Avensis T180 2.2 D-4D Cat P2002 Code Vsc Trc Engine Warning

[singomann]

Hi,

I got the dreaded TRC/VSC Engine warning light on my Avensis, plus the loss of power that comes with it a couple of days ago. It's the second time this has happened so I though I knew what to do...

So Up with the bonnet, off with the EGR valve for a scrub and a squirt of carb cleaner (thanks to this site for the tips!) This time though, it wasn't too clogged.

Re-assembled and this time the problem wasn't solved. I had the diagnostic codes read and it came back with

P0400 EGR SYSTEM

P0405 EGR VALVE SENSOR A

P2002 SOOT PARTICLE FILTER BANK 1

So now I’m worried - especially about the last one, P2002. Looking around this site and other sites this seems to be a replace the CAT sort of issue costing serious £££.

Some of the forum posts seem to suggest this may be covered by an extended warranty, some say this is not the case. My car is a 57 plate with 87K on the clock. It does have a full Toyota service history though - Is it worth giving Mr T a try? Does anyone have the definitive answer on this one?

Google-ing the issues flagged up another option from the Lexus site where the cars look different but the issues are the same: http://goo.gl/LcAco

Has anyone out there tried Car Surgeon in Birmingham?

And advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Singo

[Bilb]

Hi Singomann,

Did you get this resolved?

This has just started to happen to me on my Avensis T180 56 plate.

Annoyingly my car was just fitted with a rebuilt engine in July/Aug time due to head gasket going and the engine had warped.

They first blamed that on a failed water pump but then said it had too much soot in it.

[singomann]

I bought a cheap fault code reader off eBay, Plugged it in, cleared the codes (and lights off the dash) and part-ex'd the car at a main dealers. The car was still running fine but I just didn't want to put up with the worry any more. Shame as I loved it...

Sorry I can't be any more help.

[Bilb]

ok, thanks for the update.
I have spotted a DPF unit for £350 all in to fit myself (I do have a car pit to help with this) if need be.

[janeko]

ok, thanks for the update.

I have spotted a DPF unit for £350 all in to fit myself (I do have a car pit to help with this) if need be.

Hi Bilb,

sorry to revive an old thread but my avensis seems to have the same problem -- some 15K after the engine was rebuilt the P2002 codes are on and the ECU cuts the power. DPNR replacement suggested by T at horrendous cost.

Have you found any other solution then?

thanks

[Bilb]

Hi Janeko,

It seems mine was caused by the EGR valve sticking. This did get totally stuck in the end on the m1 meaning I could not get past 40 MPH so I got escorted back. The EGR valve itself wasn't too dirty however

Toyota replaced the EGR, I can't remember the price.

After this was replace it took about 4 weeks for the DBF to clean itself correctly and no further codes.

[janeko]

Interesting.

Did the "Intelligent Tester" show blocked DPF (as it does in my case) or something else?

thanks

[Bilb]

Mine shown the error P2002 - SOOT PARTICLE FILTER BANK 1

After clearing this, it would last around 1 tank of diesel. This then gradually stayed off longer until now it doesn't come on at all.

I guess I managed to burn the crap out of the DPF in the end once the EGR valve was sorted.

[Mistermena]

BG244 and a blast up hills with V-POWER derv

[janeko]

BG244 and a blast up hills with V-POWER derv

I tried Archoil AR6500 but with little luck...

Is there a way to know FOR SURE that the DPNR needs to be changed before spending all that £££ ?

[Mistermena]

Go onto you tube and search for scotty kilmer! See how he sorts it out