Diagnostic Tool for DIY: Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro

A Must-Have Diagnostic Tool For DIYers

Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro

As any seasoned traveler knows, being prepared is the key to having a successful excursion.  Ensuring your vehicle is well maintained and ready for the road will help provide the peace of mind when you’re in the wild.  Whether you’re a weekend DIY-er or an experienced mechanic able to tackle any vehicle repair task at hand, the key to keeping your vehicle healthy requires information. Information that can only be uncovered through a quality diagnostic tool.  With so many diagnostic tools in the marketplace, we took a closer look at the latest offering from one of the leaders in the industry, Innova Electronics, and its 5610 CarScan Pro tool listed at $329.99.

Sure, there are other code readers available at lower prices, but the list of functions found on the Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro is substantial and comprehensive. It is similar to those used at your local dealership or auto repair store. When paired with the free RepairSolutions2 app, the Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro brings a level of data and solutions that makes any task, both small and large, possible to accomplish in your own garage.

The Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro empowers you to inspect, verify, and fix your vehicle all by yourself.

Scanning Is Easy with CarScan Pro

Let’s start with the ease of scanning. First, it’s highly recommended to download the RepairSolutions2 App to unlock a plethora of additional detailed information provided by the scanner. Once the app is paired with the 5610 CarScan Pro, just plug the scanner into any 1996 or newer vehicle, turn the ignition to “ON” and the scan begins. If your vehicle was built before 1996, an optional OBD1 Adapter Support allows for scanning pre-1996 vehicles with the purchase of additional accessory adapter for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda and Toyota.

CarScan Pro Display

Once the scan is complete, codes are easily displayed on the “all-in-one” display. With the Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro, you can read and clear any ABS/SRS/Network trouble codes and receive additional data like transmission coolant temp, tire pressure and brake pad life, which is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish and French. However, the tool becomes even more valuable when you pair it with the RepairSolutions2 app. That’s when, regardless of your level of expertise, the diagnostic brings further clarity to the health and well-being of your vehicle. On your mobile, tablet or laptop, you will receive additional detailed information from the scan, predictive repairs, needed attention items, links to parts purchasing (if needed), scheduled maintenance and service bulletins.

Sure, there are other code readers available at lower prices, but the list of functions found on the 5610 is substantial and comprehensive similar to those used at your local dealership or auto repair store.

Bi-Directional Control

From a preventative maintenance approach and/or fix verification, the Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro offers bi-directional control for various control units in your vehicle. Bi-directional controllability varies based on vehicle, sending commands to your vehicle to test actuators and functionality such as fuel pump on/off, A/C clutch on/off or retract for an electronic parking brake. Even testing tire pressure is possible through the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) function. This is a handy solution as many vehicles will merely flash a single light if pressure dips below the set amount, forcing you to inspect each individual tire. In this case, the Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro will show the pressure reading from each tire, making it easier to isolate the deflated tire.

The tool is even capable of telling you if you’ll pass that dreaded smog test…before you go.

Special Reset Functions

The Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro also provides special reset functions including the ability to use dealership level re-learning procedures to complete repairs or maintenance. The tool is even capable of telling you if you’ll pass that dreaded smog test…before you go.

Inspect, Verify and Fix with CarScan Pro

The Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro empowers you to inspect, verify, and fix your vehicle all by yourself. And if you get stuck, Innova has you covered, with a toll-free, customer service number (800-544-4124) available six days a week and answered by US-based National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified mechanics.  This level of information available will not only help maintain your vehicle, but probably help you to save money in the long run.

Granted, in the event the fix is beyond your DIY repair comfort level, you’re at least armed with details, meanings behind trouble code(s) and possible fix solutions, verified by ASE techs, that can be passed on to your mechanic. If there was a single diagnostic tool to have for your vehicle, the Innova Electronics 5610 CarScan Pro is the one to have.

PROS

1. Comprehensive information
2. Easy to use
3. Works with companion app

CONS

1. Expensive
2. No printed manual included
3. No protective case or carrying pouch

Innova Electronics

5610 CarScan Pro

MSRP: $329.99.