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Toyota Tacoma: Problems & Solutions
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I'm currently having problems with the keyless entry system (VIP) that came with my Tacoma. The remote control seems to be fine and the batteries seem to be working but, it doesn't lock/unlock the doors. I'd like to know if there's a way I can fix or re-configure the VIP system without taking it to a Dealer. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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Did the truck turn on the check engine? If so have the computer scanned to read the failure code. I think it’s Mass Air Flow Sensor related. Does the engine ping ( valve rattle sound) under hard acceleration. Also rough idle? Did you ever use a K&N type filter? An over oiled after market air cleaner is very bad !! Try inspecting / cleaning the MAF .
Hope this helps (^_^) Jeff
Thank you
It needs front and rear replacement to enable the truck to take bumps again.
What do you folks recommend for both front and rear?
Thanks,
Gringo1
Anyway the problems:
The engine idles rough sometimes. Usually after I start it and drive for about 10 minutes then come to a light it will idle down to around 550 and it shakes quite a bit. The hood and steering wheel shake mostly. Then the A/C Cycles and it smoothes out and cycles off and it idles rough again. After it’s warmed up its ok, dealer said it can't duplicate so I'll wait till its a little worse or throws a code, it only has 7,000 miles on it. Anyone run into this? Coil going bad maybe?
Last, anyone notice a valve noise? It makes a light ticking noise but I've heard and seen on Google that some of these motors don't have lifters the press right onto a valve bucket? Anyone know if the 2RZFE has solid or hydraulic lifters or none at all?
Pulling out of my driveway, having the steering wheel turned slightly and applying the brakes, a loud metal on metal sound was coming from under the foot. Took it to the dealership who said that it was the abs and everything was fine. Is this normal? The driveway was a little slick. I also thought that the abs wasn't on until you drive faster the 10 mph, so i thought the abs was not on yet.
a bit of upper valve knock at idle hot, but goes away after a few minutes.
All this started at 6 months, but getting worse. Had one dealer check it out, and record that i came in at 8900 miles, but said he couldn't pinpoint anything. I asked about low oil pressure, as sometimes the oil pressure lite would stay on for 2-3 seconds after starting, seems a bit too long, but dealer didn't think so; this has gotten better in the last year.
Im at 26000 mi, and getting ready to go back to the dealer.
Anyone had any experience, or know of any bulletins that have been issued for this type of problem?
ALSO, sometimes the tranny doesn't shift from 2 to 1 until AFTER I stop; big thump!. Any info / experience on this would be much appreciated.
thanx.
I figured the u-joints and the bearing carrier for the split (extra-cab) drive shaft were permanently lubed (no fittings). ALso I figured that only 4x4's had axle wrap due to the extra gearing.
I'll check them out. I have had most of the work done @ the dealer so i'll hit them up on it.
About a month ago I was driving in a blizzard... literally. All of the sudden my Yoda started shaking and losing power on a slight uphill grade. I had to downshift and run at very high RPM and it ran better.
The check engine light was flashing. After about 10 miles of this the problem went away. Then about a week ago I am in some more very cold weather climbing a hill and the same thing... the engine boggs... hesitates... rig shakes. I stopped and bought some HEAT cold weather additive and it seemed better, but then later on the same tank of gas the problem got even worse.
Check engine came on and stayed on.
I bought a new fuel filter and installed it. After a short drive the light went off. Truck ran great for about 1000 miles. Now the problem is back again. Worse when the engine is cold. Even the idle shudders sometimes and if I dont ride the clutch and keep the RPMs up it wants to stall. I cleand the MAF sensor, new Air filter...
The intermittent problem is killing me. Any ideas? I have read it might be coil packs or plugs... Could there be more dirt in the fuel system? There seemed to be some dirt particles come out of the old filter. What else could it be? I'm trying to avoid going to the dealer.
Much thanks to anyone with ideas! My truck is a 99 4x4 with 97,000 miles on it and I'm still hoping for 250+
Anyone else have this problem?
ToyFamily
Replaced the plugs myself yesterday, VERY worn but not fouled in any way. I dont know if I solved the problem because it hasnt been very cold out. I checked the wires and coil packs they looked good. At the least the gaps were wrong from the excessive wear and the truck runs better now.
I bought this truck used because I know it can take some abuse. It looked to me like these were the FACTORY installed plugs NGK/Denso. (At 97,000!?!?) I feel like an idiot for not doing the plugs sooner... word to the wise we all know what happend when we assume.
While I wait for it to get cold... another detail
My locker wont engage... light stays blinking never goes solid. Tried turning, going forward, back etc in many conditions.
Anyone who could describe the process on checking the electronic locker would be doing me a favor.
YODAS RULE!
noise seems to disappear when rpms go above 1500 (either that, or the regular engine noise drowns it out, but it seems to disappear completely). between idle rpm and 1500, the clicking does not appear to speed up in step with rpms; rather it's either there or not there.
this is happening infrequently, and never seems to happen when i have a mechanic nearby.
any thoughts on what this is, and whether it affects the engine or not? thanks
I have the VIP alarm system, and that doesn't make it work either. I mention this in case someone tells you that it will make the horn sound.
Everybody and his dog has remote locking that chirps and honks. There is too much noise in this world already without me adding to it needlessly.
james
Okay, some questions...sorry if they might sound dumb...
-You know not to touch the gas pedal when starting a Toyota, right?
-Do you park it outside where it's really cold? (This can make it hard to start so some gas pedal pumps might help.)
-If yes to the previous, I'd invest in an engine block heater.
Don't give up on the mechanics...they'll figure it out or you can use the lemon law to help out! (I think if you visit the dealer so many times in a year, varies by state, you can get a refund or a replacement.)
Good luck!
Boo
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