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⏰ Actron CP7529 Digital Timing Light: A Versatile Tool with Advance, Tachometer, Flashlight, and LED Display in Gray Review

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Description of ⏰ Actron CP7529 Digital Timing Light: A Versatile Tool with Advance, Tachometer, Flashlight, and LED Display in Gray

Actron's CP7529 Digital Timing Light features microprocessor-controlled circuitry and is loaded with advanced features including a bright LED display, mode indicator lights, and Xenon flashlight. Use to measure engine RPM and advance, and set initial timing, check and measure centrifugal advance, and measure vacuum advance. Works on gasoline powered vehicles equipped with conventional, electronic, computer controlled, DIS, or 2-cycle ignition systems. Digital LED tach display reads 0-9999 RPM, advance display indicates to 1/10; includes: 2/4 cycle and RPM/advance mode lights, RPM advance selector button, and up/down buttons. Features: super bright Xenon flash, all-metal inductive pickup, durable ABS housing, heat resistant over molding on battery clips, and comprehensive instructions in English, Spanish, & French.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for sync lights

Easy to use, accurate and useful. Have used it half a dozen times now and it works as it should every time. The displays are clear and bright. Strobe is fine. I used it in my garage in the middle of the day and it seemed a bit dark. Nevertheless it works fine. I haven't dropped it yet, so I can't comment on the durability of the plastic.

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Available in white only

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Works well at first, the light is bright too

Works well at first, the light is bright too. I thought it was very good synchronization and tachometer. Unfortunately, it soon starts to misread as the RPM jumps up and then back on the dial. I can't believe the statement is true. My friend bought it from an auto parts store, paid more, unfortunately it does the same thing even after a few uses. Both devices were only used 3-4 times each, the cables are correctly connected. on etc.

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Communication with the seller

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Off after 2 minutes

Bought this timer based on reviews. I connected the light and everything worked fine for the first 2 minutes. Then the revs started to jump everywhere. Then the LED started blinking and the device died. I hooked up my old light to make sure there was no problem with my electrical system and it worked great. I understand that manufacturers will have quality control issues no matter how hard they try. But I don't want to risk another bad block. I will be a different light and try.

Pros
  • Easy adjustment
Cons
  • Volume

Revainrating 5 out of 5

does what it should.

was the best price I could find for it. Cheaper than most stock Autozone timing lamps. price matters. Quality matters. I've used it on several rev-adjustable bikes and some classic Harleys. The only complaint I have about it is mostly out of curiosity, I tried using it on my XR650 to set the RPM but it wouldn't take off (due to the shielded spark plug wire I think). I think I'll have to use a different cable in the future if I need to reset the time on this bike. If so, it's not really a big…

Pros
  • Very impressive
Cons
  • poorly thought out

Revainrating 1 out of 5

feels cheap and used once and then died. very upset

the first one I bought didn't work right out of the box. sent it back and they sent me a new one, great, just a bad coincidence. The second used a motor for timekeeping, put it in a box at home and served for a year. Take it out to use again and it works fine at first, then the display starts flickering and the RPM gauge comes and goes. Within 5 minutes the RPM will show "----" and after 10 minutes it will be dead. this is the first review I have written on a product as I expected a lot more…

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Functionality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good time indicator, fits time indicator

I bought this time indicator to replace a broken Sears unit. It's bright enough and I love the built in tach and preview function as I mainly use it for timing vintage bikes. Motorcycle speedometers are notoriously inaccurate, so having a digital tachometer right on the time display is very handy. I even use it on 6v bikes and motors with no electrical systems. Since it has an inductive sensor, I only use a 12V auxiliary battery to power the flashlight. I consider the timer my most valuable…

Pros
  • One year trial period
Cons
  • Available in black only

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Timing lamp + magic smoke in one convenient package

Need to time your car's timing with a budget chronometer packed with tons of features for next to nothing? Do you love the smell of magic smoke? This temporary light is for you! You can watch this light's amazing display light up, play with the buttons and see the strobe flash three times. But that's not all, this light will also start smoking now. And not the usual smoke. It's magic smoke! Once that smoke comes out, you know this thing will never work again! This horrific design is filled with

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Doubtful purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great Price - Time Indicators

It took me a while to figure out what was wrong with the instructions. They have a book that they use three times. Each category has its own section for different species. I've never used this type of sync light before so it confused me for a while. It really should have a manual dedicated only to this device. Plus it was easy to use and way better than I expected. The flashlight option is great. I was struggling to find a tachometer that was compatible with my car and this one made it…

Pros
  • Great for a Small House
Cons
  • Some Flaws