2005 Toyota Prado (KZJ120R) — Repair Solution

3.0L 1KZ-TE 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel Manual · Blowing Smoke · Engine

Toyota Prado (KZJ120R) Blowing Smoke Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Prado (KZJ120R)
Year: 2005
Engine: 3.0L 1KZ-TE 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 191,800
Area: Engine
Category: Blowing Smoke

Customer Complaint

The car is blowing lots of smoke.

Problem Summary

Blowing excessive amounts of smoke. The engine runs well when cold, but after 5 minutes, the idle speed will drop, and the engine will blow smoke.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYKZ05156
Vehicle2005 Toyota Prado (KZJ120R)
Engine3.0L 1KZ-TE 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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