Anyone using AutoEnginuity ODBII scanner?

[rlcarr]

I see that AutoEnginuity now has the Toyota-specific version of their scantool software available? Is anyone using this and their ODBII/CAN scantool with a 2004 or 2005 Prius? I remember many months ago that some people here were talking about buying it but were waiting for the Toyota-specific version of the scantool software to come out.

Thanks!

[Frank Hudon]

Does the software say it specifically covers the Prius? as it might only do the OBD11 requiements and not the Hybrid side of the CAN.

[hdrygas]

Do you have a web site where we can learn more?

[rlcarr]

http://www.autoenginuity.com/products.html

I personally know zip about the company. In fact, I first heard of them right here at PriusChat, many months ago.

[sparkymarvin]

I have tried a few different scan tools similar to this one which I have borrowed from friends, but none of them seem to be able to communicate with or even recognize the Prius.

The Prius seems to speak it's own language. Even a Toyota service tech said he had computer trouble at first during a diagnostic scan.

Speak to me Prius!

[DanMan32]

First, be sure the scanner has a CAN interface. More and more cars will be using CAN rather than the more common SIL.

[sparkymarvin]

I am certain that the last OBDII scanner I used had a CAN interface.

Maybe computers just don't like me.

[tomdeimos]

I use the Autoxray scanner. It shows some engine stuff, but a lot is missing.
And it can't see any of the rest of the car's computers.

So far I use it mostly as an engne temperature gauge. It does show rpm so you
can see that and tell when the engine is going.

Some other things are more temperature readouts for the catalytic converters and
intake air temp etc.

Still not even close to a substiute for a real Toyota scanner.

[sparkymarvin]

Wow Tomdeimos,

Good to know. Where did you get your "Autoxray scanner?" and how did you make it talk to the Prius?

Can you get things like motor RPMs, coolant temp, oil temp, and cam timing?

I would love to hear more. I'm going to look into this.

Thanks,

~Andrew

[tomdeimos]

Andrew,

Got the 4000 model Autoxray from JC Whitney I think.

Overall pretty disappointing but I do use it to watch my coolant temps, since
I baffle the radiator in winter.

After getting it I had to down load code updates. I did that. Then there is
a $50 option for "Toyota" stuff. I got that, but didn't find it added anything
useful for me.

Some of the things it can read are:

Some OBDII test result stuff of the pass/fail type.
Coolant temp.
2 Catalytic converter temps
Air intake temp
Throttle position
Load
Engine RPM
Ignition advance
some fuel mixture and trim stuff.

There are lots of things that just report not supported. And like I said
nothing from the body computer etc.

I have found I need to turn it on and off after starting the Prius and
before shutting down the Prius. If I forget, it locks up sometimes and
I have to pull the batteries in the tester to shut it off.

I got some velcro like pads at Radio Shack and stuck one on the back and one on the bottom of the unit. Then I put ones on the steering wheel cover top and the dash, so I can stick it on while I drive.

I use it that way in monitor mode mostly. Hope to add a permanent
temperature gauge instead at some point.