Instruction manual

11
Reading Codes
Important: Complete ALL steps in Section 4, “Vehicle Preparation” before reading
trouble codes.
Toyota uses various computerized engine control systems.
• Trouble codes are read by counting flashes on the “CHECK” engine light (or using
the Super Monitor Display).
• Use the chart below to find the code reading test procedure for your vehicle.
* Vehicle must have Super Monitor Display
Year Usage System Test
Pg.
1983 Camry, Celica, Starlet EFI 12
1984 Camry, Celica, Starlet, Truck, Van EFI 12
1985 Camry, Van EFI 12
Celica, Corolla (RWD), MR2, Pickup, 4Runner TCCS-E 14
Cressida*, Supra* TCCS-M 20
1986 Camry, Celica w/2S-E Engine, Corolla,
(RWD), MR2, Pickup, Van, 4Runner TCCS-E 14
Celica w/3S-GE Engine TCCS-L 17
Cressida*, Supra* TCCS-M 20
1987 Corolla GT-S (RWD) & FX-16 (FWD),
MR2, Pickup, Van, 4Runner TCCS-E 14
Camry, Celica TCCS-L 17
Cressida*, Supra* TCCS-M 20
1988 4Runner, Pickup w/Turbocharged Engine TCCS-E 14
Camry, Celica, Corolla, Land Cruiser, MR2,
Van, Pickup w/out Turbocharged Engine TCCS-L 17
Cressida*, Supra* TCCS-M 20
1989 All models TCCS-L 17
& newer
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection system
TCCS-E Toyota Computer Control System (Early version)
TCCS-L Toyota Computer Control System (Later version)
TCCS-M TCCS system with Super Monitor Display option
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive FWD = Front Wheel Drive
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