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Old 06-25-2003, 06:53 PM
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OBD2 Scanner question

Can we use this on the TL? Im just unsure of the OBD2 "generic" connector.

For the price I think its worth it. Can someone confirm??

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46030
Old 06-26-2003, 11:43 AM
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I've been wondering this too. I have yet to even look for the port. You may want to call your dealer and just ask the service dept. if our car is OBD2 or whatever....
Old 06-26-2003, 11:58 AM
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from the picture it looks like our port
just make sure it works for ISO ports. works for euro, jap, chryslers after 96
Old 06-26-2003, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Tom Blasing
I've been wondering this too. I have yet to even look for the port. You may want to call your dealer and just ask the service dept. if our car is OBD2 or whatever....
same here. it might be worth it just to save the trip to the dealer cause the check engine light gets moody...

The OBD2 port is located behind the lower center console behind a removable panel. where the heated seat switches are, that little space to put your cell phone or garage door opener in, that panel aginst the back pops right out...
Old 06-26-2003, 03:30 PM
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hmmm... I always wanted one of those thingys... my TLs CEL never comes on, but on my old infiniti it was like an every day occurrance!!!
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Originally posted by Darkshear
same here. it might be worth it just to save the trip to the dealer cause the check engine light gets moody...

The OBD2 port is located behind the lower center console behind a removable panel. where the heated seat switches are, that little space to put your cell phone or garage door opener in, that panel aginst the back pops right out...
actually in my 03 tl-s the obd2 connector is near the knee area on the driver side
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so, how do we use that thing? does it scan pretty much everything? also, does it come with a manual that contains all the codes? once again, will it scan EVERYTHING?
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It won't tell you a WHOLE lot when it scans, just the error codes. To get more in-depth information you'll have to get a scanner tat reads "enhanced" codes. Those can run $500 to a few thousand. And then you have to make sure that it will read your particular OBD2 car
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I wouldn't hook that thing up to my $30,000 car. At my last job we were banned from using tools from Harborfreight, quality and saftey issues. Spend alittle extra money and get one from Sears, I think they sell one.
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I know this is an old post, but I'm new to the forum and figured I'd respond just incase anyone is still looking for an answer.

Yes, the ODB2 does work with the TL. I have a 2002 and it plugs into the port in the center of te car in front of the transmission, behind the little panel right near the seat warmers. I think it cost in the neighborhood of $150, but it was a while ago when it was purchased so I'm not sure. I've used it on a few cars and it works great. The software isn't the best, but it will spit out good information about the car so I'm satisfied.
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