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Old 03-19-2022, 04:10 PM #1
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Top recommended OBD code readers?
anyone have recommendations for code readers that are compatible with our toyotas? not just for CEL light, but helping diagnose other electrical/electronic issues.
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I recently went through this. Bluedriver seems to be the best value, but I think there are better apps on your phone to use with it
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Snap-On makes some good ones that will read even the manufacturers codes, but they are $$.
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used a ross tech for audi and VWs , probably one of the best I've used but dont think they make one for toyota.
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For the non-mechanic like me, the cheapest one that allows you to reset the check engine light.

I bought mine some years ago when my Subaru Outback’s dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and disabled the cruise control. I still had 200 miles left before home over empty desert roads. I went into an auto parts store and bought mine, costing me about $45. My Subaru’s gas cap wasn’t tight enough. I tightened the cap, reset the check engine light, problem solved.

I’ve not used mine on my T4R yet.
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The other day I was on a Toyota Aristo forum asking the same question, it was recommended to get the Elm 327
I haven’t purchased one yet because I’m still debating a $12 reader or $100 reader, if someone uses the Elm 327 maybe they have some input.
Also doing some research on readers a lot of them don’t work with an iPhone or pair well with iPhones, they appear to work well with androids though.
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I've used the BAFX Products Wireless WiFi (OBDII) OBD2 Code Reader & Scan Tool coupled with the OBD Fusion app (and the $9.99 Toyota add-on they offer) since July 2018 with no issues. Here's a screenshot of how I have my app dashboard set up. It displays on my phone.





The dash setup can be tedious but it's a one-time thing and I suppose the flip side is that you have the control to make it whatever you want - number, type, and size of gauges, colors (text and green/yellow/red ranges on gauges), etc.
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I really like how my Kenwood DMX with maestro reads codes and can reset them. Super easy and integrated right into the head unit.

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