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2000 Tundra engine issue
by chiefjohnny
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Nov 30, 2008 (10:09 am)
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I have a Great 2000 Tundra with the 4.7 and 120K miles. While coming to a stop while parking, the truck began shaking and stalled. It restarts, idles and revs fine, but put into gear and stalls immiediatly. I had a buddy who is the lead mechanic at the local Lexus dealership take a look at it and he says he's never seen this with the Lexus version of the 4.7. He tells me that the throttle body is the only thing that goes wrong with this engine. No check engine lights are on and even though I had just fueled the truck after letting the fuel light go on 4.6 miles to this happening, he does not feel it's a fuel pump or filter issue. Any thoughts before I throw myself at the mercy of the dealer????
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Re: 2000 Tundra engine issue [chiefjohnny]
by obyone
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Dec 04, 2008 (3:15 am)
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Replying to: chiefjohnny (Nov 30, 2008 10:09 am)
sounds like a bad idle air controller.
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Re: dashboard drive light not working [ppisano]
by 1972ck
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Dec 11, 2008 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: ppisano (Apr 05, 2007 7:18 am)
Your "D" light behind the instrument cluster in the dash is blown.
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- #54 of 73
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Re: 2000 Tundra engine issue [chiefjohnny]
by brianjamie
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Jan 14, 2009 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: chiefjohnny (Nov 30, 2008 10:09 am)
I have had this same problem, First try to adding octane booster to a full tank of gas. If this doesn't work you need to clean your throttle body. hopefully this will solve the problem.
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Re: 2000 Tundra engine issue [brianjamie]
by albamarle
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Jan 19, 2009 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: brianjamie (Jan 14, 2009 2:08 pm)
any other problems Brian Jamie with your Tundra speaking
from miles of experience, road construction???
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Piston slap is the "diesel" sound you hear when cold
by Mojaveman
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Jan 24, 2009 (8:04 pm)
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Replying to: jimmyg8 (Apr 14, 2008 3:37 pm)
This is a widespread problem with the 5.7 (and 1st generation 4.7) engines and TMC is basically giving all the owners the middle finger salute because it will cost them many millions to fix. They have rushed a product to market before testing it fully and all of us unfortunate early buyers are paying the price in terms of long-term durability and resale value. It is particularly heinous in that Toyota will eventually reap the benefits of their bad engines by selling replacement parts in much greater quantities than they would otherwise. If we work together on this and spread the word it is much more likely that they will admit the problem and honor their contract with buyers. In the 1980s Honda introduced the Accura line of cars and when a snow storm hit back east it was found that some of their automatic transmissions would grenade if the car was rocked (due to poor engineering). Instead of ignoring the problem and telling owners to get screwed like TMC is doing to Tundra owners, they worked very quickly to identify the problem, come up with an engineering fix, begin building the new transmissions, inform customers and dealers (not to rock their cars until the transmission could be replaced) and systematically replaced all the transmission as quickly as possible at no small cost. I know because I was involved in the process. That is the kind of customer service that TMC should be offering to Tundra owners. Let's face it, TMC could do the right thing here or they can do what they are doing and ignore the problem hoping it will go away (or your warrantly will run out). I can guarantee you, I will never buy another Toyota if they continue to ignore the problem and I am going to work to ensure no one else does either. The only leverage we have is our wallet or potentially a class-action by a good law firm and then only the lawyers win as the settlement would probably amount to a $500 coupon for the purchase of a new truck and free oil changes for owners while the law firm makes $150M.
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Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [beach_brada]
by Mojaveman
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Jan 24, 2009 (8:22 pm)
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Replying to: beach_brada (Sep 02, 2007 7:24 pm)
High RPM at startup is the least of your worries. Unless you are one of the few lucky 5.7 owners without piston slap you will notice that when you put a load on your engine that it sounds like an old Detroit Diesel with 300,000 miles on it. TMC refuses to fix the piston slap problem must owners are experiencing saying it is "normal." Piston slap is not normal and us owners that made the foolish decision to buy a truck that clearly wasn't tested properly are now going to pay the price in short engine life and poor trade-in value. Sooner or later some legal eagles are going to file a class-action against TMC over this issue. If you are reading this thread and contemplating the purchase of a new or used Tundra be advised the engines having major piston slap problems. Anyone that tells you that piston slap is normal doesn't know what they are talking about or works for TMC.
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Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [Mojaveman]
by mule4
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Jan 25, 2009 (7:45 pm)
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Replying to: Mojaveman (Jan 24, 2009 8:22 pm)
I own a 2007 tundra .Bought April 2007 great truck. I had GM trucks all junk .They would not fix the crap even under warranty.The engine is the best on the market. makes a person think that you work or own one of the big 3 or a lawyer wanting a job. The big 3 have lost their market share.No matter what you say .People know better.I also bought a 2009 toyota avalon a nice car that gets 31 to 32 mpg.Alot nicer car then the big 3. I wish you the best on bashing toyota
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Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [Mojaveman]
by albamarle
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Jan 26, 2009 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: Mojaveman (Jan 24, 2009 8:22 pm)
what do you say about the man talking pistons are like motorcycle pistons explaining possible noise? the slap will wear the piston out? i read the fords forum having some radiator problem burning out early #8 piston. what truck(s) do you recommend purchasing? what would you do to fix the slap issue? i am not mechanic but would like understand engineering fixes to this problem before purchasing toyota tundra. have you spoken to local engine enthusiasts/ seasoned veterans of tundra engines. Is this something motorcycles experience this issue will burn out piston overtime how many miles do you have on yours? how many more miles before you expect major ,,stop engine problems? no go toyota
maybe there is some arbitration available through toyota for your redemption? how are ongoing discussion with those who understand problem and are seeking answers to fix this issue?
similar victims, communicating other boards/forums tundratalk
how exactly was honda explanation resolved?
i did see nicer 2002 chevy 2500hd man wanting $1500 above edmunds price parked on road,,looked in nice shape,maybe retain some american jobs/investment in the country while things go back to efficiency? customer value/response most important marketing moving forward giving back to investors>purchasers
things can change with enough communications what about the 20/20 programs
John Stossel interviewers
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Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [Mojaveman]
by albamarle
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Jan 26, 2009 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: Mojaveman (Jan 24, 2009 8:22 pm)
is this problem existing on 2008s 2009s? is there fix in?
do you have any survey of current engines?
those with newer acquistions? speaking to this issue,
what about other owners pulling loads??
is the survey 1 in 100 owners
with similar problem 1 in 1000, 1 in 10,000
any other factors occuring  same time pulling load,,major hills?
flat ground? exxongas? 10% ethanol?
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