Does not include handheld devices such as from Autel and Innova. Not an all-inclusive list, mainly includes lower cost devices for PCs, smartphones, and tablets. You'll need to do your own up to date evaluation when you buy an OBD-II or SAE J2534 device. Remember, use this as a list, not an evaluation. If you have the budget and/or need complete scanning and programming functionality, buy the Toyota Techstream system. Toyota Techstream is the reference standard to compare to. Several target Toyota and hybrid vehicles including the 2nd Gen.Įxcept for the Toyota Techstream system and MongoosePro Toyota 2 MFC2 SAE J2534 Interface, no endorsements are implied and the ordering does not necessarily imply any preference. They both use the OBD-II connector in your car, but have completely different command sets.

OBD-II readers will read standard OBD-II codes but are more limited in the manufacturer specific codes they can read, and do not do programming. Techstream software is Windows only, thus the need for a Windows notebook PC.įor general code reading, you need a device called an OBD-II reader. Techstream gives you complete scanning and programming functionality, so it can read all codes and subcodes. To use Toyota Techstream software, you need a device called an SAE J2534 interface or pass-through. There are two types of diagnostic devices to consider, an SAE J2534 interface and an OBD-II reader. Here's a little information for when you buy a device to read DTCs.

Techstream scan tool