1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

On the side of the interstate...help!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by oorah54, Apr 8, 2017.

  1. Apr 8, 2017 at 9:48 PM
    #1
    oorah54

    oorah54 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2016
    Member:
    #186887
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Darren
    Guyton, GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Blue Tacoma Base
    IMG_0152.jpg

    So I was cruising along on the interstate and this warning popped up and the truck went into limp mode. Anything in particular that I can check on the side of the road? Battery is currently disconnected to reset the computer.
     
  2. Apr 8, 2017 at 9:50 PM
    #2
    tcjacado

    tcjacado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195947
    Messages:
    41,570
  3. Apr 8, 2017 at 9:51 PM
    #3
    tcjacado

    tcjacado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195947
    Messages:
    41,570
  4. Apr 8, 2017 at 9:52 PM
    #4
    tcjacado

    tcjacado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195947
    Messages:
    41,570
  5. Apr 8, 2017 at 9:53 PM
    #5
    tcjacado

    tcjacado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195947
    Messages:
    41,570
    Check those links I posted closest thing I can do to help you.
     
  6. Apr 8, 2017 at 10:04 PM
    #6
    IronPeak

    IronPeak PermaLurker

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2016
    Member:
    #180799
    Messages:
    3,232
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    AuggieX
    Back to Back
    Vehicle:
    2007 sr5 4x4 DCLB/2015 TRD sport 4x4 DCLB sold
    Bigger Taller Slower
    Bump to front page
     
  7. Apr 8, 2017 at 10:09 PM
    #7
    tcjacado

    tcjacado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195947
    Messages:
    41,570
    Disconnect and reset the ecu and get it to the dealer asap on Monday seems this is an issue and it could be a wire harness or something worse. Doesn't look like anybody knows even toyota is at a loss. They just make shit up as they go along. GL, maybe have it towed in to the dealer.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:10 AM
    #8
    oorah54

    oorah54 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2016
    Member:
    #186887
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Darren
    Guyton, GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Blue Tacoma Base
    Now that I think back on my issue, I'm wondering if it was EMI from my CB. I keyed up almost immediately prior to the issue. The CB is hard wired to the battery so that is my only guess.
     
  9. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:27 AM
    #9
    IronPeak

    IronPeak PermaLurker

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2016
    Member:
    #180799
    Messages:
    3,232
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    AuggieX
    Back to Back
    Vehicle:
    2007 sr5 4x4 DCLB/2015 TRD sport 4x4 DCLB sold
    Bigger Taller Slower
  10. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:30 AM
    #10
    Texas T

    Texas T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149178
    Messages:
    2,842
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    '14 T Force
    Light a cigarette, leave it on the seat. I would be fucking livid if my brand new truck left me stranded.
     
    9TRDTCO likes this.
  11. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:43 AM
    #11
    Nolie3830

    Nolie3830 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2016
    Member:
    #202413
    Messages:
    55
    Gender:
    Male
    Mississippi
    Vehicle:
    2017 White Tacoma Limited DCSB 4x4
    ToyTec Boss 2.0 lift, Fuel Lethal wheels, Toyo AT2
    not cool
     
    synaps3 likes this.
  12. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:45 AM
    #12
    Texas T

    Texas T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149178
    Messages:
    2,842
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    '14 T Force
    Sorry, just saying. Middle of the night, new truck, broke down= I would break down.
     
    9TRDTCO likes this.
  13. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:50 AM
    #13
    Texas T

    Texas T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149178
    Messages:
    2,842
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    '14 T Force
    @oorah54 were you able to override or otherwise get home brother?
     
  14. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:53 AM
    #14
    JFick

    JFick Sawzall Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2016
    Member:
    #194413
    Messages:
    627
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Los Angeles
    Vehicle:
    ‘19 TRDOR 6MT, ‘11 BMW M3 DCT
    Softopper 255/85r16 Yokohama MTs Camburg UCAs King extended travel coilovers King extended travel rear shocks Firestone airbags OME medium duty leafs
    :devil:
     
    9TRDTCO and IronPeak[QUOTED] like this.
  15. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:56 AM
    #15
    Texas T

    Texas T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149178
    Messages:
    2,842
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    '14 T Force
     
  16. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:56 AM
    #16
    Texas T

    Texas T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149178
    Messages:
    2,842
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    '14 T Force
    Sorry my post ended up in your quote.
     
  17. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:58 AM
    #17
    JFick

    JFick Sawzall Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2016
    Member:
    #194413
    Messages:
    627
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Los Angeles
    Vehicle:
    ‘19 TRDOR 6MT, ‘11 BMW M3 DCT
    Softopper 255/85r16 Yokohama MTs Camburg UCAs King extended travel coilovers King extended travel rear shocks Firestone airbags OME medium duty leafs
    You're good!
     
  18. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:00 AM
    #18
    Nolie3830

    Nolie3830 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2016
    Member:
    #202413
    Messages:
    55
    Gender:
    Male
    Mississippi
    Vehicle:
    2017 White Tacoma Limited DCSB 4x4
    ToyTec Boss 2.0 lift, Fuel Lethal wheels, Toyo AT2
    I was agreeing with you. Getting stranded in a brand new truck is not cool. Im terrified something is going to go wrong with my truck. This forum gives me anxiety. haha
     
  19. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:02 AM
    #19
    Texas T

    Texas T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149178
    Messages:
    2,842
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    '14 T Force
    If the zombie invasion ever happens do not steal a 3rd gen taco. Just as soon as you think you are getting away fucking brake override comes on and your face is lunch. Maybe this is how Toyota will get ISIS to stop using their trucks.
     
  20. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:03 AM
    #20
    oorah54

    oorah54 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2016
    Member:
    #186887
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Darren
    Guyton, GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Blue Tacoma Base
    I was able to reset the code and get to my destination. I'm thinking it was EMI from the CB that caused it. I'll test that theory later when I have more tools around than just a Gerber LOL
     
    tcjacado likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top