2007 Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D Power Problems

[GECBA]

Just bought 2007 Toyota CorollaVerso and need some friendly reliable advice. 1 month of trouble free driving and car now wont go above 2000 rpm . When you press the accelerator , the car just will not go any faster than 2000 rpm , almost like a permanent flat spot. No warning lights , no smoke, car starts and drives fine up to 2000 rpm . Friend suggested EGR or MAF sensor. It is a 2.2 D-4D with 75k on it. Full Toyota main dealer history with big 4 yr service carried out a few months prior to purchase. If it is EGR can it be blanked/removed on this car as I have been told that Toyota have fitted a switch to the EGR system to prevent this. The defect has now become a little clearer: When the car is started from cold there appears to be no defect, but after 5 minutes the defect re-appears. I am going to remove EGR valve tomorrow and give it a good flush out with carb cleaner but another friend seems to think the car could be overboosting? Once again There are no warning lights at all and no defects when ecu interrogated with obd scanner. Apologies if posted in wrong location but first time Newbie. Any help greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance

[cabcurtains]

Welcome along.

Start with the EGR guide here http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=106241&view=963979, use a hoover to stop all crap falling in.

Why did it have the 80k service early? Any evidence it did have a fuel filter?

Please sort out the huge font on your post.

[GECBA]

It had 80 k service at exactly 4 years old and approx 73000. Fuel filter was changed at that time by Toyota main dealer. When engine is cold it runs like a dream with no signs of the fault but after 5 or 6 minutes the fault is back once the engine is warmed up (about 5 or 6 minutes of driving) . Turbo seems ok and is not making any untowards noises, no smoke of any colour, and no warning lights. Car stsrts first time everytime on the button and idles 100% normally . I am going to clean out EGR valve today and will use hoover to stop any deposits going back into manifold. Have checked all sensor connections and they are clean and secure. Would coolant temp sensor cause this problem ? If so does anyone know it's exact location? I have found a couple of sensors which could be it but am not sure. Many thanks for all advice received.

[cabcurtains]

You've got one of those really tricky issues, which oddly i have a similiar one. Ours gets stuck at 3750, but happily revs when parked up.

EGR cleaned.

MAF cleaned.

Air Filter cleaned.

No warning lights as well.

Its an underload issue, fuel filter is due in 2k so if that doesnt sort it then who knows. I'm hoping that its dirty, its unlikely to have air in it as its been on for 37k.

If its a fuel pressure issue and its not blocked, the pump will be silly money if thats on the way out. I cant recall seeing that being an issue for people on here though.

[GECBA]

Update on my power loss problems: Today I removed the Egr and it was really coked up and almost blocked. Gave it a thorough clean and flush with carb cleaner , fitted new gaskets and reassembled it. Only took 1 hour to do everything but alas the fault is still there . It is 100% temperature related as the first 5 minutes of driving from a cold start the car is faultless and drives as fast as you wish to go. But after 5 minutes the rpm won't go above 2000rpm or approx 50-55mph. Someone has suggested it could be the 2 Suction Control Valves (SCV's) as being the likely fault or even the Boost Control Valve. Anybody know if these could cause my fault ? and where the SCV's are located on my 2007 2.2 D-4D corlolla verso. It is off to the garage on Monday afternoon if it can't be sorted before then . I trust my garage but I don't want to throw money at it if it does not need it. Thanks in advance

The 1st pic shows the EGR before cleaning and the other 2 show both sides of the egr after cleaning.

[cabcurtains]

Hmm filth!

Sorry but i cant offer any advice on this, if a new fuel filter doesnt resolve my issue then i will be in your position albeit with the fault outside the normal rev range. The SCV's are mentioned as an issue on the earlier 2.0 D4D but i dont recall anyone ever having an issue with them on the 2.2 on here. Not that i have read every post that is! Same goes with the boost control valve.

Please keep us posted.

[GECBA]

Update on my 2.2 D4D power loss problems: My faith has been restored in local garages after all. My problem has been finally sorted and it turned out not to be the egr, not the boost control valve or any other sensor, but merely a simple fuel filter. The local garage "Reigate Motor Company" had the car hooked up to a laptop with 2 technicians in the car whilst driving it and identified the problem immediately as a fuel pressure issue. The car had a fuel filter changed at 40k miles and was currently at 76k so the fuel filter should have been OK for another 4k at least, but on removal it was in a poor state and the garage changed it immediately. The car was returned to me and the princely sum for the garage's work was £10 (YES £10 !!) including the filter. I can't praise this local garage enough and anyone in the Reigate area of Surrey should use this garage without any fear at all. I take my car to thim with confidence that any fault will be quickly found and rectified very quickly for a price that does not seem possible. Toyota wanted £48 just for the filter alone without fitting ! So if you have a power loss problem with your 2.2 D4D engine (Verso or Avensis) , change that fuel filter immediately !!

[GECBA]

Update on my 2.2 D4D power loss problems: My faith has been restored in local garages after all. My problem has been finally sorted and it turned out not to be the egr, not the boost control valve or any other sensor, but merely a simple fuel filter. The local garage "Reigate Motor Company" had the car hooked up to a laptop with 2 technicians in the car whilst driving it and identified the problem immediately as a fuel pressure issue. The car had a fuel filter changed at 40k miles and was currently at 76k so the fuel filter should have been OK for another 4k at least, but on removal it was in a poor state and the garage changed it immediately. The car was returned to me and the princely sum for the garage's work was £10 (YES £10 !!) including the filter. I can't praise this local garage enough and anyone in the Reigate area of Surrey should use this garage without any fear at all. I take my car to them with confidence that any fault will be quickly found and rectified very quickly for a price that does not seem possible. Toyota wanted £48 just for the filter alone without fitting ! So if you have a power loss problem with your 2.2 D4D engine (Verso or Avensis) , change that fuel filter immediately !!

[Mistermena]

A tennor for a fuel filter is a bargin! Like you said, Mr T wants over £40 for a Denso one!... Nice one mate! I change my fuel filter every 20k! i think its always a good ide to replace them well before Mr T says so. Chuffed that it all got sorted out. :)

[dervdave]

Sorry but i cant offer any advice on this, if a new fuel filter doesnt resolve my issue then i will be in your position albeit with the fault outside the normal rev range. .

Update on my 2.2 D4D power loss problems: My faith has been restored in local garages after all. My problem has been finally sorted and it turned out not to be the egr, not the boost control valve or any other sensor, but merely a simple fuel filter.

Spot on diagnosis Cabcurtains !

[Mistermena]

Cabcurtains! AKA... The "A" TEAM is on the job! :)

[cabcurtains]

Glad the OP's sorted, looks like a lucky diagnosis to me chaps

My issue is solved as well watch this space...

[martincable]

Hi All,

I had the same problem with my avensis 2.2 D-4D engine - ran lovely when cold and had no power and splutters when warm and yesterday, the VSC ABS and engine management light came on.

Today I cleaned out the Exhaust Recirc Valve which was really coked up and also replaced the fuel filter and air filter at the same time.

After doing this, I can confirm that my fault is no longer present and the car accelerates when warm which it wouldn't do for the past few days and I took it out for a few miles and the issue was definately gone. Now just need to reset the ecu and remove the lights.

I hope this helps anyone else,

[gtouk1981]

Found this on a Google search.

I have the same problem cleaning the maf helped but most of the issue is still there I'll get a fuel filter Monday and report back.

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