1996 Toyota Hilux Surf (KZN130) — Repair Solution

2.7L 3RZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Toyota Hilux Surf (KZN130) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Hilux Surf (KZN130)
Year: 1996
Engine: 2.7L 3RZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 186,000
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

The customer cooked the engine and had the head replaced; Now the vehicle dies after a couple of seconds.

Problem Summary

The vehicle dies after a couple of seconds of idling but will stay running if the vehicle rpm is increased to 2000 rpm for a couple of minutes.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

The detailed fault description and root cause analysis for this 1996 Toyota Hilux Surf (KZN130) is available to TaT members.

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYKZ96120
Vehicle1996 Toyota Hilux Surf (KZN130)
Engine2.7L 3RZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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