Actron CP9690 Scan Tool- Yes or No?

[homesick]

For a '95 Tahoe...

Does anyone have experience with the Actron CP9690 scanner? What do or don't you like about it?

https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP969...51063783&s=gateway&sr=8-1&tag=amznsearchie-20

Is there another unit you think is better?

All information is welcome and appreciated, y'all.

joe

 

[swathdiver]

I'm partial to the Tech-2 for our trucks Joe, but consider what Scotty has to say:

 

[homesick]

I'm partial to the Tech-2 for our trucks Joe, but consider what Scotty has to say:

Thanks. I thought I remembered seeing that name in here, but it didn't come up in my web searches, so I wasn't sure. LOL This is the kind of search that can quickly drown you in information overload. Stuff just starts running together.

Are you saying the cost of the Tech-2 is in 'diminishing returns' territory?

joe

 

[swathdiver]

Are you saying the cost of the Tech-2 is in 'diminishing returns' territory?

For $300-$350 it can do everything you need it to do, even dealer level stuff. It will quickly pay for itself in time and money saved. When these things used to cost $3-4K, yes, they were out of my league and horse sense for acquiring one.

 

[swathdiver]

For a '95 Tahoe...

Does anyone have experience with the Actron CP9690 scanner? What do or don't you like about it?

https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP969...51063783&s=gateway&sr=8-1&tag=amznsearchie-20

Is there another unit you think is better?

All information is welcome and appreciated, y'all.

joe

Hold on Joe! I just remembered something that I had forgotten. Does your Tahoe have the OBD-I computer system or OBD-II? And don't just verify by the plug because some had the OBD-II port but the OBD-I computer system.

The Tech-2 and I think that Actron were made for OBD-II. You'd need a Tech-1 or OBD-I compatible scan-tool if you have the older system.

To pull codes back then, we bent a paper clip and jumped two pins on the ALDL and the CEL would flash in code the codes 3x each before moving on to the next.

 

[Doubeleive]

I have the tech2 and I have this innova 3140g it does obd1 & obd2
https://www.amazon.com/Innova-3160g...g&qid=1551159438&s=automotive&sr=1-2-fkmrnull

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

For $300-$350 it can do everything you need it to do, even dealer level stuff.

Sorry for the hijack. Will it do ABS flush procedure?

Pretty certain that's just wishful thinking on my part.

If there was a tool that even just did that I'd buy it!

 

[swathdiver]

Sorry for the hijack. Will it do ABS flush procedure?

Pretty certain that's just wishful thinking on my part.

If there was a tool that even just did that I'd buy it!

Yes, the Tech-2 is the tool that does that on these trucks.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Yes, the Tech-2 is the tool that does that on these trucks.

Wish I knew this two years ago when I spent a couple weeks, and a couple gallons brake fluid trying to get air out of my ABS.

A quick look on eBay shows genuine GM for $2-3k and the rest from China. Any particular one I should look out for?

Edit
In the last photo this one for $156 on eBay says it supports ABS bleeding. I thought I had to spend over $1k to get something that would do the ABS.

VIDENT iLink400
https://www.ebay.com/itm/322824891739


Any experience advice appreciated. Apologies for the hijack.

 

[swathdiver]

Wish I knew this two years ago when I spent a couple weeks, and a couple gallons brake fluid trying to get air out of my ABS.

A quick look on eBay shows genuine GM for $2-3k and the rest from China. Any particular one I should look out for?

Edit
In the last photo this one for $156 on eBay says it supports ABS bleeding. I thought I had to spend over $1k to get something that would do the ABS.

VIDENT iLink400
https://www.ebay.com/itm/322824891739


Any experience advice appreciated. Apologies for the hijack. I think your 95 has ABS too homesick?

That Vident looks like a good deal. GM Tech-2s were made by OTC, Bosch and Vetronix. Vetronix at least, had theirs made in China and since the patents have probably expired, that's why we can get them now for so much less.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Thanks for the replies. Just did a quick search and found your original purchase thread swathdriver.

Probably should started my own thread as this one was for an OBDI scan tool. Sorrys.

Any ideas if that Vident will do everything I need it to on my 96. I'm desperate to flush my ABS, and also check my IAC and MAF that you recommended in another thread?

I have no plan to ever sell my truck so I'd rather have something that does anything I might need it to. Do you know what I'd be missing by getting the Vident? Anything useful/essential? Ready to pull the trigger. Thank you.

Another Edit
I'll just post the question and get out of homesick's thread.

 

[homesick]

Hold on Joe! I just remembered something that I had forgotten. Does your Tahoe have the OBD-I computer system or OBD-II? And don't just verify by the plug because some had the OBD-II port but the OBD-I computer system.

The Tech-2 and I think that Actron were made for OBD-II. You'd need a Tech-1 or OBD-I compatible scan-tool if you have the older system.

To pull codes back then, we bent a paper clip and jumped two pins on the ALDL and the CEL would flash in code the codes 3x each before moving on to the next.

http://www.oemtools.com/homeproducts/generalmotors.html

This link says the Tech-2's good back to '92 models, mine's a '95- it takes an OBD-1 according to anything I've read

I saw this qoute in one of the ebay listings for Tech-2 clones-"It Can Only Support GM Cars, No Trucks". How worrisome is that?

Can you recommend a seller and/or specific needed accessories?

joe

 

[homesick]

Thanks for the replies. Just did a quick search and found your original purchase thread swathdriver.

Probably should started my own thread as this one was for an OBDI scan tool. Sorrys.

Any ideas if that Vident will do everything I need it to on my 96. I'm desperate to flush my ABS, and also check my IAC and MAF that you recommended in another thread?

I have no plan to ever sell my truck so I'd rather have something that does anything I might need it to. Do you know what I'd be missing by getting the Vident? Anything useful/essential? Ready to pull the trigger. Thank you.

Another Edit
I'll just post the question and get out of homesick's thread.

Man, there's good information accumulating here. I don't mind the topic widening a little.

joe

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

I saw this qoute in one of the ebay listings for Tech-2 clones-"It Can Only Support GM Cars, No Trucks". How worrisome is that?

I noticed that too. But if it's the OEM clone it has to work. They probably mean big trucks I'm guessing?

 

[Doubeleive]

http://www.oemtools.com/homeproducts/generalmotors.html

This link says the Tech-2's good back to '92 models, mine's a '95- it takes an OBD-1 according to anything I've read

I saw this qoute in one of the ebay listings for Tech-2 clones-"It Can Only Support GM Cars, No Trucks". How worrisome is that?

Can you recommend a seller and/or specific needed accessories?

joe

I think they mean the big commercial trucks, there is a vehicle list on some sellers descriptions there are a few random makes/models that are not supported with the tech2 all our gmt800/900 are supported, when I bought mine it came with everything all the plugs and adapters, power adapters, software and a thumb drive to unlock tis2.
this attached photo shows the vehicles NOT supported by the tech2, all others not listed are covered by the tech2

 

[swathdiver]

Any ideas if that Vident will do everything I need it to on my 96. I'm desperate to flush my ABS, and also check my IAC and MAF that you recommended in another thread?

I have no plan to ever sell my truck so I'd rather have something that does anything I might need it to. Do you know what I'd be missing by getting the Vident? Anything useful/essential? Ready to pull the trigger. Thank you.

Another Edit
I'll just post the question and get out of homesick's thread.

From the ads description David, that looks like it will do everything you need it to and be fancier than the old Tech-2. It says you have to go to their website after purchase and get 1 free download of specific software. Make sure it comes with the right adapter.

http://www.oemtools.com/homeproducts/generalmotors.html

This link says the Tech-2's good back to '92 models, mine's a '95- it takes an OBD-1 according to anything I've read

I saw this qoute in one of the ebay listings for Tech-2 clones-"It Can Only Support GM Cars, No Trucks". How worrisome is that?

Can you recommend a seller and/or specific needed accessories?

joe

No worries on that statement Joe, that's for TopKicks and Kodiaks and the like. They come with all the adapters so whichever data port yours has they'll provide one. Glad I was wrong, I like having the tool that was made for the manual even if its not the latest and greatest and limited to GM products and collaborations only.

As for a good vendor, I'd have to look. Check ebay and look for one with good feedback and reviews. Most will come from Hong Kong or mainland China. Decide whether or not you want the case, I like it, some make their own. Make sure you get one with the last software update, 33.004.

Oh, glad you kept looking and my poor memory didn't louse things up!

This seller has sold 19 of them and has everything but the case:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tech2-Diag...aa607f88:m:mPMlUUoIr_J_GR4ATq9YgPw:rk:11:pf:0

 

[Uderro1]

can't you get something similar at advance auto?

 

[homesick]

I noticed that too. But if it's the OEM clone it has to work. They probably mean big trucks I'm guessing?

That was my guess too, but a guess isnt enough if the truth's available.

joe

 

[Tonyrodz]

I have the tech2 and I have this innova 3140g it does obd1 & obd2
https://www.amazon.com/Innova-3160g...g&qid=1551159438&s=automotive&sr=1-2-fkmrnull

Does yours have live data?

 

[homesick]

I went with this, last night. The case is included, the page was the most informative and professional that I saw (on eBay), and the price was $30 less than it is now, LOL...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-TECH2-D...KI-ISUZU-HOLDEN/153196376246?var=453053012257

joe