I HAVE A PERMANENT FIXED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I bought my 92 on January 1, 1992, and still have it. Just put an antique tag on it and the mileage as of today is 158k. It's been garage kept for 24 of the 30 years I've owned it. I had the same problem in 2004 and had the 80 towed back to the dealer 3 different times. They never did figure out the problem because it would always start for them after it sat and cooled down. After much research I found a mechanic online who identified the problem and said it was the EFI relay overheating. After much thought I ran 4 wires using the slip-on type of connector (one for each connector on the relay) from the fuse box through the fire wall and into the cab. Now my EFI relay is located under the dashboard near the emergency brake pedal, and I haven't had a problem with it since. I keep an extra relay in the glove box just in case but have never had to use it.
This happened to me. A very temporary fix if a new relay is not available is to jump the 2 & 4 pins with a wire. This will start it right up. Not sure if its a good idea to leave it jumped, but It successfully got me home without a new relay and without any problems.
Wow tha is so awesome I've been thinking about to sell my land cruiser because no one could ever fixed it I've tried everything but I knew that it was something simple thanks that saved my car to be sold cheap it's 92 low mileage clean in and out thanks again problem solved
Hi so This would happen to me a lot and I ended up finding an auto electrician. He relocated my EFI relay and put a heavy duty one. Haven't had that issue ever since. Now I just have a bunch of spare relays lol. If it happens often I'd recommend relocating and getting that heavy duty one. You won't regret it. Oh and it only cost me about $140 to do that work.
Very common. Happened to me years ago while on vacation in a different state. Took me 2 days to find the problem. I carry three spares always since then..
Love your vids man! Mine went out last month after 6 years of owning my 92 as my daily driver. Jon Held also talked about “upgrading” the EFI relay to one from a newer Camry IIRC, bc it’s a more robust one, so that’s what I went with. Keep up the good work man! Your vid’s have given me lots of ideas of things I still need to do to mine.
@@LNDCRUZIN I can't find the post where Jon Held was explaining it, but the PN is 28300-16010. It's way more expensive than what originally came on our FJ80s, but supposed to be less prone to overheating.
One other less common issue is the coil pack (left side of the 3FE, near the cruise control unit); Had mine die on the highway after a rainy off-road day in Mojave. Check your connections and look for any cracks or deterioration on the shell. They're supposed to be good for the life of the vehicle but not sure if 260k+ miles was in the spec. Cost about $40 for the part at Autozone and about 10 min to replace. The tow was a bit more...
Sitting in a hotel room in Borneo with a 80 Series that won't start towed to the shop. This sounds like it might be the solution, as the truck started ok when cool worse when hot, then when super hot, nope, not at all and no check engine light. I'll update tomorrow when I hear more. Toughest truck ever - two years ago, crossed four massive flood zones, waves over the hood, 1 Kilometer each crossing, in between zones (bit higher ground) let the truck sit still and run with the hood open to cook off all the water etc, After all the zones, let the old people out I was carrying across and drove 60K back to the city no problem. - AB @ Sea Dragon Adventures Borneo
Hey, upon installing a brand new relay for the EFI RELAY, the injectors get power! However, i do not get an check engine light when the car is on accessory!! Any suggestions?
Just happened to me and the family at 2:30 in the morning right in front of a family rest stop 😅. 3fe going to check on it. There is no fuel but the strange thing is when cranking it sounds like it has no compression. I checked and tbe cam is turning. Im going to check it later wht do you think it is?
Hey bro, idk if you can help me out, my fj80 just recently died out on me and I tried to replace the relay and ignition coil and it still won’t start. It was after a long day of driving to Toyotafest and going back home. Everything was fine, until I tried to start the car to move and it just wouldn’t start. I can’t think of anything else, it turns over but just can’t turn on. Please lmk 🙏🏼
hey i just bout a 92 land cruiser and the thing doesnt even crack but still has power from battery. the guy i bought it from said it sat for 10 years and he said he replaced the fusible link. he also said some of the wires got eaten by rats and he messed with the wired but never fixed the problem. do yo recommend i just buy a whole new engine wiring harness or what. any suggestions?
I have a 94 land cruiser. I accidentally jumped the +b on the diagnostic port when removing a paper clip after getting a code. I was almost certain that i blew a fuse related to the ignition. But I have tested all the fuses but i haven’t been able to test the efi relay since I don’t have the right tool. Do you think it’s possible I fried the efi relay. The engine is cracking just like yours on the video but won’t start.
You can test the EFI relay with a multimeter. Pins 1 and 3 should have continuity, and pins 2 and 4 should not have continuity. To test it, put 12v to pin 1 (+) and 3 (-) and you should hear the relay click. At that point, you can then check the continuity between 2 and 4 which should be closed.
@@thedangerson thanks for the info for future reference. I ended up solving the issue. I ended pulling each fuse one by one and found the fuse that blew out. Easy replacement! Thanks again. I hope this helps other owners in the future
you could probably find one online but the cheapest I have found is calling your local toyota dealer and they can order one for you :) hope this helps!
Hi there , i have a similar situation with my land cruiser 93, the mecanic said is the computer so i am looking for any if you can support me with this I really apreciate, I live in Colombia and here the automatic ones are really few in all country.
Just bought a 91 started and worked and drove perfect 1/2 the drive home. Stopped for gas and wouldn’t start. I let it cool and it started. Got home and it wouldn’t start again. Was looking into fuel damper and fuel pressure relay. I’ll check this first although I do remember seeing the CEL on while trying to start it and it was on shortly after I got it running again but then went off. Is the no CEL a dead giveaway because if so I guess mine is not this relay? Thanks so stoked I found your channel 🤙
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I HAVE A PERMANENT FIXED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I bought my 92 on January 1, 1992, and still have it. Just put an antique tag on it and the mileage as of today is 158k. It's been garage kept for 24 of the 30 years I've owned it. I had the same problem in 2004 and had the 80 towed back to the dealer 3 different times. They never did figure out the problem because it would always start for them after it sat and cooled down. After much research I found a mechanic online who identified the problem and said it was the EFI relay overheating. After much thought I ran 4 wires using the slip-on type of connector (one for each connector on the relay) from the fuse box through the fire wall and into the cab. Now my EFI relay is located under the dashboard near the emergency brake pedal, and I haven't had a problem with it since. I keep an extra relay in the glove box just in case but have never had to use it.
Those series 80's are such a beautiful vehicle.
This happened to me. A very temporary fix if a new relay is not available is to jump the 2 & 4 pins with a wire. This will start it right up. Not sure if its a good idea to leave it jumped, but It successfully got me home without a new relay and without any problems.
Just bought my 92 , and I been watching tons of your vids … awesome man keep them coming 👍
Wow tha is so awesome I've been thinking about to sell my land cruiser because no one could ever fixed it I've tried everything but I knew that it was something simple thanks that saved my car to be sold cheap it's 92 low mileage clean in and out thanks again problem solved
Hi so This would happen to me a lot and I ended up finding an auto electrician. He relocated my EFI relay and put a heavy duty one. Haven't had that issue ever since. Now I just have a bunch of spare relays lol. If it happens often I'd recommend relocating and getting that heavy duty one. You won't regret it. Oh and it only cost me about $140 to do that work.
Great Idea! thank you!
Hey mate after watching your TH-cam got my 80 back on the road thanks mate
That is awesome!
Very common. Happened to me years ago while on vacation in a different state. Took me 2 days to find the problem. I carry three spares always since then..
Good insight thank you!
Very nice tutorial...great job with the quality of voice over.
Thanks Matt, I appreciate you noticing! :)
Dude, Thank you! This saved my life!
Love your vids man! Mine went out last month after 6 years of owning my 92 as my daily driver. Jon Held also talked about “upgrading” the EFI relay to one from a newer Camry IIRC, bc it’s a more robust one, so that’s what I went with. Keep up the good work man! Your vid’s have given me lots of ideas of things I still need to do to mine.
thank you Kyle i appreciate it! do you have a part number for the Camry relay ?
@@LNDCRUZIN I can't find the post where Jon Held was explaining it, but the PN is 28300-16010. It's way more expensive than what originally came on our FJ80s, but supposed to be less prone to overheating.
thats good to know thank you!
One other less common issue is the coil pack (left side of the 3FE, near the cruise control unit); Had mine die on the highway after a rainy off-road day in Mojave. Check your connections and look for any cracks or deterioration on the shell. They're supposed to be good for the life of the vehicle but not sure if 260k+ miles was in the spec. Cost about $40 for the part at Autozone and about 10 min to replace. The tow was a bit more...
Thanks for the video!! Definitely use your channel for repair tips on my 91.
Thanks Brian I appreciate your support!
Sitting in a hotel room in Borneo with a 80 Series that won't start towed to the shop. This sounds like it might be the solution, as the truck started ok when cool worse when hot, then when super hot, nope, not at all and no check engine light. I'll update tomorrow when I hear more.
Toughest truck ever - two years ago, crossed four massive flood zones, waves over the hood, 1 Kilometer each crossing, in between zones (bit higher ground) let the truck sit still and run with the hood open to cook off all the water etc,
After all the zones, let the old people out I was carrying across and drove 60K back to the city no problem. - AB @ Sea Dragon Adventures Borneo
Wicked helpful video, thanks again. Keep the video's coming. 👍
Thank you Everett for watching my videos since day one!
Thanks! Now I’m going to be proactive and change out my relays.
Thank you very much. I"m going to go buy one tomorrow and try this out.
Hey, upon installing a brand new relay for the EFI RELAY, the injectors get power! However, i do not get an check engine light when the car is on accessory!! Any suggestions?
Just happened to me and the family at 2:30 in the morning right in front of a family rest stop 😅. 3fe going to check on it. There is no fuel but the strange thing is when cranking it sounds like it has no compression. I checked and tbe cam is turning. Im going to check it later wht do you think it is?
Hey bro, idk if you can help me out, my fj80 just recently died out on me and I tried to replace the relay and ignition coil and it still won’t start. It was after a long day of driving to Toyotafest and going back home. Everything was fine, until I tried to start the car to move and it just wouldn’t start. I can’t think of anything else, it turns over but just can’t turn on. Please lmk 🙏🏼
hey i just bout a 92 land cruiser and the thing doesnt even crack but still has power from battery. the guy i bought it from said it sat for 10 years and he said he replaced the fusible link. he also said some of the wires got eaten by rats and he messed with the wired but never fixed the problem. do yo recommend i just buy a whole new engine wiring harness or what. any suggestions?
Hi bro...i have one question..my LC 80 vx series has its timing belt is On. What should i do? Mileage has reached 500k
Thanks..salute on your videos.
Great Video Mate Very Helpful
What book were you looking at with the high relay?
Hey, I burnt like 4 of those Relays already. What could it be?
What do you know about carbrautors engines for fj80
Looking forward to your new videos
I wondering if that's your original Manufacture book, if not where did you get it? Your videos are going to come in a handy soon Thank You
Hey Jose, its a Chiltons book but an original factory service manual would be the best thing to have.
🔥🔥🔥 Great Video M8!!!
Gracias Esteban! Saludos dese California!
@@LNDCRUZIN Saludos desde Puerto Rico amigo!!! 💪🏻😜
@@LNDCRUZIN Dude rewatching this video.. have you ever thought to delete the EGR?
I have a 94 land cruiser. I accidentally jumped the +b on the diagnostic port when removing a paper clip after getting a code. I was almost certain that i blew a fuse related to the ignition. But I have tested all the fuses but i haven’t been able to test the efi relay since I don’t have the right tool. Do you think it’s possible I fried the efi relay. The engine is cracking just like yours on the video but won’t start.
You can test the EFI relay with a multimeter. Pins 1 and 3 should have continuity, and pins 2 and 4 should not have continuity. To test it, put 12v to pin 1 (+) and 3 (-) and you should hear the relay click. At that point, you can then check the continuity between 2 and 4 which should be closed.
@@thedangerson thanks for the info for future reference. I ended up solving the issue. I ended pulling each fuse one by one and found the fuse that blew out. Easy replacement! Thanks again. I hope this helps other owners in the future
Thanks for the informational video.
thanks for watching!
Would this be a cause of an extended crack issue?
Where have you been ? We 3FE are missing you ? Hope all is well
Love the videos, Where can i get one of those manuals?
you could probably find one online but the cheapest I have found is calling your local toyota dealer and they can order one for you :) hope this helps!
Hi there , i have a similar situation with my land cruiser 93, the mecanic said is the computer so i am looking for any if you can support me with this I really apreciate, I live in Colombia and here the automatic ones are really few in all country.
I would relocate the relay and put a heavy duty one. That should fix the problem.
Had this problem on a 92 Camry , replaced EFI relay and starts one time
Do u have a part number for this relay?
yeah it’s should be in the description
Just bought a 91 started and worked and drove perfect 1/2 the drive home. Stopped for gas and wouldn’t start. I let it cool and it started. Got home and it wouldn’t start again. Was looking into fuel damper and fuel pressure relay. I’ll check this first although I do remember seeing the CEL on while trying to start it and it was on shortly after I got it running again but then went off. Is the no CEL a dead giveaway because if so I guess mine is not this relay? Thanks so stoked I found your channel 🤙
It took me a couple days of testing literally everything before I realized that it was just the damn efi relay plug🥴