A handheld, interactive connector for an automotive diagnostic device configured for engagement with a diagnostic port on a includes a housing and a connector port coupled to the housing. The connector port is configured to be plug connectable to the diagnostic port to establish a communication pathway between the connector and the vehicle. The connector further includes a control unit configured to receive a user initiation signal from a user sensing device and generate a speaker command signal in response to receiving the user initiation signal. A speaker is coupled to the housing and is in operative communication with the control unit to receive the speaker command signal therefrom. The speaker is configured to emit an audible signal corresponding to the speaker command signal.