2012 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) — Repair Solution

1.3L 2NZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Yaris (NCP130R)
Year: 2012
Engine: 1.3L 2NZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Engine stalling when hot.
Customer had been to several repairers with this issue, with no success.

The customer had also sourced and fitted an aftermarket Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor.
Even with this sensor fitted, the issue remained unresolved.

Problem Summary

Able to confirm that at operating temp, the engine would intermittently stall / slowly stop.
When allowed to cool down it would restart.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYNC12120
Vehicle2012 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R)
Engine1.3L 2NZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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