Scangauge II or Toyota dealership

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by SamusAran, Aug 31, 2017.

  1. SamusAran

    SamusAran New Member

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    The red triangle with "problem" appeared on my dash last night along with the check engine light. Usually I take my vehicles into auto zone where they check the DTC for free. Unfortunately, that didn't work this time.

    I can take it into my local Toyota dealership for the standard diagnostic fee, but I've heard users mention the ScanGauge II. Does that device read Prius codes or not? I know it's about $40 more expensive, but I'd rather purchase one and not have to pay the dealership $110 every time the triangle appears.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 SamusAran, Aug 31, 2017
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    Mini VCI off Amazon!
     
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    I had no idea something like this existed. Thanks!
     
    #3 SamusAran, Aug 31, 2017
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    I have a ScanGauge and it can only read normal OBD codes, the same as the code reader at most local auto parts stores. Best is a Mini-VCI cable with Techstream with a dedicated laptop/hard drive partition. Some other code readers can read the Toyota specific ECU codes, but Techstream can do things like monitor hybrid battery voltages, etc.
     
    #4 Kevin_Denver, Aug 31, 2017
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    Kevin you can send it in with $25 and they will upgrade it to an X Gauge. I did that with my old Scangauge and it now reads hybrid codes, plus there's a lot of pids that can be added too. Many discussions on here about it.
    Search.
     
    #5 edthefox5, Sep 1, 2017
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    I did not know that! I still use an old Scanguage from years ago haha
     
    #6 Kevin_Denver, Sep 2, 2017
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