miCRoSCoPiCeaRthLinG Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Hi, I have a Fortuner bought firsthand from Toyota dealer (TBN) two years back. I've been performing routine maintenance around every 10K kilometers (changing engine oil, oil filters etc.). The car is clocking 37K kms now with the last maintenance done at 33K kms. All of a sudden the communicator has started displaying a message every time I turn on the ignition. Its coming up every single time I turn the car on. As you can see from the figures above, I'm quite far from the next maintenance cycle. Should I be concerned and head for the garage? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Without a doubt head to the garage. You are well within warranty and you want answers as to why it is displaying this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 If only for them to reset a faulty sensor and the resultant peace of mind, why not? Lot's of electronics these days even for simple things like oil pressure, temp, etc.. Otherwise, ignoring the warnings could leave you liable for the cost of any repairs regardless of the warranty. Sort of like ignoring the glowering red 'oil light' on my old Standard Vanguard just because it still sounded OK like Massey-Ferguson straight four tractor engines do. Have you checked the oil using the dipstick and had a squint under the bonnet? Not unknown for filters to be incorrectly tightened up. You say you've "been performing routine maintenance". Does that mean DIY servicing or are you simply following the schedule and the dealership is doing the work? I would think that since you bought it new, you would be letting them do it if only for warranty validation but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Not sure on Toyota -I have a Honda. Engine oil and filter change is independent of service. I service 6 monthly but the oil change and filter change is independent of that . Are you sure they have been changing the oil , filter every service. Honda services are 6 monthly or 10,000 km;s but the computer sticks to an actual 10,000 kms. for oil/ filter change.Usually sods law it happens a few weeks after the service. What does your handbook say.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Maybe you are doing the services,but how often do you check your levels,water,oil,battery and washer bottle,i do mine every week, takes minutes. P.S. every time i take it in for service regards worgeordie I mark X the oil filter,air filter just to make sure they are changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Reset the service indicator in the ECU. Needs to be done after every service or the computer does not know it has been done and will display the 'Do It' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 9 hours ago, miCRoSCoPiCeaRthLinG said: Should I be concerned and head for the garage? Nah, press the " Don't show again" a computer mis-direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 The only thing that would concern me is that the warning light also includes low oil pressure warning. If me, for peace of mind, I would just get it checked out at the dealer, but it is probably as others have pointed out the pop up needs deleting...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 6 hours ago, canthai55 said: Reset the service indicator in the ECU. Needs to be done after every service or the computer does not know it has been done and will display the 'Do It' Don't think that's quite correct. I have a service (Oil, Oil filter, clean A/C filter, Grease prop) every 5k on my Tuna and they have never reset the ECU. I sit with my lump every time so I can see what's going on. So somewhere along the line he either has a problem or a fault. As others have said get it sorted ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 15 hours ago, miCRoSCoPiCeaRthLinG said: All of a sudden the communicator has started displaying a message every time I turn on the ignition. Click the "Don't show again" button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 11 hours ago, transam said: The only thing that would concern me is that the warning light also includes low oil pressure warning. If me, for peace of mind, I would just get it checked out at the dealer, but it is probably as others have pointed out the pop up needs deleting...???? Nothing about low oil pressure there. He only needs to watch to see that the low oil pressure warning light (nothing to do with a service advisory notice) goes out straight away upon start up to see that the pressure is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 6 hours ago, fredob43 said: Don't think that's quite correct. I have a service (Oil, Oil filter, clean A/C filter, Grease prop) every 5k on my Tuna and they have never reset the ECU. I sit with my lump every time so I can see what's going on. So somewhere along the line he either has a problem or a fault. As others have said get it sorted ASAP. You have a propshaft with UJ's that have grease nipples? That would be very unusual these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Lancashirelad said: 9 hours ago, fredob43 said: Don't think that's quite correct. I have a service (Oil, Oil filter, clean A/C filter, Grease prop) every 5k on my Tuna and they have never reset the ECU. I sit with my lump every time so I can see what's going on. So somewhere along the line he either has a problem or a fault. As others have said get it sorted ASAP. You have a propshaft with UJ's that have grease nipples? That would be very unusual these days. Hold on while fredo grabs his flashlight and goes out and actually has a look underneath his lump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJPom Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Why are you asking this question on here ? A trip to your nearest Dealer will probably have the message removed in seconds after an OBD scan. Lack of mechanical sympathy or knowledge can be very expensive, do not ignore warning lights or messages. Should a fault exist and your engine goes bang on the way to the Dealers and you have told everyone the warning has been happening for a while bang goes your warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 On 11/22/2019 at 10:47 PM, NanLaew said: If only for them to reset a faulty sensor and the resultant peace of mind, why not? Lot's of electronics these days even for simple things like oil pressure, temp, etc.. Otherwise, ignoring the warnings could leave you liable for the cost of any repairs regardless of the warranty. Sort of like ignoring the glowering red 'oil light' on my old Standard Vanguard just because it still sounded OK like Massey-Ferguson straight four tractor engines do. Have you checked the oil using the dipstick and had a squint under the bonnet? Not unknown for filters to be incorrectly tightened up. You say you've "been performing routine maintenance". Does that mean DIY servicing or are you simply following the schedule and the dealership is doing the work? I would think that since you bought it new, you would be letting them do it if only for warranty validation but you never know. Over the years and even more so now with all the fly by wire etc you occasionally get a blip and an error message comes up, on my 3 year old Navara out of the blue a red warning flashed up "Low Oil" which happened a day after a Nissan service, i pulled over about to go ballistic as i checked the dipstick and nope everything was fine and have never seen the message again, what is more common-are the reported instances of limp mode syndrome ( no ruderies please) not i may add on any particular model that are in there self a warning if an impending failure that is simply reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 13 hours ago, Lancashirelad said: Nothing about low oil pressure there. He only needs to watch to see that the low oil pressure warning light (nothing to do with a service advisory notice) goes out straight away upon start up to see that the pressure is ok. Oil warning light goes out even at low oil pressure, such as idling, my concern would be oil pressure as rpm builds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Lancashirelad said: You have a propshaft with UJ's that have grease nipples? That would be very unusual these days. Fortuner and Vigo have prop/drive shaft UJ grease nipples... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Lancashirelad said: You have a propshaft with UJ's that have grease nipples? That would be very unusual these days. Well now you know. All my 3 Toyotas, Vigo, and two Tunas, have had grease nipples on the props. All have been 4x4 and they have at least 12 nipples on them. The rear prop is a split one that has 6/8? + there's the prop from the splitter box to the front axle that has around 4. All should be greased at 10k KM service. 5k if it goes through water or used on high speed runs or heavy traffic. (IT'S IN THE BOOK) if you care to read. That goes for the oil & filter in the engine, that's why I have my 10k service done at 5k. N/B the prop grease is not on any service sheet that Toyo seem to use so as I have said before I sit with my Lump whilst they do it and point out what I want done. My place doesn't charge, but some will charge you 150 for doing it. Now your as clued up as Fredo. For Nanlaew. I don't know about lots of cars, but one thing I do know a Lot about is Toyotas. And no I wont be looking under my Lump with a light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 hours ago, transam said: Fortuner and Vigo have prop/drive shaft UJ grease nipples... And a chain-drive transfer case, just like any decent, self-respecting lorry has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Well I am surprised. How 70's. I have greased many propshafts on series Land Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 On 11/23/2019 at 6:12 AM, canthai55 said: Reset the service indicator in the ECU. Needs to be done after every service or the computer does not know it has been done and will display the 'Do It' BMW had that 30 years ago when you needed a special tool to set this light back. It comes on after an amount of km's even if the oil level and filter is alright. There's gotta be an option to reset it right after the oil and filter change and it starts at zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 10 hours ago, NanLaew said: And a chain-drive transfer case, just like any decent, self-respecting lorry has. What's a self respecting lorry? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 14 hours ago, Isaanbiker said: What's a self respecting lorry? ???? If you need to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.