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Actron CP9580 Auto Scanner with CodeConnect Trilingual OBD II, CAN and ABS Scan Tool | 
| Brand: Actron
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $304.99
Buy New: $179.99
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You Save: $125.00 (41%)
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 249
Media: Automotive
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 8.1 x 1.4
MPN: CP9580
Model: CP9580
UPC: 021467853367
EAN: 0021467853367
ASIN: B003IOITRG
Release Date: June 25, 2010
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| Features:
| • | Generic and manufacturer specific code definitions on screen and trilingual support | | • | With CodeConnect quickly pinpoint and prioritize the solution not just the code, providing 3 million verified fixes specific to the vehicle's make, model, year and engine | | • | Compatible with OBD-II and CAN vehicles 1996 and newer and includes domestic ABS code coverage, record and playback data stream and on screen graphing | | • | Custom data list for live data and graph live data | | • | Additional advance features such as freeze frame data, drive cycle mode, state OBD check and print data support |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Actron CP9580 AutoScanner Plus OBD II, CAN & ABS Scan Tool is the ultimate choice in handheld automotive diagnostic scan tools, suitable both for advanced automotive do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) and automotive professionals alike. Not only does it capture and analyze data like other scan tools, but it also can help you prioritize troubleshooting with access to the most probable solution based on top reported fixes specific to the vehicle's make, model, year and engine. Additional features include live engine data, graph live data, freeze frame data, drive cycle mode, print functionality and much more. The Advanced Handheld Scanner That Troubleshoots for You
Since the 1980's standardized Onboard Diagnostic systems—first OBD-I and currently OBD-II—mandated for virtually all cars and light trucks manufactured for the US market have provided automotive technicians, and increasingly DIYers, with insight into the increasingly complex inner workings of modern passenger vehicles. Traditionally professional grade diagnostic results required large and/or expensive scanning tools to translate diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and other data generated by the internal computer networks of your vehicle when the check engine/malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard goes off, but now there is a much better way; the Actron CP9580 AutoScanner Plus Scan Tool.  Generic and manufacturer codes an definition.
View larger. |  Onboard code troubleshooting with CodeConnect.
View larger. | The new CP9580 AutoScanner Plus with CodeConnect does way more than just displaying the trouble codes and definitions seen in other handheld scan tools. At the touch of a button it can also actually help prioritize troubleshooting using the top reported fixes related to these codes, specific to your vehicle's make, model, year and engine. Once codes register on the device, AutoScanner Plus indicates on screen which codes have the CodeConnect details available. To gain access to these possible fixes all the user need do is push the CodeConnect button in the middle of the keypad and the most probable solutions according to the data of file will be displayed. CodeConnect is a comprehensive database of 3 million ASE verified fixes for the trouble codes that cause the check engine light to illuminate, providing a shortcut for troubleshooting efforts. Advanced functionality built into AutoScanner Plus also includes advanced domestic ABS code coverage, allowing read/erase capability for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles (click to see an ABS compatibility chart). And additional features include live engine data, graph live data, freeze frame data, drive cycle mode, field updateable via USB port, print functionality and much more. Standard Features: - General features
- CodeConnect technology for up to 3 million possible fixes.*
- Record and playback LIVE engine data
- Display live real time data.
- ABS code read/erase capability for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles (see compatibility).
- Custom data list for live data.
- Graph live data.
- Displays all 9 modes of global OBD-II data.
- Displays enhanced code definitions on screen.
- Hardware features
- Optional battery power (as well as directly through the OBD-II connector).
- Field updateable via USB port.
- Trilingual manual (English, Spanish, and French).
- Print data to PC.
- Software features
- Read and erase DTCs.
- Compatible with OBD-II and CAN vehicles 1996 and newer.
- OBD-II generic and manufacturer specific code definitions.
- Read and display MIL status.
- Read and display I/M monitors.
- Visual indicator when communicating with vehicle.
- Pending DTCs.
- Freeze frame data.
- Drive cycle mode.
- State OBD check.
- Code lookup library.
- Trilingual menus and definitions.*
What's in the Box
1-Actron CP9580 AutoScanner Plus, 1-users manual. Automotive Analysis Tools to Suit Every Need
With over 40 years of experience manufacturing affordable automotive diagnostic tools Actron features a product line that has something for everyone, regardless of your level of experience. Check out the table below for current models of Actron scan tools available and their available features. Click the model number at the top of the table for further details.  |
Product Description
Actron AutoScanner Plus with CodeConnect will revolutionize the way you fix your vehicles by providing 3 million verified fixes specific to the vehicle’s make, model, year and engine. CodeConnect provides actual fixes to the problem causing the check engine light to illuminate - providing the Top Reported Fix from the CodeConnect database. The Top Reported Fix is the most probable solution to the vehicle problem and is a shortcut for troubleshooting efforts. AutoScanner Plus will indicate on screen which codes have the CodeConnect details available. Then it’s a simple push of the button to get the CodeConnect information. These actual vehicle fixes have been reported and then verified by our team of ASE certified technicians. The Actron CP7580 AutoScanner Plus also includes domestic ABS code coverage, record and playback data stream and on screen graphing. The CP9580 AutoScanner with Code Connect has the following new features: CodeConnect, record and playback LIVE engine data, display LIVE real time data, ABS code read/erase capability for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles, custom data list for LIVE data, graph LIVE data, displays all 9 modes of global OBD II data, and displays enhanced code definitions. It has optional battery power, field updateable via USB port as well as the ability to print data to your PC. Other features include the ability to display OBD II generic and manufacturer specific codes and definitions on screen as well as read and display LIVE engine data, MIL status, diagnostic trouble codes, I/M monitors (emissions), pending diagnostic trouble codes, freeze frame data (snapshot of vehicle data at the time of the fault), VIN number, CVN and Cal ID, State OBD check, Code lookup library and OBDII Drive Cycle Mode.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Actron obd scanner September 4, 2010
08tim
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hi,
I read just about every reveiw I could find on OBDll scanners. I was ready to buy the Innova 3160, but didn't like the part about charging $14.99 for repair info. Then I got a email for a discount on the Actron 9580, very good deal or call me cheap. So I bought the Actron 9580 with code connect with the software problems per every review I had read, but before I bought it I called Actron Tech support and was told that their was no problem. Well after about three hours of trying to down load their Actron Launch Pad with no luck, their is an issue. Then I find out that if their is not a Code Connect answer to the given code they charge you for the answer.
The scanner has worked fine on every car I have used it on, and is easy to use. Hopefuly they will get the software issue fixed so you can update your scanner and print out the info from the scanner.
But for the saving of a few bucks I wish I would have gone with The Innova 3160 for about fifty more dollars.
Good Value - Worked fine with my computer September 1, 2010
Kickitagain
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Almost wrote this one off after reading the 2 other reviews pointing out pc driver problems. The price was right so I thought I'd give it a try anyway. I needed to identify the ABS trouble codes for my 2002 Explorer and this told me what I needed to know. Was looking at the Equus 3160 but didn't like the idea of connecting to the PC with a serial port or buying USB converter. I downloaded the Scanning Suite 3.0 software from the Actron website and installed on my VISTA based PC. I connected via the supplied USB cable which also powers the unit. The unit does not load the driver until you request to print data from the handheld menu screen. Note the com port displayed when the driver is loaded the 1st time. Mine was 6. From the scanning suite take the print capture option and set to correct com port. Report data is sent to a print capture screen that can be printed or copied and pasted to another program like MS Word and saved. Tool update feature also appears to work although no updates are currently available. Burn date in the unit was 7/20/10 so it hasn't sitting on a shelf very long. So far I'm pleased. Make sure your vehicle is compatible before you buy.
My ABS code is displayed below. Other data was omitted. Problem hasn't been fixed yet but I'm going to start by checking the speed sensor
DTCs (Codes)
C1233 ABS $28
Wheel Speed Left Front Input Signal
Missing
FREQ REPORTED FIX
1-Replaced Antilock
Brake System (ABS)
Control Module
Good stand-alone, but forget PC connection August 24, 2010
John M. Meyer, Jr.
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this specifically because it covers ABS codes on my Ford vehicles. It did a great job diagnosing my ABS light and paid for itself in saved service costs (turned out to be a $15 part I could replace myself in 10 minutes). It reads all the MIL codes as well, so I know it will be useful.
Unfortunately, I had the same experience as an earlier reviewer regarding the PC interface. Put simply, it just doesn't work. I went through the troubleshooting tips on the Actron website, tried the other drivers, tried the procedure provided by tech support, re-installed the software, tried all that again, but never could connect. Just to make sure I didn't have a problem with my PC, I installed the software on another computer and tried all the above again, but got the same result. I have related that to the tech support folks and they have not replied back, so I guess they don't have any answers.
The tool is great, as long as you don't expect to use the PC connection to download and print the data or update the units firmware. I hope Actron actually tests the next version of their driver software before releasing it.
 P. L. Maslen August 14, 2010
patrick maslen
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I was happy with my purcase of the Astron CP9580 UNTIL I tried to do the setup which would allow the AutoScanner Plus CP9580 to upload the units memory results to my PC and print them. I have an intermitent MIL and I want to keep a hard copy of the data for several weeks. The problem with the CP9580 occurred when I tried to install the PC drivers that come with their Scanning Suite 3.0. software which I had downloaded from the Actron (SPX Corp) web site. Installing the software driver enables the CP9580 to communicate with a PC via the USB cable provided with the unit. Communication with a PC is also a function necessary to perform on-line updates for the CP9580's internal database. M/S Windows XP Pro (SP3) did not recognize the drivers. I did finally coax Windows to install a generic USB/COM port driver but this driver did not work either. I am familiar with PCs and drivers thru my profession and this installing procedure is not rocket science when you have the correct driver. I contacted SPX technical support and I spoke with 3 individuals to work through the problem. Tech support was friendly but they were unable to solve the problem. I was finally told that the unit was "too new" for them to have drivers that work and they "might" have them by December (they did't say of what year). I have now read the reviews (back to 2008) of other Actron units, such as the CP9185, and this driver problem seems to be systemic with Actron code scanners. Do NOT buy this unit IF you need the data dump and print to the PC function or if you buy new cars often and need updates for the internal database.Actron CP9580 Auto Scanner with CodeConnect Trilingual OBD II, CAN and ABS Scan Tool
check with the manufacturer before you buy July 8, 2010
xx13
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
If that unit CP9580 is not capable of troubleshooting ABS on your popular GM or Ford make of a vehicle,
it is NOT worth the money, since engine troubleshooting can be done with anything else,
even with those obd ii scanners for $20 to 50 bucks.
If the unit is supporting your vehicle ABS, it is a different story, it is well worth to buy it.
And certain popular models have been left out by the manufacturer of this scanner - are not supported.
That is because ABS system is a money maker for dealers and car OEMs.
this type of general description: "ABS code read/erase capability for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles",
is something prospective buyer should not take at its face value, but verify that his/her popular brand of vehicle is supported
by this CP9580 ABS scanner.
good luck!
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