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2013 Tacoma check engine light and trac light on

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shellz Yota, Apr 14, 2020.

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What would cause my check engine light and trac off light to come on and truck sputter

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  1. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:22 AM
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    Check engine light and trac off light came on and truck is sputtering. What could cause this? 2013 tacoma TRD V6
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:26 AM
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    You need to have the trouble codes pulled before a diagnosis can be made.
    Most auto parts stores will do it for free. Just DON"T take their advice.
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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    how many miles on the truck? does it have any modification?
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:39 AM
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    Ok for sure
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:39 AM
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    126,585miles..no mods
     
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  6. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    Gas cap?
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    I’m guessing secondary air injection pump system
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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    I had just filled up with gas. Cap seems to be on fine. Took off and put it back on
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:42 AM
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    Nice. Hopefully its covered by warranty if thats what it is
     
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  10. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:44 AM
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    Could be a bad seal on the cap, might want to get a new one.
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:46 AM
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    I hope its as easy as that lol. Thanks
     
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  12. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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    Lifted with "Rough Country" kit, Blistien here I come.
    Had same, mine was a bad coil pack #5. pull the codes indeed
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:49 AM
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    Ok. Yes i have someone on the way now to put computer on it to read codes
     
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  14. Apr 14, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    PO305

    Cylinder 5 misfire

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  15. Apr 14, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    Thanks yall! Went got me a new plug and coil pack. We shall see what she does
     
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    Sooooo… did you fix it? Mine decided to engine light trac off and stall on my wag home from work tonight… pulled over and it eventually disappeared and I got home… Any suggestions?
     
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  17. Mar 14, 2023 at 10:31 PM
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    Just some stuff...
    Get hold of an obd2 scanner or head over to autozone. They'll scan it for free.
     
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    Went and got code pulled. Misfire cylinder 1… replaced worn out spark plugs and waiting for coils. Made it to work just fine today.
     
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