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Check engine light came on

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NachorTaco, Sep 13, 2020.

  1. Sep 13, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    NachorTaco

    NachorTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Had to take my truck to the dealership Saturday afternoon. Check engine light came on. Thought it might be something easy, turns out the code was for lean fuel right bank. Not sure whats going to happen. Hopefully will here something Tomorrow morning. Also found out there is a fuel pump recall on my truck so let's see if that gets done as well. They did give me a 2020 rental as well.
     
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  2. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Let us know what they say, and get in line for the fuel pump. :thumbsup: lol
     
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  3. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    Will do.
     
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  4. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Quick question what OBD does the Tacoma use. Going to pick up a code reader for it.
     
  5. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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    OBDII. Any vehicle after 1996 uses this. Doesn't matter the brand.
     
  6. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:07 PM
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    Awesome ill be picking one up soon.
     
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  7. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:07 PM
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    Hopefully it's something easy!
     
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    ^ This.
    I happen to use and have been quite happy with Carista. https://caristaapp.com/
     
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    Definitely a handy tool to have. I've been wanting to get the BlueDriver for a while, but haven't brought myself to do it yet.
     
  10. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    Yeah hopping for a easy fix. Could be a MAF sensor or anything else. They said I was getting to much air and not enough fuel.
     
  11. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    I chased one of these issues around in my Mustang for a while. Never figured it out because it would sometimes disappear on its own. MAF or O2 were the likely culprits in my case. Interested to hear what you've got.
     
  12. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    I'll let you know as soon as i find out. I know it's not a fuel cap lol. Was going up a paved city road when it kicked on.
     
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  13. Sep 13, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    Had the same thing on an out of warranty F150. Finally quit throwing money at it and just drove it, for years.
    It never exhibited any of the actual symptoms you'd expect from a lean condition.
     
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    Not every obdII reader has the most current software in it to read the latest vehicle's. Make sure the one you purchase is up to date.
     
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    Actually we have an Autel at work so I'll probably just use that one instead of buying one. We sell them so it works.
     
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    Overwhelmingly unlikely.
     
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    I personally wouldn’t buy an Autel for home use, fine for work when paying subscription, but the home units are kinda shit. They will read the vin and simply tell you “no good, upgrade” and block out even reading the basic ODBII functions that have been standard on every single vehicle for the last ~20 years. Even a $10 Chinese unit will give you that.
     
  20. Sep 13, 2020 at 6:17 PM
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    Yeah, usually that's an evap code. But like I said, hopefully it's simple!
     

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