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The most comprehensive automotive OBD2 code reader and scan tool solution from diagnosis to fix, with the push of a button.
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	3020	3030	3100	3120	3150
Read & Erase Check Engine Light OBD2 Trouble Codes	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Health Monitors for Instant Vehicle Emissions Check	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Read & Erase ABS Light Trouble Codes for most GM, FORD, CHRYSLER, & TOYOTA	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
All-in-One Patented Screen	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB for tool Updates and Upgrades		✓	✓	✓	✓
Battery Backup			✓	✓	✓
Code Definitions with Multilingual Screen in English, French, and Spanish			✓	✓	✓
Read & Erase Check Engine Light OBD1 Trouble Codes				✓	Optional with Upgrade
Read & Erase SRS Light Trouble Codes for most GM, FORD, CHRYSLER, & TOYOTA					✓


	3040	3130	3140	3160
Read & Erase Check Engine Light OBD2 Trouble Codes with Battery Backup		✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Health Monitors for Instant Vehicle Emissions Check	✓	✓	✓	✓
Read & Erase ABS Light Trouble Codes for most GM, FORD, CHRYSLER, & TOYOTA	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB for tool Updates and Upgrades	✓	✓	✓	✓
All-in-One Patented Screen with Code Definitions in English, French, and Spanish	✓	✓	✓	✓
View Live Data from your engine	✓	✓	✓	✓
Read & Erase Check Engine Light OBD1 Trouble Codes		Optional with Upgrade	✓	Optional with Upgrade
Graph, Read and Record Live data values from your engine		✓	✓	✓
FixAssist built into tool for Instant Vehicle Repair Tips		✓
Read & Erase SRS Light Trouble Codes for most GM, FORD, CHRYSLER, & TOYOTA				✓

Product Description

This compact hand-held OBD2 tool offers light do-it-yourselfers a quick & easy way to find out why the CHECK ENGINE light illuminated on 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs. This little tool packs a big punch with its patented single-screen display showing 19 vital pieces of diagnostic information.

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Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎Innova

Brand

‎Innova

Item Weight

‎6.4 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎10 x 6.5 x 2 inches

Item model number

‎3030

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Manufacturer Part Number

‎3030

OEM Part Number

‎3030

Additional Information

ASIN

B000EVYGQY

Customer Reviews

4.3 1,411 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#624,046 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
#1,785 in Code Readers & Scan Tools

Date First Available

October 19, 2006

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4.3 out of 5

1,411 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the ease of use and readability of the vehicle scan tool. They mention that the controls are simple and easy to learn. They like that the LCD and status lights are highly readable. They also like the value, and quality of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance of the software. They say that it's a pain to install and that the software refuses to install well. Customers also differ on engine light, description, and code.

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372 customers mention315 positive57 negative

Customers like the quality of the vehicle scan tool. They say it's a good basic OBD2 code reader, and the software actually works. It's easy to use and makes diagnosis much easier.

"...The Equus 3030 is a good basic OBD2 code reader. I found it works perfectly on my 2002 Chrysler...." Read more

"...It got the job done, read the ABS codes and I even fixed some other codes that I didn't notice before...." Read more

"...It works as advertised, has an option to capture and read online or download a very detailed report, complete with suggested fixes depending on..." Read more

"Works as advertised. Great for giving you a direction in how to tackle the issue on your vehicle." Read more

206 customers mention180 positive26 negative

Customers find the vehicle scanner easy to use. They mention that the controls are simple and easy to learn. The scanner is plug and play and has more information made available than they expected. Customers appreciate the simple and compact design, which makes it easy to stow away in a tool box or glove compartment. The unit is compact and lightweight.

"...The unit is compact (remember you have to store this unit for a couple of years before you use it again), well constructed, and does what it..." Read more

"...This was the best unti I could find for the price and it was very, very easy to use and just as easy to look up the trouble codes online...." Read more

"Easy to use. And u can change the language. I set it up in Spanish without a problem." Read more

"...It gives you the option to clear the codes. And it has some nice software that lets you print up a report and document the situation when your..." Read more

204 customers mention197 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the vehicle scan tool. They say it is well worth the price, has good features, and will save them money in car repair.

"...This unit will save you money in car repair. Start saving by buying this unit and not the more expensive ones." Read more

"This is a good solid low priced tool, with some very good features...." Read more

"I'll start with the good points. The device is not expensive. It will retrieve error codes from your car...." Read more

"...But this tool is easy to use and has a friendly price. Some autoparts stores offer to read the codes for freee...." Read more

25 customers mention20 positive5 negative

Customers like the readability of the vehicle scan tool. They say that the LCD and status lights are highly readable, and the controls are simple and easy. They also mention that it connects easily, and reads out quickly with good visiability. Customers are satisfied with the color screen and the clear, easy-to-understand display.

"...The backlight is nice, it makes it easy to read at night. The cord is just long enough so you don't have to crouch down on the floor board...." Read more

"Such a good thing and affordable I’m satisfied especially it has color screen" Read more

"...The cord is a little short, but the screen is big and easy to read. It's very light, and stows away in a tool box or glove compartment with ease...." Read more

"Seems to be a good reader but it does not read the ABS on a 2002 Nissan Xterra. It told me so...." Read more

167 customers mention107 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the code of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention that it works great, it's ready to read the newer CAN codes now required for newer vehicles, and the codes are easily looked up on the internet. However, others say that it doesn't recognize the true code, it fails to read ABS codes, and that it gave them 2 problem codes on a Mazda MPV.

"...It got the job done, read the ABS codes and I even fixed some other codes that I didn't notice before...." Read more

"...the price and it was very, very easy to use and just as easy to look up the trouble codes online...." Read more

"...read the error code off of the scanner, but this product provides no diagnostic information without additional expense...." Read more

"...This tool gives you the standard obd2 codes as well as manufacturer specific codes. It gives you the option to clear the codes...." Read more

41 customers mention22 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the description of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention that it's easy to use, and it comes with good documentation, while others say that the manual sucks and that the unit does give you a very limited guideline on where to start.

"...advertised, has an option to capture and read online or download a very detailed report, complete with suggested fixes depending on code diagnosis...." Read more

"...---THE NOT SO GOOD STUFF---* There are no directions included, only a CDROM...." Read more

"Works as advertised. Great for giving you a direction in how to tackle the issue on your vehicle." Read more

"...this first, the manual that is included in the package is not a special booklet or updated...." Read more

30 customers mention18 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the engine light. Some mention that the product can even turn the check engine light off for them, while others say that it does not show any codes. They also say that the tool is useful for resetting the engine and revealing the code.

"...This reader also has the nice extra of having a three indicator light system that lets you know if your car is ready to pass the emissions test...." Read more

"...off the engine light and drove around a while, the engine light did not come back on...." Read more

"...Great feature is the removal of the annoying Check Engine Light. We already KNOW something is wrong with our vehicle...." Read more

"...I taped the vacuum hose with some electric tape and the check engine light didn't come back on. I will be going to auto zone to get a new hose." Read more

65 customers mention19 positive46 negative

Customers dislike the performance of the vehicle scan tool. They mention that the software is a pathetic joke, it's a pain to install, and they're unable to use it at all. The main problem is that the package did not come with the software for the PC, so they had to go to innova.com and they provided the software. They say that it was frustrating and a waste of time, and that the product was defective out of the box.

"...The experience was frustrating and wasted a lot of time. The software is of poor quality and so is the customer service...." Read more

"...Kind of convoluted and time wasting...." Read more

"...specific info... but like I said, this thing is very simplistic, nothing fancy. The cord is a little short, but the screen is big and easy to read...." Read more

"...2nd order NO software CD. Conclusion there is no software CD included with this product...." Read more

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Silk Surfer

This is all you need ! Don't buy the more expensive unit unless you have to

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2007

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If your car's yellow check engine light comes on, you have two choices:

1. Take your car to a mechanical
2. Try to fix the problem yourself

If you belong to the first category, why are you reading this?

If you belong to the second group, and you have a basic knowledge on car repair, read on.

All the new cars now have many sensors, it is basically impossible to fix your own car unless you have a OBD2 code reader. The reader will tell you what the problem is, but it will not tell you how to fix it.

The Equus 3030 is a good basic OBD2 code reader. I found it works perfectly on my 2002 Chrysler. I plug it in, it tells me the code, I look up the instruction manual, and I know what is the problem. In my case, it was code P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor. My next challenge is to figure out where the Camshaft Posistion Sensor is located. The company web site does not give instructions on how to fix the problem. After an hour of searching on the internet, I found a web page showing me a picture of where the sensor is located, what it looks like, and many other technical information about the system. The rest was easy, buying the sensor cost me $50 and took me an hour to install. Then I use the Equus 3030 to reset the OBD2 code and turn off my yellow check engine light.

I found the Equus 3030 to be an excellent unit for occassional users like you and me. The other more expensive units does have some more features, but they are really not needed for the weekend car mechanics. The unit is compact (remember you have to store this unit for a couple of years before you use it again), well constructed, and does what it said.

Some other users comments on incompatibility with Subaru and VW. I don't know if it is still a problem, but the comments are old, and I hope the company has fixed the problem.

I do recommend this unit to all of you who are occassional car repairman. This unit will save you money in car repair. Start saving by buying this unit and not the more expensive ones.

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G.P.

Got the job done. Great product and great price.

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016

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My dad's car had been having some ABS lights come up and I needed a scanner that could read those codes. Everywhere I looked, they seemed to be expensive and more than what I needed, until I came upon this product.

It got the job done, read the ABS codes and I even fixed some other codes that I didn't notice before. I also love that it has a USB port that you can use to plug into your laptop or computer which can then be used to get more detailed code descriptions or save those codes for later use through their program that you can download from the Innova website.

However, there are some downsides, but considering the price and what those downsides are, it's not anything to deter you away. One thing I didn't like was that to scroll through the menu or anything alike, there's only a scroll down button. This is really terrible when you wanna get to an option or the bottom of the menu and you accidentally press the button one too many times and you pass your option or are brought back to the top of the menu. This is more of an annoyance than a problem.

Another thing is that sometimes it can be a little frustrating to erase codes. To erase codes, it says it should be as simple as pressing the red erase button and following instructions until it's complete. Often this doesn't happen exactly as proposed. I will usually attempt to erase the codes and the screen will say that it has completed and codes have been erased, but if I were to check the codes again, they would still be there. I will usually have to try to erase them 2 or 3 times before it actually works. I'm not sure if that's perhaps my bad in doing something wrong or if it actually is just a slow kind of erasing thing going or something of the sort.

Other than that, this OBD scanner has been great and it saved me from having to spend $100-$200 just for a scanner that will read ABS codes. When it comes to codes, this is now my go to tool.

6 people found this helpful

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Phil Dunlop

A great diagnostic tool, almost 5 stars if they would fix the "catch"

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014

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This is a good solid low priced tool, with some very good features. This has been upgraded over time, so the early reviews that say it can not connect to the internet are false. Amazon supplies the 3030F, which has a mini USB port, and comes with a mini-USB cable in the package. It works as advertised, has an option to capture and read online or download a very detailed report, complete with suggested fixes depending on code diagnosis. In my case, it completely solved my issue, because by doing a reset the problem has cleared. However, I know that someday I'm most likely going to have to replace the purge solenoid, which must be sticking, and which caused my initial "check engine" light. But for now I'm cool. The reason I gave this item 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the initial "catch" in getting it to work, and I know from reading other reviews, this causes a lot of confusion, so I'm going to clear it up, right now. This would be a 5 star rating if they would just fix this in the firmware. Here is what you MUST do to avoid the catch, and have a smooth trouble free experience with your 3030F:
1 - Follow the instructions to read your engines code(s), then come to your computer, DO NOT attach to the computer yet.
2 - Go to the website (www.innova.com), go to support, manuals and software, select "OBD2 diagnostic tools", select the model (3030f).
3 - Download the manual (.pdf) and the software which is listed for the 3030f.
4 - Install the software on your PC, run it, change the options from launch automatically to "I will start......it", leave the software open, it runs in a smallish dialog box, at the moment is says your tester is not connected.
5 - Now you can connect your tester, the obd2 software will indicate the tester is connected, and it will open an internet browser window and take you to the innova site, log on / register screen.
6 - Hit the register button, and register yourself, it will have the specifics on your device, and your vehicle, because it got them from the device when the web page opened.
7 - By virtue of purchasing the unit, you get 30 days free of unlimited reports, so don't waste it, after the free period, new reports are either going to cost you $15 a pop, or you can subscribe for an annual fee.

The reason you have to follow the above steps is because the firmware installed in the 3030F is OLD, and it loads a version of the OBD2 software that does not recognize the 3030F, and therefore you cannot connect the device, cannot register it, and cannot see any code info on the web. If the above 7 steps are troublesome to you, instead of following them, just take the device to your vehicle, read the codes, then come in to your PC and call support right off the bat, they'll walk your through the 7 steps and have you up and running, the drawback is you may have a long wait on the phone with them. If you goof it up, and let the software install from the device, you'll wind up calling them to fix it.

Bottom line, a super little device, does what it says, gets you a free super detailed trouble report with a 30 day window of time after you register the device. Enjoy!

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