Datal Link Connector problem

[CamXLE]

I have a '98 Camry V6 XLE. My engine light went on so I took it in. It turned out to be the gas cap. So after I got a bill for having the OBD code read, I decided to get a scanner. Since my car is a 98, I checked my Haynes manual which indicated it is OBD II compliant. Well I bought an Actron CP9175 (OBD II). As it turns out my data link connector is not a 16 pin type, it's sort of round. Now I assuming that all OBD IIs are 16 pin. Can anyone enlighten me on this matter. Is there an adaptor available. I have a suspision that I have a tween car... "tween" a model with parts a previous model year. Or maybe a '98 is an OBD I. Help!

thanks, Rafael

[97&02camryleI4]

Just want to be sure but are you using the correct DLC connector (which is located underneath the steering column above the foot pedal area). I have a 97' camry LE and that's where mine is located. It is a "trapezoid" type of plug. My 97' is OBD II.

[skywise]

Toyota has both the OBD II connector and a round Toyota one on my '99.
And yes, the OBD II is right near the steering column with the round one up under the dash right near it.

[Mike Gerber]

Originally Posted by CamXLE

I have a '98 Camry V6 XLE. My engine light went on so I took it in. It turned out to be the gas cap. So after I got a bill for having the OBD code read, I decided to get a scanner. Since my car is a 98, I checked my Haynes manual which indicated it is OBD II compliant. Well I bought an Actron CP9175 (OBD II). As it turns out my data link connector is not a 16 pin type, it's sort of round. Now I assuming that all OBD IIs are 16 pin. Can anyone enlighten me on this matter. Is there an adaptor available. I have a suspision that I have a tween car... "tween" a model with parts a previous model year. Or maybe a '98 is an OBD I. Help!

thanks, Rafael

OBD2 started with the 96 model year, so your car is certainly OBD2. I have a 98 XLE in line 4 and it has the 16 pin connector. Look for the 16 pin connector under the dash where others have suggested. I have had emissions tests here in Illinois every 2 years. They just plug in to that connector. Ifg the car didn't have one I couldn't pass the emission test. Just take another look for it.

Mike