Scan Tool - Innova

[RUSSELL5000]

My 2008 Jeep Patriot has no less then six warning lights lit up. I spent some time in the service manual, and there are a number of sensors for the antilock brake system, traction control system, hill start, blah, blah, blah. These all contribute to a control module, and explains why I have so m a nylon warning lights - all these interact.

In the service manual there is page after page of codes. Thus, I was thinking of getting an OBDII scan tool. I did some reading, and have tentatively chosen an Innova 3100j. It claims to read codes from the drive-train, ABS, and SRS systems. Reviews were favorable.

I don't want to spend lots of money - under $150.

Thanks!!

 

[mwilson]

I have an Innova, bought it to communicate with my GM's. Can't remember the model but I am happy with it. Does the ABS and SRS as well. I'd go look at it but it's home...

 

[Jim W]

I too have the Innova scan tool I have the 3130 model. I use this on my Ram/Cummins truck and I have never been required to use this on the wife's Jetta TDI as of yet. I also use this on my younger son's 2013 yesterday to clear a CEL. Waiting to see if the CEL will return on his truck.

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Thanks, Mike & Jim. I just ordered one. Even if it turns out to be involved and I do not do the repair myself, I want to understand what the problem is.

I'll post back on how it works once it arrives.

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Can't believe how long it has been.

The INNOVA worked fine - read the ABS codes. Bad sensor of the left rear wheel.