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2018 in the shop

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tim2018tacoma, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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    Tim2018tacoma

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    My 2018 tacoma which I have had for 6 months completely lost power going to work this past Friday. All fine, just lost power and barely able to go 15mph. Serviced 2 weeks ago for the 5000 mile service. They are calling in toyota reps for advice. They don't have a clue yet what went wrong. Very weird! Ill keep y'all updated. #truck is dead
     
  2. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:06 AM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    Did it throw a code? That sucks, but I'm sure they'll take care of you.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    Tim2018tacoma

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    The engine light came on as I was coasting into my parking lot. I only work 2 miles from home so that was a life saver.
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:17 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    In for an early vote for CPS.
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    It's now Tuesday.

    Is it repaired/running yet?
     
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  6. Aug 26, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Still dead?

    Its good for the group to know resolutions.
     
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  7. Aug 26, 2018 at 3:16 PM
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    viking15

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    Sounds like CPS
     
  8. Aug 26, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    Clipper16

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    What is CPS?
     
  9. Aug 26, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    MrBrooks

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    @Tim2018tacoma did the dealership figure it out yet? The suspense is killing us!
     
  10. Aug 26, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    Crank Position Sensor

     
  11. Aug 26, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    boynoyce

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    There was a recall for some 16-17 trucks for the CPS- crankshaft position sensor.

    If your truck had a bad one, it could stall out while driving.

    I tried to find the thread, but just photographed my paperwork from the dealership for reference.

    IMG_20180826_194307826.jpg IMG_20180826_194320367.jpg IMG_20180826_194353138.jpg
     
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  12. Aug 26, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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  13. Aug 26, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    MrBrooks

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    Ok. I hope those CPS issues aren't being found in the 2018's also!!! Hopefully OP will keeps us tuned in...
     
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  14. Aug 26, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Opihi59

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    In Toyotaspeak, CPS or crank position sensor is called the CKP. If you have to search, CKP may be more fruitful of a search term, or spelling out Crank Position Sensor.
     
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  15. Aug 26, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    dbgutz

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    My 2017 is at the dealership as well. Third taillight leaked past the seal into the cab. Toyota service rep told me it’s a known issue. They gave me a crappie little Corolla.
     
  16. Aug 26, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    shakerhood

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    That would suck going from a Tacoma to a Corolla, hopefully they don't need to keep your truck very long...
     
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  17. Aug 26, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    No updates? Hopefully we don’t have another Jimmy situation on our hands.....
     
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  18. Aug 26, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    HacksawMark

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    I smell a possible troll...:goingcrazy:
     
  19. Aug 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    dbgutz

    dbgutz Still Truckin

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    No sir the red corolla is in my driveway. I’m supposed to get the truck back this week
     
  20. Aug 26, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    dbgutz Still Truckin

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    You don’t want to know how long they have been sitting on the truck. But I talked to my rep on Friday and it should be home this week.
     
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