Customer Reviews

Equus 3150 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles

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Long story short. Got my new 3150 at a great price. Hooked it to GM vehicle and it came back with C0040. Scantool says Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Subfault. I end up replacing not one, but both hubs. ($280) Light still on, scan still says C0040. I search the web and find out that C0040 means Right Front Sensor. $140 more dollars. I call Innova tech line to complain. Guys says the code C0040 is for Rear Wheel Blah, Blah. No, its not, but the tool and the website they have says it is. He had no idea when the site would be updated, or a release to update the 3150. Its been over a week and if you search Innova's site for C0040 it still says Rear! Update: The website has been updated. There is no online updates for the 3150, but I can live with it, I'll just doublecheck the codes against other sites.

Got my 3100 a while back, and it pretty much paid for itself every time I used it. I was able to repair some inexpensive sensors, and not be at the mercy of the auto dealer or independent mechanics (who seem to be as expensive as the dealers anymore). When I started having ABS problems, the 3100 could not read ABS codes. So I sold it to my brother and upgraded to the 3150. He has only foreign cars, so there is no inexpensive code reader (as far as I have been able to figure out) that could read his ABS.

I'm also really happy with the 3150. Reads and clears ABS codes on many GM, Ford, and Chrysler cars. I have a 2002 Chevy and a 1997 Ford, and it will work on both. Be sure to check the list at the manufacturer's web site for your specific vehicle before purchasing. 3150 has already paid for itself also. Dealer wants $99 just to read a code. And if you know what the problem is up front, you can fix yourself, take to the most cost effective repair place, or at least negotiate over the phone before leaving your car for repair. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for DIY's with decent knowledge of automobile mechanics.

I bought the 3150 to diagnose an emmissions problem on a 97 camry and it worked great for that, however when I went to check on the abs system it stated that it wasn`t supported, reading the information on the box after the fact I realized that the abs diagnostics support very few vehicles and none of mine, 2001 dodge ram, 2009 hyundai sonota, 2001 honda civic.So do your homework before you purchase the 3150 for the abs feature.

this scanner has the wrong code descriptoins for some codes the ones i found so far are for the abs may have some other code descriptions wrong as well. tried contacting the manufacturer with poor responce when i finally got a responce it was the issue has been addressed . another e-mail what is to be done to fix the problems no responce . another e-mail now waiting. I like the scanner but I need to trust it and it needs to be right.this may or may not work and may lead you to the wrong fix.Equus 3150 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles

Scanner does what it is supposed to do. Satisfied thus far with the results except that it will not scan ABS codes for all vehicles with OBD II (limited to newer model years than just 96 up OBD II.) Haven't looked at the site to see if this is an update/upgrade that needs to be done, but will be disappointed if I see that it is...thought I bought a higher dollar unit so it would have that capability included.

I use to be an auto-tech so I know my standards can be high. But for $130 I was just looking for a good DIY level ODB2 scanner with some ABS support. Instead what I got was a rebadged older model (3110?), bad information in the scanner, and no support.

When I opened it and turned it on it said it was using version 1.00. So I went to update it as I know some of the codes inside had bad information (like saying Code XYZ is a bad right wheel sensor when it was a bad left sensor). Well it said I had the most current version for my 3110 scanner. The 3150 and 3160 are just rebadged older models with ABS support. And on top of that they have not been updated ever.

I wrote their company 3 times and never heard back. Yes I checked my spam folder and such, but nothing.

As such I cannot recommend this item. It is outdated, bad information stored in it, and absolutely no support.
If you have this please make sure to recheck any information it says about possible problems with the car online at other sites.
But for me I am returning this item.

This is an AWESOME product.

Got an ABS light on the wife's mini-van. It went off, but I was concerned. I brought it to my local mechanic and he said he couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle.

So plugged this unit in, and got the code. I was able to check the code at their website, and was able to double check the code against sources (always do this with an aftermarket scanner). The problem was that the sensor on the left front wheel was not delivering a signal.

The website literature included in the package is amazing. It basically turns you into a dealer service station, giving you all repair info on your vehicle, recall history, and keeping track of routine maintenance. It will even tell you common repairs for most codes.

Simply an AMAZNG product, all the way around.

AND, it comes in a great case, with great support materials and software.

Absolutely buy this scanner with confidence. Great product.

Addenda:

I have had this scanner for over a year now and it has paid for itself several times over, most recently with an EVAP code that I was able to research, and I found out all I needed to do was my gas cap and fasten it more securely. It told me which cylinder I had a problem with on another car two weeks ago. GREAT product.

Wish it came with a USB-Serial connector, That adds another $12 to the cost. Other units I looked at had one included.
Need to look at the fine print next time. The unit works fine and clears check engine light easily.

I bought this scanner because it had the ability to read ABS codes. My 2005 Caravan lit up the ABS light. This was the second time the light appeared. The first time, I paid $250 for an independent shop to diagnose the system and replace a wheel speed sensor. The second time, I used this scanner to dx the problem, replaced the sensor that it showed as bad, and I only paid $35 for the part. It's already paid for itself.

This tool not only performs ABS diagnostics,but does the work of a much more expensive scan tool as well.The constant update feature is a real time saver so you know if you have solved the actual problem or not in a matter of seconds,not hours.I really like this tool and you can not do better for the money.