Innova Measuring Tools & Sensors - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Hello Joe Question updated for clarity. Question moved from Computers and Interent to make model category. Did Live Data work on the SAME vehicle before? Older vehicles don't support that feature, it isn't the Scan tool it is the ECM Software in the vehicle. For instance, not on your 1978 Ford F100 or the 1999 Buick Century but yes on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

1. Step 1 - Open the OBD Tool Updater on your PC or Mac. Download the OBD Tool Updater for windows or for mac . ...
2. Step 1.5 - Troubleshooting. ...
3. Step 2 - Click on 'Update my Tool now'. ...
4. Step 2.5 - Troubleshooting. ...
5. Step 3 - Wait for the Update to Finish. ...
6. Step 4 - Disconnect your tool when the update is complete.

Innova Tool - Firmware Update Instructions

Videos here https://www.google.com/search?q=Innova+3040+Scan+Tool.+How+do+I+update ..

if its a firts generation look behind of the battery tab. there is a reset hole that you must push with a pperclip

There appears to be a firmware/software bug with these devices. Their website tech support has an area to message them. https://www.innova.com/Support/ThankYou waiting for a response. The tool is stuck the same as yours. 3160g.

98 s10 runs rough

Someone on youtube suggested changing the fuse.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUuIANsxVtI

read your manual,pg 19 20 and 21 , http://www.innova.com/Content/Support/Manual/Innova/Manual_3100a_E.pdf

contact the company

Small evap leak. Usually the gas cap, but could be a number of lines or fuel related components. Try replacing the gas cap, clear the code, and see what happens. Gas caps are cheap, and do wear out, so its not really a worthless gamble.

Usually if you enter a code, with the make, model and year, into Google (or other search engines) you will be given a description of the code. Or, go to an auto parts dealer and they can trouble shoot it for you as well.