Review of the Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles

Most do it yourself mechanics today don't appreciate the fact that working on computer controlled vehicles from 1996 on can be even more difficult than prior year production cars and trucks. Prior to 1996, you could employ shortcut methods to have your vehicle display its trouble codes through the check engine light by jumpering two contacts on the assembly line diagnostic link, usually with a paper clip. With the newer OBDII specification that has become a standard of most car manufacturers today, it is necessary to use a scanner to extract any fault codes from your vehicles computer.

This is where the Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader comes into play. This diagnostic tool is one of the most no-nonsense yet effective tools for OBDII vehicles on the market today. For only around $60, you can easily scan and troubleshoot vehicle repair issues without having to pay expensive shop fees whenever a problem arises.

The Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader will work with nearly all OBDII 1996 and newer vehicles and has an easy to read LCD display to inform you of the exact nature of the problem. It has the ability to refresh every thirty seconds enable you to spot intermittent problems you may not be able to spot using lower quality OBDII electronic scanners available.

The Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader also comes with an easy to use emissions checking function to help make sure you pass mandated emissions testing with flying colors. The durable plastic design will ensure the long life you would expect from any other tool in your tool box.

This awesome and affordable scanner can also be connected to your computer to generate special reports about your vehicle as well as update the unit's software through the Internet. The Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Readers instructions are easy to read and come ready in many languages.

It can be frustrating to work on your vehicle and be confined to tight spaces with a limited amount of light, the the Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader's display a cool blue backlit readout to make the job easier.

I highly recommend this product not only for its entry level price but for all of the jam packed features and durability factor. As of today, my Equus 3030 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader is approximately a year old and has worked flawlessly without problem when needed. Even if you do not plan on working on your vehicle yourself, it can be a great tool to verify if a certain repair is actually needed to be done by a repair shop. Unfortunately, some auto service repair shops can be less than honest; using this tool to check on the validity of their assessment of what is need to repair your vehicle can save you a ton of money if dealing with someone working on your car or truck.