I recently replaced my timing belt and aftwards I noticed that the check engine light comes on intermittently. Anyone with an insight on what the problem might be and the solution? The car is a toyota allion 2008 model 2000cc valve matic.
Unatumia timing chain chief. Mbona ulitoa??
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run a diagnosis (computer check) to find other errors if any…
as far as i know the check engine light shows for many reasons and could not be construed only to the fact that you changed the timing belt/chain.
if no error codes from diagnosis ,check the petrol lid if its tight and not letting air to the gas tank.
Also open the battery terminals for a few minutes and check if the light is still showing…
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this is always the first step. do this then bring the results. we’ll be able to help you from there.
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Thanks lot. I have checked the petrol lid and tightened it and also disconnected the battery terminals for about half an hour then reconnected. It has worked. Much gratitude.
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It has worked like magic. Thanks alot for the help.
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if all fails cover check engine light with some black electrical tape and live in blissful denial !
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:D:D
This is rare hapa…yaani wamekusaidia bila hata matusi?
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Mbirrioneas hawatukanani ovyo.
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but why replace timing CHAIN? though it was meant to last the lifetime of the engine?
it will still come back on. Tupate tu hapa when that happens!
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si toyota hukuwa ta timing belt!
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Sio zote.
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Niliuliza mbona alireplace hakujibu. Unless the car has a creeping knock there is no need to replace the timing chain. ni kuchokoza engine bure. giving half information about an engine while there are a thousand reasons for CEL.
hehe the kawaida ones
Poor bugger just did a reset. Light back in less than 60kms.:D:D:D
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Have done over 800km so far so good. I will definitely alert incase it comes on again.
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800 in two days?ok:D
Yes. Gone to Kitale (Mt. Elgon) and back to Nairobi.
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