Equus 3140 - Scan Tool CanOBD2&1 Kit - Manual (Page 100)

98 CanOBD2&1
E
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:
■ Turn ignition ON. DO NOT start the
engine.
■ Make sure throttle is closed.
■ Set gear lever in "park" (for automatic transmissions) or “neutral”
for manual transmissions.
■ Turn off all accessories.
5. Press the ENTER/LD button to continue.
■ 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.
■ 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.