New Member CaseyAtTheBat

HI Scanner Danner Community!
I'm a nooby determined to learn how to fix all the problems in my 2000 Honda Civic EX with the D16Y8 engine.

First up, I got an Innova 5410 scantool; I can download codes but can't see any live data. 
Innova tells me that is a limitation of the 2000 Civic. Anybody know why that is so, it is OBDII.

I've got a recurring P0505 IACV problem.  My inspection station tells me that if you can't get live data,
an oscilloscope is used to figure out how to fix it.

I sent an e-mail to the Scanner Danner support e-mail to find out if the book and classes would help me learn how to use an oscilloscope to diagnose my car.  I haven't heard back in a week.

Can anybody help me know if buying the book and becoming a premium member would help me?  I'm determined to figure this out!
Thanks,
CaseyAtTheBat

Hey CaseyAtTheBat! Welcome.

I'm not sure what the limitation is with Innova and your Civic. I can tell you I used to use an Innova on my '99 CR-V regularly without issue. Unfortunately, pre-2003 MY Hondas have always been a bit tricky with aftermarket scan tools, in my experience.

P0505 has pretty broad code set criteria, and doesn't necessarily suggest a circuit problem. I'd suggest making a new thread in the Repair section for better visibility to other members. 

The book can definitely help with your diagnostics. Not just on your Civic, but with most any car. Just keep in mind that the book is not written with specific years/makes/models in mind. It won't have testing tailored to your application, but general strategies that are backed up with case studies.

Stuck IACV are pretty common on older Honda -- I ran a mid 96 2.3 twincam DOHC Accord (Rover 623)  with the IACV on top of the manifold for a few years a cleaning the IACV was needed a couple a couple of times.
ISTR Paul made a video on a slightly latter model Honda IACV

this might help SD YouTube Honda-Acura Surging Idle Speed (case study)

Thanks for the nice welcome and the information Tyler and Andy! I also got a reply back from
Kristin about how oscilloscopes are covered in the course and book. I'm going to check out  the
e-book first but will probably get the paper book so I can take notes on it while I watch the classes
in Premium.  I'm really excited to have found ScannerDanner.com and am eager to learn everything I can.

I watched the video, Andy, and already learned about how the injectors turn off and on on a hunting idle;
one of the problems I've encountered in my repair journey.  I'm going to go to the Repair forum and post
a summary of all the stuff I've done and the recurring problem I've having.

Thanks again for the warm welcome as I begin my journey.

CaseyAtTheBat