ABS Light blinks when using a code reader
02-22-22, 09:43 PM
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ABS Light blinks when using a code reader
Hey guys
I'm having an issue where my ABS light will start to blink when I connect my scan tool and try to read the codes.
Car is 2002 ES300 with 140K miles.
Code reader I use is Launch Creader 3001. It's an inexpensive $25 tool but has good reviews.
After disconnecting the scanner, the abs light stops blinking. Also it reads all the codes correctly, I had a minor evap leak because I forgot to tighten the gas cap, that's why I got the scanner in the first place.
So can I keep using this scanner in the future? Or will it damage my ECU? Appreciate your help, thank you.
I'm having an issue where my ABS light will start to blink when I connect my scan tool and try to read the codes.
Car is 2002 ES300 with 140K miles.
Code reader I use is Launch Creader 3001. It's an inexpensive $25 tool but has good reviews.
After disconnecting the scanner, the abs light stops blinking. Also it reads all the codes correctly, I had a minor evap leak because I forgot to tighten the gas cap, that's why I got the scanner in the first place.
So can I keep using this scanner in the future? Or will it damage my ECU? Appreciate your help, thank you.
02-23-22, 04:55 AM
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I don't know anything about the Launch Creader 3001 but I had a similar problem with a ScanGauge II. I called the manufacturer of SGII and they said that it was because I was trying to use it with a Toyota product that has a 1 wire difference in the obd system. They sent me a new (and different) cord for free and it works like a charm.
Call your manufacturer and ask if you might have this same problem.
Good luck.
Call your manufacturer and ask if you might have this same problem.
Good luck.
02-23-22, 11:07 AM
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I don't know anything about the Launch Creader 3001 but I had a similar problem with a ScanGauge II. I called the manufacturer of SGII and they said that it was because I was trying to use it with a Toyota product that has a 1 wire difference in the obd system. They sent me a new (and different) cord for free and it works like a charm.
Call your manufacturer and ask if you might have this same problem.
Good luck.
Call your manufacturer and ask if you might have this same problem.
Good luck.
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