The Actron Cp9680 Scan Tool is engineered to empower both seasoned mechanics and everyday vehicle owners with professional-grade diagnostic capabilities. This tool bridges the gap between complexity and user-friendliness, making vehicle troubleshooting accessible to all. Equipped with a wide array of features, the CP9680 is designed to accurately diagnose and address a multitude of vehicle issues, ensuring your car operates at its peak performance.
One of the standout capabilities of the CP9680 scan tool is its extensive vehicle compatibility. It seamlessly interfaces with all 1996 and newer vehicles, encompassing import, domestic, diesel, and hybrid models. This broad compatibility extends to OBD II & CAN protocols, as well as 1994 and 1995 OBD II compliant vehicles, ensuring comprehensive coverage for a vast majority of cars on the road. Whether you’re working on a classic sedan or a modern hybrid, the CP9680 is equipped to provide in-depth diagnostics.
Harnessing the power of CodeConnect®, the CP9680 elevates vehicle diagnostics beyond simple code reading. This feature provides experience-based fixes derived from a comprehensive database of over 26 million verified solutions. CodeConnect is invaluable in deciphering Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that trigger check engine lights, ABS warnings, and airbag alerts. These fixes are not just theoretical; they are actual vehicle repairs reported and validated by ASE certified technicians, giving you access to real-world, proven solutions directly on your scan tool.
Beyond basic diagnostics, the CP9680 scan tool offers crucial reset and status features essential for vehicle maintenance. It supports oil light resets for a wide range of BMW & GM models from 1996-2013, and select Ford & Hyundai vehicles, streamlining routine maintenance tasks. For modern vehicles with advanced systems, the battery reset function for late-model BMW, Mini Cooper, and Ford F-Service trucks is indispensable after battery replacements or service. Furthermore, the tool provides GM DTC status information, offering deeper insights into General Motors vehicle diagnostics.
Addressing safety and complex systems, the CP9680 provides airbag and ABS code diagnostics for a wide range of vehicles (1996-2013 GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Hyundai). This capability allows users to read and understand airbag and ABS codes and definitions, critical for maintaining vehicle safety systems.
For real-time vehicle analysis, the CP9680 excels in live data monitoring. It can graph two PIDs (Parameter IDs) simultaneously, allowing for comparative data analysis in real-time. The tool can access over 300 possible data PIDs (depending on vehicle), providing a wealth of information about your vehicle’s operational status. The record and playback function for live data further enhances diagnostic capabilities, allowing for thorough review and analysis of vehicle performance data. The CP9680 also reads and displays MIL status, allowing you to confirm if the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine light) is active.
The core function of any scan tool is to read and erase DTCs, and the CP9680 performs this task efficiently. It can reset the MIL and turn off the Check Engine light after addressing the underlying issues. The tool provides full manufacturer-specific code definitions, detailing the make, model, and year relevance directly on the device, eliminating guesswork and providing precise diagnostic information. It also features AutoID™ vehicle identification, automatically identifying most 2000 and newer vehicles, saving time and ensuring accurate diagnostics from the outset.
Further enhancing its diagnostic breadth, the CP9680 supports Enhanced Engine and Transmission Codes, delving deeper into these critical vehicle systems. Visual indicators on the tool confirm communication and data retrieval from OBD II vehicles, providing user feedback during operation. For emissions testing readiness, the tool reads and displays all available I/M Monitors, as well as displaying State OBD check and OBD II Drive Cycle Mode information. It also reads and displays pending DTCs and freeze frame data, capturing a snapshot of vehicle data at the moment a fault occurred, which is invaluable for diagnosing intermittent issues.
For comprehensive vehicle system insights, the CP9680 can read and display VIN, CVN, and Cal ID. The Battery/Alternator/Charging System Monitor provides quick assessments of these crucial components. The tool also presents Mode 6 data in layman’s terms, simplifying complex diagnostic information for easier understanding.
Beyond its software capabilities, the CP9680 scan tool is designed with user-friendly hardware features. The color display enhances data visualization, making graphs and text clearer to read. The tool includes a trilingual manual (English, Spanish, French) for broader accessibility. Updateability via USB port ensures the tool remains current with the latest vehicle diagnostic protocols and features. An optional battery backup allows for off-vehicle data review, offering flexibility and convenience (batteries not required for operation when connected to the vehicle). Additional features include a component locator, acronym library, and full PID name descriptions in live data, further assisting in the diagnostic process. The system setup menu allows for language adjustments, unit of measure selection, display and keypad tests, memory tests, tool information access, and program mode customization, tailoring the tool to user preferences.
In conclusion, the Actron CP9680 scan tool is a powerful and versatile diagnostic tool that brings professional-level capabilities to both automotive professionals and vehicle owners. Its extensive features, user-friendly design, and comprehensive vehicle compatibility make it an invaluable asset for anyone looking to understand and maintain their vehicle’s health.
