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Here Are The Best OBD2 Scanners By Innova

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Will the Original 3100 work on newer vehicles?
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Dec 21, 2023

Will the Original 3100 work on newer vehicles?

The original 3100 without a letter attached next to the last zero, is our first code scanner. The 3100 was released back in 1999, before U.S. manufacturers started using CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol. 

Multimeters: Battery and Fuse Replacement
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Dec 21, 2023

Multimeters: Battery and Fuse Replacement

WARNING: When replacing the battery or the fuse, remove only the rear panel. Do not remove or disassemble the circuit board or the front panel, these items are not serviceable and if disassembled there is the possibility of loose metal parts shorting the circuit board and causing an electrocution danger to the user.

Does my tool come with a protective plastic covering?
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Dec 21, 2023

Does my tool come with a protective plastic covering?

All of our Innova products come with a protective plastic covering.

What is an Unhandled Exception?
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Dec 21, 2023

What is an Unhandled Exception?

Windows has inbuilt exception handling features whenever an error like this occurs. However, sometimes an unhandled exception occurs when a computer program or application does not properly handle exceptions. 

What happened to the Quicklink wireless tool?
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Dec 21, 2023

What happened to the Quicklink wireless tool?

The Quicklink app was removed from the app store a few years ago. The Quicklink wireless tool has been discontinued.

Why won't my device establish communication with the airbag module?
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Dec 21, 2023

Why won't my device establish communication with the airbag module?

Why won't my device establish communication with the airbag module? (Also, referred to as: RCM - Restraint Control Module; DERM - Deployment Energy Reserve Module; SRS unit / SRSM module - supplemental restraint system)

Wasted Spark Ignition System
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Dec 21, 2023

Wasted Spark Ignition System

A wasted spark ignition system is a type of ignition system commonly used in internal combustion engines. It is designed to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chambers of the engine cylinders.

What is a Gateway?
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Dec 20, 2023

What is a Gateway?

A vehicle gateway is a crucial component in modern vehicles that facilitates communication and data exchange between different networks or systems within the vehicle. It acts as a central hub or bridge, connecting various electronic control units (ECUs) and networks that manage different functions in the vehicle.

How is Freeze Frame related to your Check Engine Light?
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Dec 20, 2023

How is Freeze Frame related to your Check Engine Light?

An OBD2 scanner has a feature called Freeze Frame that can be used to inspect the engine system. Freeze Frame data is collected at the time when the engine problem was first detected by your engine's monitors.

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