How to pull CEL Codes..

[JCamry94]

Frist of all I greatly apologize for not finding anything on the topic!

I have obd1 so I'm pretty sure I can do it myself, but how?

I've searched and searched but I can't find it! Also my TN and internet have been really laggy lately, so any help would be awesome..

[95PimpingCamry]

Jump terminals E1 and TE1 at the diagnostic port, then turn the key to ON, but do not start the engine. If no codes the CEL will flash continuously. IF a code is stored it will flash the first digit of the code, pause, then flash the second digit. Then look up the code either online or in your Haynes manual (page 6-6).

[JCamry94]

Okay I stuck a paper clip going fro E1 to TE1 and I click the ignition to "ON" and the check engine light along with the airbag sensor and other sensors just stayed on.

I also noticed a beige goo inside the terminals, no idea if that's supposed to be there or not.

So what did I do wrong?

[new echo owner]

Is the CEL blinking? If it is, count it.

N.E.O.

[prnc_chrmng]

http://www.troublecodes.net/Toyota/

[JCamry94]

Thanks for the link, I'll report back

[JCamry94]

Okay so I jumped it correctly and got a code 71- EGR system.

So what does that usually mean I gotta do?

[prnc_chrmng]

check your hoses. look for cuts or holes. after that...

http://www.engine-light-help.com/egr-valve.html

i just fixed a 71 myself. i never actally read this link, all i had was a hole in one of my hoes.

[new echo owner]

Next step, find out what your EGR system is doing!

N.E.O.

[JCamry94]

Nice! Just downloaded the EGR system repair guide for the 5s-fe online, so I'll crack the hood in a couple of hours.

Thanks again gents

[new echo owner]

Just a guess, maybe a stuck EGR VSV.

N.E.O.

[GtariSSt]

I was getting this code intermittently, cleaned throttle body and haven't had it since. Does that make sense?

[new echo owner]

Originally Posted by GtariSSt

I was getting this code intermittently, cleaned throttle body and haven't had it since. Does that make sense?

If your throttle body was dirty and the ports for the EGR circuit was plugged, it is entirely possible; however, depending on how you clean the throttle body, the cleaner might also have reach the EGR circuits and free them up. Hard to say!

I was just taking a guess on the VSV, since that is the most common cause on the 5sfe for code 71.

N.E.O.

[aaronv94le]

Just be glad it is not code 12.

[JCamry94]

I was poking around by my intake and there was a small hose on a little spout that wasn't on completely so I slipped it on, and.... no more check engine light? Yep