94m 4 Runner OBD II code reader needed

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Dec 2, 2005 | 06:45 AM

Dave Mooney

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94m 4 Runner OBD II code reader needed

Toyota fans:

Which code reader do I need for the 3.0 V6 94 model engine?
Who has one at the best rpice/quality match?
I know how to do it with the T1-E-1 jumper wire. Do i really need one?

Dec 2, 2005 | 06:50 AM

TDiddy

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Hmmm... I thought OBDII was 96 and up?

Dec 2, 2005 | 06:57 AM

celica

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just use the jumper wire and count the blinks as per the haynes manual. You don't need a code reader for this truck.

Jan 9, 2010 | 09:39 AM

TFJ-4runner

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From: Newnan, GA - Stillwater, OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDiddy

Hmmm... I thought OBDII was 96 and up?

I thought this as well. In for verification on the matter.

Jan 9, 2010 | 12:06 PM

MadCityRich

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just use the jumper wire and count the blinks as per the haynes manual. You don't need a code reader for this truck.

correct. i did this for my old '95 pickup. works quite well. the system is much more primitive than OBD-II, but doesn't require a fancy computer to read codes.

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Jan 9, 2010 | 01:31 PM

raydouble

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TDiddy

Hmmm... I thought OBDII was 96 and up?

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Originally Posted by TFJ-4runner

I thought this as well. In for verification on the matter.

OBDII 96 +

A typical OBDII scanner will not work with an OBDI.

The only way to get the codes without a high dollar scan tool is to jumper the diagnostic box under the hood.

So, OP only needs to invest in a paperclip