Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Diagnostic Code Scanner Kit (Includes CP9185 Base Scanner, OBDI & OBDII Cables with Hard Case) Review
Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Diagnostic Code Scanner Kit (Includes CP9185 Base Scanner, OBDI & OBDII Cables with Hard Case) Feature
- Kit includes CP9185 base tool
- Reads, displays and erases generic, manufacturer specific and displays emissions readiness status
- Retain the most recently scanned vehicle’s data and configuration
- Displays summary recap of the vehicle’s emissions status
- Resets check engine light
The Actron CP9190 OBD II/I Elite AutoScanner Pro Diagnostic Code Scanner is an enhanced scan tool that is loaded with many professional features. If you are new to diagnostic scanners, this handy tool connects to your vehicle, scans various parts of your car, truck or SUV, and retrieves a list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and code definitions from your vehicle's computer. But even if you're a veteran to scanners and auto repair, you'll be impressed with the new functionality that Actron has added to the CP9190. This device not only scans your vehicle, it also allows you to freeze-frame live timing and pinpoint your vehicle's problem. Instead of having to recreate a scenario over and over again, you can now playback the timing to scrutinize all the data and make a clear diagnosis. Combine this with Internet connectivity and the ability to interface with a PC, and you have a powerful, professional diagnostic scanner in the palm of your hand. Like its little brother, the Actron CP9180, the CP9190 is compatible with all OBD II (On-Board Diagnosis II) compliant vehicles manufactured in North America, Asia, and Europe from 1996 to the present, but the Elite AutoScanner goes a step further and is even compatible with certain pre-1996 GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
The Actron CP9185 base unit easily scans and retrieves DTCs. |
TrueLink Technology assures a fast and accurate diagnostic output. |
The Elite AutoScanner comes loaded with cables and a hard case.
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In addition, the CP9190 fully updateable via the Internet, so it is designed to accommodate future vehicles as well. The device features a large, graphic, easy-to-read backlit screen that shows the trouble code and its definition. And although you still have to fix the problem that your scanner detects, this device will deactivate the "check engine" light on your dash so you'll no longer be distracted while you drive. Every Actron scan tool and code reader incorporates CAN (Controller Area Network) and the patented TrueLink Technology which guarantees the tool will link to and communicate with every OBD II compliant vehicle. This assures a fast and accurate diagnostic output -- a key ingredient to an effective repair.
The CP9190 is simple and easy to use. The included OBD I/II cables provide both data and power connections, while the USB cable offers a quick and easy way to connect your scanner to your PC. In addition to connecting to the computer for Internet updates, you'll also appreciate the CP9190's USB connectivity because it makes printing DTCs and other information a breeze. Once the scanner is connected to your vehicle, the user friendly menu provides a variety of information in a snap. This device displays OBD II enhanced functionality with graph data (1996 and newer), O2 monitor tests, state emissions, and even reads, records and displays live sensor data so you know what's happening with your vehicle as you make adjustments. Other features include an OBD II code library built right into the tool, an OBD II drive cycle mode, battery power so you can review diagnostic data even when the scanner is disconnected from your vehicle, and a trilingual (English, Spanish, French) mode.
Another important thing to remember is that all emission testing facilities will fail a vehicle that has the "check engine" light illuminated at the time of the test -- even if it is only lit to remind you of a past-due oil change or 60,000-mile tune-up. With this scanner, you can shut off the check engine light and pass the emissions test on your terms. The menu also alerts you of any pending DTCs and reads the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) status. By reading the MIL status the scanner gives insight into what might cause your "check engine" light to turn on in the near future. In this way, the scanner also provides some preventive measures to help you keep a close eye on your vehicle's systems. These functions, combined with the simple keypad used to read, erase, and navigate DTCs, make the CP9180 scanner a perfect solution for identifying problems with your vehicle and keeping you safe on the road.
What's in the Box
Actron CP9185 OBD II/I Elite AutoScanner Pro diagnostic code scanner, OBD II cable, GM OBD I ALDL cable, Ford OBD I MCU/EEC- IV cable, Chrysler OBD I SCI cable, USB cable, 8-foot extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, blow molded hard case, manual, professional companion CD, batteries, and registration card.
HARDWARE FEATURES | CP9125 | CP9410 | CP9175 | CP9180 | CP9185 | CP9190 |
| Detachable cable | | | | | | |
| Back lit display | | | | | | |
| USB cable included for online update | | | | | | |
| Soft carrying case | | | | | | |
| Blow molded storage case | | | | | | |
SOFTWARE FEATURES | CP9125 | CP9410 | CP9175 | CP9180 | CP9185 | CP9190 |
| Updateable online | | | | | | |
| On-screen code definitions | | | | | | |
| Battery low indicator | | | | | | |
| Review data off vehicle | | | | | | |
| Code lookup on tool | | | | | | |
| Record and playback live sensor data | | | | | | |
| Print data | | | | | | |
| Display graphing data | | | | | | |
| Urgency Indicators | | | | | | |
OBD II ENHANCED | CP9125 | CP9410 | CP9175 | CP9180 | CP9185 | CP9190 |
| 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler enhanced DTCs | | | | | | |
OBD II GENERIC | CP9125 | CP9410 | CP9175 | CP9180 | CP9185 | CP9190 |
| Read codes, pending codes and erase codes | | | | | | |
| MIL status (malfunction indicator lamp) | | | | | | |
| I/M readiness monitor status (emissions) | | | | | | |
| View freeze frame data (engine parameters at time of default | | | | | | |
| State OBD check | | | | | | |
| Displays vehicle information (VIN # and calibration ID) | | | | | | |
| View live engine data parameters (PIDS) | | | | | | |
| O2 monitor test | | | | | | |
| OBD II drive cycle mode | | | | | | |
| Manufacturer specific diagnostic trouble codes | | | | | | |
PROTOCOLS | CP9125 | CP9410 | CP9175 | CP9180 | CP9185 | CP9190 |
| CAN (all 2008 vehicles are required to use this protocol) | | | | | | |
| Keyword 2000, ISO-9142-2, J-1850 (VPW & PWM) | | | | | | |
OBD I CABLES | CP9125 | CP9410 | CP9175 | CP9180 | CP9185 | CP9190 |
| OBD I cables for ‘84-’95 GM, Ford &‘89-’95 Chrysler vehicles | | | | | | |
indicates a feature available with purchase of optional cable(s).
Actron Elite AutoScanner Pro Kit includes CP9185 base tool, OBD II cable, GM OBD I ALDL cable, Ford OBD I MCU/EEC-IV cable, Chrysler OBD I SCI cable, USB cable, 8-foot extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, blow molded hard case, manual CD and registration card. This Kit is designed to offer the ability to read domestic enhanced codes, graph engine data, record as well as playback stored vehicle information and the ability to print information through a PC. It displays trouble code information, MIL status, emissions readiness status and summary recap of the vehicle’s emissions status. This Kit reads, displays and erases generic, manufacturer specific as well as domestic enhanced Diagnostic Trouble Codes stored in the PCM. It resets check engine light and is CAN compliant.
