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Originally Posted by AuSeeker
I also broke down and finally purchased a Bi-directional scanner that is capable of bleeding the ABS system, as well as all a OEM scanner can do, I did my homework first before buying it, it's highly recommended by "The Car Care Nut" Toyota specialist that's on Youtube.
I'm old as dirt and have been doing mechanic work for well over 55 years, it was my profession for many years before I went into home building 30 years ago and I can rebuild and fix anything blindfolded that was built before computers took control of everything, it's finally time I took control of those computers and the only way I can do that is with a scanner that gives me that ability.
I still do work on all of my family's and many friends' vehicles so I have been needing this scanner for quite sometime now!!
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If I could give more than one "like", I would.
I started my shade tree / junk yard career during the OBD2 era so that's what I sort of know. Rarely does a DTC tell you what part is broken. Usually, there is a check list of symptoms to match up and parts to try. Usually, it's the simplest issue that causes the code but I admit to shotgunning parts until the code resolves. I also admit to failing due to complexity beyond my understanding and well beyond my crappy scanner. We saw all of this in this thread.
Werm's problem was a lot more complex than mine. My hydro-boost codes were C1223 which we already know as ABS malfunction and C1252 which is hydro-boost pump motor malfunction. This combined with obvious motor noise and no loss of brake power made for easy diagnosis and fix. The hard part was going as cheap as possible. I cross referenced pump and accumulator on ebay of all places, found a GS300 at the JY, tested the motor with 12V, paid $65 with no warranty, and was back in business in three hours. I will never say I know what I am doing but I will say I have patience and access to many junk yards.
Speaking of old school, I just got a 1989 Jeep running after sitting for 5 years. Minimal electronic controls with pesky solenoids. It had a carb, coil and distributor spark system, and mechanical fuel pump. There was not much to understand and it felt like I could learn the systems in no time at all. I get why people love old cars and want to go back. (The Jeep needed a couple of relays. If it were mine, I would have replaced the carb and some other items.)
