the Nuvi. It's way too long and, since the port is at the bottom of the Nuvi, it makes the Nuvi hard to properly mount in the car (I have one of the beanbag mounts so it sits on the dashboard rather than hanging from the window). I have to push the Nuvi so it's hanging almost half off the dashboard just so I can tilt the screen down to where I can actually see it since the plug is in the way. If your original Nuvi car charger breaks and you need a cheap one this works but it may be worth it to get an official Garmin charger instead. You get what you pay for.

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Very easy to use.

I am sure one can use it for more things than I do, however it is quick, large screen, and great valuefor the money.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Stanley J5C09 500-Amp Jump Starter with Built-In Air Compressor

Stanley J5C09 500-Amp Jump Starter with Built-In Air CompressorThis unit should provide the capacity needed to jump start most cars. However, there are a few things to note:

1. This unit does not have an automatic float charging system. This means you can't just leave it plugged in & expect it to maintain a full charge. Instead, you must periodically unplug it and replug it in (at least every few months). If you forget, you will not only not have a charged unit when you need it, but, the battery can become damaged as well if left to fully discharge. Chargers costing as little as $20 have this feature; There's no reason to exclude it on a unit like this.

2. This unit does not include a power cord. Instead, you will need to use an extension cord; it needs to be a single dongle version because of the design of the unit.

3. This unit does not include a storage compartment. Not a big deal, but, if you have some accessories you want to tote (like a power cord or inflation needle), you won't have a convenient place to store it.

I've also had two PowerStation units. One died within a year and the other still works (I think). Time will tell how the Stanley stacks up.

...and that's saying a lot, since this thing is so heavy.

I haven't used all the features, but I recently had a electrical problem in my car. The alternator was draining my battery, and I had to unplug it every time. I got the jump starter after my car was fixed, but then I forgot to turn my lights off two days later. This thing jumped my car just fine.

I also have a lot of problems with my tires in the winter, air slowly leaks out of one of my tires. This will come in handy then, as well. It'll save me a couple bucks going to the gas station to fill up air.

Pros: It works. Lots of features, including a cigarette lighter charger, USB charger, and air compressor for your tires. Easy to carry with the handle up top.

Cons: Heavy, it takes a long time to charge (15-19 hrs), and you'll need an extension cord to charge it.

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I drive a honda ridgeline pickup truck and my wife drive a honda civic. I've been looking for a decent jumpstarter that would be powerful enough for both of our vehicles. Rather then having 2 various models it just seemed easier to get two identical units. After reading reviews on several various jump-starters I opted for this model.

Now the most negative thing I could find about this thing was it lacked a flat charger so you couldn't leave it plugged in. For me that's not even a factor, after all I bought this to charge it and then put it in the trunk of my wifes car and in the cargo area of my truck. I don't intend on leaving this plugged in. So if you plan on using this HOW IT IS DESIGNED then you too don't even need to worry about the lack of a float charger.

That being said, the unit itself is a bit heavy, imagine picking up really big battery, that's essentially what this is. It has some weight to it.

The jumpstarter itself also features an interesting little light that pivots as well as an air compressor. I've heard/read back reviews on the air compressor, for me it's not why I bought it. But initial checks it looks like it works fine and even has somewhere to store the air hose which is really nice.

The one negative I have on this thing is the power switch for the air compressor is on the back and is not protected. In other words it could in theory be flipped on and drain the battery. So when you need to jump your car the starter would be dead. I wish they put a cover or moved the switch but honestly it would take a perfect mistake for that to get turned on so it's really not that critical. To prevent this from potentially happening I actually went down to Target and bought 2 milk crates,one for me and one for my wife. I put a jump starter, first aid kit, oil, etc in the crate so it's essentially the roadside emergency crate and also protects the jumpstarter from getting knocked around and/or turned on.

Overall I spent $140 total on 2 of these and I'm really happy with the quality. They charge overnight easily, the indicator lights show you the charge remaining on the battery and it has power ports for 12volt and USB which is an added bonus.

If you need a jumpstarter I would definitely consider this one.

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The basic function of one of these things is pretty simple: take a car with a dead battery and give it enough of a boost in juice to get the engine to turn over. They certainly beat trying to find and then position someone to get a jump between cars.

That said, there are several different "flavors" of jump starters. I've had the smaller 200 amp versions and found myself stranded when it didn't have enough oomph to start my car from a fully dead battery. I don't drive a tank or a pick-up with a Hemi, so it's not like I needed a lot of juice. The little one just didn't have the power. The person that was kind enough to brave a torrential downpour and give me a jump had a 500 amp that worked like a charm.

This thing is a life saver. Off of one charge, it's jump started over five cars and one was an Avalanche with a stone dead battery. The battery has held a charge for over a year, even being in my trunk the whole time. On top of being beefy enough to start every vehicle I've attached it to, there are little bells and whistles that add to the overall wow. There's an attached LED mini-spotlight comparable to a medium mag-lite, an air compressor and get this a USB port AND a socket similar to your car's cigarette lighter in case you want to power/charge a gadget for hours at a time without being near a computer. This thing has some heft but I didn't find it obnoxiously heavy. It certainly weighed less than a regular car battery!

Pros:

1. Portable

2. Powerful

3. Simple to use

4. Easy to understand charge meter

5. Attached LED light for use at night

6. Includes a USB port

7. Includes a cigarette lighter socket (and cord) for both powering gadgets and slow trickle charging your car's battery.

Cons:

1. No charge cord. You have to use a 3-prong extension cord to recharge this.

After using it for several years, I bought one for both parents and a good friend and they, too, love it. If you're on the fence about buying one of these, I'll make it easy: BUY IT. You won't regret it.

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I had to use this already and it worked great. I like how the postive and negive clamps clamp to the box so they aren't free. The light for the air compressor is great too. When you are in the dark the light on the side is handy to have.

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

FM Transmitter for Sony Walkman Includes Car Power Cable for Transmitter

FM Transmitter for Sony Walkman Includes Car Power Cable for Transmitter
  • Full Stereo High Clarity sound Radio Play
  • Compatible with Sony Walkman and all othe portable players
  • Power light and frequency LED indicator
  • Operating range: 10-30 feet
  • Powered with 2 AAA batteries or with DC cable ( Cable Included)

I have had this item for 2 years, and i have driven in a car from Colorado to Florida with it. Rarely having to change the station. From Mississippi to florida i did not have to change the tuner ONE single time.

The sound is good, you turn the sound on the device to about half way and adjust your car volume. It has been used with an OLD MP3 player, IPOD nano, and a Sony Walkman.

I really like this thing and i am considering purchasing another one for myself since this one belongs to my daughter and came in a bundle package!

NO its not the best, but i have learned in my life that more money for a product does not always guarantee a BETTER product. Just means you paid more for the same thing.

It works for me, depending on what you want from you item, it would most likely work for you.

My rating

Sound Quality 3.95 out of 5 stars (only because i know there are better)

Ease of use 5 stars

Durability 5 stars

battery life 5 stars

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If in your area you dont have the specific stations (the product has like five options of these) then the item will be useless to you. The sound is faded and low. For the price is good, but if you want quality, find a better transmitter.

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This device is very inexpensive and it works. There are some aspects of "cheap" to keep in mind. There is no on/off switch. Only way to turn it off is to remove the batteries or unplug it. If you don't, it runs down the batteries overnite. It does function correctly as a transmitter. Sometimes there are drop outs but that isn't often. All in all, for the price, it's really a good deal!

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I bought this item as it described to charge and transmit, What I get is a small blinging red light. I did not bother to send it back. It is not worth it for the hustle.

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Good if your in a pitch and need to save on some money. There is some issues at times with the sound, works about 90 percent of the time.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Dodge Journey Models (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Dodge Journey ModelsOMG! I WAS SO AMAZED WITH HUSKY LINERS CUSTOM FRONT AND BACK SEAT CARPET COVERS. I PREPARED MYSELF FOR CHICAGO'S SNOWY WEATHER SO I DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE AVAILABLE ITEMS. WHEN IT ARRIVED I INSTALLED IT QUICKLY. IT COVERS 95% OF MY CAR'S CARPET PLUS ALL EDGES. SUPERB BUY!! I WOULDN'T CHANGE THEM FOR ANY OTHER LINERS IN THE WORLD!!!!!I JUST LOVE THEM..!

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