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OBD from Aliexpress for Prius 2008 Gen II

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Cool-J, Apr 13, 2022.

  1. Cool-J

    Cool-J New Member

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    Hello!

    I bought a used Prius and I ordered an bluetooth OBD from Aliexpress to check the hybrid battery status.

    OBD Scanner (the 1.5 ver) : (cannot post links yet)

    (I followed this guide on Youtube : - cannot post links yet)

    I used Torque Pro Android App to check everything. Problem is that after I connected the OBD Scanner I got the Triangle of Death, Check Engine On and they didn't go off. I followed the guide but I still couldn't get the measurement of the hybrid battery (I could see the RPM and basic stuff only). I guess this OBD has limited options? Can it damage my car? Why I got all these indicators? (luckily I turned off and on the car couple of times and they went off.)
     
    #1 Cool-J, Apr 13, 2022
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    Here's the buyer's guide Dr. Prius app provides. Hopefully you didn't buy a junk OBD2, there's lots of them: Hybrid battery diagnostic and repair tool for Toyota and Lexus
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Apr 13, 2022
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  3. Cool-J

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    Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I bought the junk one! :cautious:
     
    #3 Cool-J, Apr 14, 2022
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    can't return it?
     
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    I bought it for $3 its not worth it
     
    #5 Cool-J, Apr 15, 2022
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    $3 price should have been the first tip it was useless.
     
    #6 Another, Apr 16, 2022
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