Actron CP9180 OBDll/CAN DTC scan tool

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Bob - 30 Mar 2007 02:47 GMT

I just purchased an Actron CP9180 scan tool to replace my older
CP9145. The main reason I went with the 9180 was its ability to print
the stored data using a PC and the ability to "record and playback"
the data in multiple frames. The 9145 could only display live data and
could not print. I have noticed that there appear to be some "bugs"
with the tool software/firmware though. Specifically it will not
display the MAP or upstream O2 sensor on my 2004 Camry or the MAP on
my 2001 F-150 super crew, the 9145 did display these. I have included
these frames of data below. I have contacted Actron tech support and
reported these specific problems and they said a tool update is
currently being worked on and should be available in June. If you also
own a CP9180 and have similar bugs or issues, or even suggestions on
enhancements that you would like to see added to the tools function,
that would make it more "robust" please feel free to post them here
and I will either point the Actron tech's to this group, or I will
send them the information myself.
Bob

First vehicle is a 2004 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L 4Cyl.

Recorded Data

MIL STATUS OFF
ABSLT TPS % 15.6
ENG SPEED RPM 664
CALC LOAD % 11.7
MAF FLOW g/Sec 1.90
COOLANT F 194
IAT F 147
IGN ADVANCE 12.5
ST FTRM1 % 1.5
LT FTRM1 % 6.2
VEH SPEED MPH 0
FUEL SYS 1 CLSD
FUEL SYS 2 N/A
O2S12 V 0.800
OBD2 STAT CA

Frame 1 Time 3.5

Second vehicle is a Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2001 V-8

Recorded Data

MIL STATUS OFF
ABSLT TPS % 20.3
ENG SPEED RPM 1027
CALC LOAD % 45.4
MAF FLOW g/Sec 14.15
COOLANT F 80
IAT F 73
IGN ADVANCE 0.0
ST FTRM1 % 0.7
LT FTRM1 % -2.2
ST FTRM2 % 1.5
LT FTRM2 % -4.6
VEH SPEED MPH 0
FUEL SYS 1 CLSD
FUEL SYS 2 N/A
O2S11 V 0.735
ST FTRM11 % -2.2
O2S12 V 0.000
O2S21 V 0.180
ST FTRM21 % 3.1
O2S22 V 0.000
OBD2 STAT CA

Frame -5 Time -3.6

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new_hampster - 26 Apr 2007 03:11 GMT

I, too, just bought a CP9180. The software CD that came with it is not
even compatible with it. It will not read the software ID code, nor
will it allow me to enter the correct code. This means I cannot get
software downloads from the Internet. And while there are several
manuals on the CD, the 9180 isn't one of them.

Problems with the CD software does not prevent the use of the tool, but
without being able to download updates, bugs as you described cannot be
corrected.

This suggests the 9180 was rushed to market without updating the
software and documentation necessary to support it. I will call Actron
tech support tomorrow to hear what they have to say.

-Dennis

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Dennis - 26 Apr 2007 21:58 GMT

> I, too, just bought a CP9180. The software CD that came with it is not
> even compatible with it. It will not read the software ID code, nor
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> -Dennis

I have the same tool. When I realized the software wasn't compatible I
called them and they told me that the scantool wouldn't need upgrading for
at least a year. They didn't know when a software upgrade would be avaiable.
Isn't this a bunch of crap?

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new_hampster - 01 May 2007 14:36 GMT

I talked with Actron tech support. It seems the issue is more a matter
of poor documentation than incompatibility. I said in my post "it will
not read the software ID code, nor will it allow me to enter the correct
code." Apparently, it does not attempt to read the existing software
code, and the field is intended for entering the version of the
software that you wish to download, not the version you have. Since
there are currently no new versions available for download, anything
put into this field is "invalid".

When I mentioned that my CD did not contain the manual for the 9180,
the technician said he would send me a new one since mine was bad. I
told him I did not think my CD was bad, but that the manual simply was
not included, and suggested that he actually look at a CD before
sending it to me to make sure the manual was there. He said "I know it
is". We'll see.

-Dennis

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