New 4runner and a check engine light...

onesojourner · 11-22-2007, 08:46 AM

I just want to make sure I have all this straight. In our 97 jeep we could turn the ignition on and off 3-4 times and it would flash our error codes. It sounds like the only way to get the error codes on a 98 4runner is to take it up to autozone or something and get them to hook an obII sensor up to it, is that right? The truck seems to be running fine. this is really frustrating since we have only put about 3k on it.

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MTL_4runner · 11-22-2007, 09:04 AM

Correct, OBD II reader or no codes.
No more flipping the ignition switch and playing with paperclips.

rearviewmirror · 11-22-2007, 09:55 AM

I use a Scangauge II, it gives me real time fuel consumption and other engine info as well as codes. (I've never thrown a code, but I know it reads them.) :-)

http://scangauge.com/

ARB1977 · 11-22-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

I use a Scangauge II, it gives me real time fuel consumption and other engine info as well as codes. (I've never thrown a code, but I know it reads them.) :-)

http://scangauge.com/

How does that thing hook up? Pretty cool to say the least.

rearviewmirror · 11-22-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ARB1977

How does that thing hook up? Pretty cool to say the least.

Plugs into the OBDII port... it's that simple.

mikes19984x4 · 11-22-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

Plugs into the OBDII port... it's that simple.

how well does this thing work for ya. i'm interested in this and also, we're you able to get it somewhere other than that website or just order straight from them?

rearviewmirror · 11-23-2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mikes19984x4

how well does this thing work for ya. i'm interested in this and also, we're you able to get it somewhere other than that website or just order straight from them?

I'm cheap, I tried to find them elsewhere for less but after a month or so of putting it off and searching I couldn't find it. I found them on Ebay once in a while, but I don't trust Ebay any more and they wanted shipping money so it came out to be equal.

The gauge works awesome. I move it from car to car depending on what I'm doing that week. It does help to show you at what throttle positions and speeds the 4Runner is really sucking down some fuel or slight economical (which isn't often). :-)

Firecaptain · 11-27-2007, 03:28 PM

I just ordered a Scanguage II, mainly to get fuel mileage readouts and the fuel / trip computer option, the code reader will be just a bonus.

I'm in a war to squeze the best MPG out of this hulk....lol!

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Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

I use a Scangauge II, it gives me real time fuel consumption and other engine info as well as codes. (I've never thrown a code, but I know it reads them.) :-)

http://scangauge.com/

11-22-2007, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Correct, OBD II reader or no codes. No more flipping the ignition switch and playing with paperclips. __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN! Last edited by MTL_4runner; 11-22-2007 at 10:39 AM.

11-22-2007, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
rearviewmirror Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AUSTEX fiveonetwo Posts: 725	I use a Scangauge II, it gives me real time fuel consumption and other engine info as well as codes. (I've never thrown a code, but I know it reads them.) :-) http://scangauge.com/ __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD Millennium Silver Toyota OEM NAV OME springs/shocks F/R VZN185L-GKPZKA 4.300 With P265/70R16

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