OBDs

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Hi All
As you all know I have a poorly 93 4.2L TD and last night having read a
number of posts on ABS at http://www.ih8mud.com/
I thought I would try the paperclip method of viewing the ABS codes. Wrong
connector though as they seem to be suggesting
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=38454&highlight=Code+jump The guy
who was asking the question had a 96 and his connector which is pictured in
his post is the same as mine a 93? Same problem too which is he needs a
OBDCII connector. I have downloaded the software from scansoft onto my
laptop but now need a cable that will fit the LC socket? Any ideas. I have
searched but had no luck yet.
Regards
Simon Hughes

 

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Hi Simon,
I looked into On Board Diagnostics for 80s a while ago, and as far as I
can remember whilst ours have a similar diagnostic port it isn't
actually OBD II standard, it is an earlier version so the reader might
not be much use.
If I am wrong, you can generally get hold of the cables on eBay.
Going back to the ABS, there is a diagnostic tree for it detailed in
the manual including details of running the built in diagnostic
facility - I can't find it in Haynes, but if someone here has access to
the manual and a fax/scanner, they may be able to get a copy across to
you.
One other thing to check, what is the brake fluid level like? If this
is low it can affect the ABS operation.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift

 

[Guest]

Hi Julian
I was worried that the plug was a generic toyota one as all the others look
the same. I will try Ebay. Brake fluid is full and new as I changed that
last weekend. When replacing the pads I may have mixed up the spacers and
now one pad drags slightly and I will pull them out and have a look at them
again.
Good call on the sunburnt brits we really have no idea do we??
Regards
Simon Hughes

 

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Hi Simon,
The one that amazes me is the 'folickly challenged' walking around with
bright red heads -I am sure they must glow in the dark when they get
home.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift