Actron CP9690 Scan Tool- Yes or No?

[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