Anybody try to connect an ODB II tester in the new TCH? I can use it successfully in my 2004 Camry with no errors, but it flashes all 8's when I plug it into the 2007.

Any ideas or comments?

Thanks in advances.

 

skata — The TCH must be in ON or READY state for the ICE's ECU to be powered "on." Otherwise the scanner gets no response to its queries. Then it should work fine. I have a ScanGaugeII connected to the DLC3 (OBDII) port, and it works fine. By the way, the TCH's bus protocol is CANSF (CAN bus, Short identifier, Fast signalling).

Stan

 

Thanks, Stan. I did a little more research online and realize now that it uses the CAN bus. I will check around for something that suits my needs. I will check out the unit you are using. I appreciate the feedback and assurance that the OBDII with the CAN interface will work.

 

I think there's a ScanGauge group buy going on at priuschat right now. Supposedly, Linear Logic is changing its policy so that this will be the last time you'll be able to get them that cheap ($140-150).

I went in with an earlier group buy.

 

Thanks. I actually bought a cable kit (for around $100) that I can use with my laptop. Not that I am having any problems. Just curious of the workings of the OBDII system and the data that is available.

 

How do you use your laptop?

 

Here is the link where I made my purchase:

There are several free programs that will run on the laptop. I checked a couple of them (without the cable yet) and they look pretty good.

I am hoping that this app will work with it:

 

Thank you very much sir.

 

Shucks . Just call me Skata.

 

Will these scan tools allow me to make changes to the settings the the service tech performs ..ie turn off the seatbelt buzzer?

ALSO,
I watched the service tech change my seatbelt code and he had is "laptop" plugged into two ports on the TCH. One to the left and on to the right of the sterring wheel. What's with that?