Innova 5610 OBD2 Bidirectional Scan Tool - Understand Your Vehicle, Pinpoint What's Wrong, and Complete Your Repairs with Less Headache, Updates Included, US-Based Technical Support

I’m very happy with the Innova 5610. It’s easy to use and gives much more information than a basic code reader. The bidirectional features are especially helpful for troubleshooting and testing different vehicle systems instead of just guessing and replacing parts. It has already helped me diagnose issues and saved me time and money. Definitely a great tool to have if you work on your own vehicles. Highly recommend!

This unit works great and has helped me resolve issues that the dealerships and shops have failed to rectify with previous repairs. It also allows me to keep a record of each vehicle and the corresponding data and repairs. I also like the parts that are recommended and linked to through the phone app. The only negative issue is you have to remove the cord from the device if you want to store it in the bag that was included. It was worth every dollar spent on this unit!

The scan tool was exactly what we were looking for, at a decent price. It is easy to use and worked to figure out my car problem!

So far this has saved me a lot of money, replacing turn signal and reseting airbag SRS problem. Scanner seems like very good quality. Instructions seem comprehensive but could be more clear. Kind of a long learning curve (thus the 4 star rating) since I have never worked with a scan tool before.

This is a great scan tool that won’t break the bank for the DIYers out there! This one has a multitude of functions making it easier to diagnose the issues. Great live data readings. You are able to connect your phone to the scan tool via an app to help diagnose codes easier. The scan tool is very easy to use, but I have owned others in the past so it’s not my first one, but it does come with an instruction booklet that gives you all the information needed to operate the scandal. Now I will say that every car is different as to the functions that the scan tool can provide so do your research before choosing the correct scan tool for you.

Pairing and initial start up is easy, loaded the free repair solutions option that came with the scanner, easy breezy! Loads quick, info available in half the time of my two older scan tools.

After a month of almost daily usage in a 2003 Toyota and 2013 Mazda, I'd buy it again. I'll describe what the marketing doesn't say or other reviews has discussed. Prior to this, I used Torque Pro on ELM327 since 2010. If you tinker with your car in any way, a generic OBD2 scanner is not enough today, except for basic troubles; modern cars are full of control computers, i.e., modules, finding them requires a scanner of more capacity, such as those thousand+ dollar annual license semi-pro scanners. Innova has found a niche between pro and basic consumer, in the top line model, the 5610 My primary need is to troubleshoot the drive train, to avoid being dead on the road in a long trip, repairing DIY items or confirming a pro mechanics diagnosis Pros It works as described and very high build quality made in Taiwan Connection is fast and immediate vs a blue tooth dongle like the blue driver or ELM327 The cable is very long, and detachable and thus, replaceable if worn, has a light to make it easy to attach in the dark foot well were the OBD jack is, and easy not only to position in the cabin, drive the car with the OBD attached, but position it on the engine bay during troubleshooting Optional AA battery usage so 5610 will retain data you can upload to its app later It works stand alone to give you immediate and quick answers but can connect to an Android device via bluetooth to give you their diagnosis, save session results and provide graphing. I didn't test Wifi, blue tooth is flawless and automatic, but requires Internet access to complete or it will abort. Tech support online is superb and answered in a day the LCD has bright large colored screen, makes it easy to see, but keys are not backlit It works by loading various car maker modules that enhance functions beyond basic OBD2 capability, and will change depending on your car's make, model and year. This makes is very hard to compare vs competitors since it 'morphs' to adapt to whatever car you have. It also may not cover all functions, particularly what you need, since it depends on what they were able to license from the maker, so best tested for what you need and returned if not, as you can't buy this purely based on the marketing literature or the website compatibility list, it may have more or less. For e.g. on my Toyota, generic OBD2 covers 18 PIDs, using the Toyota module, has 74 PIDs, Mazda module has over 200 PIDs, and this is just for the engine alone; there are more PIDs for other modules like ABS and TPMS. Like a cheaper scanner, it will reset MIL as well as service reminders, but when the module supports the advance functions, such as TPMS, will reset its DTCs if not self resetting once repaired. It does live data on generic and OEM, but it will only save generic live data It is bidirectional, in that I can turn on/off modules, if supported. This helps diagnosis when no DTC are available. For example, to test the fuel pump, I can turn it on/off, I can hear the motor actuating as well as the relay. This allows me to check pump function, its relay or check fuel pressure without having to go back to try and start the car. I can actuate the AC compressor clutch bypassing the dashboard switch, in case of a switch failure, likewise for the power windows. If you do not turn OFF a switch, it will default back to OFF after a timeout, if you disconnect the scanner, or turn the engine off; this is not described in the manual but is expected otherwise it would be a catastrophe if you forget to turn off the fuel pump with the car not running. Lifelong license, but per tech support, updates are annually, at most. If you have a newer car than 2022, it may not support it completely. Its perfect for cars past warranty, and older the better, which may likely needs more than preventive maintenance and that an owner may attempt to DIY. Cons Expensive, its priced far above the 'generic' OBD2 scanners but less than semi-pro and pro scanners When cars change, the response of the 5610 changes, so its unnerving at first as you don't know if the unit broke. For example, ignition on only, my old Toyota will time out after 15 minutes and disconnect the 5610. On my Mazda, it stays on forever. On both, switching from an OEM to generic module after some time, may require the cable to be pulled and reinserted. These are not described in the users guide. I do not know if these are quirks of a normal 5610, a bug or normal OBD behavior. No backlit keys, hard to see working in a dim cabin to select functions, so I use a headlamp. Cannot upload OEM live data to the app, nor cannot export generic data to another app ... I've given these as a wish list to tech support

It’s above average for what it can do. This is my 4th obd2 scanner/programmer. In comparison with ancel, Foxwell and OBDLink mx+, this works as good as Ancel and OBDlink the only difference is some advertised features works and some don’t which is a common theme amongst scanner of this pricing and diy level. I bought this to replace the Foxwell which died after 2 weeks of use and Foxwell refused to warranty it. In contrast to the Ancel innova has free updates, the former is subscription based. OBDLink on the other hand is heavily dependent on the software’s capabilities, with its own software it is average to above average but paired with software like jscan or alfaobd it is very powerful.

Lo compré para mi carro CrossFox y no he tenido suerte, no aparece en los autos disponibles, tuve que pensarlo antes que es un scanner de Estados Unidos no iba a leer un carro de Brasil, tuve esperanza pero no me ayudó.

EXCELLANT UNIT, VALUE PRICED FROM A PROVEN MANUFACTURER. USED INNOVA PRODUCTS FOR 3 DECADES, ALL STILL WORKING, USED RESALE VALUE ALSO HIGH.

It is supposed to be an excellent scan tool but haven’t been able to trick the App into allowing me to download it.

Useless, product didnt even work in my country why sell a product internationally, when it will not work outside of america. Waste of money

Pour le rapport qualité prix, excellent car il répond à toute mes exigences a cause des fonctions en mode bidirectionnelle comme actionné les étriers arrière électriquement pour faire entré les pistons. Merci