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Reading Codes on 1998 Gen1 Prius?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Stokie, Apr 8, 2016.

  1. Stokie

    Stokie Junior Member

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    I talked to a guy from the Battery Clinic who have lots of experience on Prius, He told me it is very hard to find a code scanner for these cars, as they are not OBD2? Can anyone please shed some light on it?
    I have a basic Autel MaxiScan (OBDII/EOBD) scanner, it plugs into the port but it won't read the codes.

    I'm getting a warning triangle beside the speedo and a red car and arrow through the middle icon on the bigger screen.
    The battery has very little capacity - charges up and down very quickly.
    After a drive I get an oil warning light occasionally too.
    And my shift selector doesn't engage the parking pawl.

    Any help gratefully received.
     
    #1 Stokie, Apr 8, 2016
  2. dolj

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    So, presumably, you have checked the oil and topped up as necessary?

    What does the OBD (onboard diagnostic) port look like? Any chance of a photo?

    You have what Kiwi refers to as a Gen 0 (zero) as these cars were never officially released outside the JDM (Japanese domestic market). The Gen I was manufactured from 2001 - 2003

    Where abouts in NZ are you? Auckland?

    PS: Did you join the Yahoo! group: Mk1 Prius (Japanese export) global owners group that Bob Wilson and Patrick Wong pointed you to in your last thread?
     
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  3. Stokie

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    Hi Dolj,
    I'm in the Nelson region.
    Hmm.. Gen 0... That explains why so many forums on the Gen 1 didn't make sense.

    Here's the OBD port, see photos.
    Thanks.

    Yes, the engine oil was about 6mm high above the full mark on the dipstick - perhaps it expands when hot and goes over a max level limit?

    Are there any other oil locations that would set off an oil warning on the dash?

    Thanks.
     

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  4. dolj

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    Oh, I was thinking it was low.

    I don't know if the Gen 0 is the same, but other Gens don't like the oil high. I'd try and remove some, so it was at the high mark or maybe a mm or 2 below.

    I'm not at all familiar with the Gen 0, so can't answer your the questions.

    PS: Did you join the Yahoo! group: Mk1 Prius (Japanese export) global owners group that Bob Wilson and Patrick Wong pointed you to in your last thread?
     
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  5. Stokie

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    Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried to join but something strange is happening with my password / login. I'll keep trying.
     
    #5 Stokie, Apr 11, 2016
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    Not only hard to find - impossible. The original NHW10 Prius sold only in Japan used a diagnostic system that does not comply with industry standards.
     
    #6 Patrick Wong, Apr 11, 2016
  7. Stokie

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    Yes I finally got it sorted and accepted.
     
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