Recent content by Jon Mac

We've finally traced the problem, located the TURBO MOTOR DRIVER which is under a headlamp unit. Its completely corroded and the circuit boards are badly corroded. Ordering a replacement from Part Souq and hopefully that'll be it sorted out, with two new turbos so should be full power, as is the...

Update, turbos fitted and engine reinstalled however one of the fault codes hasn't cleared. My mechanic has been exploring potential causes, and when he connected LH bank wiring to old RH bank turbo and actuator the fault then cleared. The original fault codes were both LH bank, one cleared but...

Struggling to locate whereabouts of the boost control module to check and test the wiring as it’s doesn’t seem to be as per the wiring diagram, a tech at Toyota is sending over a full engine wiring diagram. Does anyone have any knowledge of what to check for this fault including not obvious...

I think but not sure that actuator can be changed from in wheel arch, but I understand from my mechanic that the engine is a tight squeeze in the chassis so its engine out to change the turbos. The work on my 200 was done at Gwydir Garage in Llanrwst, they aren't Land Cruiser experts but the...

Further update... engine back with two new OEM turbos fitted, engine running however frustratingly the P004C fault still present. My mechanic has working through the electrics to identify if there's a problem there also. If any one knows anything about this fault or can offer any useful...

I have Sand Storm Kenya.

Upon investigation the actuator sized due to turbo failure. I have ordered 2x OEM turbos from Turbo Diesel in Suffolk, and the garage have ordered in the gaskets etc. and a new water pump as that is leaking, from Toyota. All in I estimate the total cost is going to be in the region of £5k...

Hi Brett. I did consider but have decided since there is so much labour going into the work I'll put new OEM parts on. John

Hi Brett, Thanks, will price the parts up with them tomorrow. John

I am into expensive territory with my 4.5 VDJ200 and would welcome any advice, specifically around parts. Engine warning light and limp mode on last month so I had a diagnosis at Toyota that indicated near side turbo, so left the vehicle at my local independent to assess further whilst I'm out...

Hi Raj. Fluid replacement and replaced both rear sensors with brackets. Considerably better than the weeks leading up to the failure but not massive improvement than earlier, perhaps slightly plusher and slightly more composed. I also replaced tyres around same time so that'll have contributed...

I've pushed the button on the Geolander A/T's. I'll just have to carry a second spare and a hi-lift if I go to Morocco.

I contacted West Coast a while back about replacing a corroded fuel filler neck on my 200, but they were too busy to fit the job in. I prefer to give business to independent family-owned businesses wherever possible but as they couldn't fit it in, I booked into my local Toyota dealership instead...

Hi Dave. Thanks for the input. The Geolanders are available in the correct specification size tyre for my wheels (285/50R20) which is preferable as I'm usually of the mindset that the men in lab coats at Toyota probably know more and better than I do. I've toyed with the idea of going with a...

My 200 is currently fitted with a full set of 285/50R20 NEXEN ROADIAN HP fitted when purchased and I think only suitable for road use in summer. With winter on the way I am thinking about ordering all-season tyres with light offroad / trail capability. Like many of us in UK most driving is on...