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2004 Toyota Tacoma Question: Engine light consistently on. Rat chewed wires. Electronic control module scan.

 

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Handy Andy, 2.7L 4 Cylinder, Ashland, OR, November 09, 2012, 22:38
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Wires replaced.ECM cleared and reset. New air/fuel ratio sensor installed. 60k tune up done. 4 new fuel injectors installed. Toyota dealerstill stumped. A month and $2,000 has gone by since the rat bit my taco. Dealer is now consulting with the national techies. Ever heard of anything
remotely like this?

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    goodguy November 10, 2012, 06:47
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    what is the code for the light staying on

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    Handy Andy, November 10, 2012, 10:55
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    I don't have that info. I'll see if I can find out from the dealer, however, you would think that their knowing that would have directed them to the problem. So far codes have detected: chewed wires, fuel sensor,
    and fuel injectors in that order.

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    your.mechanic November 10, 2012, 07:57
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    yes, rats like to chew on wires

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    Handy Andy, November 10, 2012, 10:53
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    Especially the new soy-based ones they're making these days; seriously!

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    ziptie12 November 11, 2012, 19:37
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    They may be stumped because the rats didn't tell them about ALL of the wires they chewed. AND I would never offer a rat a bite of my taco! If rodents and wires are involved , it will require patience , and yes yours is not the only situation like that unfortunatly.

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    Handy Andy, November 11, 2012, 19:46
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    Thanks ziptie; I've got over 30 days of patience under my belt. I'll post resolution hopefully in a couple of days...

    Andy

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    ziptie12, November 12, 2012, 03:35
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    Please do , and hopefully for your sake it is resolved soon (and completely)!! good luck.

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