Rav4 newbie who needs advice

[Loopeelala]

Hi, I’m new but a Toyota lover, from Corolla to now Rav4 (Frankie) he needs TLC as I’ve rescued him as he was left unloved in a field.. amazing car just needs help to make him reliable so we can have many journeys together 😊 any input on my posts would be so grateful & u will help him live his life ☺️

[RUToyota]

Hi and welcome.

"left unloved in a field" doesn't sound overly encouraging..lol...but they are a pretty solid vehicle so firstly make sure you check the basics...particularly brakes/suspension/tyres etc.

Let us know how "Frankie" gets on.!

[Loopeelala]

Hi, Thanks for the reply 😊

He has new tyres & brakes all round, new discs & callipers.. solid underneath & washed down ready to under seal thou I need a fuel tank heat shield (scouring breakers & websites looking) since diesel bug treatment it isn’t cutting out under 3500 revs but if I take it over that (up hills) it feels stand offish, like a flat spot then I’m sure it will cut out so haven’t pushed it & avoiding hills.. I’ve been told it coul be vsv or  egr? 2 units on turbo, unsure which does what & which to replace.. turbo works but surges over 3000 revs like a car that has a fuel starve (old day cars) like mixture not right thru carb.. air & fuel filters all changed, just oil change left to do .. computer throws up turbo pressure codes & fuel temperature is -40* ? 

I will list the codes in the next few days if u can help me out on this please message me so Frankie can live on 🙏🏼 😌

[Loopeelala]

Rav4 2004 d4d limp mode Help fix Frankie!

 

Hi, please can someone help me decide what is wrong with my Rav4... drives fine cold start but soon as it’s warm or under load eg hill or poodle about town & not quite 1st gear so 2nd & it lurched & goes.. then real flat exceleration like fuel stare, turbo cuts in & out, surges, then cuts to limp mode.. turn off, lock car, unlock, starts & fine for a bit, engine maintenance light stays on.. after a couple of starts or next day engine maintenance light goes off & seems to run ok for about 10 miles then we do it all again... If I clear the code it’s ok for bit then back to same .. turbo fault codes apparently.. not sure which but told I need part number 25819 27040Valve Assy, Vacuum Regulate? Also see it could be the vsv ? Anyone know part numbers ? BOOST VACUUM PRESSURE ?? Turbo works just intermittent & pain in the backside.. did have diesel bug but treated that & changed filters ... is it the flap sticky? Is there a simple solution to a very expensive Toyota part (nearly £170) or does the avensis turbo which is same part number but 10 on end instead of 40 ?? This is a third of the price.. Please help save my Frankie.. he’s been unloved before I got him & I just want to make him better .. any ideas & thoughts would be so much appreciated :0)