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P0004 Generic Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High :shades:
Engine, VSC and 4WD lights all on yesterday. I went to dealer to fix it. I was told have to pay $114 for inspection, then have to pay all cost for repair. I was dispoint for the answer.
Anyone know:
Why to check and fix this problem not be covered still in 4 years warranty? Is this a common problem in Toyota? What should I do?
Thanks
This problem started a month after I purchased my RAV. In the 2 years I have had it I brought it into the dealers 2 times regarding this problem and the two times they kept it overnight for testing. They could not fix my problem. It got to the point where I could not put my car in drive without having to press the brake release button, still could not help me.
A kind gentlemen flags me over at the lights and says, none of your brake lights are working. Fabulous my thinks. So next day take my car to my local Car servo for guy to have a look, meanwhile I say "oh and there's another problem you have to press the brake release button to put car into drive". He says "that sounds like it is all related and it is probably the Brake Light Switch".
This man is a genius. Why has it taken 18 months and 2 overnight visits (plus $$$$) from dealership I bought the frekin car from to then just drop into my local with a seemingly unrelated matter and he's just like, 'ohhh that's the brake light switch'......I am over the moon the local guy...Pro-Works Automative, Matraville, Sydney, Australia, deserves a medal. Now I have to stop myself from automatically pressing the brake release button before I put it into Park.
He also said he has worked with BMWs and Mercedes and they also have this problem. I hope I can help someone like myself and not have to waste, time and money to fix this simple problem.
Good Luck!
Maybe your previous owner sell is Rav4 because they could fix this problem ...
Do you know where the brake light swicht is installed ??
Thanks to share all your information it help other dude to fix there problem ane saving a lot of $$$$$ .... :shades:
Evap system faults
Po401 Evap system leaks-small
Evap system not purging
Smoke tested System
No Evap Leaks Found
Remove and Replace Charcoal Canister
Install New Purge Valve
Clear DTC Faults
May Need Additional Purge Valve
Parts and Labor about $750 and did not solve the problem.
What did solve the problem:
Installed new evap solenoid
Installed new air fuel ration sensor
Cleared Fault Code
Parts and Labor about $340
By the way, I swear by my mechanic, I trust him more than I trust anyone else about anything. You asked what it cost me, and I told you. I am not complaining.
GOOD LUCK
Ask them what they think and what they suggest. If the repair is around 500$ you should ask them to fix it. If is around 1000$ go back home and start calling other toyota dealer, fax them the errror code list and ask them what they suggest. Some of them have more experience and know exactly how to repaire it. If is lower tehn a 1000$ and they are very confident you should go for the repair. If most of the dealers are hesitated! take your time and think what to do next...
Mec said that I could still probably run the vehicle for a few months before I absolutely should replace. He also said that 02 sensors also seem to be operating below performance, and would have to be rechecked after the cat is replaced, to get a true reading of their health.
1. Any chance that the true problem is the 02 sensors, not in fact the cat? How do I know?
2. If it's the cat, are there any good replacement parts for less than $600? I'm hearing from more than one source that after market parts are not recommended.
3. Do I run the risk of incurring any serious damage to my car (or to parts like the 02 sensors) by continuing to run it, until I start seeing more serious signs like reduced power or mpg?
Thanks.
Thanx in advance to anyone who can help!!!
They looked it over and told me that the air filter was the wrong one for the car and caused the intake hose to disconnect which caused the indicator lights to come on.
I installed the air filter myself with a purolator air filter and used the model # that purolator recommended for my car. I had no problem installing the air filter and it fit fine. My car has 34,000 miles on it and I replaced the filter just before the car reached 24,000 miles because I was going on vacation and was going to be putting 2 or 3 thousand miles on the car.
The dealer charged me a diagnostic fee because the filter was not a Toyota part but oddly enough they did not replace the air filter when they reconnected the intake hose. This makes me wonder if they were just blowing smoke to bill me a diagnostic fee because the car is still under warranty.
Has anyone ever had this issue come up?
Also one more thing, my muffler has been making noise for about a month and a half, the lights just came on this morning.