Mechanics and now myself turned off the light repeatedly . We have taken it repeatedly for different driving times and distances after turning light off only for the light to come back on. Mechanic wants to do a smoke test. However different mechanics say this could damage other parts of the engine.
SOURCE: vsc/traction and check engine light (orange lights) click on after about 5-10 sec turning on the car
I have the same problem on my 2001 4Runner. I have been told and also researched that it has something to do with the fuel pressure and making sure the gas cap is on tight enough. The solution I have used...with minimal success...is to disconnect the battery which resets the VSC/traction/check engine light. Sometimes I can go two months without it coming back on and sometimes it comes back on in one day.
I wish Toyota would do a recall on this because it is more annoying that mechanically troublesome.
SOURCE: Check engine and VSC lights on
I talked to you on the live chat, and I think that you may have missed the end of my typing...
What I went on to say is that more often than not, on the 02 4Runners, the Check and VSC lights in tandem look mainly after the emission system, and, since you stated no issues during the road test, I would guess that it is a fuel issue (too full/loose gas cap). But, if you can get the vehicle scanned, I will be very glad to provide you with more and better info if you provide me with the DTC codes. That would require your guy or an autozone hookup to a scan tool. I hope my clarification helps; and the graciouness of a FIxYa rating for this question would be greatly appreciated
SOURCE: Check engine light - catalytic converter problem
If you haven't replaced the O2 sensor that is causing your check engine light to come on by generating a fault code in the ECM, replace it first. Cleaning the Catalytic Converter is not the thing to do. Replacing the faulty sensor will pay for itself in the long run with the better fuel economy you will get.
SOURCE: I have a 2000 Toyota Echo with a P0440 code on the
Clean the air flow meter with carb cleaner spray and that should do the trick'
Testimonial: "Thank you, I will try it this weekend. For how long I"ve been fighting with this, if it works, I could kiss you :) "
SOURCE: check engine light on-code says egr valve is bad
the egr system consists of control circuits as well as the egr valve itself. troubleshooting will have to be performed in order to pinpoint the fault. the valve may just need cleaning. there may be damage in the long run since the egr system introduces exhaust gas to the air intake to reduce combustion temperatures.
http://www.aa1car.com/library/egr.htm
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