OBD2 tool being used?

[Desert_6Gen]

FOXWELL NT630

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[TheArlenG]

@Joe Dirt …sorry I was wrong. I looked again and found it

 

[MikeUtah]

I just checked out their website and it has quite a few reviews from one star to five.
I always look at the middle of the road three star and two star reviews to see what the commonalities are in problems.

Not sure this is going to work for transmission temperature.

I did send them an email asking that specifically and if there was documentation on that.

I've been down this rabbit hole before many times with many different brands of cars and it seems that a lot of these OBD2 connectors now are all sort of in the same bucket love features. And with these new sophisticated CAN systems, it's even more important to make sure you don't put any type of a parasitic virus within your system. When interesting item to point out is that they require you to turn off your antivirus features on your laptop if you're running Windows, not sure about Apple. I'm also wondering if there's any type of data Privacy Act that you're going to have to give up to use this product. More and more it appears that a lot of foreign car manufacturers and tools are very elusive about privacy acts and it really appears their data mining.. just my two cents. Thanks for looking.

I’m getting ready to drain and fill my tranny and have summarized the procedure I plan to follow. Let me know if it does not look correct! However, I need a little help with a few questions:

• Need to verify the Drain Plug Gasket: part 35178-30010?
• Need to verify the Fill Plug ‘O’ Ring: part 90301-15004?
• Need to verify the Overflow tube does not need a washer?
• I have read, not from an ‘official source’, that the fill plug torque spec is 27ft-lbs. Is this correct?
• I have read, not from an ‘official source’, that the overflow and drain plug torque spec is 15in-lbs. Is this correct? Note, several posts state that the torque spec is 15ft-lbs., I am certain this is incorrect.
• Final question, I cannot find a reliable source for what the correct transmission temperature should be for checking the fluid level? I think it is between 115°F to 130°F?
• I use a Carista OBD scanner for reading transmission fluid temperature and modify many settings on the truck.

Thanks folks!

6th Gen 4Runner
Transmission Drain and Fill Method
(AL80E 2WD, AL80F non-hybrid 4WD, L580F hybrid 4WD)​

Changing the transmission fluid on my Trailhunter L580F transmission involves a precise drain-and-fill process because it is a sealed system. You must use Toyota Genuine ATF WS fluid, and the total replacement amount for a basic service is approximately ~4.0 quarts.

Required Tools & Supplies

• Fluid: 4-5 quarts of Toyota Genuine ATF WS Fluid.
• Gaskets/Washers:

Transmission Drain Plug Gasket: part 35178-30010
Transmission Overflow tube: No washer needed
Transmission Fill Plug ‘O’ Ring: part 90301-15004

• Tools: 6mm hex socket, 24mm socket, torque wrench, and a fluid transfer pump.
• Diagnostic Scanner: Carista OBD scanner for reading transmission fluid temperature.
• Graduated Bucket: Amazon LEAKTITE 10M3-50 5-Quart Mixing

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Level the Vehicle: Park your Toyota on a completely flat, level surface and elevate the car safely using four jack stands or a lift.
2. Loosen Fill Plug
3. Drain the Fluid: Remove the drain plug using a 6mm hex and drain the old fluid into a catch pan. Measure how much fluid comes out.
4. Remove the Overflow Tube: Inside the drain port, you will see an internal overflow standpipe. Remove it with a 6mm hex to allow the remainder of the fluid to drain fully.
5. Reinstall: Reinsert the overflow tube and hand-tighten (15in-lbs.) do not overtighten. Reinstall the drain plug loosely.
6. Fill: Locate the fill plug (usually a 24mm hex) on the side of the transmission. Using a fluid pump, slowly pump in the exact amount of new WS fluid that you drained out, plus roughly 0.5 quarts extra to ensure it is overfilled for the startup.
7. Set the Level (Temperature Check):

• Reinstall the fill plug torqued to 27ft-lbs.
• Start the engine, keep it idling, and cycle through the gear selector (P to R to N to D, then back to P).
• With the engine running, use your OBD-II scanner to monitor the fluid temperature. The fluid must be at normal operating temperature (between 115°F to 130°F ???).
• Remove the drain plug and let the excess fluid drain out until it turns into a slow drip.
• Reinstall the drain plug with a new gasket and torque to 15in-lbs.

 

[Joe Dirt]

I looked around and didn't see it in the software for the Gearwrench dongle I posted. I'm probably going to buy this VXDIAG https://vxdiag.com/collections/vcx-se-for-multiple-models/products/2024-new-vxdiag-vcx-se-pro-3-in-1 which should go much deeper for Toyota. They have a cheaper one if you only want Toyota. I'll report back if I end up getting it.

So quick question, which one did you actually buy to see that screenshot of the transmission temperature.? Thanks in advance

 

[TheArlenG]

Hey @Joe Dirt ... The Gearwrench Bidirectional. This one - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBJGKGB7

I'm kinda learning the landscape here, but this one pulls pretty much all available data and you scan and run actuation tests. I wasn't able to find any of the customizations like remote windows down, etc. though.

I finally tried the VXDIAG tool yesterday. It loads an offline version of Techstream and I was able to access the customizations and enable the Key fob window control and turn off that fake engine sound (ESE).

So quick question, which one did you actually buy to see that screenshot of the transmission temperature.? Thanks in advance

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