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What is a Check Engine Light? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

The Check Engine Light, also called the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), is the most common dashboard light, and it can turn on for a multitude of...

Reading O2 sensor voltage ranges in Live Data

The voltage output of an oxygen (O2) sensor in a properly functioning vehicle can vary depending on the specific engine and the operating conditions.

Reading the blink codes for OBD1 vehicles

Your vehicle's Instrument panel has several indicator lights, such as the Check Engine, Service Engine Soon, ABS, Shift to D2 and Temperature indic...

What is ABS Bleeding? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

Sometimes, too much air gets into a vehicle's braking system. For example, air bubbles can enter the braking system through system leaks, during ma...

How to use a timing light

A vehicle that isn't running in time will show signs of a rough idle, pinging, loss of power, or possibly a check engine light.

Reading Fuel Trim in Live Data

Fuel trim is critical when it comes to diagnosing lean and rich conditions. It determines how the ECU controls the engine's fuel delivery.

Vehicle Diagnostic Techniques

If a vehicle system isn't operating correctly, then it should be repaired. This is where diagnostic and other skills come into play.

My A/C isn't working

Summer has arrived, but the A/C has departed from your vehicle. Commuting to work and road trips will not be as pleasant until the issue with the A...

How to use an OBD2 scan tool

An OBD2 scan tool is a diagnostic tool that connects to your car via the data link connector, also known as the OBD2 port.

What is DPF Regeneration? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

DPF stands for Diesel Particulate Filter. DPF regeneration, also called DPF regen for short, is the process of burning off accumulated soot from th...

What is Steering Angle Sensor Calibration (SAS)? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

Around the past decade, manufacturers have added a number of sensors to the vehicle’s steering system. One of these type of sensors, Steering Angle...

What is bi-directional control? How can an Innova scan tool help me?

Most enhanced automotive scan tools have bi-directional control ability, but technicians and DIY mechanics often only use the tool to read diagnost...