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SAI system bypassing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BlueT@com@4×4, Nov 14, 2022.

  1. Nov 14, 2022 at 5:42 AM
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    BlueT@com@4×4

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    Hi guys, anyone knows that our second gen taco use secondary air injection system and can cause truck limp mode when that system fail and definitely annoying when that happens bc this bs emissions components.
    Anyone in here already try or experience with this by pass from https://hewitt-tech.com/product/secondary-air-injection-system-bypass-kit.
    How was this product going, how durability this product? Is it possible disable this system by tuning it?
    I had been drive my truck in limp mode and looks like the whole SAI system is fail and I don't know which route better to fix it, OEM or bypass. Thanks guys
     
  2. Nov 14, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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    I haven't used the bypass kit, but I did remove the internal foam filter from the SAI and replace it with one of the appropriately sized Uni-filters. The foam filter is what breaks down and gets ingested into the reed valves to gum them up.

    -J
     
  4. Nov 15, 2022 at 4:35 PM
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    I did the same too.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    There was a recall on this system / problem that Toyota was fixing the last year or two.

    I did the Uni filter mod, but had to get the recall completed by a dealer earlier this year for smog (SoCal).

    I’d think any problems should be handled by toyota, check with a local dealer.
     
  6. Nov 15, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    What year tacoma got recall according this SAI system?
    Mine 2015 already 188668 mile on it, do dealer still cover it.
     
  7. Nov 15, 2022 at 5:39 PM
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    Not totally sure, mine is a 2012.
    I just got it done this past May 2022.
     
  8. Nov 15, 2022 at 6:50 PM
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    120k miles on my 2012 and just had it replaced.....only to find out my check engine light wasn't even for that part and now need it serviced again...
     
  9. Nov 15, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    TnShooter

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    A few guys have used the kit.
    @hewitt-tech is member here.
    They have been know to jump on here from time to time and answer questions as well
     
  10. Nov 15, 2022 at 7:25 PM
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