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trilogy
Registered User
My other half's 2nd gen 3.0 TD Surf has jus developed a problem with the engine warning light coming on indermittantly, along with a
complete loss of power (top speed now 20-30 mph).
I've searched the forums on why this may be happening, and can't seem to find anything directly related on the forum.
Can someone point me in the direction of how (and where) to read the engine codes? I'm at a complete loss..
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jaky cakes
Registered User
found this....
All Toyota vehicles with electronic fuel injection utilize the Toyota EFI or TCCS engine management system. This system incorporates
many features to enhance performance, emissions, and drivability. One feature is the Self Diagnostic System. The self diagnostic
system monitors engine operations and when a particular sensor or input varies out of specified operating parmeters, the "Check
Engine" will be illuminated.
The check engine lamp alerts the driver or technician that a problem exists in the EFI/TCCS ECU or Engine Control Unit or
"computer." When the check engine light is illuminated, it is indicating that a problem in the engine management system has been
detected. At this time, a "code" may be stored in the ECU which pinpoints a possible component in the EFI/TCCS system. By
checking the trouble codes, a possible problem could be narrowed down to a number of causes. While not an exact diagnostic tool,
the check engine light and self-diagnostic system can get the individual working on his/her truck close to a possible fault, and,
hopefully, to a successful repair.
Listed below are one and two digit trouble codes for the EFI/TCCS systems and possible causes. As mentioned above, this is not an
exact science. Many other component failures can cause similar symptoms that can "mask" the actual cause. EFI/TCCS computer
interrogation is one of the last steps to engine diagnostics. A thourough inspection of the simple items should be done prior to any
computer-related repairs. Sometimes it's the simple things that will get ya'. In addition, use caution when working on the electrical
system of your vehicle. Not only is the electrical system delicate to water, static electricity, and outright physical abuse, the ignition
system puts out high voltage as well and you can be serioulsy injured if you do not exercise basic safety.
Reading the diagnostic trouble codes is very easy. You will need a paper clip to short the check connectors of the diagnostic
connector. The diagnostic connector comes in two types. The early system is located on the inner-left fender well and is a round,
green connector, usually located near the air cleaner. Simply jump the two terminals in this connector with the ignition switch in the
"ON" position and the engine off. Later models, '87 and newer use a multiple terminal "DIAGNOSTIC" connector which is a small,
rectangular-shaped grey "box", usually located near the right fender in the enigne compartment. To get codes out of this type of
connector, jump the "TE1" and "E1" teminals. Finding these terminals is easy as the inside cover of the diagnostic connector contains
a schematic of the connector pinouts. If the underhood emission decal (VECI) is still intact on your vehicle, the proper pins for this are
outlined there as well.
The trouble codes will appear as flashes of the check engine lamp. Be sure the ignition key is on, the engine off, and your foot off of
the accelerator when reading the codes. Two different codes may appear: One-digit and two digit. One digit codes have an
approximate 4.5 second delay between flashes with the check engine light illuminating for about a half of a second. Mulitiple codes
have a 2.5 second delay between them. For example a code two flashes the check engine lamp two times in a little over one second:
I I. If two codes are stored, such as a code two and a code four, the lamp may flash as such: ....I I....I I I I. Crude examples but you get
the idea. Two digit codes are similar but will flash the lamp with the first number first and the second number last. An example of a
code twleve is I ....II and a code twenty four is I I..IIII.
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--
11
LOSS OF POWER SUPPLY TO ECU
--IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT
--MAIN RELAY/CIRCUIT
--ECU
6
12
RPM SIGNAL-NO SIGNAL TO ECU FROM DISTRIBUTOR ("Ne" OR "G") AFTER ENGINE HAS BEEN CRANKED
--DISTRIBUTOR/CIRCUIT
--STARTERSIGNAL CIRCUIT
--IGNITER/IGNITER CIRCUIT
--ECU
--
13
SAME AS ABOVE BUT AFTER ENGINE HAS RUN AT 1,000-1,500 RPM
--DISTRIBUTOR/DISTRIBUTOR CIRCUIT
--ECU
3
14
IGNITION SIGNAL--NO "IGF" SIGNAL TO ECU
--IGNITER/IGNITER CIRCUIT
--ECU
5
21
OXYGEN SENSOR SIGNAL/OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER SIGNAL
OPEN OR SHORT IN OXYGEN SENSOR OR OXYGEN SENSOR SIGNAL
4
22
WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL--OPEN OR SHORT IN WATER TEMP. SENSOR SIGNAL
--WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
--ECU
8
24
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL--OPEN OR SHORT IN INTAKE AIR TEMP. SIGNAL
--INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT
--ECU
--
25
AIR/FUEL RATIO LEAN INDICATOR--LEAN SIGNAL SENT TO ECU FROM O2 SENSOR
--INJECTOR FAULT(S)
--FUEL PRESSURE
--OXYGEN SENSOR
--IGNITION
--ECU
--
26
AIR/FUEL RATIO RICH INDICATOR
--SAME AS ABOVE
--
27
SUB-OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT OR SUB-OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CIRCUIT
--SUB OXYGEN SENSOR/HEATER/CIRCUIT
--ECU
--
28
No.2 OXYGEN SENSOR/OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER
--SAME AS CODE 21
2
31
MANIFOLD AND/OR AIRFLOW METER SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
--AIRFLOW METER/CIRCUIT
--ECU
--
32
AIRFLOW METER SIGNAL (VANE-TYPE)
--AIRFLOW METER./CIRCUIT
--ECU
14
34
TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE--ABNORMAL TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE
--TURBO CHARGER
--INTERCOOLER SYSTEM
--ECU
--
35
TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
--TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE SENSOR
--ECU
7
41
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL--OPEN OR SHORT IN TPS SIGNAL
--TPS SENSOR
--TPS SIGNAL/CIRCUIT
--ECU
9
42
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT--NO SPD. SIGNAL FOR SEVERLA SECONDS
WHILE VEHICLE IS OPERATED UNDER HEAVY LOAD (TPS/MAP/AIR FLOW INPUTS)
--SPEED SENSOR/CIRCUIT
--ECU
10
43
STARTER SIGNAL--NO "STA" SIGNAL TO ECU UNTIL ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS 800RPM
--IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT
--ECU
11
51
SWITCH SIGNALS
IDL (tps) CONTACTS OFF, NEUTRAL START SWITCH OFF, A/C SWITCH "ON" SIGNAL TO ECU
--A/C SWITCH/CIRCUIT
--A/C AMPLIFIER
--TPS/CIRCUIT
--ECU
12
52
KNOCK SENSOR SIGNAL--OPEN OR SHORT IN KNOCK SENSOR SIGNAL
--KNOCK SENSOR/CIRCUIT
ECU
13
53
KNOCK CONTROL SIGNAL IN ECU
--ECU
--
71
EGR VALVE MALFUNCTION--EXHAUST GAS TEMPEATURE BELOW SPEC. FOR EGR CONTROL
--EGR SYSTEM
--
72
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR RELAY/RELAY SIGNAL
--A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY/CIRCUIT
--ECU
While a lot of the possible faults in the EFI system point to the ECU iteself, it should be noted that ECU failure is not common. The
ECU should be replaced only as a last resort or if all diagnosises points to a bad ECU. Usually, troublesome EFI problems are a result
of poor grounds, shorted wiring, and bad connectons at sensors.When all else fails, carefully consult your factory repair manual. It
contains more comprehensive diagnostic information and great electrical wiring diagrams.
Happy "Diagnosticating!"
Taliesins
Registered User
Phew you forgot to mention that if the OD light starts flashing this is pointing to a fault in the Auto Gearbox.
Wow! thanks guys. That's a lot of info there. The light doesn't seem to be flashing, I just had to drive it over to the next village to park
it up for the night (hopeful pre-inspection tomorrow morning) and the light came on and stayed on. Wouldn't do more than 10-20 mph
and any touch on the throttle resulted in clouds of white smoke out of the exhaust. I stopped a couple of times on the way over to let
the traffic pass, then when pulling away found it would pick up as normal then slow down again to the same 10-20mph.
Anyone know of any knowledgeable garages in the Bedfordshire region? I'm loathed to get it trailered to any Toyota service centre as
I think I may be drained of all of my assets!
Thanks for the responses though - good to know there's other likeminded owners out there.
MattF
Banned
trilogy
Registered User
Hi All,
Just managed to extract a code from the connector just now.. If I'm interpreting the details correctly I'm getting a single flash, then a
break of around 4 seconds then four quicker pulses. I guess this means a single code 14.. right?!
14
34
TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE--ABNORMAL TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE
--TURBO CHARGER
--INTERCOOLER SYSTEM
--ECU
Or am I going mad?
Additinally, thanks to tony at 4x4 toys today for helping me understand what I might be in for. I'm definately coming to you for service
once I get this bugger running again!
thanks
Dean
trilogy
Registered User
oops,
Now I've noticed that the O/D light is flashing! Oh dear does this mean a very costly transmission rebuild?!
Taliesins
Registered User
Now I've noticed that the O/D light is flashing! Oh dear does this mean a very costly transmission rebuild?!
No, one fault could be causing the other or if the ECU hasnt been cleared could be a previous fault, to clear the ECU disconnect the
baterry's for about 20 minutes
trilogy
Registered User
Another call to Tony @ 4x4 toys today strongly suggests that the fault codes in the top part of this mail may be for the 2.4 perhaps, as
apparently a code 14 means something to do with the timer control system malfunction (fueling).
Gonna take the pump off and replace the filter and check all the connections before I go any further. Toyota want almost £30 for a
Diesel filter, disgraceful! Needless to say I won't be getting one from them!
Trilogy
Taliesins
Registered User
Gonna take the pump off and replace the filter and check all the connections before I go any further. Toyota want almost
£30 for a Diesel filter, disgraceful! Needless to say I won't be getting one from them!
Trilogy
trilogy
Registered User
But as the rest period between the end and start of the code is just over 4 seconds, I have to assume that this is a single digit code
14.. which leads me straight back to
14
TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE--ABNORMAL TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE
--TURBO CHARGER
--INTERCOOLER SYSTEM
--ECU
MattF
Banned
trilogy
Registered User
The airfilter is about 3 months old (about the same time we got hold of the Surf)
I think I've cured the problem now as it appears that the fault may have been with the filter mechanism itself. I've swapped it out with
one from a Ford pickup and it seems 100% now, pulls lovely, no smoke and no bad ECU code!
Also put in another smaller inline filter before the main one, and have also introduced a small marine type hand pump.
Fingers crossed all is now a-ok. From what I've learned these 3 litre units are pretty bullet proof so I was banking on it being
something small (but nonetheless frustrating!) all in all it's cost me £40 so I'm not complaining!
Thanks all
Dean
MattF
Banned
Is it the fuel filter assembly that uses the smaller bodied Motorcraft
filter found in a lot of Ford diesels? The one with the top bolt for
dropping the filter off.
trilogy
Registered User
That sounds very much like the one. My mate came over and fitted it on (with some slight bracket modification) this morning. Not only
that, they'll be a lot more common to get your hands on and also cheaper in most cases too..
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