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1midder · 01-14-2010, 09:12 AM

The check engine light has been on in my 1998 avalon for some time, but I am hard pressed to find an OBD II compatible tester (the avalon has the circular port). I took the car to autozone but they told me they can't test it because they dont carry the needed tester. Where can I buy an obd ii tester or adapter that will work with the car? I know I could take it to the dealership, but I fear the diagnostic fee will be quite high. Thanks.

1midder · 01-14-2010, 09:21 AM

Forgive my ignorance!!! I just noticed the port located in the fuse panel, what is the circular port for though?

***toyomoho*** · 01-14-2010, 04:30 PM

The plug should be below the steering column, it may be covered.

Cars after 1996 needed to be OBDII compliant.

The code reader below should work:

http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16154

The plug looks like the one in the link below:

http://www.obdii.com/connector.html