Actron CP7677 Automotive TroubleShooter - Digital Multimeter and Engine Analyzer

by Actron

Product Features

• Includes protective boot, detachable color-coded test leads and alligator clips
• Automatic zero adjustment for volts and amps for accurate measurements
• Automatic reverse polarity indication
• Overload protection on all ranges and fold-out stand for better viewing
• 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002LZU7K
• Item model number: CP7677
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,535 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #5 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Diagnostic & Test Tools > Multimeters & Analyzers

Product Description

This auto troubleshooter performs all standard electrical tests for on-car and bench troubleshooting, including tachometer, dwell, volts, ohms and diode. With an audible tone, it pinpoints problem areas and determines which components need repair or replacement and includes 24 ranges for more accurate measurements. It is extra large, easy to read with digital LCD and the hold button retains display data. It includes a comprehensive user's manual and a 1-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal, February 9, 2007

By 

D. Mintu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Actron CP7677 Automotive TroubleShooter - Digital Multimeter and Engine Analyzer (Misc.)

I'm a big fan of the high-end Flukes so I've worked with the best. Well, these defintitely aren't the best, but you can't beat what you get for the price. I got it for my brother for his car and it does the job well.

First, the bad:
1. No auto shut-off. You gotta make sure you turn it off or the battery will just keep draining away.
2. No auto-sensing. You gotta set the dial for the range you're looking for. But hey, I like it so much I don't care that I can't be so lazy.

And the good:
1. All the features. You get all the standards PLUS a tach and a dwell-meter! That'll about cover your carbureted cars.
2. Price. You can find multimeters that can't do the extras for the same price and even more. Great bargain.
3. Alligator clips. Simple things but it'd be a pain without them.

Plus, this thing will handle all the home electrical work.

As for the rest: I won't vouch for its durability but Actron is a decent company. They go towards affordable but not junky. The case is made of a light plastic, but it doesn't seem fragile. As for the tolerances, they're not bad:
DC Volts
Range: 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V
Accuracy : ±(0.5% rdg + 5 dgts)
Range: 1000V
Accuracy: ±(0.8% rdg + 5 dgts)

AC Volts
Range: 2V, 20V, 200V
Accuracy : ±(0.8% rdg + 5 dgts)
Range: 750V
Accuracy: ±(1.0% rdg + 4 dgts)

DC Current
Range: 200mA
Accuracy: ±(0.8% rdg + 5 dgts)
Range: 10A
Accuracy: ±(1.2% rdg + 5 dgts)

Resistance
Range: 200, 2K, 20K, 200K, 2M
Accuracy: ±(0.8% rdg + 5 dgts)
Range: 20M
Accuracy: ±(1.5% rdg + 5 dgts)

Dwell
Range: 4CYL, 6CYL, 8CYL
Accuracy: ±(3.0% rdg + 5 dgts)

RPM
Range: 4CYL, 6CYL, 8CYL
Accuracy: ±(3.0% rdg + 5 dgts)

Audible Continuity
Buzzer sounds at approximately less
than 30-50 Ohms.

So for the price, a good deal.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tool!, December 4, 2006

By 

Sherilyn Collins (NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Actron CP7677 Automotive TroubleShooter - Digital Multimeter and Engine Analyzer (Misc.)

This multimeter is an all around good tool. It has all the features you need plus some of the features that only the more expensive ones have. Like the battery tester and backlight display. I am studying electronics right now and I find myself getting a ton more use out of it than I thought I would. It is easy to use and the instruction manual that comes with it tells you how to perform most common tests that it does with pictures to go along. There are comperable multi-meters out there that cost less but most would cost more. There are certainly better multi-meters than this one but they will cost more. The only bad things I can say about this tool is that the battery is hard to get to. You have to remove 2 screws in the back and pry it apart. Actron should have just put one of those slide off battery covers on it. Also most multi-meters come with some sort of rubber, protective sleeve, that also has a lanyard for your hand so you dont drop it. If this mult-meter had a lanyard and the battery was easier to get out, I would have given it a 5 Stars.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VOM for classic car, October 11, 2007

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G. Simon (St Louis) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Actron CP7677 Automotive TroubleShooter - Digital Multimeter and Engine Analyzer (Misc.)

This will perform any test a neophyte electrician will do. The instruction manual is well written and understandable. Instructions provided for most ignition tests of classic cars and sensor testing of newer cars.