
Specifications
- Brand
- Actron
- Part #
- CP9550
- SKU
- XXXCP9550
Actron PocketScan Plus CP9550 OBD II & CAN Code Reader
$119.95
Usually ships the next business day
The check engine light comes on, and you're stuck guessing: is it serious, or can I wait until payday to deal with it? The Actron CP9550 PocketScan Plus answers that question in about 30 seconds....
The check engine light comes on, and you're stuck guessing: is it serious, or can I wait until payday to deal with it? The Actron CP9550 PocketScan Plus answers that question in about 30 seconds. Plug it into your OBD II port (under the dash), turn the key, and it displays the trouble code plus a plain-English explanation of what's wrong. This works on all 1996 and newer vehicles sold in North America — that's when OBD II became mandatory. It reads and clears trouble codes, shows you what the code means, and tells you if it's safe to keep driving or if you should pull over immediately. For example, a P0301 code (cylinder 1 misfire) gets displayed as "Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected" with a suggestion to check spark plugs, coils, or fuel injectors. Beyond reading codes, the CP9550 also shows live data from your engine sensors: coolant temperature, oxygen sensor voltage, fuel trim, and more. This is useful for diagnosing intermittent problems that don't always trigger a code. You can also use it to see if your emissions monitors are "ready" before taking your car for a smog test — if a monitor isn't ready, the test will fail even if nothing is wrong. The screen is backlit and easy to read, and the button interface is straightforward (though not as fast as touchscreen scanners). It doesn't do ABS, airbag, or transmission codes — just engine/emissions. For most DIYers and people who just want to know what their check engine light means, that's all you need. One big advantage: this saves you the cost of having a parts store scan your car every time the light comes on. After a few uses, it pays for itself. And if a mechanic quotes you $500 for a repair, you can verify what code they're seeing and research whether it's a real fix or a guess.Product Details
The Actron PocketScan Plus OBD II & CAN Code Reader is the most advanced, powerful and compact code reader available! Diagnostic trouble codes and descriptions are just a start of the tasks it can handle. PocketScan Plus also provides Freeze Frame data, VIN info and performs the important task of (I/M) Inspection maintenance-readiness testing by displaying the I/M readiness monitor status. Great for use before and after repairs are made. The small size makes it perfect for easy storage and use.
With Actron's CP9550 OBD-II PocketScan Plus you can instantly and inexpensively gain access to the generic OBD-II codes generated by their vehicles that indicate a vast amount of valuable diagnostic information. These generic codes can be read easily with the patented one-touch read and erase buttons both during normal use parameters of their vehicle and in the event of an MIL event, with their definitions available on-screen. Designed for ease of use, the CP9550 is CAN compliant (an important OBD-II computer protocol), utilizes a standard 16-pin OBD-II connector and features a cable permanently connected to the unit. CAN functionality allows the CP9550 to interact with the different diagnostic subsystems within your vehicle. The standard pin layout and permanent orientation of the cable ensures that you will always be able connect to your vehicle's data link connector (DLC), the OBD-II input port usually located underneath your dashboard, and the unit's rugged construction and small size mean that it can be stored and taken anywhere. In addition to code reading the Actron CP9550 also provides access to more advanced vehicle information. These include the reading and display of "freeze frame" data, which is a snapshot of the overall sensor readings from your vehicle's central computer at the time of a MIL event; access to the VIN (vehicle ID number); and the status of your vehicle's inspection and maintenance (I/M) monitors, whose proper working is pivotal to a vehicle passing state mandated emissions tests.
Features:
Automatically reads DTCs when connected
for fast diagnosticsDisplays OBDII generic code definitions
Reads and displays DTCs
Erases DTCs
Reads and displays MIL status
Reads and displays I/M monitors
Reads and displays pending codes
Reads and displays freeze frame data
Reads and displays VIN
(easy way to check vehicle ID number)OBD II cable (attached)
Manual included
Benefits:
Diagnose and maintain vehicle
View vehicle emissions data
Over 4,000 generic code definitions
Compatible with ALL 1996
and newer vehicles (OBD II & CAN)Reset MIL and turn off the
Check Engine Light
Backlit display
Specifications
- Brand
- Actron
- Manufacturer Part #
- CP9550
- SKU
- XXXCP9550
Actron PocketScan Plus CP9550 OBD II & CAN Code Reader
