Toyota/lexus obd1 systems – Equus 3140 - Scan Tool CanOBD2&1 Kit User Manual

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Toyota/Lexus OBD1 Systems

CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE

Check your vehicle thoroughly before performing any test.
See Before You Begin on page 18 for details.

ALWAYS observe safety precautions whenever working on a
vehicle. See Safety Precautions on page 3 for more infor-
mation.

1. Locate the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). See Data Link

Connector (DLC) on page 96 for connection location.

Some DLCs have a plastic cover that must be removed before
connecting the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool's cable connector.

2. Connect the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool cable (with the Toyota

Connector Cable Adaptor attached) to the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool,
then connect the adaptor to the vehicle’s DLC. Press the

POWER/LINK

button to turn the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool ON.

3. Turn ignition ON and start engine. Warm engine to operating tem-

perature. (Shut engine off after warm up).

4. When prompted by the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool, do the following

before proceeding to step 5:

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Turn ignition ON. DO NOT start the
engine.

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Make sure throttle is closed.

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Set gear lever in "park" (for automatic transmissions) or “neutral”
for manual transmissions.

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Turn off all accessories.

5. Press the ENTER/LD

button to continue.

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The CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool will begin the code retrieval process.

6. When the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool is in

the process of retrieving codes, a "One
moment please..." message shows on
the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool’s display.

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If the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool fails to
link to the vehicle’s computer a
“Vehicle is not responding” message
shows on the CanOBD2&1 Scan
Tool’s display. Do the following:

- Verify the ignition is ON.

- Check the cable connections at

the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool and at
the vehicle’s DLC.

- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10-12

seconds, then turn back ON to reset the computer.

- Press the ENTER/LD

button and repeat steps 3 through

5 as necessary.

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