Innova 5510: Recording Live Data by DTC Trigger

Purpose

To guide you on how to record by DTC Trigger while using the Innova 5510.

Recording Live Data by DTC Trigger

This function automatically records Live Data information when a DTC sets, then save it in the Scan Tool’s memory. The recorded 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.

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 PIDs.

  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 ↵.

  The Record Live Data Menu will display. 

  If the Scan Tool 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 by DTC Trigger, then press ENTER ↵.

• The Record Live Data Menu will display.

  Select Record by DTC Trigger, 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 will display.

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

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

  To record 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.

• If DTCs are presently stored in the vehicle’s computer, an advisory message will display.

  Select Erase DTCs then press ENTER ↵.

• When the Erase process is complete, the Record Live Data screen will display the message 'Ready to record Waiting for DTCs.'

  If the erase is not successful, an advisory message displays. To retry the erase process, verify that the Scan Tool is properly connected to the vehicle’s DLC and that the ignition is on. 

Step 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.

Step 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 will show on the display.

  You can stop and save recorded Live Data at any time by pressing ENTER ↵.

• 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 ENTER ↵ to return to the Live Data menu.