Innova 7111: How to view the Transmission Fluid Temperature

Introduction

Description: This article guides you through the process of using the Transmission Fluid Temperature function on the Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic System (SDS) tablet scan tool.

Benefits: Transmission Fluid Temperature is a valuable function that helps car repair technicians identify problems with a vehicle's transmission system, diagnose the cause of those problems, and make the necessary repairs to keep the vehicle running smoothly.


Instructions

NOTE: This procedure is carried out on the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.

Step 1: Connect the Innova 7111 to the vehicle via the 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). Wait a moment for the AUTO-LINK process to be completed.

Connecting the Innova 7111 tablet to the OBD2 port under driver side dashboard

After retrieving, the Innova 7111 gets general information such as VIN, vehicle information, and odometer. Next, select the Workshop Tools section.

Innova 7111 main dashboard displaying the Workshop Tools option

Step 2: There are 36 Workshop Tools features supported on the Innova 7111 shown and categorized. Scroll down to the Routines section and select the Transmission Fluid Temperature feature.

Selecting Transmission Fluid Temperature in the Workshop Tools Routines section

Step 3: After retrieving the data from the vehicle, the Innova 7111 shows the current temperature of the transmission fluid. Press the Record button to record the real-time value of the parameter.

Innova 7111 showing current Transmission Fluid Temperature and Record button

Step 4: Press the Stop Record button to finish the record function.

Tapping Stop button to end Transmission Fluid Temperature recording session

Step 5: Press the Yes, Save Live Data button to save the recorded data. Otherwise, press the No, Erase Live Data button to finish the record function without saving the recorded data.

Innova 7111 prompting to save or erase recorded transmission temperature data

Step 6: To view the record, go back to the main screen and select the Previous Vehicles section.

Innova 7111 home screen displaying Previous Vehicles section

Step 7: Press the Live Data button.

Selecting Live Data tab in the Previous Vehicles records menu

Step 8: Choose the desired recorded Live Data based on the date, time, and vehicle information that you want to review.

List of recorded files showing saved transmission temperature data

Step 9: After choosing the desired recorded Live data, press the Play button to start.

Playing back recorded transmission fluid temperature values on Innova 7111 screen

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