Recent content by Jon Mac

I I'm not overly upset about, I do understand that owning a complex vehicle can create complex and therefore expensive problems, even a Toyota. Perhaps a bit unlucky as its still just under 150k miles and has full Toyota service history. Both turbos replaced as better than doing just the failed...

I agree. Had I known obviously I wouldn’t have bought it. Hindsight being the wonderful thing it is. However the vehicle was so expensive to buy to begin with I just have to get through it and live with the additional spending to get it right. According to Toyota records it hasn’t needed much...

When in good fettle they are exceptional to use, and extensive use in Africa and Australia and in specialist roles is testament to the quality. However my recent experience has unfortunately been one of expensive and inconvenience, perhaps exasperated by their rarity in the UK, I expect the...

Unfortunately the above wasn't the end of the saga. When it was put back together again and after showing no faults a further fault appear indicating a fault with the gearbox. The garage have checked though the wiring etc. and have sent the ECU to ECU Testing who after a week have returned it...

We've finally traced the problem, located the TURBO MOTOR DRIVER which is under a headlamp unit. Its completely corroded and the circuit boards are badly corroded. Ordering a replacement from Part Souq and hopefully that'll be it sorted out, with two new turbos so should be full power, as is the...

Update, turbos fitted and engine reinstalled however one of the fault codes hasn't cleared. My mechanic has been exploring potential causes, and when he connected LH bank wiring to old RH bank turbo and actuator the fault then cleared. The original fault codes were both LH bank, one cleared but...

Struggling to locate whereabouts of the boost control module to check and test the wiring as it’s doesn’t seem to be as per the wiring diagram, a tech at Toyota is sending over a full engine wiring diagram. Does anyone have any knowledge of what to check for this fault including not obvious...

I think but not sure that actuator can be changed from in wheel arch, but I understand from my mechanic that the engine is a tight squeeze in the chassis so its engine out to change the turbos. The work on my 200 was done at Gwydir Garage in Llanrwst, they aren't Land Cruiser experts but the...

Further update... engine back with two new OEM turbos fitted, engine running however frustratingly the P004C fault still present. My mechanic has working through the electrics to identify if there's a problem there also. If any one knows anything about this fault or can offer any useful...

I have Sand Storm Kenya.

Upon investigation the actuator sized due to turbo failure. I have ordered 2x OEM turbos from Turbo Diesel in Suffolk, and the garage have ordered in the gaskets etc. and a new water pump as that is leaking, from Toyota. All in I estimate the total cost is going to be in the region of £5k...

Hi Brett. I did consider but have decided since there is so much labour going into the work I'll put new OEM parts on. John

Hi Brett, Thanks, will price the parts up with them tomorrow. John

I am into expensive territory with my 4.5 VDJ200 and would welcome any advice, specifically around parts. Engine warning light and limp mode on last month so I had a diagnosis at Toyota that indicated near side turbo, so left the vehicle at my local independent to assess further whilst I'm out...

Hi Raj. Fluid replacement and replaced both rear sensors with brackets. Considerably better than the weeks leading up to the failure but not massive improvement than earlier, perhaps slightly plusher and slightly more composed. I also replaced tyres around same time so that'll have contributed...