User Manual

Using the Scan Tool
ABOUT REPAIRSOLUTIONS®
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 How-To Videos – With the complexity of today’s vehicles, repair
tasks can seem daunting even to the seasoned do-it-yourselfer.
RepairSolutions® offers a rich selection of How-To Videos
that
provid
e step-by-step instruction for a variety of tasks, including
general maintenance, diagnosis and troubleshooting, and det
ailed
repair information. The “basic”
membership provides access to a
selection of available videos, while the “premium” subscription
allows access to the complete video
library.
 Recalls – Even with the exhaustive testing a vehicle undergoes
before being made available to the public, some issues
are
disco
vered only under “real world” driving conditions. When an issue
that affects personal safety is found, or if a vehicle does not
meet
Federa
l safety standards, the Go
vernment mandates that the
vehic
le manufacturer issue a “safety recall.
” Safety recalls are
officia
l notices that describe known vehicle issues as well as
the
related safety concerns. Rep
airs performed
to address a safety
recall are pro
vided free of cost by the vehicle manufacturer’s
dealership. The Recalls database helps you ensure the safe
ty of
your vehicle.
You can search for safety recalls by entering a
vehicle’s year, make and mode
l.
 DTC Library – Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are the starting
point for identifying, troubles
hooting and repairing vehicl
e issues.
The D
TC Library contains definitions for “generic
” and
“manufacturer-specific” OBD2
DTCs as well as OBD1 codes.
Currently, the database provides c
ode definitions for 43 different
vehic
le makes. Select the desired make and enter the DTC to
retrieve the specific definition for your vehicle. Because OBD2 is an
evolving system, the DTC Library is continuously updated to
include additional “manufacturer-specific” definitions as the sy
stem
matures.
 DLC Locator – The key to unlocking the wealth of information
available through OBD2 is the Data Link Connector (DLC),
the
doorway to yo
ur vehicle’s computer. The DLC Locator
is a
comprehen
sive database of DLC locations for all OBD2-c
ertified
vehic
les. Simply enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN
), or
select the des
ired year, make and model, and the DLC Locator will
return a description and photo illustration of the DLC loca
tion.
 Tech Tips – Updated quarterly, RepairSolutions® Tech Tips are
designed to provide basic solutions to everyday vehicle iss
ues,
expla
in how to perform much needed maintenance, and provide
basic information on how to take care of your vehicle. All Tech Tips
are prepared, reviewed and approved with the support of ASE
Certified Tech
nicians.
 Shop Locator – Whether you want to purchase parts to make a
repair yourself or find a local repair shop, the Shop Locator will return
a list facilities near your location based on the Zip Code you provide.
Hardware Requirements:
 Innova Scan Tool