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A good and inexpensive Scanner (notjust a code reader)

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Fermin4, Feb 1, 2020.

  1. Feb 1, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    Fermin4

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    I just got a PicoScope 2205A and it s pleasure to use and see what we can peek at. But a Data Scanner is what I have a need for. I have SCANLX for my 1998 Silverado and also MT-2500 (the brick) for OBD-II.

    Now looking for advise on what to use for my 3VZ-E that is driving me crazy with probably wire harness messed up or timing issues.

    Can anyone share their experience with an OBD-I scanner for the 4Runner.

    Please do not suggest the "paper clip" I use that, but I need DATA live.
    Thanks
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    I have no advice but I’m also curious about this and would like to see if a solution is found
     
  3. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:36 AM
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    WallyT4R

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    Scangauge II? Or Ultragauge? IF you need something fancier than those I have no idea. Good luck finding the problem.
     
  4. Feb 2, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    Those are obd2
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    My bad, saw OBD-II in the first part of your post and the rest is history. Good luck with finding what you need
     
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    92T4R

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    I get your desire for a particular scanner for live data. I appreciate it.
    You also wrote - perhaps a messed up wiring harness, or timing issues.
    Beyond the desire for the scanner, are those other issues of concern something you are struggling with?
     
  7. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    atgparker

    atgparker Cal Poly, ETME 1988

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    I seriously doubt you will find anything that will be a plug and play scanning solution for OBD-I which is what the 3VZ-E is all about. A timing light and a tachometer and a DVM that perhaps is a Fluke with an active display might provide some scope like ability to stream information. But this is OBD-I and the standard was only fully standardized with OBD II in 1996.
     
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