94 Camry Check Engine Light! Need Help!!

[takiraj]

My 94 Camry check engine light has just come on recently. I've never seen it on until now and I don't know why. The car has 148k miles on it, what could be the problem? I have tried checking the code myself using the paperclip method that I found on this site, but could not get anything out of it. The light just stays on and does not blink once. How can I check the code? Is there a reset button or anything I can do? Any help is appreciated. TIA.

[Brian R.]

Welcome to the AF.

Your car maybe OBDII compliant which means you need a code reader. Check on the label attached to the underside of your hood. See if it says OBDII certified.

http://www.iequus.com/assets/manuals/3100E.pdf

[takiraj]

Can I purchase a reader at any autoshop? How much are they?

[Brian R.]

I believe you need an adapter that is specific for Toyota. Any reader will work with the appropriate adapter. I have had trouble finding the right adapter at my local stores. I think online is the best place to buy one.

I think prices are $100 on up. One that monitors engine functions is particularly useful - feeds data into computer like notebook or hand-held pc.

If you live near an Autozone store, they will check it for free.

[takiraj]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

I believe you need an adapter that is specific for Toyota. Any reader will work with the appropriate adapter. I have had trouble finding the right adapter at my local stores. I think online is the best place to buy one.

I think prices are $100 on up. One that monitors engine functions is particularly useful - feeds data into computer like notebook or hand-held pc.

If you live near an Autozone store, they will check it for free.

I went to a Autozone store and they said that they could only do 96 and up. Is that true? I think the guy was just being an ass.

[Brian R.]

1996 and later cars have to be OBDII compliant. Toyota made some of their 1994 and 1995 cars to be OBDII compliant. If your car is, then point it out to him and they should check it.

Check your emissions sticker under the hood. It will tell you the story.

[takiraj]

I'll check it out again. Thanks for a timely reply.

[takiraj]

I called Autozone to make sure because its quite a distance from my location and i mentioned that it was OBDII compliant. He said he still couldn't check it, that it had to be 96 and up. I guess I'll just take it to the Toyota dealer.

[Mrjackalope]

Originally Posted by takiraj

I called Autozone to make sure because its quite a distance from my location and i mentioned that it was OBDII compliant. He said he still couldn't check it, that it had to be 96 and up. I guess I'll just take it to the Toyota dealer.

I just had my 1994 CAmry checked at Autozone. 1994 Toyota's 6-cyl made in Japan models have three OBD connectors. One under the dash that is circular, one onder the hood and a hidden OBD-II connector behind the storage compartment/fuse box. This is located left of the steering wheel and below the A/C vent. Open the door and squeeze the tray to take the door out.