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Prius OBD2 Compatibilty and questions

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by statultra, Jun 6, 2006.

  1. statultra

    statultra uber-Senior Member

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    I finally got my 05 Prius salvage running, i love the new prius compared to the classic.

    Problems
    Check Engine Light, ABS light, that amber light with the tiny exclamation point ( not to be confused with the master warning light ), and VSC light.

    I tried to use my actron OBD 2 scanner, but it doesnt work. Is this due to the prius using a incompatible protocol?

    if this scanner wont work then where would i go to get one? the gasoline engine sounds ok minus when i first started it up it was very rough, but probably because it was sitting for a long while.

    Thanks
    Brian
     
    #1 statultra, Jun 6, 2006
  2. hdrygas

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    ScanGage is a reasonably cheep scanner that can do this. Try here http://www.scangauge.com/ If you want to spend more you can get the CAN-View at http://www.hybridinterfaces.ca/ the V3 does it built in the V2 needs an add on. You get a lot more information from the CAN-View if you want it.
     
    #2 hdrygas, Jun 6, 2006
  3. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Although there is a bit of info for the OBD2 (not sure why your unit wouldn't work...may be a compatibility issue), you really need a CAN reader as well for more techy stuff. But just for DTC codes a compatible OBD2 reader should be adequate.
     
    #3 efusco, Jun 7, 2006
  4. georgel

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    Which Actron scanner are you using? It may not be CAN compliant. Depending on the model it may be updatable, check the Actron website: www.actron.com
     
    #4 georgel, Jun 7, 2006
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