OBD2 for 100 series (7 Viewers)

[Tareq]

A Bluetooth dongle (adapter) is what you linked to on amazon. It simply plugs into the OBD port under the dash. To use it, you need to have an app installed on your phone/tablet/etc (like Torque). Once your device pairs with the Bluetooth dongle you will be able to read and clear codes as well as view live data from various sensors. I use the OBDLink LX adapter and just leave it plugged into the OBD port.

I have both the Bluetooth adapter/Torque and Techstream on an old netbook. I use the Bluetooth adapter and Torque almost everyday to view live data on my trek to work while I have only used Techstream a handful of times in the shop.

Thank you,
So dongle just another terminology for adapter
You think OBD Link worth 3x Veepeak?
I am thinking Veepeak with Torque PRO version.....

I have that small blue veep plug in from amazon for use with android. I love it a lot more than getting an xp laptop out and using techstream. It works well with torque and obd fusion. With the toyota extras it seriously becomes a valuable diagnostic tool.

Thank you,
I am thinking of going Veepeak with Torque PRO

I am referring to the bluetooth device you plug into your obd2 port here is the one that I purchased.

Pro ELM327 V2.1 OBD2 Bluetooth WIFI Car Auto Diagnostic Interface Scanner | eBay

Thank you,
I saw it, but might go with Veepeak for popularity,,,

Sorry but a OBD scanner that will be obsolete? Obsolete when? When they stop making cars? I'm not to worried about it.
Get what you want, I just think it's silly to think that a app won't be obsolete the next time you get a new phone but you think the industry standard will be obsolete sooner than later.

EDIT: I did not mean to come off sounding harsh in this reply.

Thank you,
I was thinking of those garmin gps devices that are now replace with garmin app on our smartphones when I made the comment ,,, you can always update an app, but the I am not sure u can update the OBD2 device.

Yes.



If you've got an Android device, read the reviews for the LX Bluetooth linked to above. With Torque, you should be set. Based on my reviews, some of the inexpensive BT devices were prone to failure when I reviewed things a couple to three years ago. My two cents. Maybe things have changed.

Thank you,
Veepeak seems to have good reviews, will most likely go that route + Torque Pro.


Thank you ALL so much!!!

 

[Spike555]

Thank you,
So dongle just another terminology for adapter
You think OBD Link worth 3x Veepeak?
I am thinking Veepeak with Torque PRO version.....



Thank you,
I am thinking of going Veepeak with Torque PRO



Thank you,
I saw it, but might go with Veepeak for popularity,,,



Thank you,
I was thinking of those garmin gps devices that are now replace with garmin app on our smartphones when I made the comment ,,, you can always update an app, but the I am not sure u can update the OBD2 device.



Thank you,
Veepeak seems to have good reviews, will most likely go that route + Torque Pro.


Thank you ALL so much!!!

The Ultra-Gauge is updatable, but why would you need to? All you need it to do is read live data and reset trouble codes, it's not connected to the web, neither is your truck.
My Ultra-Guage works fine after 6yrs of constant use, it's been in my last three vehicles.
Just giving info.

 

[Tareq]

Veepeak arrived today.

Codes appeared:
P0136 O2 Sensor
P0420 Catalyst system efficiency below threshhold

cleared the faults because I already tightened the sensor with a wire.
will start it tomorrow and see if they will reappear I might buy a new sensor.
I believe it is the sensor AFTER the catalytic converter that was loose

Thank you all!!

 

[Tareq]

ok so I bought the sensor, Denso 234-4154.
took me an hour to remove the worn out rust nuts and the plug was covered with anti-rust coating.
I used 8 x 1.25 nuts to install. Thankfully the screws were in good shape so I wiped them good with wd40.

My question here, I installed the sensor with head gasket white face down like it arrived, thats correct?
The old sensor didnt have head gasket.

Also, should I clear the code myself, or wait and let the LX figure it out?

Thank you!!

 

[jdayment]

I would clear it then keep an eye on your monitor status when they are all ready you know you are good to go.

 

[Tareq]

I would clear it then keep an eye on your monitor status when they are all ready you know you are good to go.

Ok thank you,
I will reset now, hopefully it doesnt show up in 2 days and I discover it wasnt the sensor lol

 

[Spike555]

I keep getting a P0430 code (passenger side cat, your code was drivers side cat) but my O2 voltages are spot on, I have no idea if the code reader you bought can do O2 voltages or not, anyway, mine only comes open when it's hot out, clears when the temps drop below upper 80's.
So I'm not going to worry about it right now.
I am watching this tread, let us know how it turns out.

 

[Tareq]

I keep getting a P0430 code (passenger side cat, your code was drivers side cat) but my O2 voltages are spot on, I have no idea if the code reader you bought can do O2 voltages or not, anyway, mine only comes open when it's hot out, clears when the temps drop below upper 80's.
So I'm not going to worry about it right now.
I am watching this tread, let us know how it turns out.

I sure will,
When I reset it before twice while waiting for OBD to arrive, it took less than 48hrs for it to reappear.
Will update within 4 days,,,,, or whichever comes first haha

 

[Tareq]

I keep getting a P0430 code (passenger side cat, your code was drivers side cat) but my O2 voltages are spot on, I have no idea if the code reader you bought can do O2 voltages or not, anyway, mine only comes open when it's hot out, clears when the temps drop below upper 80's.
So I'm not going to worry about it right now.
I am watching this tread, let us know how it turns out.

5 days and 300km ,,,,, no lights!
I think it was in fact the sensor.
Case closed.
Thanks all!!

For fun, I will call a Lexus dealer and see how much this would have cost me + labour haha!

 

[Matserelli]

I know not everyone would benefit from this but its cool nonetheless. This adapter that allows your head unit to read your OBD2
iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro RR

 

[jlm43]

Resurrecting an old thread rather than starting a new one.

Does anyone know of an app that allows for detecting misfires without codes? I downloaded the free DashCommand and that doesn’t seem to give misfire info.

 

[white_lx]

Does anyone know of an app that allows for detecting misfires without codes? I downloaded the free DashCommand and that doesn’t seem to give misfire info.

A misfire that is detected by the ECM should be readable by any OBD2 reader. The problem occurs when the coilpack fails without a change in the feedback signal to the ECM. See the diagram below. The coil could fail, but the ECM will still get a valid IGF feedback signal. So, in this case you would need a scope to determine which coilpack / spark plug is failing. Alternatively you can swap parts.

The coil can fail, but the ECM will still get a valid IGF feedback signal. So, in this case you would need a scope to determine which coilpack / spark plug is failing. Alternatively you can swap parts.

 

[Pyrenees]

I know not everyone would benefit from this but its cool nonetheless. This adapter that allows your head unit to read your OBD2
iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro RR

I totally dig this idea, especially with a pending stereo upgrade. Checking their site, I don't even see Lexus as a supported auto vendor and when I clicked on Toyota, it only went back to 2005. I guess this isn't supported on my 01 LX. Bummer.

 

[gray rider]

I love this bar.....

 

[Mickcc]

Hi I have one over these ELM 327 mini bluetooth chinese copy scanners
on my 105 Series
and have been trying to get the damn thing to work with engine running
but the ABS flashing when the scanner is pluged in

running the apps on my samsung 8+
can get the phone talking to the scanner
the Apps like Car scanner, infocar and Torque
cann`t find the ECU to talk to some times I have the green light and the blue light on
the Scanner but still no connection
and what ISO should i be using
ISO 5230
ISO 9440

any help would be great

 

[blueman76]

Hi I have one over these ELM 327 mini bluetooth chinese copy scanners
on my 105 Series
and have been trying to get the damn thing to work with engine running
but the ABS flashing when the scanner is pluged in

running the apps on my samsung 8+
can get the phone talking to the scanner
the Apps like Car scanner, infocar and Torque
cann`t find the ECU to talk to some times I have the green light and the blue light on
the Scanner but still no connection
and what ISO should i be using
ISO 5230
ISO 9440

any help would be great

Has anyone successfully connected the ELM327 bluetooth dongle to an HZJ 105 series Landcruiser and managed to pull any data from the ECU? I'm only after the odometer reading.
I've tried Torque Pro and Car Scanner ELM OBD2 using Bluetooth.

Various forums discuss initialisation strings for the ELM 326 using AT commands such as the following:

ATIB 96 \n ATIIA 13 \n ATSH8113F1 \n ATSP A4 \n ATSW00

OBDII READER FOR ZZE COROLLAS (NOW WORKING!)

au.toyotaownersclub.com

Unfortunately these do not seem to work.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Bisho]

Land Cruisers in Australia were not OBDII compliant until 2008. List Of OBD2 Compatible Cars in Australia - https://www.azscanners.com.au/blog/obd2-help/obd2-australian-cars-compatibility-list/