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Innova 5510: Scanning & Viewing DTCs for Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)

Note: Refer to the manufacturer’s website for vehicle year, makes, and models covered.

Step 1 - While linked to your vehicle, press the System Status button.

While linked to your vehicle, press the System Status button to navigate to your list of scan options. 

Step 2 - Press DOWN▼ to scroll to ABS, then press ENTER ↵.

Scroll through the options in the System Menu by pressing the DOWN ▼ button, and select the ABS option by pressing ENTER ↵.

Step 3 - Select Yes and press ENTER ↵ to confirm your vehicle.

Confirm your vehicle by selecting Yes and then press ENTER ↵.

Step 4 - Wait for the 5510 to complete the scan

A One moment please message will display while your 5510 retrieves your ABS DTCs. Wait until the scan is 100% complete.

If the 5510 fails to link to the vehicle’s computer, a Communication Error message will show.

  • Ensure your vehicle is OBD2 compliant. 
  • Verify the connection at the DLC port and that your ignition is turned ON.
  • Turn the ignition OFF, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition back ON to reset the computer.
  • Press the POWER/LINK button to continue.

If the 5510 cannot link to the vehicle’s computer after three attempts, the Contact Technical Support message will display.

  • Press the System Status button to return to the System Menu.
  • Turn the ignition OFF, and disconnect the Scan Tool from the DLC Port.
  • Contact Technical Support for assistance.

Note: If ABS functionality is not supported, an advisory message will show.

Step 5 - Press UP▲ or DOWN▼ to scroll through your ABS codes.


After your tool finishes scanning, press the UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll through the ABS codes. 

You may refer to Display Functions for a description of each display element.

When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed press the DOWN ▼ button again to return to the first code.

If the definition for the currently displayed code is unavailable, an advisory message shows.

I/M Monitor Status icons are not displayed when viewing ABS DTCs. 

In the case of codes with long definitions, a small arrow will show in the upper/lower right-hand corner of the screen to indicate the presence of additional information.

If no codes are present, the message 'No ABS DTCs are presently stored in the vehicle’s computer' will show. 

Press any Hotkey to exit the ABS Display code screen.

Note: You may also press the DTC/FF button to scroll through your codes one at a time.

Step 6 - To return to your ABS codes, press the DTC/FF button.


To return to your ABS codes after pressing any button, press the DTC/FF button to re-display your ABS codes.

Whenever the Scroll function is used to view additional codes, the Scan Tool’s communication link with the vehicle’s computer disconnects. To re-establish communication, press the POWER/LINK button again to rescan for ABS.

Note: Initiating another test from the System Menu such as scanning for SRS will replace the ABS codes shown with the SRS codes when you press the DTC/FF button.

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