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I'm a moron, don't ever let me touch your truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Checkers10160, Jan 15, 2021.

  1. Jan 15, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    Checkers10160

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    Hey guys, so long story short I plugged an Amazon OBDII Bluetooth device into my truck and now I have a CEL and no power. Disconnected the battery for about 6 minutes with no luck, trying again for longer.

    I have a 2005 V6 MT 4x4. Is this limp mode? I didn't realize I had throttle by wire, I thought it was a physical link...

    And the tool won't connect for me to read the CEL.

    Any help is appreciated thank you!
     
  2. Jan 15, 2021 at 2:58 PM
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    Limp mode should let you start the truck and go ~25mph tops. If it won't start at all, then it could be a number of things.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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    Does the engine crank but not start?
    Or does it not even crank?
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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    I'd guess a blown fuse if it was caused by the obd reader, but I don't have a 2nd gen diagram
     
  5. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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    Sorry guys I did a shit job explaining. Truck starts fine, but won't rev over about 2k in neutral. In gear I can't get over 5 or 10mph.
     
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  6. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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    Sorry, a bit confused. You plugged in the OBD II dongle and THEN you got your CEL, or the CEL was on and then you plugged in the dongle?

    "No power" - does this mean: won't crank, cranks, but won't start, or no power at all.

    I would check the DTC fuse as a start.
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:06 PM
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    You are in Limp Mode.
    Use a good scanner and pull the codes.
    Then try to clear them.
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    I did a terrible job explaining in sorry.

    No code until I plugged this thing in.

    No power as in no throttle. Can't rev above 2k or so, and in first hear can't get above 5 or 10 mph
     
  9. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    Unfortunately I am on the side of the road with no access to a scanner right now
     
  10. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    Check fuses
     
  11. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:09 PM
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    So far so good. Any particular suggestions? I see an ECU B fuse but no ECU A...
     
  12. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:10 PM
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    also , try removing battery posts and re-connect
     
  13. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Pull out coin holder in front of your left knee to access fuses and see if one looks blown
     
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  14. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    Did that before no luck, trying again, it's been about 20 minutes
     
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    All good so far. But it seems like accessories like window motors, nothing important
     
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  16. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    The CANBUS system is linked to many different modules.
    The ecm, steering, skid control, and yaw rate sensor to name a few.

    You can pull all the fuses and check them, maybe you will get lucky.
    You don’t have to blow a fuse to get put in Limp Mode.
    Once you meet certain criteria, you get thrown in limp mode.

    If it were me, I’d call a buddy.
    Go to the nearest Auto Store and buy a cheap scan tool.
    Then go from there.
     
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    OK GUYS IT'S THE P2118 code, throttle actuator motor. But I have a manual and everyone says check the ECTS fuse which I don't have.....
     
  19. Jan 15, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    GUYS I AM THE BIGGEST IDIOT EVER
     
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    I installed a horn and blue the fuse earlier. I accidentally pulled the ETCS fuse and not the horn...
     

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