The ACTIA PSA XS Evolution uses an FTDI (Future Technology Devices International) USB-to-serial chip. In 2016, FTDI released drivers that deliberately brick counterfeit chips. Many cloned interfaces exist, but even genuine older 9780Z5 units can be misidentified as counterfeit by new generic FTDI drivers. The specific ACTIA driver update is tuned to avoid this.
Symptom: You install the correct driver, but Windows Update overwrites it with a generic FTDI driver. Solution: actia psa xs evolution 9780z5 driver upd
Before diving into the driver update process, it is essential to understand what the 9780Z5 actually is. The ACTIA PSA XS Evolution is the official VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) used by PSA dealerships worldwide. The number 9780Z5 typically refers to a specific hardware revision or a bundled part number for the interface unit designed for the Chinese and European aftermarket, though it is widely used globally. The ACTIA PSA XS Evolution uses an FTDI
Unlike generic OBD2 scanners, the 9780Z5 is a multiplexed interface. It communicates over several protocols: The driver is the software bridge that translates
The driver is the software bridge that translates commands from your Windows laptop (running Diagbox, PP2000, or Lexia) into electrical pulses that the 9780Z5 sends to the car’s ECUs. Without the correct driver, the $500+ interface becomes an expensive paperweight.
Here is the critical information regarding this device:
Cause: You installed a generic FTDI driver over the ACTIA-specific one.
Fix: This is serious. You need to use FTDI’s CDM uninstaller tool to completely remove all FTDI traces, then reinstall the ACTIA-specific driver from Step 1. If the device’s PID/VID has changed to 0000, your clone may be bricked.