Ecu Problem

[SW 88]

Hi Guys need some advice here,

Had to disconnect and remove the Battery today, (to change a front indicator lamp) re-connected after 20-30mins and there was traction and vcs lights showing. Took it out for a spin and could'nt go over 3000 revs! :o

I have a K&N Typhoon fitted so i figure this is the cause.

Does anyone know any procedures to sort this problem?

Help me please :(

[chenks]

sounds like you are in "safe mode"... ie the ecu thinks something has gone a bit haywire and has limited the engine to protect itself.

[skipper215]

try switching the ignition on (do not start the engine).

press the accelerator peddle for about 40 secs (the engine light will start flashing)

start the engine, see if that helps.

[Boro Sera]

sounds like you are in "safe mode"... ie the ecu thinks something has gone a bit haywire and has limited the engine to protect itself.

It's in 'Limp Home Mode' - almost certainly.

It's been mentioned in the Avensis Forum ( If I recall correctly ) in depth.

Try what Skipper said - from memory it sounds right.

If you can't get it sorted then have a search through the forums - plenty of people have encountered this so the cure should be posted somewhere.

Good luck !

[choading]

:)

[SW 88]

Saw you down basildon a few weeks ago!!

Are you down there often?

I did see a grey cts like mine, i take it that was you.

I remember cos thats the only facelift cts ive seen since i bought mine.

Dont realy go down there that often, now and again realy.

P.S nice car by the way B)

[choading]

:)

[whitt]

Hi Guys need some advice here,

Had to disconnect and remove the battery today, (to change a front indicator lamp) re-connected after 20-30mins and there was traction and vcs lights showing. Took it out for a spin and could'nt go over 3000 revs! :o

I have a K&N Typhoon fitted so i figure this is the cause.

Does anyone know any procedures to sort this problem?

Help me please :(

hi. i had the same problem with my t sport after fitting a k & n well a couple of months after. the typhoon puts alot of pressure on the cables goin to the sensor on top of the intake pipe (inlet sensoe) mine had slowly split in cable but you couldnt c it unless you unplugged it a checked each cable itself. if it is a cable uyou can link a new piece if amp cable or similar in place to extend it. then disconnect and reconnect ur Battery and all should be good. hope this helps

[ae102]

try switching the ignition on (do not start the engine).

press the accelerator peddle for about 40 secs (the engine light will start flashing)

start the engine, see if that helps.

i,ve tried that before - only think it does it on compressors? i,ll go try again now n see

[SW 88]

Help me please :(

hi. i had the same problem with my t sport after fitting a k & n well a couple of months after. the typhoon puts alot of pressure on the cables goin to the sensor on top of the intake pipe (inlet sensoe) mine had slowly split in cable but you couldnt c it unless you unplugged it a checked each cable itself. if it is a cable uyou can link a new piece if amp cable or similar in place to extend it. then disconnect and reconnect ur Battery and all should be good. hope this helps

I did have the same lights appear on my dash a few weeks after fitting my Typhoon but i cant remember it bing limited to 3k revs so thats wot makes me think it may be a different problem? :(

[SW 88]

try switching the ignition on (do not start the engine).

press the accelerator peddle for about 40 secs (the engine light will start flashing)

start the engine, see if that helps.

I did try this today (twice) but the engine light didn't flash, it may only work on compressors.

[joeytsport22]

dis happened ta my tsport bot 2 months ago,it turn out der was a fault wit me air flow meter,wen i got the new one it worked grand,it had me dum founded as i went garage an put her on pc,tats the cos of the prob duo

[SW 88]

dis happened ta my tsport bot 2 months ago,it turn out der was a fault wit me air flow meter,wen i got the new one it worked grand,it had me dum founded as i went garage an put her on pc,tats the cos of the prob duo

You've hit the nail right on the haed there. Took it in to toyota today and its the air flow meter thats causing the problem.

Going to cost me nearly £200 to fix

And they've gota keep it in overnight.

Not a happy bunny

[joeytsport22]

cost me 350 euro,dey had it for 5 days but i was just happy enuf ta get her back runnin rite yano

[Hogie]

cost me 350 euro,dey had it for 5 days but i was just happy enuf ta get her back runnin rite yano

Can get an air flow meter for £40 on eBay,i bought one,it worked fine,and there very easy to fit,toyota wanted 170 euro just for the part. Its not a genuine toyota part but it worked fine and look exactly the same,no probs with it. Its like a 5 min job to fit. What reason did they give for the delay of 5 days?

[SW 88]

What is an Airflow meter?

Is it the sensor thing that goes into the tube of the induction kit?

[Hogie]

What is an Airflow meter?

Is it the sensor thing that goes into the tube of the induction kit?

Yea thats the one,two screws in it just after where the air filter is housed.

[SW 88]

Is it the sensor thing that goes into the tube of the induction kit?

Yea thats the one,two screws in it just after where the air filter is housed.

O k cheers m8.

Cant believe there're charging me £200 to fit that. :censor:

Wish i knew what it was earlier, i would have done it meself and saved 200 quid.

[Hogie]

Toyota prob charge about £120 for the air flow meter,prob charge you an hour lab and also another bit for diagnosing it,thats why it £200ish id guess.