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depending on the codes, 02 sensors are the logical place to start.
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My 1998 Tacoma 2.7L 4WD regular cab has 133,500 miles on it.
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get the codes. 133k is too low for a bad cat.
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Thanks, Woody. I hope that I can find a place in La Paz that can do the analysis. Hopefully the Toyota repair facility on Calle 5th de Febrero can
do it.
I don't know if this matters, but I bought the truck about 3 years ago (mileage = 128,500 at the time) in the state of Washington. It had Washington
license plates on it and the VIN begins with a "4".
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in the US most auto parts stores will read the codes for free. Auto Zone, ORielly's etc. a mechanic shouldn't cost more than a few $. is your check
engine light on? also have them scan for stored/pending codes.
write the codes down and start reading.
edit: i doubt the 4 amounts to anything related.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MitchMan
Thanks, Woody. I hope that I can find a place in La Paz that can do the analysis. Hopefully the Toyota repair facility on Calle 5th de Febrero can
do it.
I don't know if this matters, but I bought the truck about 3 years ago (mileage = 128,500 at the time) in the state of Washington. It had Washington
license plates on it and the VIN begins with a "4".
[Edited on 7-28-2013 by MitchMan] |
Ramon at Servicio Sanchez on the corner of Mexico and Independencia is a
good mechanic and has a code reader.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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The check engine light has been going on...and off since I drove the truck from California to La Paz when the mileage was about 129,500 miles.
Some days it goes on and then after about 1/2 hour of driving, it sometimes will go off. Some days it doesn't go on at all.
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get the codes!!!
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my guess: 0420 or 0051. 02 sensors.
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Will do, Woody. Thanks for the great advice.
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the sensors are very easy to replace. you might need to get the socket that allows the wire to not twist. amazon.com is the cheapest place on earth
for them w/ free shipping. buy Denso brand - NOTHING else will work right and will give you problems. might as well change out all 4 while you are in
there.
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There are 4 sensors? Any insight as to whether they are all the same part number?
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i THINK the front 2 are the same and the rear 2 are the same. there are codes for bank1 sensor1 bank1 sensor2 which are front left and front right.
bank2 sensor1 bank2 sensor2 rear left and rear right, or some such cryptic hogwash. if you can change spark plugs you can change these. it's about a
30 minute job for all 4. get a tube of Anti-Sieze compound and apply to the threads so they come out easier when you hit 200k.
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Codes
If you are near Punta Banda I have a code reader that will work on anything 1996 and newer it will also reset your check engine light.
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Thanks, J.P.
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AutoZone in La Paz will read the codes. (And then want to sell the parts.)
There's a big sign in the window facing Forjadores. No charge to read the codes!
As Woody suggested - get the codes, write them down, do a little internet research on the code numbers, then decide on parts and a mechanic.
If the check engine light is on, there IS a trouble code stored. The computer doesn't turn on the light unless some sensor is out of range or not
functioning.
The light should say "Check your codes" not "Check engine". The engine is probably still there - there's just something wrong with a sensor. 
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if it is an 02 sensor, these auto parts places won't have Denso brand. go to a toyota dealer or order online. trust me!
first, get the codes.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
if it is an 02 sensor, these auto parts places won't have Denso brand. go to a toyota dealer or order online. trust me!
first, get the codes. |
Gotta agree.
AutoZone reads the codes for free. Then, offers to sell you their part on the spot.
OEM sensors are usually preferable for the engine system's computer.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
depending on the codes, 02 sensors are the logical place to start. |
and they do rattle
Bob Durrell
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If the truck is in La Paz why not just have a section of exhaust pipe with flanges on each end made to replace the CC? There are several posts above
regarding registering in CA using a statement of fact....it even sounds as if you can do this online and have the registration mailed. Seems much
easier and cheaper. If for some reason you want to put in a new CC at a later date the flanges will be there for a simple bolt in. Maybe I am missing
something. Jim
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