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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...

Good news. I'm out of country until end of next week, looking forward to getting back and test driving.

That's helpful thanks. The vehicle is 2010 with FTSH but no record of any susension related work in My Toyota, so I'll make a plan to replace springs, and be prepared for potential inevitable accumulator replacement at some point. I'm doing servicing at Toyota to keep up main dealer history, and...

D Did you notice much improvement in ride and / or handling after these were replaced? I'm not sure exactly how the system works in terms of whether it's either working or not, or whether its a gradually worsening until a point where it's given up and no longer working

Brief update on the 200. AHC fluid flush done but rear end down and system was showing LHR sensor fault, so part ordered and replaced, now the rear left levelling but not rear right which is also coming up as a sensor fault now so had to order that part too. A rather expensive month with the...

Really helpful thanks.

Yes had similar experience today across North Wales. It's now parked until going to the workshop.

I spoke with West Coast a while back and I think they mentioned Iron Man do a suspension kit that supersedes the AHC, but as long as it's repairable I would prefer to retain the AHC system.

eek. Where does one procure a replacement from if required or is it repairable?

Hi Raj. Thanks for the information, I'll have a closer look at the video when on my PC. Yes I can imagine the complexity of the vehicle is just too much hassle for many mechanics when they can make a living doing MOTs and changing exhausts etc. I use the local Toyota dealership for services, and...

Hi Brett, Thanks for getting back to me. I tried to get sight of the fluid level but its a black hole in there under that access cover. I've shared a load of info with the workshop including @PADDO method and what I think is the workshop manual for suspension that I've gathered from IH8MUD. Its...

105 GX

105 GX - Ngong Hills

Hi Brett. Glad to hear you got it sorted. My V8 has developed a Check AHC warning when cornering and braking. Its booked into local indy who's quite knowledgeable with 4x4s and I've printed some materials to help him familiarise himself. I'm going to have it checked and a fluid flush (ordered...

I bought a 2010 V8 earlier this year, a 130k miles one owner with full Toyota history. It's my second Land Cruiser after a fabulous 105 GX in Kenya. I live in Snowdonia now and it's used as a family wagon for general duties, holidays, ferrying kids about, carrying bikes, moving this and that...