3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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So my MIL (check engine) is on solid all the time.
I went to the OBD DLC1 under the hood, pulled the short pin and connected TE1 to E1. Tried this with both O/D in and out. Can't get it to flash.
This is a V6 95 Camry wagon.
Add'l info: I was able to reset the system and get it to go off, but it came back on again, but only when I got up to highway speeds. This makes me sense it may be a speeds sensor.
I have already changed two O2 sensors in the past. First in about '02, and second in about '04.
The V6 in your Camry is OBD II compliant. Any OBD II code reader can be used to retrieve the error code(s). OBD II was required in '96 but some cars were compliant earlier. This is one of them.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, 330k miles, dark emerald pearl, owned since new.
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, moonroof, white, acquired w/ 139k miles, now at 261k.
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung all around, Ohlins in the rear, Race Tech cartridge emulators in the forks, 45k miles.
My car has two Data Link Connectors. DLC1 is under the hood, the rectangular shape. DLC2 is under the steering column, it is the round OBDi. I don't have an OBDii DLC, unless you are saying I can use an adaptor to connect to an OBDii scanner.
Adaptor shouldn't be required. I've heard there are a few V6 '94-'95 Camrys out there that are not OBD II compliant. Not sure what the deal is. But they're rare. Look closely in the drop-down coin-door thingy, down and left of the steering wheel. It should be in there if it's got it.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, 330k miles, dark emerald pearl, owned since new.
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, moonroof, white, acquired w/ 139k miles, now at 261k.
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung all around, Ohlins in the rear, Race Tech cartridge emulators in the forks, 45k miles.
If a car is OBD2 compliant I understand there is a sticker in the engine compartment (under hood?) which indicates that it is.
Yep, that's true. I forgot about that. So does that sticker indicate it has OBD II or not?
Just reread your first post more carefully and caught this:
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I went to the OBD DLC1 under the hood, pulled the short pin and connected TE1 to E1. Tried this with both O/D in and out. Can't get it to flash.
Don't pull the short pin. Just install the jumper. AFAIK, pulling the pin is done to read Denso ABS error codes. Of course, all that applies only if it's not OBD II.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, 330k miles, dark emerald pearl, owned since new.
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, moonroof, white, acquired w/ 139k miles, now at 261k.
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung all around, Ohlins in the rear, Race Tech cartridge emulators in the forks, 45k miles.
Thanks for the replies. We did it both ways- pin in/pin out. We tried the ABS test mode and at least got the lights to flash, (meaning "all clear" AFAIK- they blinked continuously) so I guess the OBD is working to some extent, although I suspect the computer itself may have a problem. Anyway, all this just trying to save the $85 to get a diagnostic from the garage.
I have the same engine, 95 camry. The chilton manual states the 95 camry V6 is OBD II. The 95 camry V6 has a round connector under the dash. The OBD II connector is 2 rows of 8 pins each (rectangular).
I had previously taken my car to PEP Boys, and they had a diagnostic reader, but when they hooked it up, to the computer it would not spit out the codes. They wanted $100 bucks to diagnose why the computer wouldn't communicate. I left not knowing what was wrong.
So now my CEL is on solid, can't get it to spit out codes by shorting TE1 and E1 (shorting jumper remained in). I most likely will contact local Toyota dealer and ask the service guys what gives with 95 camry V6.
Oh, by the way, my ABS speed sensors went out. The computer only spit out one code. I replaced the left front sensor, but the ABS light remained lit. I then took an OHM meter to the right front sensor and discovered it was also open. Typically should be about 1200 ohms. So I replaced the right front speed sensor also, Now ABS is working again.
I went to the Toyota Dealer and talked to a service tech. The round connector located under the dash is a Toyota diagnostic port.
The 95 Camry V6 engine has a OBD II interface located behind the aux box (coin box) just to the left of the steering wheel. Remove the cover and the you see the interface to attach the scanner.
As stated, most states (except Ca and Fl.) will read the codes for free. Otherwise you can purchase an inexpensive reader.
Now, the catch, I understand there are 5 software interfaces per various mfgs. However, I believe the physical interface to the scanner should be the same for each.
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