hulio

...........is there a code reader out there for my car?

Thanks.

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

Yes, it is free by way of a paperclip. Do some searching...

Jonny

David98GS

I always prefer the OBD code readers over jumping any wires. Auto Zone has an OBD1 code reader, but I think it costs more than the OBD2 code reader. Go to any auto parts store and I'm sure they all carry some sort of code reader for OBD1.

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

For $200+ I would rather use a paperclip

Although I do have an OBDII scanner...

Jonny

Dtwillis5

I have a 94 ls400 all I need to do is jump the wires and count the lights to check to cel light?

rcpeters

Anyone found something other than a human to count the light blinks? I have an AutoXray XP240 ODB1 scan tool with cables for GM and Chrysler but none are available that I know of for Toyota which has a round data link connector. I no longer use the OBD1 scan tool as my current cars use the newer OBD11 scan tool that I also have.

Anyone have the wiring information that I could use to make up a three wire cable to solder to the pins of one of my XP240 cables so I could use it to read the codes on the Lexus? Would that work?

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

It's not that hard to count blinks. Just short TE1 and E1 count blinks, then search on the internet what the blinks stands for and that's it.

rcpeters

Yep, I know, I have done that before on an old Chevy until I bought an OBD1 scan tool. The service manual section on Engines has all of the codes and trouble shooting charts. Also, the service manual shows the Lexus Techs to use a special service tool to short the pins, actually just a piece of wire with pins on the ends, better than a paper clip, right?

link13

Instructions on connecting TE1 and E1 along with the actual codes here:

http://www.troublecodes.net/Lexus/

willhickey

iTrader: (1)

haha this guy i work with at the buick dealership in town today i asked him for some wire he was like for what, and i told him i was checking my cel 90 ls400 and he said use my tool. and handed me a piece of wire with 3 pieces at the ends to check cel and abs and track and airbag light i literally started laughing since i know it was like a dollar tool and he has a 10000 dollar tool box . sorry i just found it funny that such an important tool could be that cheap but a commonly used tool cost .25 cents.