Where is the flashing code on a Toyota Land Cruiser?
I don’t know if the diesel is different but there’s a Toyota diagnostics socket in the engine bay, on the inside of the drivers side wing, has a flip top and then there’s an ODBII connector up alongside the brake pedal which I think is DLC3. Jon according to the WSM you short pin 4 and 13 and turn on the ignition to get the flashing code??
What causes a Toyota Land Cruiser to misfire?
Keeping in mind that any engine needs air, fuel, and spark for ignition, your Toyota Land Cruiser’s fuel system can often cause the engine to misfire. It can run too lean or rich. Alternatively, there may not be enough fuel for proper combustion, or the fuel isn’t atomizing properly.
How much does a Toyota Land Cruiser cost?
Through our pesistance, they took the front interior panel off, tried to narrow the search codes down and made a hypothetical claim that one of the sensor wires is probably worn and it will cost approx $5000 to get to and fix. In addition they said it may not pass smog either because of this.
What should an honest mechanic do for a Toyota Land Cruiser?
An honest mechanic will start with the simple, less expensive possibilities and exhaust all of those (such as, did you keep the car running while filling with gas, thus letting air into your fuel system?) before moving to the complex and expensive (such as a complete emissions system overhaul.)
Where can I find list of check engine light codes?
If you are unsure of any abbreviations, check out the acronym list by clicking on the link at the left. Next, read our article Automotive Circuit Testing 101, and if there is an article related to the system you are testing, such as Oxygen Sensors or EGR concerns, read these as well.
What happens when the engine warning light comes on?
The power loss noted in advance of the warning light illuminating is only periodic – the engine power is always restored soon after the light comes on. It should be storing a code which might help you find out what the ECU thinks is going wrong.
What’s the minimum battery voltage for a Land Cruiser?
Battery voltage 11 V minimum. Closed throttle position (CTP) switch fully closed. Transmission in neutral position. All auxiliary equipment, including air conditioning, switched OFF.