Actron CP9680 AUTOSCANNER Plus OBD II/ABS/Airbag Scan Tool with Color Screen

I have an old-school Snap-On scanner, as I used to do a lot of repair work. It finally winked out after many years of use/abuse. Today I only maintain 3 vehicles, so there's no need for a full-blown commercial model. But, I wanted something more than a basic code-clearer.Very happy with this scanner so far. The display is a vast improvement over my old pro scanner. Easy to read and navigate, with a logical button layout and positive feedback. Buttons are well-protected, covered with rubber boots. Don't know if they're waterproof, but they should resist most gunk and grease. More rugged than I expected from a DIY tool, although it could use more rubber case cushioning.In operation, it works as advertised. Recognized all three of our domestic vehicles (2002,2003,2013). I miss some features of my pro scanner, such as the ability to test individual sensors and PCM programming, but that's not a deal-breaker at this price. The Code Connect troubleshooter is impressive. As I scrolled through the various codes and likely causes, it seemed obvious that this was compiled by experienced mechanics. Firmware is updateable, a big plus. I expect this unit will stay fairly current for many years to come.Not cheap, but for it's intended purpose it's a good value. Sort of a bridge between blue-chip scanners and cheap throw-aways. If you plan on diagnosing and repairing yourself, can't go wrong here.

This is a great generic scan tool!!! I got this one to replace another Actron scanner I’ve had since 2008! I read a few negative reviews about not reading airbag and ABS codes and such, but you have to realize this is a cheap generic scan tool. It reads codes, data and readiness monitors. It’s not a $10k Snap-on scanner. So don’t expect it to be. I’m a professional auto technician and I would say Actron makes the best quick scanners in the business!!!

I have been looking to upgrade my older scanner with one that has ABS/Airbag capability for a while. Did a lot of research prior to purchasing this unit. So far it has worked as it claimed it would. Noticed that some people were complaining about connecting to the Actron website to download the current software, but I had no problem at all, download took about 8 - 10 minutes. (USB cable for download doesn't come with the unit so you will need to purchase one if you don't have one already) This scanner is very intuitive to use if you have any experience with a scanner, if you don't it comes with a get started reference guide which is easy to understand. When connected to the OBDII port it recognizes the vehicle and is ready to go. All of my vehicles are domestic and I haven't had the chance to use it on a foreign make yet so I can't evaluate how it will do. My only complaint is that it didn't come with a storage case of any type. I am very particular with my test equipment and bought a foam lined hard case on line to store this scanner in. If this scanner works as long as my old one it should be the last scanner I ever need to buy. Don't pay list price, if you are patient you can get it for less on sale.

Very easy to use just plug it in and it reads the codes and it is easy to scroll through menu. I had it in the truck on a out of state trip and when I had a problem I called my mechanic back home and he diagnosed the problem so when I got it to a mechanic in that town I knew what was wrong and was not a out of state traveler about to get shafted. It stays in the console now. That truck had never given any trouble before but I was glad I had it with me.

This is an Excellent Scanner for the DIYer's....it has Been a Huge Improvement Over My Old Scanner, This Actron is Easier to Use, the Screen is Colored and Much More Clearer for Viewing....it Gives What Would Be the Top Fix the Trouble Code(s) that is Present....for Me this has Been a Very Solid Investment, the Only Item I Wish Would have Come with this Scanner was the USB Cable......