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Originally Posted by Kevin G.
Looks like they go for 9 bucks.....and up.
I'm thinking a wired handheld unit. Not too expensive.......but not too cheap.
What say you????
Thanks,
Kevin
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Older thread but wanted to share my experience with a bidirectional wired scanner - Launch Creader X431 Elite unit. They were on sale for ~$120 on Amazon and make a Toyota specific version.
I was looking for a device to program the 'hidden' features as well as pull codes in the future (application is a 24 4Runner and 23 RAV4). I know Carista and others can perform this function but opted for a wired device to minimize communication issues with ECM that could cause problems. These are serial devices and it can take a bit of tme to download data from the many (70+) modules, but times were less than 1-2 muinutes for a complete report.
Device is has a color display screen and can generate reports then send them to your email (if on wifi). The manual is minimal and it takes a while to learn and work your way through the menus, but I did program two vehicles without issue (window FOB operation, turn off seat belt warnings, lighting etc..). I created a flow diagram for the menus, if anyone is interested I can post them to help naivate the multitude of options and sub-menus.
Good device for reading real-time data and resetting codes as well as a variety of service features. No monthly fee, but any paid downloads are only good for one year (free updates for 1 year) You can add other cars and options such as programming TPMS sensors.