2002 4runner, Please Help, I have messed something up - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jwtiger53 · 02-28-2011, 07:38 PM

Hi, I have a 2002 4runner sr5. My abs, vsc off, and vsc trac light has been on for a few months and I wanted to try to fix the problem. To get the trouble code I tried a trick I had heard of. I put a paperclip between the E1 and the Tc electrode in the diagnostic box and turned the switch on. It worked, I got a 32 code for the abs and 43 for the vsc. However, I tried to crank it up the next day and something is wrong. the engine turns over, but seems sluggish and wont crank. It doesnt seem as if it is getting fuel. The only other thing I did was change the oil. I checked the battery and it is good. If you guys have any ideas i would greatly appreciate it. Also if anyone could help me find the trouble codes for the abs and vsc systems that would be great. Thanks and have a great day.

jetwhine · 03-01-2011, 07:15 PM

jwtiger53,

Ok for the VSC the 43 code looks to be the deceleration sensor. The ABS code looks to be the left front wheel speed sensor. I would start with the left front wheel first. See if that fixes it first then, move on to the 43 code. After you decide what you will do, remove the negative cable on the battery for about a 60 seconds then reconnect to reset the codes. Then drive it to see if it will return. Hope this helps.
As far as it not starting, did you leave something on that has drained the battery down far enough to not allow it to crank well enough to start it? Sounds like a low battery too me.

jwtiger53 · 03-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Thanks so much, jetwhine. I will get right on that now that I know what it is. I got it running right now. I think it just got really flooded while I was turning the switch off and on running the codes. Thanks I appreciate it.

jetwhine · 03-03-2011, 05:26 PM

jwtiger53,

Keep us posted on the results. When it gets flooded the thing to do is hold the throttle all the way down and crank until it starts to fire. This usually takes about a minute to do so be patient on the cranking as it does take some time to clear the unburned fuel in the manifold/engine. This has happened to me when backing my rig out of the garage to wash it then try to start to put it back in, and because the rig thinks it needs to add more fuel it gets flooded because of such a short run duration when backing out and not running more than say 20 seconds. So you say how can you flood a fuel injected motor, well you can. Its all in the short duration run and not letting it idle for at least 30 seconds before you turn it off from a cold start.