The First Check Engine Light in My 90s Toyota RAV4 - What’s Wrong?

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  • @jonmarshall1502
    @jonmarshall1502 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    If I ever buy a RAV4 this channel will be my reference point for any issues. Have a great Xmas.

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I'm glad to hear it. Thank you kindly

  • @crashdoll91
    @crashdoll91 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    The way you addressed it so calmly, is a goal.

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! 😅

  • @luisluis5306
    @luisluis5306 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    you have to take it to scotty kilmer

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      You are right! 😆

    • @paulthepolarbear9914
      @paulthepolarbear9914 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      He'll fix it with his fancy scan tool.​@@Owen_Earl

    • @MrAdamsanto87
      @MrAdamsanto87 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Kilmer's replacement has arrived 😂
      Seriously though, I've caught a couple videos from this channel and enjoyed em all so far.

    • @kyyyy21
      @kyyyy21 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Scotty will plug in one his fancy scanning tools

    • @MichaelHayes-j4c
      @MichaelHayes-j4c 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@MrAdamsanto87Me too, Scotty Kilmer is okay but I really don’t like his clickbait videos. This guy’s videos are super calming and I love watching them before bed.

  • @BlackLines
    @BlackLines 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Love this short type of video, quick and to the point but still good to watch. Hopefully the sensor just needs cleaned or maybe the MAF sensor is needing a clean too if it's running rich? All the best for the holidays!

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I’m happy to hear it. Thank you for watching!

  • @ChaseFraser
    @ChaseFraser 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Man this reminds me of my 99 4Runner. Similar LTFT values and everything. I replaced my O2 sensors/replaced my MAF sensor and also have done spark plugs since purchasing the vehicle and it hasn't fixed the problem. It runs good as is but I still would rather have it fixed so it can run as intended. Have been leaning towards it being a fuel pressure regulator issue but I havent gotten around to swappin it. Excited to see what you find with your rig!
    Cheers

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for sharing! Appreciated. Good to know moving forward. 🙌

  • @danielmarques8904
    @danielmarques8904 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Keep updating the rav4 i have one.Congrats

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice, thanks for watching!

  • @mypriusisfaster
    @mypriusisfaster 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    had a 2003 rav4 2.0 awd. went through o2 sensors one after another until i replaced all 4. they do fail with age, so if it's giving rich or lean codes just go ahead and replace them as they go. NTK or Denso sensors will be your best option.

  • @grandtheftauto1233
    @grandtheftauto1233 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hey man the p017 codes can also be MAF sensor related - if it comes back try cleaning it. Noticed calculated load was almost 40% but you were parked idling
    Also you can check “freeze frame” data when the light is on to see what the all the sensor values were when the light tripped
    Good luck and happy holidays 🎉

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the tips! All the best!

  • @victorbaird8220
    @victorbaird8220 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I have snow tires on my RAV4 it can pull people out of the snow 😊

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😎💪

  • @drewzero1
    @drewzero1 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've also got an O2 sensor project lined up for after Christmas, upstream on my Subaru is throwing a code. Subies do this fun thing where they disable cruise control when the CEL is on. I'm not too concerned, it's running well and the MPGs are about what I'd expect for the type of driving I've been doing, but it'd be nice to fix it and get cruise back on.

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s interesting. I hope it works out!

  • @roger38888
    @roger38888 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I was under the impression that I was the only guy driving with an ODB2 reader on the back 😂.

  • @LoftT
    @LoftT 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice video! Happy new year ! I hope this check engine light is a small issue, caused by the plug an nothing more. One question: What tyre brand and size are you wearing ?

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you kindly! This RAV4 has the Nordman WR SUV Tires. They seem to work well.

  • @MrDoctour
    @MrDoctour 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I’ve driven old beaters since I got my license in 2010 and that’s the biggest thing I will suggest.

  • @riceburner4747
    @riceburner4747 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🎄Merry Christmas🎄Things just happen. U could wash your car & check engine light comes on. I've changed oil & something go wrong. Your RAV4 looks really great
    Please paint or coat the plastic black front trim. The faded just isn't cutting it. 🤓👍

  • @paulthepolarbear9914
    @paulthepolarbear9914 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I'm gonna take a wild guess and say it's "catalytic efficiency bank 1" 😂

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha-Not a bad guess!

    • @Brunow007
      @Brunow007 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Owen_Earl Just put a spacer until you have time to clean the cat. Works every time.

    • @PeterHernandez-lg2eh
      @PeterHernandez-lg2eh 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Have a 99 , need to replace the exhaust manifold and front struts. Very reliable

    • @FranzKafka-r2f
      @FranzKafka-r2f 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Vacuum leak or fuel filter issue or fuel pressure I bet

    • @FranzKafka-r2f
      @FranzKafka-r2f 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Clogging in cat

  • @igorseprak6177
    @igorseprak6177 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If the engine light is not flashing, no need to worry. The “engine on” light indicates that the exhaust mixture going out the muffler is not 100% kosher. Nothing to worry about.

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for the input! Cheers

    • @tr7391
      @tr7391 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      totally wrong. do not listen to this.

    • @igorseprak6177
      @igorseprak6177 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@tr7391 Actually yes. If you don’t drive older Toyotas, be quit. My engine light has been on since 2013 on my Toyota Matrix with 324.000 miles and it does not affect anything. Older Toyotas dashboard often light like a Christmas tree. Toyotas are reliable. Other car brands are too feeble and touchy, any light whatsoever is a sign of impending doom.

    • @igorseprak6177
      @igorseprak6177 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Owen_Earl
      My 2006 RAV4 has “maintenance required” light that turns on every 5,000 miles notifying me it’s time to change oil which I do myself with 0w20 oil. After changing the oil, I reset it by pushing the Trip 1 button and holding it this erasing the “maint req” light. If the “engine light” is on and flashing that probably means one of the spark plugs or coils is bad, or there is a vacuum leak on the intake system. Engine would run rough in this case.

    • @tr7391
      @tr7391 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@igorseprak6177 no. CEL could be on for HUNDREDS of reasons. ive owned 30 vehicles. i repair them all myself. ive done engine swaps. i know infinitely more about cars than you do. it is not always an exhaust issue when a CEL pops up.

  • @amhainen
    @amhainen 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can you please get some Cerakote Trim Restorer for the front bumper and black plastic trim? It’s amazing!👌🏼

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Worth a shot! Thanks for the recommendation.

    • @amhainen
      @amhainen 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ I had a Honda Element and it made it look 15 years younger (when it was 20-years-old).

  • @SlipYoke6081x
    @SlipYoke6081x 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yeah my PO420 comes on every few months or so, I’m gonna either pull the motor and rebuild it or a gte swap. Anything to keep my rav going on the road

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ah, right on! 😎 thanks for watching.

  • @stilllmkp
    @stilllmkp 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    where is your tracy control button

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No traction control happily. ABS though!

  • @PeterHernandez-lg2eh
    @PeterHernandez-lg2eh 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Feliz navidad y prospero ano nuevo 😂

  • @moolamoonboy648
    @moolamoonboy648 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You should take it back to the shop that did work in case they missed something. After a big job like that, its very likely.

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Thanks for the suggestion! I have been considering that

  • @rickgarcia239
    @rickgarcia239 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well, I hope a return to the shop includes a business that probably already made good money from this fellow and they honor the fact that whatever they did while doing work that DID NOT include the fuel system caused the check engine code. Therefore, they should diagnose/repair for no charge after using a more sophisticated diagnostic tool...

  • @winandd8649
    @winandd8649 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If it's running too rich, you risk destroying your catalytic converter, so make sure to fix this soon!

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks-Wouldn’t want that!

  • @DerekCully
    @DerekCully 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Gas cap gasket?

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I will check that out. Thanks

  • @ΒασίληςΞυλογιαννόπουλος-ο5ρ
    @ΒασίληςΞυλογιαννόπουλος-ο5ρ 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla and the check engine light is on because of a faulty MAF sensor, so everything is fine except fuel economy

  • @dillonring9378
    @dillonring9378 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Pull the ecu and look inside for leaking capacitors before throwing parts at the problem. A few cents and some soldering fixed a similar code on my ford ecu…

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the suggestion! I had a ‘93 Ford, I remember reading up on that issue

  • @harminframe
    @harminframe 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Something exaust gas related would be my guess as a suzuki owner, but hey, who knows..

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching!

  • @ghiocadrian7399
    @ghiocadrian7399 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have the opposite problem, system too lean. But the car drives flawlessly, so who cares 😅, it's a 2007 hyundai accent 1.4 petrol. Maybe it's because it runs on LPG? Who knows..

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Interesting, I hope it sorts out for you!

  • @gertstolk
    @gertstolk 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I suggest you put a K&N airfilter in your car, great improvement, better pick up. I've got one in my 2001 Camry 2.2 and I always put in ethanol-free 93 gas 😊

  • @TNZZ_650
    @TNZZ_650 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lmao good idea buying a 27 year-old car. It’s a toyota yes, but it’s not bulletproof

    • @Owen_Earl
      @Owen_Earl  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😆