Recent content by KiwiBogan

Possibly key transponder issue? Had an issue with an old Prado a few years back where the key transponder wire that connects to the side of the ignition barrel with a blade type connector had come loose creating a flaky connection with the same symptoms you're experiencing. However instead of...

I'd start by googling Unchip dealers in your area/state. Failing that, here's the Unichip US website. Maybe you could contact them and ask where the authorized dealers are? I'm pretty confident any diesel tuner worth their salt would be experienced and equipped to do the job. And the 1kz-te is a...

Hey mate, I've documented this fairly well here: There's nothing you can do to prep for it. Just take it into a Tuner/performance shop and have them install and tune for you and ask them to do it in such a way you can pull the plug on the Unichip and the car will return to stock. I think they...

100 series with 105 series zero offset GXL Mags. 275/70/R16 tyres. Standard height. Aftermarket suspension (AHC removed). No rubbing yet except for a tiny bit when reversing and turning (say into a carpark). Happy with it so far.

Ahhh good info man. Thanks for that. Last thing I want is attention from the cops. I'll definitely aim to stay within those limits. Thanks for pointing that out 👍

Hey man, car looks great! How did you get the front end to not look like its pointing downwards? Rear looks normal height and front looks slightly lifted maybe? Also, any scrub with that tire wheel combo and if so, how hard is it to fix? I think this is what i'd like to do with my 100 series...

That actually sounds like normal behaviour if for example you're driving up a hill. Worse if you have people in the car, a heavier load/modifications and/or a trailer on the back. The 1KZ-TE is a pretty gutless motor for the size of the Prado IMO. Trying to maintain that speed up a hill with...

Ahh that's a bummer! Maybe the key itself is giving a weak signal to the immobilizer? Have you got a spare key you could try? When I was researching my own immobilizer issue, I learned that it can be a very expensive job if having the system fixed/replaced as the immobilizer unit is buried in...

I didn't think the glow plug light was an indicator of how long the glow plugs are active for. More just a reminder to let them glow a bit before starting? I never used to look at the light but would just count from 7 to 10 seconds before cranking depending on how cold it was and that was only...

No idea what that thing is but my only issue I've had with the immobilizer that somewhat matches what you're describing was when I had accidentally half dislodged a blade terminal connector from the right hand side of the ignition barrel which prevented the car from starting. I must have...

Ahh sorry man, I just woke up and it was the first thing I read. I thought this was another chat we were having in the 90 series forum. It will be M-OBD with the diagnostic port in the engine bay. I didn't think they put and OBD2 port in the non-exported models but I could be wrong about that...

M-OBD. I don't know enough about Tech stream to help troubleshoot but I've read guys have had to try multiple different VCI cables before they found one that works? (Assuming you're not a Toyota technician and are trying to use a version of Tech stream you've found online). Theirs mega thread...

Thanks mate. Will do!

Subject says it all! Wondering what I'm probably looking at here and the best way to approach the issue. Basically when I'm accelerating, I can hear what sounds like a high pitch boost leak of sorts. When I take my foot off the accelerator, I hear a 'whoosh' sound exactly like a blow off valve...

Heat gauge shouldn't rise. So for starters, you have a problem with the cooling system which you need to address asap. These engines are known for cracking heads and blowing head gaskets due to overheating (failing cooling system components) so make sure you get on to that soon! I'm not sure...