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Check engine-service alert 1800 miles

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lpranger467, Nov 24, 2020.

  1. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:20 AM
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    lpranger467

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    I warmed up my truck this morning, when I got it the service light came on and a warning came up on screen. Engine was very rough driving home, would barely rev and shift points were way off. Anyone else experience this ?

    check engine.jpg
     
  2. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:24 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Just follow the instructions and let them fix it.

    W/o knowing what code has been set no one here can do anything but guess
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    Tacoma Mike

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    Everything from mice to broken valve springs.
     
  4. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:30 AM
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    BlkTaco47

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    tow it to the dealer and let them sort it out. anyone here will just be guessing.
     
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  5. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:36 AM
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    I called on the way home, hoping to bring it in tomorrow was hoping someone had same issue and knew what likely cause is
     
  6. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    I would advise not driving it.
    Get it towed...
     
  7. Nov 24, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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    Anchovy

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    Tow it to the dealer. But I will bet money it’s something rodent related since it’s starting to get cold and they like to keep warm in engine bays
     
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  8. Nov 24, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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    Just dropped it off, update later
     
  9. Nov 24, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    Good luck, keep us posted please.
     
  10. Nov 24, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Unreal, you guys were right, something chewed thru my Bank 1 wiring harness to the tune of $512....not sure how I can prevent this from happening again
     
  11. Nov 24, 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    When they put it back together wrap that harness in this.

    D35DE96B-2A5E-4CC5-AB1C-1791D7C97B8B.jpg

    I use this all the time. It does help
     
  14. Nov 24, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    That is a pretty broad message. Better get out your socket set and disassemble the whole truck!
     
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    Give them something more enticing to eat. Peanut butter on a Victor spring trap. A serving of DCON........ or use repellents like a predator pee from a hunting store or a commercial rodent off.
     
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    Hungry cats...
     
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    Could be bad Gasoline. I put 91 non-ethanol fuel in mine and the transmission shifted all crazy for about 20 minutes.
     
  18. Nov 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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    Might want to read more of the thread. Including post 10 on the root cause.
     
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    Hungry beavers!!:pumpkin:
     

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