This sounds like a great tool to have! Something else that I have found that works surprisingly well. I have been using AI for a while now and I like trying out different things to see what it can do. One day I gave it an oil analyses just to see if it could interpret it for me. And could it ever! It broke it all down for me and told me exactly what all of the results were all about and then gave me an estimate on how much life was left in the engine depending on usage. Yesterday I had a code pop up on my ford in the info display. I was about to go get my code reader when I thought WTH? Ill give AI a shot to see if it could tell me anything. I snapped a picture of the code for AI and it came back in seconds with the info. It told me what the code was, what it meant, and gave suggestions on how to repair. Anyone else using it for anything? Im always looking for different uses and things to do with it.
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killahog
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Based primarily on this thread I bought the 5610,it linked up and I was able to perform many functions however I am unable to reset the brake pad replacement on my 2021 silverado. Does anyone know if this Innova supports that function ??
Ohio Andy
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I am posting this after a single use (just received it) so not a lot of time on it yet. I do have a few comments on use, however:
I received the Innova 5610 v3 (so that is what they are shipping now). The 5610 uses three AAA batteries, but none are included (fine with me). I had already used this before I realized that it used batteries. You can use the 5610 without batteries because it will pull power from the OBD port on the car.
To add or replace the batteries remove the molded rubber protective outer cover and remove a screw from the cover. I use Lithium batteries rather than Alkaline because they last longer and I have never had one leak.
Updating the scanner is only supported on Mac and Windows; I use Linux. I booted into Windows and proceeded form there.
The printed manual includes a link to an Amazon AWS site to download version 1.3.1, an old version of the software that did not connect to my scanner. Do not use the link in the printed manual. Go to the Innova web site, which has links to the latest Windows (version 1.3.7) and Mac (version 1.0.22) software. The link is available on this site:
https://innova-electronics.helpscoutdocs.com/article/2692-innova-obd2-scan-tool-updates
Plug the provided USB cable into the 5610 and your computer and run the software (order does not matter). The latest version of the software noticed the attached scanner, read the firmware and database versions and told me that I did not need to update the device. So this shipped with the latest.
Before I had the 5610 Scanner (last week), my daughters Toyota Camry had a bad Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor. How did I know? I used a different scanner to directly access the sensors and checking which sensor was providing "bad" data. I use using an OBD reader that connects to my Android. It was slow, required me to purchase add-on modules for extra money, only provided raw data in what I would call "not user friendly" units / measurements (at least for TPMS), and I had to scroll through pages of readings to find the sensor of interest.
This was my first use of this particular reader after my previous reader was not returned to me after it was borrowed. So out of the box I had to pay for add-ons to read a TPMS sensor.
So, I bought the 5610. This showed up and before I had a chance to read the manual, my daughter calls me to say that she is coming home and tire light is illuminated again. We did have a serious drop in temperature but since I had just replaced a sensor I figured I would get readings directly (The 2016 Camry does not show you pressures, just a warning light that something is wrong).
I probably should have pulled the error codes but I was in a hurry and this was my first use, it was cold, and dark and I was not in a lighted area. So I used the System menu to directly read the TPMS sensors and show me live values. I was very quickly able to determine that all of the sensors were reading fine and also able to verify that they were providing data that matched reality.
From my perspective, after this quick single use:
I am very happy with this so far. Much more user friendly than what I was using and it comes with a printed manual.
I received the Innova 5610 v3 (so that is what they are shipping now). The 5610 uses three AAA batteries, but none are included (fine with me). I had already used this before I realized that it used batteries. You can use the 5610 without batteries because it will pull power from the OBD port on the car.
To add or replace the batteries remove the molded rubber protective outer cover and remove a screw from the cover. I use Lithium batteries rather than Alkaline because they last longer and I have never had one leak.
Updating the scanner is only supported on Mac and Windows; I use Linux. I booted into Windows and proceeded form there.
The printed manual includes a link to an Amazon AWS site to download version 1.3.1, an old version of the software that did not connect to my scanner. Do not use the link in the printed manual. Go to the Innova web site, which has links to the latest Windows (version 1.3.7) and Mac (version 1.0.22) software. The link is available on this site:
https://innova-electronics.helpscoutdocs.com/article/2692-innova-obd2-scan-tool-updates
Plug the provided USB cable into the 5610 and your computer and run the software (order does not matter). The latest version of the software noticed the attached scanner, read the firmware and database versions and told me that I did not need to update the device. So this shipped with the latest.
Before I had the 5610 Scanner (last week), my daughters Toyota Camry had a bad Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor. How did I know? I used a different scanner to directly access the sensors and checking which sensor was providing "bad" data. I use using an OBD reader that connects to my Android. It was slow, required me to purchase add-on modules for extra money, only provided raw data in what I would call "not user friendly" units / measurements (at least for TPMS), and I had to scroll through pages of readings to find the sensor of interest.
This was my first use of this particular reader after my previous reader was not returned to me after it was borrowed. So out of the box I had to pay for add-ons to read a TPMS sensor.
So, I bought the 5610. This showed up and before I had a chance to read the manual, my daughter calls me to say that she is coming home and tire light is illuminated again. We did have a serious drop in temperature but since I had just replaced a sensor I figured I would get readings directly (The 2016 Camry does not show you pressures, just a warning light that something is wrong).
I probably should have pulled the error codes but I was in a hurry and this was my first use, it was cold, and dark and I was not in a lighted area. So I used the System menu to directly read the TPMS sensors and show me live values. I was very quickly able to determine that all of the sensors were reading fine and also able to verify that they were providing data that matched reality.
From my perspective, after this quick single use:
- Significantly faster read times than what I used last week.
- It was easy to scan only what I cared about. On the other sensor without setting up a custom display I had to page through screens of raw data from all of the sensors it could read. So the 5610 is more user friendly.
- Values were shown in an easy to read units (user friendly). Raw data (or not being able to have data shown in units of my choice) made it so that I could not easily verify that the readings matched reality.
- There is a printed manual, very useful.
I am very happy with this so far. Much more user friendly than what I was using and it comes with a printed manual.
mooman
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I'm having the same issue with my Silverado. My son works at a shop and neither his Snap On nor Autel scanner could reset the brake pad life. I'm told that's a dealer only operation. Damn!!
Ohio Andy
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Needing to take your truck to a dealer to get a brake job. Wow... Next thing you know it will be resetting after an oil change
bctexas
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Thanks Ryan and Innova for a smoking deal on three very useful tools.
KansasProud
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I had a problem with my 2011 Toyota Sequoia this weekend and went to O'Reilly to get a scanner. I bought an Innova 5410 for $219.99 + tax, but asked if I could return it if I didn't like it. The clerk told me no problem, he would take it back. The 5410 found my problem, and was easy to use but I wanted bi-directional capability which it does not have. I checked Amazon for pricing and found the 5610 for $279.99 when O'Reilly wanted $319.99. I decided to return the O'Reilly unit and purchase on Amazon. Right before I purchased it, I thought I should check Garage Journal and see if anyone had good luck with Innova and I'm real glad I did! I got the 5610 with the boroscope and tester with the 15% discount all in for $255.84! Thanks Ryan!
kennedymil
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Just ordered the 5610. The discount code on the first page knocked $42 off the price, bringing the total to $237.99 before tax. With the circuit tester and boroscope, that's a really good deal.
Ohio Andy
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I totally forgot to use the discount code when I ordered mine; yeah, I knew it, but was all excited. was a little disappointed with forgetting, but the purchase was not driven by the discount and I am very happy with the 5610.
Note, I am not a professional, but it has saved me a bunch of aggravation compared to my previous two scanners.
Note, I am not a professional, but it has saved me a bunch of aggravation compared to my previous two scanners.
nbpt100
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If you call them and speak to a customer service rep, they may honor the discount code in retrospect. But do not wait long. Do it tomorrow.
Ohio Andy
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I have had it a long while at this point. I thought it was a decent deal without the discount. Not going to make my forgetfulness their problem.
nbpt100
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Sure, I read it as it was a recent purchase.
Ohio Andy
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January this year