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Ɔ/V codes, is it going to be ok to drive like this?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MyLooseTaco, Sep 7, 2018.

  1. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    MyLooseTaco

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    Is the BT dongle supposed to read all engine fault codes?

    The guy here at work said flashing is almost always a bad indicator and a shop might take advantage of me if I don't know what's really wrong with it. He was very nice to let me use his tool and inserted it into my port with ease. Then using Torque app on my tablet is shows no codes found but my Taco keeps giving me an indicator of an issue that I want to know what's wrong with it. I can only assume that the flashing light is telling my its a bad warning sign and shouldn't be driven until fixed.

    It is a 2009 Taco with 4 doors and 4 wheel drive. My ex did a few mods to make up for his short comings but doubt bigger tires will give a code after a few years of being used.
     
  2. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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    what light is flashing?
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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    Crodell6, I had to hunt really for that damn letter and then figure out how to copy paste it from my work computer to my tablet via an email.
     
  4. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    Vehicle stability light flashing?
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Check engine light flashing?
    Tpms light flashing?
    Traction control light flashing?
    More info needed beside the info that his dongle slid into the port with ease :rofl:
     
  6. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    Copy paste it and you can have it too.

    Please don't be a jerk. My monthly friend has nothing to do on this issue and I know some of you are not going to behave.
     
  7. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    :facepalm:
     
  8. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    Yes, I tried to check via the app on my tablet.
    NO I don't have that time of month.
    Traction control is not the issue, no snow here and warm.
    I bet a pervert like you would like more details but that's simply what happened.

    Sigh.... Cant a girl get descent help with out being made fun of?
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    likely a dude with a dupe account :rofl:
     
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    If the check engine light is flashing there is an active misfire happening and cat damage is occurring. Shut it down and take it to a mechanic for diagnosis. They have scanners to read live data to see which cylinders are misfiring
     
  11. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    Congrats, You just did in a few moments what took me over an hour to do.

    Sorry, My camera is broken on my tablet.
     
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  12. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    camera on your phone?
     
  13. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    either of these 2 lights? CEL, and traction control light

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    All the above ? :rofl:
     
  15. Sep 7, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    Ok this is making me scared. I will bring it to the shop. Guy at work said "told you it was bad thing when flashing"
     
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    WJU, thanks that should help once I figure out how to make it bigger to see it
     
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  17. Sep 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    6inch lift sitting on bilstein coilovers. Lexus is300 studs in front to keep stock wheels, general grabber red letters, nfab front bumper.
    Tpms= tire pressure monitoring system. Not pms...
     
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  18. Sep 7, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    I'm going to have to look up #17 and 18 when I get home. Is #50 saying that your catalytic converter is melting?
     
  19. Sep 7, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    56 looks like suspension error. Possible air ride malfunction
     
  20. Sep 7, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    11 is a diesel thing. ive got that light, it goes away after a few seconds, its the cylinder preheat thing that diesels do, before starting
     

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