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Using the Diagnostic Tool
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„ Registered Devices – You can register all of your Innova tools with
your RepairSolutions® account. The Registered Devices page
shows all the tools registered to your account along with the date on
which the device was activated.
„ Order History – You can purchase “premium” access to
RepairSolutions® on a monthly or annual basis. The Order History
page lists all subscriptions you’ve purchased for your account.
„
Profile and Reset Password – These pages let you update and
maintain your personal account information and change the
password you use to log in to RepairSolutions®.
Tools
The RepairSolutions® Tools section provides access to several
databases offering maintenance and repair instruction, “tech tips,” safety
information and general reference data.
„
How-To Videos – With the complexity of today’s vehicles, repair
tasks can seem daunting even to the seasoned do-it-yourselfer.
RepairSolutions® offers a rich selection of
How-To Videos that
provide step-by-step instruction for a variety of tasks, including
general maintenance, diagnosis and troubleshooting, and detailed
repair information. The “basic” membership provides access to a
selection of available videos, while the “premium” subscription
allows access to the complete video library.
„ Recalls – Even with the exhaustive testing a vehicle undergoes
before being made available to the public, some issues are
discovered only under “real world” driving conditions. When an issue
that affects personal safety is found, or if a vehicle does not meet
Federal safety standards, the Government mandates that the
vehicle manufacturer issue a “safety recall.” Safety recalls are
official notices that describe known vehicle issues as well as the
related safety concerns. Repairs performed to address a safety
recall are provided free of cost by the vehicle manufacturer’s
dealership. The
Recalls database helps you ensure the safety of
your vehicle. You can search for safety recalls by entering a
vehicle’s year, make and model.
„ DTC Library – Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are the starting
point for identifying, troubleshooting and repairing vehicle issues. The
DTC Library contains definitions for “generic” and “manufacturer-
specific” OBD2 DTCs as well as OBD1 codes. Currently, the database
provides code definitions for 43 different vehicle makes. Select the
desired make and enter the DTC to retrieve the specific definition for
your vehicle. Because OBD2 is an evolving system, the
DTC Library
is continuously updated to include additional “manufacturer-specific”
definitions as the system matures.
„ DLC Locator – The key to unlocking the wealth of information
available through OBD2 is the Data Link Connector (DLC), the
doorway to your vehicle’s computer. The
DLC Locator is a
comprehensive database of DLC locations for all OBD2-certified
vehicles. Simply enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or
select the desired year, make and model, and the
DLC Locator will
return a description and photo illustration of the DLC location.