Good Evening
Your help / advice please.
I own a 2011 TD VX Prado, with 69900 kms on the clock. It is well serviced.
On the weekend I was towing the camper trailer when the traction control, engine warning lights came on and the 4 Lo light started flashing. The turbo sounded different with the whistling sound louder at lower revs (like a siren). We drove on to the destination about 20kms with the lights on.
Of interest, 4 Lo could not be engaged when this was happening (testing the controls)
On Monday morning the lights were initially off but came back on after 50kms during the return journey.
I rang the local Toyota dealer resulting in the vehicle being looked at today (Wednesday 11 June 2014).
I arranged for the 70K service as well.
On pick up, they said it was sooty, they identified the codes and 'actioned' this (although could not tell me what that meant) they then said to monitor and if it happens again they recommend the turbo be replaced at a cost of $4500.
My warranty expired in January 2014. Should Toyota honour a repair or replacement given the cost and date of purchase of the vehicle, given the price of the vehicle and the 'Toyota Tough' branding? I question quality and durability.
To add to my concern I am heading to the Kimberley's end of next week and will not appreciate a failure at Kalumburu. ( I shared this concern with Toyota today)
Any advice or experience appreciated.
Regards
Keeper
Your help / advice please.
I own a 2011 TD VX Prado, with 69900 kms on the clock. It is well serviced.
On the weekend I was towing the camper trailer when the traction control, engine warning lights came on and the 4 Lo light started flashing. The turbo sounded different with the whistling sound louder at lower revs (like a siren). We drove on to the destination about 20kms with the lights on.
Of interest, 4 Lo could not be engaged when this was happening (testing the controls)
On Monday morning the lights were initially off but came back on after 50kms during the return journey.
I rang the local Toyota dealer resulting in the vehicle being looked at today (Wednesday 11 June 2014).
I arranged for the 70K service as well.
On pick up, they said it was sooty, they identified the codes and 'actioned' this (although could not tell me what that meant) they then said to monitor and if it happens again they recommend the turbo be replaced at a cost of $4500.
My warranty expired in January 2014. Should Toyota honour a repair or replacement given the cost and date of purchase of the vehicle, given the price of the vehicle and the 'Toyota Tough' branding? I question quality and durability.
To add to my concern I am heading to the Kimberley's end of next week and will not appreciate a failure at Kalumburu. ( I shared this concern with Toyota today)
Any advice or experience appreciated.
Regards
Keeper
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