Vehicle stalls and dies on freeway almost causing wreck. Find out there is no fuel in tank even though fuel gauge reads 1/2. Toyota says tsb el010-00 addresses known defective 1999 and 2000 fuel gauges and also addresses some gauges inaccurately reading empty when 4 gallons remain, but my vehicle is a few months and miles out of warranty so toy will not pay for fix. No engine, no steering, no brakes, lots of traffic....
1999 Toyota 4RUNNER engine complaints
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Consumer states that there is oil on the engine. Dealer was contacted. Mr
Vehicle is experiencing intermittent stalling from 18,000 miles up to the present 22,000 miles at 25 MPH in rush hour traffic. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop for repairs. Dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. *ak
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the the problem. Please provide further information.
While driving in heavy traffic vehicle stalled unexpectedly and won't restart after 4 times. Please provide further information.
The vehicle stalls and dies, giving the driver no indication. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Vehicle stalls/quits when braking, usually between 0 and 10 MPH. Started after having vehicle for 2 weeks. Dealer first visit, they could find no problems. Second visit, changed throttle body, did not solve problem. Said it was part of a group that needs new computer, that did not help either, said it may be the transmission. Problem still not solved. Toyota tech line told the local dealer it must be a fluke just give it back to the customer (me). I give a lot of credit to the local dealer service personnel, they told me this and told me it was unsafe to drive. They are working the problem and gave me a loaner car. Problem is getting worse, at first it was occasionally, but now it is still intermitent, but will occur numerous times a day, if you drive it.
The following work order was given to me. Found dct # po420 ineffecient catalytic converter. Tested a/f sensor it was good, it measured 1.8 ohms. Tested 02 sensor it measured 19.0 ohms n@ 1800 degrees. Diagnosed switched grounds at e.c.u. E10 # 8 and # 17 . Removed and switched wires to the correct positions. Eraced code in ecu memory.
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