What Fault Code Reader ?

[ant1669]

Hi i have just joined TOC and need to pick your brains,

I have a 01 avensis 1.8 vvti, my engine fault light came on yesterday about 5 miles from home,

So i decided to look on eBay for a fault code reader, all the ones that i looked at listed toyota from 01>

But did not have the avensis listed in the expansive list of cars that the code reader`s would do,

And to confuse me even more i found a converter lead (16 to 17 pin) for toyota also on eBay,

i have checked the car and it has a 16 pin socket,

Is there anyone that can cut through the confusion for me, is there any particular make or type that is suitable for my avensis

Thanks

[timson]

Elm 327

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-v1-4-ELM327-Diagnostic-OBD2-Android-Torque-BT-/260939092153?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cc12e90b9

[ant1669]

Thanks TIMSON iam watching it on eBay right now, i se by your profile you are a vvti owner, what cc and year is yours,

and hows it

[timson]

2001 1.8, the Elm 327 works fine and is easy to use, but you need a laptop for mine [ the same as the one in the eBay link]. I understand there is a phone app, but have no info.

[Totally Tech IT]

Hey Guys,

Sorry to post in someone elses question, I have a 99 SR, does my car use the same reader? I'm looking for a USB version :)

[timson]

Hey Guys, Sorry to post in someone elses question, I have a 99 SR, does my car use the same reader? I'm looking for a USB version :)

Yes it does.

[Totally Tech IT]

Will any ELM 327 unit work? I've found a usb version - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELM327-OBD2-1-4-USB-Car-Diagnostic-Code-Reader-Scanner-/330604630571 so I'm hoping this will work.

Thanks

[timson]

That will work it's the same as mine.

[jedi134]

There is one on eBay called mini techstream cable. I belive its what the dealerships use. Software is available from certain web sites. A member called Joylove would be a better person to ask..

This software will access all the modules in the car not just the ECU