Check-Engine-Light (CEL) code, how to read for Toyota Landcruiser 2002 GXV HDJ100R ?
 

Hi All,

I've spent most of the day trying to work out what to buy that will give me the service code responsible for my newly-showing check-engine-light indicator, however, they appear to use some kind of electrical ODB plug, which I can't find in my cruiser (it's supposed to be near the steering wheel they say).

Does anyone know...
a) Where on an '02 diesel landcruiser 100-series the code gets read out from (where is the socket)? What does it look like?
b) What kind of gadget plugs into the socket to read out the code?

* My service place says their tool cost $8000 (I'm guessing it's a Toyota-Branded one), and they charge $90 to use it. Basically - that's 10x more expensive than it costs to *buy* a reader off eBay, not to mention an hour's driving and potential damage to my engine to go to their shop.

Never been in a newer Land Cruiser but most often the obd II ports are to the right of the steering wheel under the dash.

It might be easier to see standing outside and bending over looking in that area.

For a code reader since you said you have a Mechanic you just need something simple to read and clear codes.

The more features they have the more expensive.

As to brands new ones come on the market every day.

I just bought what brand the local autoparts sold it does the job you do need to have the Toyota only codes so you know what they mean.

Australia :-)
 

Actually - I forgot to mention - I'm in Australia, and it's right-hand-drive.

The only socket near steering wheel is a giant square complicated one with a pin layout like:

*****-**-**-*****
*****-**-**-*****
----------------------
**-----*****-----**

Where the "-" above represent plastic barriers, and the "*" are pin holes.

The passenger side (left) has a lot of air-conditioner stuff in it: no plugs I can see there.

Call your Local Toyota Dealer and ask??

In your case it should be to the left of the wheel like right at the edge of the console meeting the radio trim.

To be truthful I am not sure if other countries even use the OBD II system.