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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 09:15 AM
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Hello, I have a 98 gs400. I’ve seen like these code scanners or something and it tellls u all the codes. Can these work on my car and where would it go? I saw a spot in engine bay where it might go I wasnt sure. Any recommendations on which one to get?
I saw these online, are these any good?
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Yes those will work. The OBD2 port is below the dash on the left side.
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Yes those will work. The OBD2 port is below the dash on the left side.
ok thanks. In the engine bay there’s this little spot that I thought could be to put that device for codes there. I’ll attach a picture. What is this for?

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I think that's a DLC 1 connector. Found this thread in the LS400 section: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...rt-a-obd1.html
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Originally Posted by JonGS3
I think that's a DLC 1 connector. Found this thread in the LS400 section: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...rt-a-obd1.html
ok thanks.
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Originally Posted by KeonBayer
Has anyone bought one?
yea I got this one. Works great.

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When you plug a scanner in it has a nasty habit of canceling the VSC memory. You will have to reset using jumper in the engin bay little box that you circled above. It only takes a few mins to do, search this site for info
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