andybaz

Hi, just viewed your picture post about fuel filters, will have to take look, no signs of air leaks, the live data on the snap on solus pro is very poor, even reading via eobd, so basically a waste of time with this machine, no freeze frame data available. Currently struggling to get my head round having to run a distance requardless of the engine being hot or cold, ie components breaking down with heat, i appreaite all the help i am recieveing. Think i'll have a chat with the lady an see about plugs an fuel filter an simple check the condtion of the multiplug connection for the camshaft sensor,possibly even remove an look at the tip of the sensor, hoping the sensor is very accessable once the top grey plastci cover is removed

hi everyone, obvioulsy new to this engine, currently not sure wether this a cambelt or chain system?, baring in mind the code 17748 'camshaft/crank angle sensor', this is the vey 1st code before all the misfire codes, as the car has to be driven a length of time/distance requardless of a hot or cold engine for the misfire to stop/ease off. If camchain system,wandering possible stretch chain - engine does not sound rattly, may be a oil change ? possible clogged sludged oil galleries an chain tensioner, there for requiring the oil pressure to build to operate the chain tensioner correctly, as when you turn the engine off an restart straight away the misfire is there until you have driven a distance again, reguardlesss of a hot or cold engine. If a cambelt system, i would expect a stretched belt but i would not expect the missfire to disappear after a set time etc. off to google the system unless some one can comment here? Trying to picture/understand what sensor has failed if any and look at what else controls it etc. cheers for your views upto now folks

Done some more digging, i thank you all for your comments, but i did a daft thing.... i had alook in my auto data 2008 book which shows the following ecu systems: galaxy 2.8i vr6 AAA & AMY engines running MOTRONIC M3.8.1 galaxy 2.8 24v AYL engine running MOTRONIC ME 7.1 I took a snap shot using my diag tool from the cars ecu, and its running MOTRONIC ME 7.1 G, i appriate what you are all saying, we have no V6 badge on the back, the vinplate is missing, will maybe have to check the engine code against the log book

Well, where to start, 1st of all, im a toyota dealer techy :unsure: , cant help it helping others after work hours :ph34r: , so if any one has a toyota problem drop us a pm etc, help where i can. Right the young lady has just left me, when she arrived the car was rinning smooth, abt 90% smooth, as soon as you turn the car off, engine is warm, turn on and restart, its a lumpy tractor for about 3 mile (10ins driving) approx then it smooths out again. I had it runing for about 2 mins outside and no signs of runing smoother. Full service history, a selection of codes stored, cleared them all, checked no codes, started up (engine nice an warm) a lumpy tractor was her phrase not mine. Once started 1 code only, and i am hoping this is causing all the misfire problems. Description on my SO diag machine: 17748 camshaft/crank angle sensor wrong combination of ecu's P1340 (leave to run a while longer then the other codes appear, but if the cam an crank system is faulty then of course im gona get misfires are i :angry: ). Apart from trying a senor, not yet sure of its location under all the plastic in such a compact working area, any other common concern relating to this code? Look forwards to your views folks. Cheers Andy So if you local to me an want a FREE code read (eng,abs,transmission,radio,service reset,climate control,comfort control...... the list is endless), drop us a pm

Cheers Amarok, That link is most usefull, i generally relate v's to the wider traditional angle, my knowledge is toyota ;) ;) , hoping to get the car back 1 night this week to review the situation. Since discovered that the vin plate is missing form the n/s door pillar and the nsr lecky window inop i am told, hence the concenr over engine issue, thank you for the enlightenment. REturn the assistance 1 day if i can, cheers for now, will update on solution as and when. Andy

Hi mr T, just to clarify, a small V angle for the 2.8's, when i popped the bonnet and lifted the plastic cover, i counted 6 inline coil packs and presume this is a STRAIGHT ?, running from left to right (o/s to n/s wing) ?? Clearing the codes may not help, as the car is currently runing misfiring, i fully understand about clearing to start with fresh readings/info. Hoping to see the car again wednesday night. There is no markings on the exterior body panels, simple question ? are there any significant markings or trim etc on the car to say yes a straight 6 or a v6. So the galaxy 2.8i VR6 is a V set up. What set up is the 2.8 24v jus out of curiosity. Thank you to all who have viewed Andy

Erm, where do i start, :) :( ooppss Its a STRAIGHT 6 not a V6, will have to do some more digging to confirm all details as the vin plate is missing form the n/s door pillar and try an locate engine number aswell to clarify.

Hi all, where do i start, egnie running rough (misfiring) when 1st start up and appears to smooth out when warm, but not 100%. I plugged in and pulled a load of codes from her: P0300 randon multiple misfire P0306 / 0301 / 0302 / 0304 / 0305 / 0303 - cylinder misfires P0011 camshaft postition 'A' .... P1116 manufacturer specific autodata description-engine coolant sensor P1103 manufacturer specific autodata description-mass air flow sensor So i need to try again an check airflow an temp sensor operation. Any one else had this problem and what did you find, if i get to the bottom,obvioulsy i'll update here. All views an comments greatly appreiated. Cheers andy

Hi all, probably like every one else, we join cause we need help :) . What else can i say, im a professional diagnostic tool owner :( . Looking forward to help and views, and may be 1 day return the favour. Cheers andy