Why does my code reader say link error

Asked by Joseph Jun 17, 2023 at 11:00 PM about the 2008 Toyota Avalon Touring

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james answered 10 months ago

Some newer vehicles have CAN technology that's basically a faster "speaking" computer language that an older scan tool or code reader is not compatible with. You might need to upgrade your tool or have a shop diagnose it. There may be a problem with the PCM itself. Hope that helps! Jim

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Ed92626 answered 10 months ago

On a fifteen year old car, I might suspect a blown cigarette lighter fuse, or a bent or corroded pin that plugs into the reader connector.

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