2002 Toyota Hilux (KZN165R) — Repair Solution

3.0L 1KZ-TE 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Toyota Hilux (KZN165R) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Hilux (KZN165R)
Year: 2002
Engine: 3.0L 1KZ-TE 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel
Kilometres: 272,000
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Long crank before starting.

Problem Summary

Confirmed that if the vehicle was to sit for an extended time that on starting the cranking time was excessive.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYKZ02118
Vehicle2002 Toyota Hilux (KZN165R)
Engine3.0L 1KZ-TE 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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