Innova 3160g Updates 2021

If you purchased a 3160G before 2021 and never updated it, you are essentially using a different, less capable tool. Performing the free update via the Innova PC Suite will feel like getting a new scanner.

If you are deciding whether the update is worth the hassle, here is what the 2021 (and subsequent) updates generally addressed: innova 3160g updates 2021

: A standard Mini USB or USB Type C cable (depending on your specific unit's build). If you purchased a 3160G before 2021 and

| | Pre-2021 Behavior | Post-2021 Update | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GM LAN (GMLAN) Hi-Speed | Would disconnect mid-scan on 2016+ GM trucks | Stable communication, full ABS code retrieval | | EVAP Test Function | Could only initiate test on 20% of vehicles | Expanded to 65% of supported vehicles | | Screen Corruption | Occasional freezing when viewing freeze frame data | Resolved in v3.3 with new memory management | | Ford MS-CAN | Required manual jumper (sold separately) | Software now auto-detects and prompts user connection | | | Pre-2021 Behavior | Post-2021 Update |

: Periodic database updates during this period extended support to include newer model years (up to 2022) for many tools. Improved Reporting

Innova typically releases firmware updates on an average of once per year. To see if your specific Innova 3160g is running the latest available version: www.innova.com Innova 3160g Updates 2021 ^hot^

: When you scan a vehicle, the tool syncs via Bluetooth to provide specific, professional-grade fix recommendations based on your car's exact DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) Google Play Predicted Repairs