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by RNel3
Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

Hi guys, i agree the bakkie is running and drives but has zero power and in limp mode but no smoke and had no whine... all is indeed very strangrle with this one

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by RNel3
Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

Oky so , the official feedback from Toyota is the turbo went... @ 31 big ones to replace its quite costly... anybody on the forum had similar problems/have had a turbo go on their hilux??? It just seems like the turbo cannot be the sole cause....

Helppp

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by RNel3
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

I'm quite intrigued Rhyno. So did they manage to get the bakkie started? What error codes did they pick up from the ECU? Hi all, they picked up a ecu fault the problem is as I understand it the bakkie has 2, and they cant tell which on it is... Toyota fully booked today and can only help me tommoro...
by RNel3
Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

Does your engine light come on when you out on ignition? Do you have a dual battery system or similar? My friend hilux died twice in a two week span. We traced it to a voltage spike from a cheap dual battery system. Blew the ECU. Had to have the system reporgrammed and then you have to mate the ECU...
by RNel3
Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

So after a very long, session on the pc, they found that the ECU has gone, but all they actually did was start the bakkie, so im back to sqaure one....

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by RNel3
Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

Hi , no not yet toyota are coming now for the 3rd time with the computer to come and find the problem

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by RNel3
Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Re: Engine limp mode,now dead

Hi guys, thanks for the feedback, im going to have the mechy come and have a look, bought the only dud toyota in the world apparently

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by RNel3
Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Newbie and Secret Forum addict - picture added
Replies: 9
Views: 3795

Re: Newbie and Secret Forum addict - picture added

Just had to update this tread with my recent purchase... meet optimus... of hoe sal ek hom noem probleem kind[emoji22] [emoji85] [ https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/a24a65f260455ac9910cc789b916cf12.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/08ce01e2c1ca3f38bdafa320d1faa21a.jpg Sent from m...
by RNel3
Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
Replies: 21
Views: 8195

Engine limp mode,now dead

Hi guys, I bought a 2012 3.0 D4D 2 weeks ago, and today after doing the hennops 4x4 really relaxed and carefully (as I'm still getting used to the bakkie), we concluded our day with a chat at the gate. When I started to drive off the bakkie went into limp mode and the engine light came on. Drove abo...
by RNel3
Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: BT 50 GEARBOX HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: BT 50 GEARBOX HELP

Thanks guys...

Hope its something small... Don't want to pay that ridiculous amount and its just something small... other wise ill just sell the thing.... but it drives so nice
by RNel3
Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: BT 50 GEARBOX HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

BT 50 GEARBOX HELP

Hi guys i need some help, i recently bought a Mazda BT 50 2011 D/C 3.0 auto model with about 290 000 km on to use for construction purposes .... i know its not a hilux but i need some advise :beg: about a week ago the gearbox started slipping every 300 km or so , come to a complete stop and take off...
by RNel3
Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: What's your business?
Replies: 192
Views: 47929

Re: What's your business?

Full time - Quantity Surveyor at a instrumentation Company @ Eskom Part time - Project Planner and Manager as well as BMS system implementation , and Civil Contracting In short ek doen wisk vir I lewe en vertel mense hoe hulle , hul besighede kan optimiseer en meer geldtjies kan kry deur net beter b...
by RNel3
Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:39 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Newbie and Secret Forum addict - picture added
Replies: 9
Views: 3795

Re: Newbie and Secret Forum addict

Welcome to the forum, the TUNA may look pretty, but believe me very good offroader, just remove those side steps. She's going in for rock sliders in Centurion on Monday so will see how she's lookin :celebrate: Any suggestions on tires for her , she has duellers on now but they do not like a wet roa...
by RNel3
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Newbie and Secret Forum addict - picture added
Replies: 9
Views: 3795

Newbie and Secret Forum addict - picture added

rps20150714_135408[1].jpg Hi Almal Na ure se skelm lees en lekker lag, het ek besluit om myself te probeer by die forum in sneak :D: , My "ek gaan oorals en try by my bly" Mobile is 'n 2005 Nissan Hardbody 3.3 v6 ( yes I know.... its not a Hilux but please don't kill me :beg: ) hy gaan al...

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