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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    So.....an update :) ! Purchased the lead and Techstream s/w from ebay and loaded it into my old XP laptop and connected to my Cruiser. This was all basically very straightforward. The s/w connected straight away and I ran the Healthcheck option (this shows all the stored DTCs across all the 9...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Hi Redbank, Thanks for your insights but it seems that no MAF was fitted prior to MY 2002 - at least I don't have one at the base of the air cleaner where the Parts List shows that it should be fitted. Based on uHu's post earlier I have ordered a MiniVCI and TechStream S/W from ebay which should...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Now this sounds more up my £ street! Have done some googling and found what look like complete lead/techstream s/w kits on ebay but before I order, and given the M-OBD/OBD1/OBD2 protocol issues, is it the case that techstream can access ALL Toyota cars diagnostics fitted with a DTC socket - or...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Thanks for all the info uHu & 79R, - really helpful. Have checked out the link you gave and 1hdfte.com REALLY know their stuff - amazing - the DTC reader too! So, given that the MIL light is not on and prior to considering a major investment ( $440AUD :oops:) at this point and the possibility of...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Thanks uHu and sorry to be a pain but do you have an FSM page number - I can't find it:icon-redface:! Filled up yesterday and put in a can of AR6400-D so going to see if that makes a difference - supposed to clean DPF, ungum turbo vanes etc.
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    So I have tracked down a write up of the Blink method to display DTCs from the ECU. It involves connecting pins TE1 & E1 in the diagnostics plug with a bent paperclip then reading the blinks of the MIL with ign on. Trouble is when I opened the Diagnostics box in the engine bay I have no contacts...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Just noticed that the plug on the reader in the picture is standard OBD shaped. Having checked I have TWO diag plugs - a standard OBD-format next to the brake pivot, under the dash and a small black plastic box on the off-side front wing labelled 'DIAGNOSTICS' - is this usual? Why 2?
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Thanks again all. A question for 79R - have you the code reader model number please? Further info which may be related - I have for some long time been experiencing periodic black smoke from the exhaust at high cruising speed - speed not affected when it happens. Starts and then stops in a...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Thanks for your thoughts - and it's 254k miles - all mine!. I had wondered about a cat fallen-to-pieces - would this throw a DTC, I wonder - hacking it off is a bit excessive so I would like to be sure-ish! And is there actually a cat fitted (it's a 2001 1HD-FTE)? The bulge in the exhaust pipe...
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    LC 100 TD VX 2001 suddenly gutless!

    Hi all. having a problem with acceleration at low revs - really apparent on mild road inclines when cold. Been running fine then went out one day recently and from cold would hardly accelerate up a mild incline. Foot to the floor and it started to gather momentum (not really accelerate) but...
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    100 Series 2001 TD VX Wisps of Black Exhaust Smoke

    Just read another thread....I seem to have lost some pulling power at high road speed . Used to sail up inclines fully loaded at +80mph with cruise on but now often slows to the point cruise is kicked-out. Air filter replaced a few k miles ago btw. Once on the flat, back up to continuous 85mph...
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    100 Series 2001 TD VX Wisps of Black Exhaust Smoke

    Hi Guys. In the last couple of months the beast has started mildly surging while driving at constant throttle (and cruise)- happens sporadically and at lower speeds (not motorway). When this happens there tends to be a light puff of black smoke visible in the rear view mirror when the surge...
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    Black Smoke Wisps from Exhaust, 2001 LC 100 TD VX

    Just read another thread....I seem to have lost some pulling power at high road speed . Used to sail up inclines fully loaded at +80mph with cruise on but now often slows to the point cruise is kicked-out. Air filter replaced a few k miles ago btw.
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    Black Smoke Wisps from Exhaust, 2001 LC 100 TD VX

    Hi Guys. In the last couple of months the beast has started mildly surging while driving at constant throttle (and cruise)- happens sporadically and at lower speeds (not motorway). When this happens there tends to be a light puff of black smoke visible in the rear view mirror when the surge...
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    Wanted - 100 Series 5/2001 TD VX Power Steering Pump

    Got the inevitable high-mileage leak and looking at the options! Brian
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