# Any Suggestions For A Best Reader/Scanner For A 2011 Toyota Camry? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [December 29, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700 "2020-12-29T18:41:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ArgosNoble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/1 "2020-12-29T18:41:47Z")
The car is a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cyl Since its old… I probably wont need the LATEST GREATEST Reader/Scanner But I would like to see EVERY possible code the car can throw at me with live reads n stuff. Especially transmission. The problem I DONT want to run into is some code or problem my scanner cant detect because the unit doesnt support it or maybe the car doesnt detect it. I dont know. Lol. Its still confusing. My goal here is to learn. Not sure if there is a compatible ALL SYSTEMS scanner for this particular vehicle. I’ve been searching high and low. Its a tough market. Hoping some of you experienced guys might have some suggestions. Thanks for your input!! ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/2 "2020-12-29T19:02:31Z")
How about here… > **[Toyota Enhanced Diagnostics for Windows | OBDSoftware.net](https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/toyotaenhancedaddon)** This is an add-on to a laptop program available here… > **[TouchScan OBD Software for Windows | OBDSoftware.net](https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/touchscan)** Or an Android based app here: > **[OBDwiz Software](https://www.obdlink.com/software/)** > > OBDwiz Windows PC software is included with your OBDLink® scan tool purchase. Download the OBDwiz software here and get detailed setup instructions. ---
**Author:** ![ArgosNoble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/3 "2020-12-29T19:14:14Z")
@Mustangman Thank you for those suggestions!! Any all systems scanner standalone handheld units?? Just curious. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/4 "2020-12-29T19:24:39Z")
> [@ArgosNoble](#): > > Any all systems scanner standalone handheld units?? Just curious. this totally depends on what you are after. There are units under $100, and there are some over $5,000. You say you are wanting to learn- is this a career you are pondering? is this a hobby? Is this a side job? What is your goal here? and how much are you looking/willing to spend? @Mustangman gave you some good options for what you asked. clarify for us some more if you are looking for something more. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/5 "2020-12-29T19:27:35Z")
I kind of wonder why someone would benefit from real time transmission codes on a daily driver . Just doing regular fluid changes by the service schedule should be sufficient . And since Auto Zone will read codes for free that is good enough if the CEL shows it’s ugly face. ---
**Author:** ![ArgosNoble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/6 "2020-12-29T19:29:55Z")
@eddo just a hobby i guess… to learn all about my car. to monitor every little hiccup it makes. some problems just dont set codes… again i just want to learn my car well. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/7 "2020-12-29T19:37:52Z")
Some people are using **Techstream** diagnostic software with a lap top computer, this is the same software used in the Toyota scan tools. You can find this software for $10 to $20 however I believe that these are bootleg copies. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/8 "2020-12-29T19:40:53Z")
Auto Zone can only read the common codes, not ABS, SRS, powertrain ECUs and the rest. Having something that can read a trans code and better, scan data in real time, is a powerful tool. For a DIYer, a model specific reader program or app is pretty affordable these days. Pro models covering all cars are pretty expensive and need constant updates. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/9 "2020-12-29T20:38:57Z")
You want a scanner that not only provides live data function, but also has bi-directional communication and SRS/ABS diagnosis. > **[The best OBD2 Scanner with ABS/SRS Function - Innova](https://www.innova.com/home/guide/srs-scanner-articles/abs-srs-scan-tool)** > > The best OBD2 Scanners with ABS/SRS functions Picking out a good airbag scan tool can be a difficult thing to do. > > Firstly, you have to find one that’s a good enough quality to carry out what you want it do… > > Then you have to ensure that the... Tester ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/10 "2020-12-30T05:12:59Z")
Also, remember to check for additional codes codes than just the one. Sometimes there are surprises. Instructions will tell you how. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700/11 "2020-12-30T16:17:35Z")
> [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > I kind of wonder why someone would benefit from real time transmission codes on a daily driver . Just doing regular fluid changes by the service schedule should be sufficient . And since Auto Zone will read codes for free that is good enough if the CEL shows it’s ugly face. because he wants to know. and there is nothing at all wrong with that- Knowledge is power. 🙂 Are you aware that you do not have to try to poop on everyone’s parade??