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Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Art1988, Nov 14, 2018.

  1. Nov 14, 2018 at 5:36 AM
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    Hey guys so my wife's 2017 TRD premium 4Runner got the check engine and stalled on her I think it was on the freeway as she was heading to work but I'm not sure is I'm out of town working. sucks that I can't do s***. We haven't done any mods to the engine just lifted it tires, I was wondering if anybody has had issues for the almost brand new Toyota and so will toyota cover repairs and everything?

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  2. Nov 14, 2018 at 6:05 AM
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    How many miles? Did she just fuel
    Up? Any other details?
     
  3. Nov 14, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    The traction light is on and the uphill green light is on the car has 15000 miles and she's good on fuel she filled up couple days ago.
     
  4. Nov 14, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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    Here is a pic

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    Bad gas would be my bet
     
  6. Nov 14, 2018 at 7:07 AM
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    Or accidentally Diesel? :eek:
     
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    She filled up gas yesterday
     
  9. Nov 14, 2018 at 7:15 AM
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    No she wouldn't put diesel. She knows better. Lol I would clown her for life if she did lol
     
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    diesel nozzle physically doesn't fit in a gasoline filler neck
     
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  11. Nov 14, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    Well its in toyotas hands now . Hope its noyhing big as i have reservations to Utah for new years.
     
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    I literally had this same combo of lamps two days ago after I removed and reinstalled my secondary air pump. I disconnected and reconnected the power to that unit (front passenger side of engine bay) and they went off. Mine didn't stall, just got the lights. Maybe your pump is no good?
     
  13. Nov 14, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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    Well toyota called back and said a sensor read moisture in the engine or air intake but they test and checked everything and its good now.
     
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    Have you tried? It won’t fit in “most” cars.
     
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  15. Nov 14, 2018 at 8:21 PM
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    No and dont want to lol
     
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    Well it got fixed but they told me on the phone it was the k&n intake but the paper said it was an evac leak so idk but it running

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    So the K&N somehow trapped or let some moisture through and the "brains" threw a proper code and possibly saved you from bigger problems. Or maybe the brains just didn't like the K&N for some reason. Sounds like everything worked exactly as it should have.

    Glad you got it figured out. Are you gonna stick with the K&N? It'd be interesting to see if it throws a code again. How long have you had it installed?
     
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    I’m not a fan of K&N...any filter where you can clearly see light through should tell you something about what else it lets through the intake.
     
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  19. Nov 15, 2018 at 4:29 AM
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    Glad its fixed. I also just use factory filters nowadays, especially while in warranty.
     
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    I have had it on for about 2 months now. Will take it off if it happens again. I wont see the 4r till mid dec as im out of town working.
     
  21. Nov 15, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    That's always been my fear with it too.
     
  22. Nov 15, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    I don't have a wife but it would take one time for her to be stranded on the side of the road and that K&N is in the trash. Too many weirdos out there to risk her safety.
     
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