Best OBD-II scanners for Toyota/Lexus

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Best overall
2025 LAUNCH Creader Elite V2.0 fit for Toyota Lexus Bi-Directional Scan Tool, Full System OBD2 Scanner, All Reset Service Code Reader, AUTOVIN, ECU Coding, Battery Registration, Lifetime Free Update

For laptop
CTobd Mini Vci J2534 Cable Standard Obd2 Communication Interface for TIS Techstream V17 V18 Toyota Lexus Scion OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic USB Vehicle Scan Tool

Easy to use
ANCEL TD700 OBD2 Scanner Fits for Toyota Lexus Scion Engine Car Diagnostic Scan Tool All System Code Reader for Reading/Erasing Code,1996-2021

Great for customization
Carista EVO - Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner and App - Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool and Code Reader with Access to Diagnostics, Customizations, Service Tools, and Live Data

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8 thoughts on “Best OBD-II scanners for Toyota/Lexus”

  1. What OBDScanner would be best for Toyota HAICE Van and Toyota Coaster bus….year 2000 upward.
    Petrol engine.j…uses engine 2TR,Petrol.Thank u..
    Bunmi

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  2. I have a 2005 corolla (1zz-fe) gasoline, and none of the 4 scanners i have connects with it. Apparently this car is really pick for obd scanners, do you know any that works?

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      • Hi Juraj – I have the same problem with my 2003 1ZZ Corolla in Australia. Here, OBD was only compulsory after 2007 (from memory), so mine has an OBD-type of port, but can only be scanned by Toyota tools at a dealer. Otavio may have the same problem – Toyota scan only.

        PS – the YouTube video on Carly that brought me here was very interesting.

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  3. Hi Juraj – thanks a lot for all the work you do to help others. What would be the most complete tool for a Toyota RAV4 2017 Limited AWD – Petrol? My laptop and phone is Apple. I do not care about wired or BT – anything cheap but should do a detailed job so I can fix everything myself.

    I can lookup code solutions online and how to fix them. But anything I can fix myself in my garage – that tool should be able to read, diagnose, reset and confirm that I have fixed the issue. Thank you again for your time and your help. I wish you well.

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