Innova 5510: Recording Live Data by Manual Trigger

Recording Live Data by Manual Trigger

This option lets you select the precise time at which the Live Data recording will occur. Recording by Manual Trigger can be a very valuable resource when troubleshooting intermittent problems that do not meet the requirements for a DTC to set. The 5510 is capable of recording approximately 100 frames of Live Data.

Step 1 - Press and hold the LD button to access Live Data.

While your tool is connected to your vehicle, press the LD button to navigate to the Live Data screen.

A One moment please message will display.

The screen will show a list of your vehicle's Live Data PIDs (Parameter Identifications).

Press and hold the LD button to access the Live Data Menu.

Step 2 - Select Record Live Data, then press ENTER ↵.

Select Record Live Data, then press ENTER ↵.

If the 5510 fails to establish communication with the vehicle, a Communication Error message will display.

Ensure the vehicle is OBD2 compliant.
Verify the connection at the DLC, and verify the ignition is On.
Turn the ignition Off, wait 5 seconds, then back On to reset the computer.
Press POWER/LINK to continue.

Step 3 - Select Record Manually, then press ENTER ↵.

The Live Data Menu will display.

Select Record Manually, then press ENTER ↵.

A One moment please message will display.

The Select PIDs to Record screen will display.

Step 4 - Press UP ▲and DOWN ▼ to scroll through the available PIDs. Press ENTER ↵ for PIDS you wish to display.

The Select PIDs to Record screen displays.

Press UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ to scroll through the available PIDs.

When a PID you wish to record is highlighted, press ENTER ↵. Repeat until only the PIDs you want to record are selected. A Checkmark icon will show confirming your selection.

To select all PIDs, select Record All PIDs.

To deselect a PID, highlight the PID, then press ENTER ↵. The checkmark is removed.

Step 5 - When you are finished making your selections, press LD to continue.

When you are finished making your selections, press LD to continue.

The Record Live Data screen will display.

Select Start Recording and press ENTER ↵ to begin recording.

Step 6 - After pressing the Record button, a progress message will show on the display.

Put the engine in the operating condition where the problem manifests itself. If necessary, drive the vehicle until you reach the vehicle speed at which the problem occurs.

Step 7 - After successfully recording, select Yes to playback Live Data or No to return to the Live Data menu.

When the recording is complete, a confirmation screen will display.

Using the UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ buttons, select Yes to playback Live Data (see How to Playback Live Data for details) or No and press ENTER ↵ to return to the Live Data menu.

If the recording was not successful, an advisory message will display. If so, press the Continue button to return to the Live Data menu.