SCMike87

So my CEL and Trac Off lights are on. I tried to pull a code today, but I couldnt get the CEL to flash when jumping Te1 and E1. I tried jumping both diagnostic ports, no luck. I just got the O/D Off light to flash non stop.

Im an aspiring technician at a repair shop so after getting slightly frustrated after not being able to flash any codes, I hooked up our SnapOn Verdict w/ the Toyota adapter. I was able to view live data like my fuel trims, O2 sensors, throttle position, etc. but STILL unable to pull any codes! WTF?!

So heres a few symptoms..

--The CEL comes and goes multiple (3-25) times on my 10 mile drive to work.

--Trac Off light and/or Trac lights are intermittent. While they are on, traction control is disabled.

--Occasionally (1 to 3 times a week) the car will start and begin running rough, and no matter how much gas you give it, it will spudder and die. Sometimes it will do this 2 or 3 times, but will ALWAYS start eventually.. it has never left me stranded.

-- Now heres the kicker... occasionally the CEL will flicker, flash and fade/dim.. They arent supposed to do that.. haha WTF?? bad ECU/ PCM??


Well, I would really appreciate any help! The symptoms have been getting worse the past week, so its definitely time to fix it! If you have any questions I would be happy to answer.

SCMike87

Nobody has any sort of help or ideas??

Ali SC3

iTrader: (10)

you have all the symptoms of an ecu that is starting to have leaky capacitors.
I would pop it open for an inspection as soon as possible, this condition will only get worse with time.

SC400slide

iTrader: (11)

What Ali said, sounds leaky capacitors in the ECU. It will just get worse and worse as time goes on. Just leaks with age, it's a part of life with the SC

SCMike87

alright, anyway to repair it (easily)??

Or do I just need to buy an ecu??