can this tool be used while the engine is running rather than car just being turned on?
225424
Yes. If you look on the comparison chart between all the Innovas this is one of the few models that can do Live Data. A lot of the higher end Innovas don't even have this ability.
225425
I think that you can use it when the engine is running. I always use it with the engine off and the key turned to the run position.
225426
Yes. It can read 'live data' from the computer and sensors while driving. It also shows speed and rpm. Look on the Internet for details on this scan tool.
225427
Yes. I drove around and it measured the engine temp and RPMs among a few other measurements.
225428
It can be used either way. You can turn ignition switch to read check engine code and delete and clear if needed. You can read real time info when unit is connected to car that is idling or driving. Hope that makes sense.
512071
Only if your engine is NOT computer controlled..... (has a carb.......not TBI or EFI)
4242
Sorry. I'm an industrial electrician. I know very little about cars without carburetors. My guess would be NO. It is a great test tool , but doesn't have the response time of an oscilloscope.
1361353
no, plugs into your lighter port. unless your lighter port does not stay on if your is not running.
2067106
It will drain a battery,that is why the engine has to be running. That is what I understand.
1672601
Yes, we use it in the car when we stop some place we shut it off and when we return, turn it back on it starts where it left off. Hope that helps.
1123332
You can run the engine for a very short time without the pump being hooked up to water, but it is not recommended. It is always best to have the pump hooked up to water source when starting the engine.
1266134
Sure ...just hook it up to the battery to monitor your voltage...you can also hook it to cigar lighter...that should direct connect to the battery when car is on
1331726
I would say yes , just remember to keep the car engine on , as your master flow will drain your car batt, very quickly, just a fyi
1778534
Your 12-volt socket is probably not energized when the car is turned off, so not an issue. If it is energized with the car off, this unit would put a small drain on the battery, so you would want to unplug it when not in use. Obviously there is no issue if the car is running.
774413
That depends on whether your "power port" is always powered or only when the car's ignition is on. In most modern cars, the port is "on" only when the ignition is on. You can test that with any other power port connected device.
1069256
Not unless you want to. It runs off the car battery as supplied through the cigarette lighter (accessory power outlet). Depending on he vehicle, you may have to have the ignition key turned to the on position to have access to battery power, but you don't necessarily have to have the engine running. I would only run the engine if your battery power is low or if you're going to spend forever inflating multiple items.
193475
Yes, it can you simply use the included cigarette lighter connector but remember most autos won't charge to this connection when the ignition is off.
1048640
Yes, I do it frequently to monitor my electrical system. Just don't let it distract you from driving.
1455058
Yes, tool can be connected to the ODB2 diag connector and run while driving, however, one should not drive the car and look at the scanner while moving. This sould be an unsafe practice.
1702356
It can be used for that if you keep the ignition switch in "acc" position. However, be careful not to let the + terminal disconnected under the hood touch ground because that will short out this battery connection that you've made.
698455
Sure, if you wanted to. You'd just need to wire it such that it has constant power while the car is running.