How to use my scan tool to record live data

Most Innova scan tools that support live data allow you to record and playback live data. For example, the Innova 5410, 5510, 5512, & 5610 models can do this. Here is a step-by-step process explaining how to record and playback live data.

You can record and save several frames of Live Data information for each PID (Parameter Identification) supported by the vehicle in the scan tool's memory. There are two ways that the scan tool can record Live Data: Record by DTC Trigger or Record by Manual Trigger.

1. Connect the scan tool: Plug the scan tool into the vehicle's OBD2 port. This port is typically located under the dashboard on the driver's side.
2. Get the engine running 1st, then connect tool 2nd: The engine needs to be running for Live Data to work. Get the engine running 1st, then connect the scan tool 2nd.
3. Select Live Data: On the scan tool, press LD (Live Data).

Record by DTC Trigger

This function automatically records Live Data information when a DTC sets and saves it in the scan tool’s memory. The recorded (captured) data can be a valuable troubleshooting aid, particularly if you are experiencing a fault that is causing a DTC to set. The scan tool can record approximately 100 frames of Live Data.

1. With the scan tool in Live Data mode press and hold the LD button until the Live Data Menu displays, then release the LD button.

2. Select Record Live Data, then press ENTER ↵. The Record Live Data Menu displays.

3. Select Record by DTC Trigger, then press ENTER ↵. The Select PIDs to Record screen displays.

4. Press UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ to scroll through the available PIDs. When a PID you wish to record is highlighted, press ENTER ↵(a Checkmark shows to confirm your selection). Repeat the procedure until only the PIDs you want to record are selected. To deselect a currently selected PID, highlight the PID, then press ENTER ↵. The checkmark is removed. To record all PIDs, select Record All PIDs, the press LD to continue.

5. When you're finished making your selections, press LD to continue. If DTCs are presently stored in the vehicle’s computer, an advisory message displays. Select Erase DTCs, then press ENTER ↵. A One Moment Please message displays while DTCs are erased from the vehicle’s computer. If the erase was not successful, an advisory message displays.

6. Put the engine in the operating condition that causes the DTC to set. If necessary, drive the vehicle until you reach the vehicle speed at which the problem occurs.

7. When the scan tool detects a fault that causes a DTC to set, it automatically records and saves approximately 100 frames of Live Data information in its memory for each PID selected. A progress message shows on the display. You can stop and save recorded Live Data at any time by pressing ENTER ↵. When recording is complete, a confirmation screen displays. Select Yes and press ENTER ↵ to playback Live Data or select No and press ENTER ↵ to return to the Live Data menu, as desired. If recording was not successful, an advisory message displays. Press ENTER ↵ to return to the Record Live Data menu.

Record by Manual Trigger

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

1. With the scan tool in Live Data mode, press and hold LD until the Live Data Menu displays, then release.

2. Select Record Live Data, then press ENTER ↵. The Record Live Data Menu displays.

3. Select Record Manually, then press ENTER ↵. The Select PIDs to Record screen displays.

4. Press UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ to scroll through the available PIDs. When a PID you wish to record is highlighted, press ENTER ↵ (a Checkmark shows to confirm your selection). Repeat until only the PIDs you want to record have all been selected. To deselect a PID, highlight the PID, then press ENTER ↵. The checkmark is removed. To record all PIDs, select Record All PIDs, the press LD to continue.

5. When you are finished making your selections, press LD to continue. The Record Live Data screen displays. Highlight Start Recording. 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.

6. When the problem occurs, press and release LD. A progress message shows on the display. You can stop and save recorded Live Data at any time by pressing ENTER ↵. When recording is complete, a confirmation screen displays. Select Yes and press ENTER ↵ to playback Live Data or select No, and press ENTER ↵ to return to the Live Data menu, as desired. If recording was not successful, an advisory message displays. Press ENTER ↵ to return to the Record Live Data menu.

Live Data Playback

Once Live Data has been recorded, it is saved in the scan tool's memory. You can view recorded Live Data immediately after recording by selecting Yes from the Record Live Data confirmation screen, or you can view it later using the Playback function.

1. With the scan tool connected to the vehicle and in Live Data mode press and hold LD until the Live Data Menu displays, then release.

2. Select Playback Live Data, then press ENTER ↵ . The Playback Live Data menu displays. When you select Yes from the Record Live Data confirmation screen, the scan tool enters the Live Data Playback mode, and the Playback Live Data menu displays.

3. Select Continuous Playback or Frame by Frame, as desired, then press ENTER ↵ . Only a limited amount of PID data can be displayed on the screen atone time. If additional PID data is available, a small arrow is shown on the display. Press UP ▲ and DOWN ▼, as necessary, to view all available PID data. When viewing recorded Live Data, look for any irregularities in any of the PID values/signal information (LTFT %, RPM, MAP,TEMP, etc.). If any PIDs are not within specification, or irregularities are detected, follow the procedures in the vehicle's service repair manual to perform additional troubleshooting and repair.

4. When you select Continuous Playback, the scan tool plays recorded data at a rate of one frame / 15 seconds. When playback is finished, a Playback Complete message displays. To play the data back again, select Continuous Playback or Frame by Frame, as desired, then press ENTER ↵ . To exit Live Data Playback mode and return to Live Data mode, select Exit Playback, then press ENTER ↵ .

5. When Frame by Frame is selected, you must scroll the individual frames manually. When you have viewed all PID information for the current frame of Live Data, select Next Frame or Previous Frame, as desired, then press ENTER ↵. To exit Live Data Playback mode, select Exit Playback, then press ENTER ↵. If there is no Live Data currently stored in the scan tool's memory, an advisory message shows on the display. Press LD to exit the Live Data Playback mode.