Thanks to my son Adam, I have just discovered a great new tool that I think everybody who tinkers with their car should have in the toolbox. It's a bluetooth ODB2 reader. You can plug it into the OBD2 socket in your car and once you download the "Torque Lite" app (its free) your smartphone acts like an ODB2 reader. It's really simple to use, once you've plugged in the scanner, downloaded and mated the app to your phone (via bluetooth) you're ready to use it. Best of all, the scanner is only $10.99 on Amazon.

I had the "stop engine light" on my Taco. This read the code and I was able to shut off the warning light using it. The light comes on in my Taco when I drive it before it's warmed up. If I let it warm up the light stays off. When it gets warmer I have to replace the EGR valve and the hoses leading to it. But for now, I just have to let the truck warm up.

Anyway, this is a great tool that you might want to consider. I was so happy with this that I sent one to my brother-in-law.

 

Taco?

 

TACOma as in Toyota Tacoma

 

Is it pork, chicken or beef?

 

As you like it. We aim to please.

 

No,Patty,it’s a freaking sport TRUCK...

 

Relax Boomer.

 

Definitely a handy inexpensive device. I have been using for several years on my S2000 and Taco as well

There are numerous brands in this price range that will work, as well as a plethora of free or paid apps you can download to your phone to intercept the device.

 

I didn't realize they even had OBD readers on vehicles that old. I just looked up my truck and found out they did. Since I've never had a maintenance alarm go off I've never given it any thought. If I did, I would probably just drive to one of the local auto parts stores as most will give you the reading for free.

 

With Rob, it's definitely not pork.