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by MCHILUX
Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 4L V6 2005 front brake caliper assembly
Replies: 14
Views: 3120

Re: Hilux 4L V6 2005 front brake caliper assembly

Haal die agterste abs speed sensors uit en kyk of die sideshaft seel nie lek nie. Die sensor sal vol olie wees. As die ABS rotor geroes is kan dit ook so maak. Die probleem is as daar roes of olie op die rotors is verloor die speedsensor die sein op baie lae spoed wat die ABS laat dink die wiel staa...
by MCHILUX
Tue May 30, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Automatic Transmission light
Replies: 3
Views: 4421

Re: Automatic Transmission light

If fitted with a 1KD engine it will most properly have a 5speed box in. Fit a oil cooler or larger one to the gearbox
by MCHILUX
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Auto Start problem Auris D4D
Replies: 21
Views: 3456

Re: Auto Start problem Auris D4D

Die engine ecu moet die krag wegvat. Sit n toets lig op die solenoid draad en start dan as die krag weggaan maar die starter loop nog saam is dit die solenoid wat foutief is
by MCHILUX
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Auto Start problem Auris D4D
Replies: 21
Views: 3456

Re: Auto Start problem Auris D4D

Die krag word van die solenoid af weg gevat as die revolusies bo so +/- 800 is .
by MCHILUX
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: No 4x4 - Front wheels not locking
Replies: 8
Views: 6222

Re: No 4x4 - Front wheels not locking

Transfer box switches will cause it not to engage. Slide under the Hilux and check the plugs on the transferbox switches
by MCHILUX
Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: What ATF Hilux D4D 2007
Replies: 3
Views: 1405

Re: What ATF Hilux D4D 2007

Wrong oil will damage the gearbox
by MCHILUX
Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 4L V6 2005 front brake caliper assembly
Replies: 14
Views: 3120

Re: Hilux 4L V6 2005 front brake caliper assembly

Die draadjie kom net op die groter calipers voor. Dit is meer ñ anti-rattle spring die eerste foto is die kleiner caliper wat die plaat op het om rattles teen te werk
by MCHILUX
Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Alarm remote re setting
Replies: 5
Views: 1358

Re: Alarm remote re setting

:thumbup:
by MCHILUX
Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: How to turn the "T BELT" Service light off on 1998 95 Series Pradog
Replies: 1
Views: 3344

Re: How to turn the "T BELT" Service light off on 1998 95 Series Pradog

Have to take the cluster out on the back there is a small selftapper that must be moved over
by MCHILUX
Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:10 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Alarm remote re setting
Replies: 5
Views: 1358

Re: Alarm remote re setting

Hi Barista your pm didnt go through
by MCHILUX
Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Alarm remote re setting
Replies: 5
Views: 1358

Re: Alarm remote re setting

If you were in Centurion I'll help you free of charge
by MCHILUX
Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2000 2700i Raider ABS light
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: 2000 2700i Raider ABS light

The ABS light will be on when the D4D is in low range with difflock engaged. Remember when the diff lock is engaged there is no difference in the wheel speed at the back and if one of the wheels slides on loose rocks or gravel that will cause mayhem in the ABS ecu . It is normal for the ABS to be di...
by MCHILUX
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Vigo Screen Brightness
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Re: Vigo Screen Brightness

It must have a reostat on the panel where the security light and diff lock switch is
by MCHILUX
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2000 2700i Raider ABS light
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: 2000 2700i Raider ABS light

The ABS system must get 12volt or it wil give a trouble code for "low or high battery voltage"
by MCHILUX
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: ABS - 2005 HILUX 4L V6 VVTI 4X4 D/C
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Re: ABS - 2005 HILUX 4L V6 VVTI 4X4 D/C

Haal die agterste speed sensors uit en kyk of hulle nie dalk vol olie is nie . As die agterste side shaft seels lek kan dit veroorsaak dat die sensors hulle lesings verloor op lae spoed. As die sensor vuil is maak hulle skoon en kyk wat maak hy.
by MCHILUX
Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Any Other Vehicle
Topic: Yaris, verloor krag
Replies: 5
Views: 3776

Re: Yaris, verloor krag

Kyk maar na die oxygen sensors. As hulle foutiewe lesings gee dan hardloop die engine te lean en voel dooierig. Wanneer laas is die petrol filter geruil.
by MCHILUX
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux srx 2000 modil 3rzfe engin
Replies: 7
Views: 1526

Re: Hilux srx 2000 modil 3rzfe engin

Start by looking at the fuel pressure
by MCHILUX
Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2700i 4 x4 speedo whipping and engine light!
Replies: 13
Views: 2891

Re: 2700i 4 x4 speedo whipping and engine light!

When they worked on the cluster they damaged it. The cluster must send a speedsignal to the engine ecu.
by MCHILUX
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: Fortuner
Topic: Fuel gauge not reading correctly.
Replies: 15
Views: 57386

Re: Fuel gauge not reading correctly.

Yes common problem on them
by MCHILUX
Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Fortuner
Topic: Fuel gauge not reading correctly.
Replies: 15
Views: 57386

Re: Fuel gauge not reading correctly.

New cluster. Don't take the tank out its the cluster
by MCHILUX
Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 2.7i idle
Replies: 7
Views: 2410

Re: Hilux 2.7i idle

Check all the vacuum hoses
by MCHILUX
Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:02 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carbon Canister
Replies: 14
Views: 5190

Re: Carbon Canister

Hi Piet check the filler cap seals condition.
by MCHILUX
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carbon Canister
Replies: 14
Views: 5190

Re: Carbon Canister

Is the smell from the engine bay or at the back? Is there a long range tank fitted
by MCHILUX
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carbon Canister
Replies: 14
Views: 5190

Re: Carbon Canister

The engine ecu will only activate the valve under certain conditions. If you bypass it could suck fuel through to the engine . Please dont
by MCHILUX
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??
Replies: 23
Views: 4326

Re: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??

If the Hilux has a raised suspension setup it could the propshaft angles thats causing the vibration only on pull away
by MCHILUX
Sat Oct 01, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: 2011 Hilux dash ligte
Replies: 2
Views: 3638

Re: 2011 Hilux dash ligte

Led's wat op die cluster se pc board vas gesoldeer is kan nie geruil word nie
by MCHILUX
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: central locking
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

Re: central locking

Fusebox under steering must be replaced
by MCHILUX
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance
Replies: 8
Views: 3625

Re: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance

The 1Gr's in the FJ , Prado150 and new gen. Hilux are completely different from the older models. Dual vvti and ,hydrolic lifters and much more complicated engine managment systems to comply with strict emission laws in Europe
by MCHILUX
Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance
Replies: 8
Views: 3625

Re: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance

1Gr-fe engines has shims not hydrolic lifters only the 1Gr-fe in the Prado and FJ has lifters. If the oilpump starts to fail it could cause the vvti sprockets to make a rather loud knocking noise. Measure the oil pressure.
by MCHILUX
Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: No water in radiator what could cause this?
Replies: 31
Views: 7531

Re: No water in radiator what could cause this?

As daar lug in die sisteem is gaan die temp. meter normaal wys
by MCHILUX
Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: No water in radiator what could cause this?
Replies: 31
Views: 7531

Re: No water in radiator what could cause this?

On the cap there must be a non return valve they tend to break off or doesnt seal properly this will cause water to be pushed into the resivoir
by MCHILUX
Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: No water in radiator what could cause this?
Replies: 31
Views: 7531

Re: No water in radiator what could cause this?

Try a new radiator cap
by MCHILUX
Fri Aug 05, 2016 6:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Rough idling, smoking badly
Replies: 20
Views: 8198

Re: Rough idling, smoking badly

Did you remove the injector seat washers and replaced them
by MCHILUX
Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3566

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

All the 1GR-fe engines have 4 oxygen sensors and the top and bottom ones differ.
by MCHILUX
Fri Jul 01, 2016 6:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine lig bly aan
Replies: 9
Views: 2128

Re: Engine lig bly aan

:thumbup:
by MCHILUX
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine lig bly aan
Replies: 9
Views: 2128

Re: Engine lig bly aan

Hi Louis stop by my werk dan kyk ons
by MCHILUX
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: fuses in engine bay
Replies: 7
Views: 2292

Re: fuses in engine bay

:thumbup:
by MCHILUX
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Idling issue
Replies: 27
Views: 3990

Re: Idling issue

:yahoo:
by MCHILUX
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: fuses in engine bay
Replies: 7
Views: 2292

Re: fuses in engine bay

Its the fuseable link for the vehicle . The fuses for the alternator , interior fan eg. are in this fuse . Be carefull when replacing useally a faulty alternator causes this fuse to blow , or if it wrongly jumpstarted. They are expensive so make sure there is no shorts on the vehicle before fitting ...
by MCHILUX
Sun May 22, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Idling issue
Replies: 27
Views: 3990

Re: Idling issue

Dit is om die idling op te tel as die A/C aansit
by MCHILUX
Sun May 22, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Idling issue
Replies: 27
Views: 3990

Re: Idling issue

Hi Louis ñ Avanza het nie ñ airflow meter nie . Dit gebruik n pim sensor(pressure in manifold). Die petrol filter sit in die tenk. Idling probleme op ñ Avanza is gewoonlik die idle control valve op die throttle body. Sit maar as jy bel vir pryse dit is belaglik duur
by MCHILUX
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:03 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas
Replies: 23
Views: 5539

Re: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas

Gaan na McCarthy Centurion praat met JJ
by MCHILUX
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:02 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas
Replies: 23
Views: 5539

Re: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas

Enige handelaar Toyota het die nodige prosedure na al die handelaars deurgegee
by MCHILUX
Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RAV4 Towbar
Replies: 15
Views: 4555

Re: RAV4 Towbar

New Rav cruise control is basically plug and play. Short harnes and clutch switch if manual . With the switch wiring and steering control should cost less than R2500. Labour should not take more than 1hour. How did they get to over R6000
by MCHILUX
Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RAV4 Towbar
Replies: 15
Views: 4555

Re: RAV4 Towbar

Chris what cruise control did they fit . What model Rav is it petrol or diesel
by MCHILUX
Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas
Replies: 23
Views: 5539

Re: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas

There is a way to switch it off. Go to your nearest dealer .
by MCHILUX
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Starting issues
Replies: 16
Views: 17171

Re: Starting issues

Op die dieselpomp is ñ soleniod. Hy maak vas met 2 allenkey boute (5mm). Haal hom uit wees versigtig daar is n gasket en o'ring . Daar is ñ plungertjie voor maak seker hy is nie hakerig nie. Op die ouer modelle kan n mens die plunger uithaal deur n klein circlip uittehaal. Moenie enige skuurpapier o...
by MCHILUX
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas
Replies: 23
Views: 5539

Re: 2016 Hilux central locking geraas

Kan nog nie gedoen word nie.
by MCHILUX
Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch question
Replies: 25
Views: 3116

Re: Clutch question

The gearshift is cable operated just unclip the cables on the gearbox
by MCHILUX
Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch question
Replies: 25
Views: 3116

Re: Clutch question

Hi Louis ratkas moet maar uit en nuwe clutch kry al ń paar sulke gevalle gehad
by MCHILUX
Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Service centres open on Saturdays?
Replies: 6
Views: 2089

Re: Service centres open on Saturdays?

McCarthy Toyota Centurion is open every Saturday from 8:00 to 13:00
by MCHILUX
Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Towing a auto Prado 90
Replies: 16
Views: 8474

Re: Towing a auto Prado 90

Ok lets see when you drive the vehicle the oilpump in the transferbox is driven by the output shaft from the gearbox . Now if you select neutral the drive from the gearbox is gone. If the vehicle starts moving drive to the internals from the transferbox is from the propshafts and that will turn the ...
by MCHILUX
Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Towing a auto Prado 90
Replies: 16
Views: 8474

Re: Towing a auto Prado 90

The oilpump in the transfer case will still work if towing gets turned by the propshafts.
by MCHILUX
Sat Feb 13, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Towing a auto Prado 90
Replies: 16
Views: 8474

Re: Towing a auto Prado 90

Put the transfer box in neutral. Tow an automatic will cause damage because the torque converter must turn to lubricate the box so you can tow it if the engine is running .
by MCHILUX
Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: Fortuner
Topic: Fortuner alternator
Replies: 5
Views: 3243

Re: Fortuner alternator

Phone Auto Pro sound in Pta West for a reconned unit 012 327 0968 ask for Herbert tell him I' ve send you
by MCHILUX
Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:40 pm
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Standard Fortuner mag hub caps wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 5799

Re: Standard Fortuner mag hub caps wanted

Hi managed to get an intergration unit . Brand new for R1700
by MCHILUX
Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Standard Fortuner mag hub caps wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 5799

Re: Standard Fortuner mag hub caps wanted

They can pick them up over the weekend in Centurion
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