chickenbutt

I have an Actron Code Scanner Model: CP9015 and i didn't buy it or never worked it.. it was given to me and im not sure on how to use it.. I plugged it in to test the codes and nothing happend played with the switches and nothing.. Only thig that happens is the STO (self test output) light will light up but eventually goes off.. I been to the site but either my computer won't load the instructions or my internet is just bein slack.. Anyone have any advice?

TrimDrip

there is a large black plug and a little grey plug. Both need to be plugged in.

I have an actron manual at the house and can help you more later if the model number is the same.

chickenbutt

That would be great, I had it plugged in correctly both plugs in at the back corner of the engine bay..But like i said it didn't do anything but light up that one light..

TrimDrip

If it is like mine, there are two switches on it. One for noise and the other is for test.

Try plugging it up with the scanner not on test. (I can't remember the name of the setting opposite of test).

After plugging it in like this, get in the car and turn the key to the on position. Then shift into neutral.

After that, get out of the car with the key on and flip the tester to test. You should start hearing relays clicking and what have you. Then your codes should start coming.

Be careuel not to switch it off test until it is unplugged or it will erase the codes in the computer.

Tony71502

1. Did you make sure the batteries were good in the scanner

2. Did you plug it into the cigar lighter, also.

3. Is your cigar lighter fuse blown.

chickenbutt

mine doesn't plug into the lighter place.. I edited my post before and posted a pic of my scanner the switches are AUDIO on/off and the other is TEST and HOLD.

TrimDrip

We got the same one. Try the steps I wrote in my other post. If it doesn't work, you will need to get the battery tested or just get a new one. It shouldn't be over 5 bucks.

chickenbutt

yea im sure the bat. in it still works like i said in my first post i think the red STO (self test output) light comes on.. but I am walkin out the door to try this right now! thanks.

chickenbutt

ok so i tried it and still nothing... the light just stays on..???

TrimDrip

When you flipped it to test with the key on, it just kept making that noise

sounds like something may be wrong. Just to be sure, I will get the book out tonight and print the steps like they do in it.

You did have the key in the on position, like where it would be if you were driving it?

My tester stays on all the time after I cut the key off or when I have the key on acc. or in the off position.