How to use OBD II scan tool to reset gauge needles?

[aerospike2002]

As the title says, how would you do this? I know that this is the method Toyota uses and the reason they charge $150 to recalibrate your gauge needles after, for example, you paint them.

Also, is this possible with an OBD I scan tool? Where can I buy one? Because I have a Power FC.

Thanks,
aerospike

[Speed4TheNeed]

i dont think obd II is compliant with power pfc..not sure about obd I though (and maybe thats why you asked it).

you can always just get some car with stock wheels/tires to pace you and stick them on..kinda a hassle though.

[boostjunkie26]

Originally posted by aerospike2002
Also, is this possible with an OBD I scan tool? Where can I buy one? Because I have a Power FC.

In a word. No.

OBD1 software is completely different than OBD2. OBD1 only monitors certain engine functions/running. There is no user calibration capability on OBD1 systems. At least on OEM OBD1 systems.

I believe you would have to plug in the stock ecu to the car, and then use an OBD2 scan tool (specifically one that does Toyota specific functions - not those generic scan tools) to recalibrate the needles.

[aerospike2002]

crap.....

Thanks for the answers guys.