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Fake injectors from Dealership??? Possible???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by csrf, Aug 21, 2024.

  1. Aug 22, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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    Williston

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    Just do some research and homework on the web and find a real store that sells the Denso part number for your truck.

    Don't know if injectors are included, but the main Denso website has some excellent info on spotting counterfeit Denso parts. It's a huge problem but I can't really imagine a live brick and mortar Toyota dealer intentionally selling counterfeit parts. The internet is a different story. I have purchased parts on-line from legit dealers, but I always find some excuse to call them with a question, and then pick a local dealer that has a counter pick-up option.
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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    Harleydude2929

    Harleydude2929 My 2001 with 130k and runs like a sowing machine!

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    It’s Stock. Just detailed it again in this photo. The maintenance on this truck has been top notch!
    There is a way to insure the injectors that you receive are oem. There are very subtle marks and molding seams on the oem that the knock off manufacturers can’t repuduce. It sucks that it’s come to that, but it has. When you receive your new ones compare it with the ones you removed. I’m sure there is a website that shows you exactly what to look for. It’s the only way to be sure. I had to order 4ea coil packs for my truck, my local Toyota wanted just over 1000 for them. I found another Toyota dealership that was selling them for half that. I called and talked to them, and they ensured they were oem. I knew in my heart something wasn’t right. I protected my purchase by using my PayPal account and ordered them. They came right away in Toyota boxes with labels and correct part numbers. You could not see any difference in the packaging, or looking at them side by side. Only by looking for the very subtle difference's can you tell. I was able to return them and get my money back. I have heard of people not being able to get their money back. If Toyota has not implemented a very detailed inspection of all returns, I can see someone returning the knockoffs with the receipt of the replacements they had to buy to get the oem parts. This has got to be a tremendous loss for Toyota and countless people all over the world. The level of deception is unbelievable. So be careful and protect your purchase as best you can.
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM
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    JustADriver

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    That makes a lot more sense, fraudulent returns that they didn't check well enough. In that case Motor West might possibly be better because they handle each one closely and might notice a knockoff by the look or because it isn't spraying quite right?
     
  4. Aug 23, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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    If they come with a lifetime warranty from Motor West , how is there any risk involved. I totally agree with Post #3.
     

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