The guide to the best OBD2 Scanners.

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When performing your own automotive diagnostics, it’s important that you do so when you’re equipped with the best OBD2 scanner around.

But finding the very best OBD2 scanner can be difficult.

There’s millions of products out there, and just searching ‘best OBD2 scanner’ into google brings up a multitude of results.

So how do you narrow it down?

Well, luckily for you we did it for you.

We have compiled a list of the very best OBD2 scanners on the market, including options toward different budgets; high, mid, and low.

One other element of purchasing Innova Electronics is the RepairSolutions2 app.

This app is a premium app that walks you through the process of repairing your vehicle, providing key information such as parts needed and cost of parts.

And best of all, it’s completely free when you purchase a product with Innova Electronics!

So, without further ado, let’s dive into this ultimate guide to the BEST OBD2 scanners on the market!

Innova CarScan 5610 $411.75 

This is the absolute premium option as far as OBD Scanners go, and we would recommend it to somebody who has a budget for the highest quality tool around.

This is the most feature rich OBD2 scanner in our range, and on the market.

And at $411.75, it still packs a punch for it’s price.

So, let’s dive into the 5610’s key features.

 

 

One of the key features of the 5610 is it’s special reset functions.

With this, the user can use dealership level re-learn procedures, which is useful for repairs or maintenance.

The 5610 is also a tool with an enhanced data stream, and it can view advanced systems such as ABS, Transmission, SRS or engine.

This allows you to give a forensic look at the data that makes or breaks a diagnostic.

But the elite features don’t stop there.

Of course, this 5610 has Bi-Directional control, since it’s the best of the best on our OBD2 Scanner list.

This means that you can test key functionalities within your vehicle, including fuel pump on/off and to retract the electronic parking brake.

But, as well as having these abilities the 5610 also has the following features:

– OBD1 Coverage

– Read Hybrid Battery Cell Voltage

– Live data streams

– Support for ALL 10 0BD2 modes

– Emissions/Smog Checks.

– All systems network scans.

– Oil Level & Oil Life monitoring.

– Battery/Charging System Testing.

– SRS Airbag Code reading.

– BMS Battery reset/initialization.

– Bi-Directional Active Tests.

– Oil Light reset.

– Top quality Bi-Directional OBD2 Software.

Interested in learning more about this OBD2 Scanner? Then check out this video!

If the features of this OBD2 scanner don’t speak for itself, then we’re sure the customer reviews will.

Just listen to some of the feedback that we’ve had for this product:

“Accurate and easy to use”

“I’ve been in the market for a good OBD2 scanner for a while now. This thing is everything I need and more.”

“if you are looking to dig into your car’s brain this tool has many features and should do the job for you.”

“My brother in law used it and said it was better than his which was more money!”

People who have purchased this OBD2 Scanner love it, and the features are the most comprehensive on the market.

As far as OBD2 Scanner’s goes, this is the best that you can buy.

It has the most comprehensive list of features , and the customer who have picked it up love it!

If you’d like to become another of these delighted customers who purchased the 5610, then just click here!

Or, read on to see our mid range and low end OBD2 Scanners.

Innova CarScan 5410 $212.00

The next tool that we’ll be looking at in this guide to the best OBD2 Scanners, is the Innova CarScan 5410.

This is a scanner that isn’t as pricey as the 5610, but is still an excellent option as far as OBD2 Scanners go.

This is actually a massive favorite amongst DIY mechanics, due to its massive list of features and wallet friendly budget.

So, let’s look at it’s key features!

The first feature we’ll look at on this OBD2 Scanner is it’s SRS functionalities.

This allows the user of the tool to diagnose and clear safety systems of a variety of vehicles.

As well as SRS checks, this tool also enables the user to run checks on the oil contents of your vehicle.

This means that this OBD2 Scanner is also equipped to reset an oil maintenance light, as well as monitor oil levels and oil life.

This is also an OBD2 Scanner that’s particularly skilled in presenting and analysing data.

This OBD2 scanner has a live data graph, and with this the user compare multiple vehicle systems in real time, with easy to read data graphs, bringing you closer to the data that matters to diagnostics.

Not to mention that this is a tool with all system network scan abilities, meaning that you can clear all ECU modules and their trouble codes.

Aside from these special features, this tool can also carry out the following duties:

– ABS/Brake Codes: Read and Clear

– Battery Charging System Test

– Emissions/Smog Check Readiness LED indicators

– Supports all 10 OBD2 Modes

If you’d like to learn more about this tool, then just watch this video!

We could talk about the features of our products all day, but we see customer satisfaction as the ultimate validation of our products.

So, let’s look at what some of our customers thought of this OBD2 Scanner:

“Fits a gap in the higher end of consumer scanners”

“A good economical solution”

“Great diverse scanner”

“Easy to use”

Clearly this tool has been well received by our customers, and this is the best praise our products can get.

This tool may not be as comprehensive as the 5610, but it has a price that is a lot smaller but still brings elite features and customer satisfaction to the table.

There’s a reason that this tool is such a favourite amongst DIY mechanics looking for the best OBD2 Scanner without breaking the bank, and it’s because of it’s perfect combination of features and price.

If you’d like to pick this tool up, then all you have to do is click right here!

Or, alternatively, you could read on to see our budget OBD2 scan tool.

Innova CarScan 5210 $117.64

To round off this guide to the best OBD2 scanner’s, we’re taking a look at the Innova CarScan 5210.

This is the cheapest tool that you can get without compromising quality.

At $117.64 it’s an absolute bargain, and it is the ULTIMATE tool as far as budget OBD2 Scanner’s go.

This is the PERFECT tool for someone looking for high class diagnostics, without breaking the bank.

This is the elite option as far as entry level tools go, and the price doesn’t leave out the quality of the device.

Let’s look at it’s key features.

One of the nifty features on the 5210 is it’s code severity levels feature,

With this feature, you can gain a deeper understanding of the issues your vehicle is facing; as it allows you to see whether the faults with your vehicle are serious and need immediate fix or can wait.

Being able to differentiate between urgent and not so urgent repairs is a huge asset that can save you time and money,

The 5210 also comes with a unique, patented, all in one color display with hotkeys, with the display accommodating over 20 pieces of information at one time.

This makes for efficient use of your diagnostic tool.

Rather than waste your time scrolling through an endless array of menu’s, you can get right to what you actually want to see and act on issues that your vehicle is facing.

One other particularly useful feature is it’s ‘freeze frame’ feature.

With this, you can display all your vehicles information from when a trouble code was triggered.

This makes it much easier to pin point exactly what is wrong with your vehicle.

And of course we can’t forget that this code reader also enables the user to carry out things like check engine light repair and carry out Smog checks.

We put together this video on the 5210 to tell you some more about it!

and don’t think that the lower price range of this item diminishes our value on customer reviews.

We still take them very seriously, and still strive to deliver high quality customer satisfaction with our tools.

High quality customer satisfaction such as the following reviews:

This is an excellent tool for the DIY mechanic or layman”

“Got the job done. Great product and great price.”

“Excellent is the Word”

“This is an awesome tool…great price as well!”

“We own this reader for about 3 years now and – like others said – it paid for itself the first time we used it.”

“it saved me hundreds of dollars”

” It has already saved me some money!”

“Does what it says it will do”

“Great unit for the price”

“Works Great!”

“Good Product at a Fair Price”

Despite the low price range, this is still a really good diagnostic tool.

It delivers on customer satisfaction despite it’s cheap price, and it does so with an array of nifty features.

We’d go as far to say it’s one of the best budget Tools out there.

If you’d like to pick the Innova 5210 up and kick start your diagnostic journey with a budget friendly tool, just click here!

Best OBD2 Scanner’s comparison table

Here’s a handy table to compare this information of the best OBD2 Scanner’s, as well as a guide to our companion app RepairSolutions2 below!


5210

5410

5610

Check Engine Light

Emissions Check

ABS


US/A/EU


US/A/EU

US/A/EU

SRS

Battery System CheckLive Data

10 OBD2 Modes

Oil Level/Reset

Network Scan

Battery Reset

ABS Bleeding TPMS / Tire Pressure

Transmission Temp

Special Reset Functions

Enhanced Data Stream

Bi-Directional Active Test


5210

5410

5610

How to use your OBD2 Scan tool

To ensure you can get up and running with your OBD2 Scanner, we decided to provide some information on how you use it.

Step 1 – Firstly, plug the OBD2 Scan Tool into your vehicle and turn the vehicle on.

This will automatically connect your tool to the vehicle and will read the CEL.

Step 2 – To access information on your tool, navigate to system status, and then to the relevant section as seen in the image below.

Step 3 – Then you should be good! The tool will display some info regarding your vehicle and it’s systems.

If you have any issues with getting set up after this step-by-step guide, then don’t worry.

Just get in touch with us and we’ll resolve any issues you have with our 24/7 ASE certified customer service.

Getting repairs with your Scan Tool

One of the perks of purchasing an OBD2 Scan Tool from Innova if that you receive our exclusive companion app, Repairsolutions2, for completely free.

The app helps you get more out of your tool, by displaying the needed repairs and parts of your vehicle, as well as the cost of repair for your vehicle.

The application is available on the PlayStore and AppStore, and provides an added dimension to your tool that just isn’t rivalled by anything else on the market.

It can also be particularly useful for diagnosing and addressing repairs in tandem with your OBD2 tool.

Step 1 Download the app off whatever app market you operate in.

Step 2 – Then, simply pair it with your OBD2 Scan Tool by following the instructions in the app itself.

Step 3 – Thirdly, receive your report after your OBD2+SRS data uploads to the app.

What happens after these 3 steps is twofold depending on what occurs.

IF your SRS code has a known repair, it will tell you there’s a fix available. After this happens it will put together an SRS report element for you.

This means that the app will handily put together a report that shows what parts are needed and how much it would cost to repair.

Innova App tutorial

If a fix ISN’T available then you don’t have to worry. Your ABS code information will be inside of the Needs Attention report element.

Innova App tutorial

Following this, Innova techs will begin to look into your issue to produce a solution for you. After they begin investigating your issue a fix may be available for you within just 10 business days

We’re kicking this guide to the best OBD2 scanners off in style, with the Innova CarScan 5610.