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I’m trying to upload a pic but it keeps telling me upload failed. The top of the key is thin black plastic. Nothing like the thickness of our 2016 highlander or 2017 tundra. It’s also generic. I don’t think it has a chip in there. Does that mean it does not have an immobilizer?

The code was P1129. Details here: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/297193-temporary-intermittent-loss-power-hesitation-2.html#post3793820 Was the immobilizer used on the 2002 model? If so is there a way to program it into the module?

My 4Runner runs fine with the exception of a brief power loss that happens 1 to 2 times/year. Last time the code said the ECU was bad. I ordered a remanufactured ECU from Flagship One and the vehicle would crank but not start. I sent it back twice and all three units had the same problem - It...

I don’t see damage to individual wires, but the harness casing is in bad shape. Once the new ECM arrives and I have it replaced, if the problem returns, I’m considering replacing the individual wires that go to the throttle body. Either that or sell the vehicle. My first job out of college as...

Update: I took it to a dealership for the first time yesterday and by the time they got, it had thrown a new code, P1129, which I guess is kind of encouraging because the procedure in the shop manual for this code is to replace the ECM which I was considering anyway. I found them refurbished by...

I appreciate the info. I had replaced the throttle body with a new OEM part.

I appreciate the suggestion. I had already inspected and cleaned the grounds in the engine compartment. When the problem came back I removed and inspected that particular bundle. It was fine.

This is interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT0TTDeCFzw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wlvYaMNivs&feature=youtu.be I’m not sure I want to do that much disassembly to see if this is my problem, but I’m kind of out of ideas.

The power loss is back along with code P1126. If anybody has made progress on this please let me know. I’m going to take it to a shop to try to diagnose.

Sorry to hear you’re having this problem! After replacing the throttle body, the power loss never returned. I had a code about a month later (but no power loss) and that was it. I haven’t had any issues since and it’s been about 14 months.

I’ll make one last post in case someone 10 years from now has my same, weird problem. I just needed to replace the shift button. Mine broke and flew off - don’t ask me why. I removed the overdrive button from the junkyard shift handle (it just pops out) and behind it is a small metal pin that...

The shifter lever in the 4Runner is shorter than the camry so the camry T handle won’t fit unless I put some kind of spacer inside the handle. The dealer has it for $160 - not interested. I found a couple of shifter assemblies on eBay for around $100, but all I want is the handle. Haven't...

The button on top of my shifter broke off. Not doing anything weird, just broke and flew off. I’ve learned that for the 3rd gen’s the 4WD have the tall vertical handle with the button on top and the 2WD have the T handle with button on side. I couldn’t find a replacement online so went to...

The car is running fine, but it threw this code yesterday P1126 Raw code: 1126 ECU: 10 Status: Confirmed OBDII: Throttle Position (Narrow Range) Sensor Circuit Malfunction Toyota: Magnetic Clutch Circuit Malfunction I think the only things left to replace are the ECU and coolant temp sensor...