Problem with VIGO (vsc and traction control) New Problem

[Redman2665]

Hey I hv one of these vehicles an just like all vehicles it's all about how u maintain it these vigos to me majority of them has 1 main problem the intake manifold hear what try this take it out in there u'll c lots of mock build up frm oil also to the throttle and the 5/8pipe below get purple blaster spray an let soak awhile then get a power washer and spray his ass out u will b surprised of what's gonna cum out of there most mechanics don't even go there I've done this 4 times already on other vigos it really gets choked up in there an breaks down everything else start there first it takes me about 3 hrs to do it

[badart]

I also have a 2009 hilux but has never experienced this problem or any others. I service every 10k using only OEM parts. I'm currently approaching 100,000kms and the van still feels brand new. Im not the only one, i knw atleast 3 other hilux owners who never had any problems. The 05-08 hilux models have a known injector problem once u can detect it before anything happens its an easy fix.

[mad]

Update:

So after about three days the van worked good after the flush, but started getting back the problem. Flush and drained the fuel filter but no luck. Might have to dig in the manifold to see what exactly is the problem. What I can't understand is the mileage in my van is only 51000K, so why I am getting these problems.
Will update to any further issues and solutions.

[4a70]

I have a 2.5 2008 so far my main isue was water pump at about 90k but i hav a buddy with a 3.0 local lux his oil pump relif valve was going open and staying open. Cost him a total rebuild adding washers to increase the opening pressure of the valve then it happned again this time he caught it cuz of a oil presure guage. Solution.. we gaged the valve shut using piece of stainless steel tubing

[mad]

I have a 2.5 2008 so far my main isue was water pump at about 90k but i hav a buddy with a 3.0 local lux his oil pump relif valve was going open and staying open. Cost him a total rebuild adding washers to increase the opening pressure of the valve then it happned again this time he caught it cuz of a oil presure guage. Solution.. we gaged the valve shut using piece of stainless steel tubing

Thanks for the info bro. Will look into it

[telfer]

Who is your mechanic?
Try junior Cyrus in enterprise street he is the best with toyota

[mad]

I tried shastri rampersad in san fernando. He is good too.

[RyoTech PerFormance]

Sorry to hear about these problems.... really strange though.

I own 3 Hilux (all 1KD-FTV 4X4) 2006, 2008, 2012 models. 153K, 80K & 90K Kms respectively.
Never encountered any problems with them at all. All are serviced by Ryotech of course with routine EFI system services at approximately 50K. Apart from my personal vehicles, I also service a fleet of them from various companies and never encountered such issues.

There are problems with the intake manifold runner control (which triggers P2008) which can be a result of large amounts of soot in the intake manifold or a faulty control solenoid or actuator. The fist time I did a service on mine I actually removed a hand full of soot from the plenum.

I hope you get through with your issues.
We are always available for advanced diagnostics and analysis if you require such services.

Regards.

[FilterProz]

Pm me I can put you on to a Toyota Mechanic from barackpore does good work and prices not crazy ...toyota sends work by this guy...

[mad]

Pm me I can put you on to a Toyota Mechanic from barackpore does good work and prices not crazy ...toyota sends work by this guy...

Well so far I kinda have the problem under control. What I do is change the fuel filter like every 2000K. I buy the cheap sakura filters ($40). And this has work for me since. What I realized is that the filters get black and dirty with this diesel.

So I think this will be helpful to others who have similar problem that I had.

[VexXx Dogg]

Where do you fill?

[MonsterPower]

why not try and install a primery filter before the oem filter to catch all impurities b4 they enter the oem filter.
as vexx asked where do you fill ? maybe you could drain the tank and try filling at one of the newer quick shops .

Where i work we sometimes fill machines with containers and i have seen all diff colors of deisel ranging from milky white to golden brown .

[mad]

I only fill at NP quick shop or the Unipet

[badart]

Maybe u should use oem filters instead of sakura

[mad]

Maybe u should use oem filters instead of sakura

I did that too and it did not work any better, just put me in expense. What I do when changing the filter is that I wash the entire unit itself because there is a lot of gum build-up at the bottom of the unit. The only difference between the OEM filter and aftermarket filter is the price. The OEM does not work any better. I only use OEM parts when dealing with suspension and brakes.

[badart]

Ok cool. I used the Sakura air filter once but found it had a slack fit so when back to the oem filter which fitted a lot better.

[mad]

Hey guys have anyone of you all drained and clean your fuel tank??

[mad]

Also does anyone know where I can buy the fuel pressure switch/sensor??

[PariaMan]

I started opening up the fuel filter when I change them.

I noticed that in both sakura and original a kind of brown grime eventually goes straight thru the filter. At that point I get a lot of blue smoke on start up. This problem is fixed with a new filter and diesel treatment.

Diesel treatment alone does not fix the problem (tried that).

So I agree with MAD and I changing filter regular from now on (5K). I( using Sakura since I not really seing any benfit from using th OEM since it still resulting in a rough ride and blue smoke eventually.

I hoping that by changing at 5 K i will avoid the blue smoke and rough idle altogether!

I will continue to tear apart the filter and monitor it's condition when I change it!

[mad]

Guys I need to buy the fuel rail with the Pressure sensor mounted on it. Anyone knows where I can get this at a reasonable price. Toyota has it for $8000.
Thanks.

[mad]

Guys after a long haul with this problem that I overcame with continuously changing the fuel filter every 2000K, I recently discovered a next problem. So now when the sensor activates all the lights in the dash (VSC, traction, abs handbrakes), the van does not go in limp mode. Basically the sensor activates without the van entering limp mode but all the lights will continue to flash on the dash. Also when this happen the traction and VSC controls do not work.

I want to know if this is a good or a bad thing. To me it does not poses a threat since the van does not loses power and goes into limp. I just don't want this to add to a bigger problem.

Any info will be appreciated.

[zaria]

Guys after a long haul with this problem that I overcame with continuously changing the fuel filter every 2000K, I recently discovered a next problem. So now when the sensor activates all the lights in the dash (VSC, traction, abs handbrakes), the van does not go in limp mode. Basically the sensor activates without the van entering limp mode but all the lights will continue to flash on the dash. Also when this happen the traction and VSC controls do not work.

I want to know if this is a good or a bad thing. To me it does not poses a threat since the van does not loses power and goes into limp. I just don't want this to add to a bigger problem.

Any info will be appreciated.

Really strange issue you got there.
I believe changing the filter every 2000 is somehow covering up your existing issue,as no other vehicle requires filter changes so frequently.
Also i am not into diagnostics,but why would the Traction control light activate for an engine issue?
Without considering the diag results which pointed to fuel issue,my attention would be on a faulty abs sensor as this is used for traction control as well.
If a sensor transmits wrong data to traction control,then light on,and brakes apply to other wheel,if the data does not show the vehicle regains traction,then the engine output is reduced
Diag may not show a faulty sensor as it only occurs when you are at high speed,at low speed the sensor functions normal so the van perceives it to be your driving style.
If you like my cousin does diagnostics,might be worth it to have him look at issue.

[mad]

Guys after a long haul with this problem that I overcame with continuously changing the fuel filter every 2000K, I recently discovered a next problem. So now when the sensor activates all the lights in the dash (VSC, traction, abs handbrakes), the van does not go in limp mode. Basically the sensor activates without the van entering limp mode but all the lights will continue to flash on the dash. Also when this happen the traction and VSC controls do not work.

I want to know if this is a good or a bad thing. To me it does not poses a threat since the van does not loses power and goes into limp. I just don't want this to add to a bigger problem.

Any info will be appreciated.

Really strange issue you got there.
I believe changing the filter every 2000 is somehow covering up your existing issue,as no other vehicle requires filter changes so frequently.
Also i am not into diagnostics,but why would the Traction control light activate for an engine issue?
Without considering the diag results which pointed to fuel issue,my attention would be on a faulty abs sensor as this is used for traction control as well.
If a sensor transmits wrong data to traction control,then light on,and brakes apply to other wheel,if the data does not show the vehicle regains traction,then the engine output is reduced
Diag may not show a faulty sensor as it only occurs when you are at high speed,at low speed the sensor functions normal so the van perceives it to be your driving style.
If you like my cousin does diagnostics,might be worth it to have him look at issue.

Thanks for the info. Can you pm me your cousin number and location.

[ramorr]

Guys,

I have a 2011 vigo from M. Rampersad (note that I will not recommend anyone to shop there). My VSC and traction light started coming on intermittently. I took it many times to them and they scanned and nothing showed up. I got fed up one time and when I took it in they said its because I installed music in the van i have this problem. So i asked whats the problem? They never gave me an answer. Note that the problem mysteriously changed from an intermittent one to a permanent one. I then took the vehicle to Steve in Gasparillo and he could not tell me whats the issue either. Since they keep doing a zero cal reset on the diagnostic machine and the light comes off. But once i drive again it comes on withing 10ft. I driving the van since 2012 like this and no solution in sight.

Any one can recommend a solution since i am tired of spending money and no positive result to this problem

[mad]

Guys,

I have a 2011 vigo from M. Rampersad (note that I will not recommend anyone to shop there). My VSC and traction light started coming on intermittently. I took it many times to them and they scanned and nothing showed up. I got fed up one time and when I took it in they said its because I installed music in the van i have this problem. So i asked whats the problem? They never gave me an answer. Note that the problem mysteriously changed from an intermittent one to a permanent one. I then took the vehicle to Steve in Gasparillo and he could not tell me whats the issue either. Since they keep doing a zero cal reset on the diagnostic machine and the light comes off. But once i drive again it comes on withing 10ft. I driving the van since 2012 like this and no solution in sight.

Any one can recommend a solution since i am tired of spending money and no positive result to this problem

IS your van going to fail safe or is it just the lights that comes on?

If it's the fail safe then see what I posted on this tread.

If it's just the light then
1:check to see if its a fuse (sometimes that can be the problem)
2: Take battery poles off for about 15 mins to do general reset
3: make sure you don't have a short on the VSC control switch.

Hope this helps, I know it may be very frustration.

[Ted_v2]

Your aftermarket music system void warranty. Talk done