Can any of you recommend an OBDII scan tool to read codes and clear error messages to cancel a CEL event? Would prefer something that is easy to use and not extremely expensive.
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Take a look at this Actron PocketScan Code Reader, CP9125 ,
I bought the next one up, at the time it was the cheapest scanner, had it since 2001 no problems, had it been available this litlle one would have been better, it is only $65 or so, only diffrence is the little one does not give you the text description of the code, you will have to take the code number it gives you and go to the FSM, I have yet to use it on my 96 but it gets weekly use for friends cars and other 80 series scans.
Right now I am itching to get OBDII cable/softawre so I can tap into streaming data but dont have any $$ to spare.
I bought the next one up, at the time it was the cheapest scanner, had it since 2001 no problems, had it been available this litlle one would have been better, it is only $65 or so, only diffrence is the little one does not give you the text description of the code, you will have to take the code number it gives you and go to the FSM, I have yet to use it on my 96 but it gets weekly use for friends cars and other 80 series scans.
Right now I am itching to get OBDII cable/softawre so I can tap into streaming data but dont have any $$ to spare.
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That's what I am looking for...
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I keep this little cheapo OBDII reader from Harbor Freight in my center console. I think plenty of other guys on the board use the same one. It just reads and clears the codes; but for $39 bucks it's worth it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46030
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46030
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Watch the Actron Pocket Scanners on eBay, they seem to go for about $40.
The answer might be obvious but this'll read codes for the 95's that are OBD II, right? (gotta make sure, both products say 96 and newer)
Mr Booze said:
I'm thinking that the 95's are not fully OBD II or there is at least something odd about that year, I have a 97' so I'm not completely sure, someone will chime in shortly I'm sure
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I believe that '96 was the first year of full ODBII Compliance. This is industry wide, not just Toyota.
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I get that impression too. Under my hood it tells me it's OBD II, but that's just a sticker. What does it know?! ;p
I don't know if '95's were supposed to be OBDII, but if they were I think you'll be hit or miss on the compatibility of OBDII scanners/readers.
FWIW, what you're asking about is a reader, though you actually said scanner--there is a bit of a difference. The readers will simply read the code and allow you to clear any set codes. Some may allow you to read pending codes (those that have set a code without tripping the logic that dictates a true code has been set). The HF thingy does a good job of just reading the set codes and allowing you to reset them, and for $40, if this is all you're interested in, it's a good deal.
If you want more than that--ability to read pending codes and the ECU inputs in real time such as intake temps, coolant temp, O2 sensor inputs, etc., you'll need a real scanner, and these will cost more than $40. Many of these will also be able to log data over time too.
FWIW, what you're asking about is a reader, though you actually said scanner--there is a bit of a difference. The readers will simply read the code and allow you to clear any set codes. Some may allow you to read pending codes (those that have set a code without tripping the logic that dictates a true code has been set). The HF thingy does a good job of just reading the set codes and allowing you to reset them, and for $40, if this is all you're interested in, it's a good deal.
If you want more than that--ability to read pending codes and the ECU inputs in real time such as intake temps, coolant temp, O2 sensor inputs, etc., you'll need a real scanner, and these will cost more than $40. Many of these will also be able to log data over time too.
95 is not fully OBDII, but what OBDII it has should be fully readable by any OBDII reader. That's kinda the point of the whole thing.
It's just missing some functions.
Not all 95 vehicles were partially OBDII. Some were full OBDII earlier. Depends on where the cars were in their development at the time, I suppose. If it's got an OBDII plug, it's at least partially OBDII.
It's just missing some functions.
Not all 95 vehicles were partially OBDII. Some were full OBDII earlier. Depends on where the cars were in their development at the time, I suppose. If it's got an OBDII plug, it's at least partially OBDII.
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Thanks, All.
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