whats the best code reader , for 11 pruis to see all the codes

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  1. bobby515

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    whats the most affordable code reader that i can buy to get all the codes.
    i think i have a bad invertor pump. i have a cheap bluetooth one.
     
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    VXDIAG VCX NANO - OBD2 interface (85$)

    Win 10 or higher laptop

    Toyota Techstream software

    This will read ALL codes like SRS and ABS etc. and a lot of other functions like ABS bleeding, key programming etc
     
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    The Autel AP200 is my recommendation. It can communicate with all 18 or so ECUs in a Gen 3 Prius. What that means is that it is capable of reading all the trouble codes, not just some of them. It can do most things that the Toyota Techstream software can do. The price right now on Amazon is $49.99 + tax. I own this model, and I also have Techstream.

    The following two linked threads are good reading.
    https://priuschat.com/index.php?posts/3248209

    Read post #1 and then scroll down to post #37 in this thread, https://priuschat.com/index.php?posts/3246758
     
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    I ordered one looks better, than what i have. after sleeping and thinking, i have the dr pruis app. rebuilt battery 2nd one in july no warrantee..cell #8 bad. i posted in tech section a topic gen 3 with photo's . thank you..