Odb11 reader for hilux

[marco]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good odb11 scanner/reader. There are so many options it's hard to know where to start. Want to be be able to clear codes. I don't know if it's possible to get ones that can do a forced dpf regen. What have you got?

 

[Tractortech]

Now Then..
I'll be watching this with interest.. I want something that reads most codes from most cars. I've looked at Autel and recently the Launch range.
I don't mind spending a few hundred pounds, so long as it's updateable and will read future models without any subscription..

 

[Romney_Rob]

Recently had this problem. Hilux went to 3 independent garages none of which could manage to force it to do a Regen. I have been lead to believe only main dealer can do it.

In the end I found a re-mapper who was able to do it. I can dig out his nber if you wish?

 

[Romney_Rob]

This is the chap - really nice guy seems to be able to make the.computer do anything you want

 

[PSQ]

I use an Ebay wi-fi dongle ('ELM312' I think) bought for about £12, paired to a £5 smartphone app. Works for the simple stuff like reading and clearing vehicle specific codes. Used it on a 3.2 ranger, 2x Jaguars, Kia Sorento, Skoda fabia.
Great for low cost diagnoses.

For stuff like forced re-gens I'm happy for the professionals* to take over.
(*- may or may not include franchised garages - i.e. operator specific)

 

[nosmokenopoke]

Recently had this problem. Hilux went to 3 independent garages none of which could manage to force it to do a Regen. I have been lead to believe only main dealer can do it.

In the end I found a re-mapper who was able to do it. I can dig out his nber if you wish?

What kind of use and oil change service intervals and mileage are you doing to need a re gen on the hilux? Im quite often pulling 3.5t with mine. Will that be like giving it a re gen

 

[JeepJeep]

I use an Ebay wi-fi dongle ('ELM312' I think) bought for about £12, paired to a £5 smartphone app. Works for the simple stuff like reading and clearing vehicle specific codes. Used it on a 3.2 ranger, 2x Jaguars, Kia Sorento, Skoda fabia.
Great for low cost diagnoses.

For stuff like forced re-gens I'm happy for the professionals* to take over.
(*- may or may not include franchised garages - i.e. operator specific)

That ELM312 & the app is pretty nifty for what it is...

The Icarsofts stuffs half decent for the cost aswell.

 

[marco]

What kind of use and oil change service intervals and mileage are you doing to need a re gen on the hilux? Im quite often pulling 3.5t with mine. Will that be like giving it a re gen

It does alot of short trips unfortunately so that's the main problem. Don't do many trips withvthe trailer either. Indi going to look at it start of next week and we'll see from there I quess

 

[Romney_Rob]

We had an injector problem which meant we had a bad combustion. It clogged up the dpf indie could do the injector Toyota wanted £4300 to replace dpf !!