A New 80 v 100 thread

[ThomasMore66]

Slee says not fully compatible until 1996. I searched and found that some late 95s might be OBDII compatible but not all of them were.

And this is a big deal why?

 

[spd11]

Maybe I'm just spoiled by being able to plug in a data logger or run tuning software through a laptop in my car. Might not be as crucial in the LC, but I'd still like to pull codes myself with the OBDII stuff I already have. It surely can't be a bad thing.

 

[Cruzilla]

My 95 is OBDII, makes it easy for emissions.

 

[b16]

1997 Lexus LX450 80 Series Land Cruiser FZJ80 Landcruiser 152K Miles

damn, I bought the exact same thing with lockers but +20k miles for almost $6,000 less!

 

[ZackR]

OBD 1 on the land cruiser isn't a bad thing. Its easy to pull codes with the paperclip method and reset by pulling the EFI fuse. I wouldn't let this way a decision on which year is better than the other, unless you are planning to super charge or turbo charge at some point.

I do like how my 94' looks since it has the simpler dash, manual cloth seats and no airbags.

 

[spd11]

Fair enough

 

[Bludozer]

Slee says not fully compatible until 1996. I searched and found that some late 95s might be OBDII compatible but not all of them were.

FWIW my 95 is OBDII. That said you might be right though, I've heard a few people say it may depend on when in 1995 it was manufactured.

 

[Dave 2000]

OBD 1 on the land cruiser isn't a bad thing. Its easy to pull codes with the paperclip method and reset by pulling the EFI fuse. I wouldn't let this way a decision on which year is better than the other, unless you are planning to super charge or turbo charge at some point.

I do like how my 94' looks since it has the simpler dash, manual cloth seats and no airbags.

I too prefer the earlier dash, and of course a diesel has far less hassle with OBD. If I had to guess I would say 80% of my call outs are sensor related, 60% of the time the OBD readouts are not correct in identifying the problem.

regards

Dave

 

[medtro]

Get a 80 first otherwise you will not know how much better the 100 is.

 

[ThomasMore66]

Get a 80 first otherwise you will not know how much better the 100 is.

Blasphemy.

 

[Lumpskie]

I'd talk this guy down some & buy this >> Toyota Land cruiser Turbo Diesel, right had drive, imported from Japan

If this rig actually has been gone through by Torfab, someone here should buy it. I bought a converted diesel that had been finished up by Torfab and I am really glad I did. A lot of guys buy imported rigs, but they end up having to spend thousands on initial maintenance items. I've driven it 4,000 miles so far and haven't had to do a thing.

 

[bloc]

Did OBDII 95s get the updated dash and airbags too? I know all 96-97 did..

Each style had advantages. Airbag 80s have a clockspring in the column vs the sliding contact in earlier trucks that wears out, gets noisy, and contaminates all of the multifunction switch parts with ground up brass. I had to hold the turn signal one of the directions when turning the wheel because the brass ruined the catch/cam mechanism that allows the signal to ratchet one way but release going the other. Eventually your horn won't work in certain wheel positions

Advantage airbag:
Easier aftermarket stereo install
Easier to work on headliner
If OBDII you can run a scan/ultragauge for coolant temp and other monitoring

Advantage older dash:
Could get cloth seats
More center console storage, no troublesome cd changer or subwoofer there
No engine harness short issues near ECU
OBDI A442F transmission arguably more stout
Less strict emissions means in most states you can get away with more trickery, like vortec/ls swaps

I'm sure I am forgetting stuff.

Personally I like my 97 dash/headliner more than the 94, but I did keep the cloth seats and better console during my body swap.