Prado issue's

[PradoParker Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close PradoParker]

Hi All,

I have recently purchased a 2009 GXL Prado. I have found a few issues with it. The 1st Q - is when filling up with diesel it coughs and splatters. It dosen't flow smoothly when filling it up. The 2nd Q - Once I get to the second tank (3/4 to 1/2). It plays up struggles to run and stalls. Iv'e purchased the two filters but have been unable to change the second filter. Please advise how to get the hose off? Q 4- Also the car tends to lock itself, is this build into the electronic's? Any advise would be appriecated

Regards,

PradoParker-

[Troy1 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Troy1]

I dont have any of those issues, although if i unlock it and dont open a door with in say 10 secs or so the doors re lock - safety feature

Troy

[Hazza Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hazza]

Hi All,

I have recently purchased a 2009 GXL Prado. I have found a few issues with it. The 1st Q - is when filling up with diesel it coughs and splatters. It dosen't flow smoothly when filling it up. The 2nd Q - Once I get to the second tank (3/4 to 1/2). It plays up struggles to run and stalls. Iv'e purchased the two filters but have been unable to change the second filter. Please advise how to get the hose off? Q 4- Also the car tends to lock itself, is this build into the electronic's? Any advise would be appriecated

Regards,

PradoParker-

I have 2009 GXL 120

A1: Most of the fuel should go in without issues. Fast flow pumps may give you some gurgling but that's normal as you are filling at a faster rate and the air is trying to get out at greater rate. The last 15 L approx can be very slow. You should just fill it to the first or second click on the bowser but I always fill to the brim. Just take your time and rock the car slightly and continuously. You look like a dick but that's what works. Remember you are filling every nook and cranny so it does take a while.

A2: Not sure what’s happening here. The amount of fuel (short of empty) should have no bearing on the motor. Best take it to a mechanic or some other PP may better help you here.

A3: Which filter are you referring to? Between the tanks or under the bonnet?

A4: If your car is locked with the remote then unlocked you must open a door within 30 seconds or it will relock itself. This is a security function in case you accidentally unlock the car or unlock it then get distracted and walk away. Very common with a lot of cars. Wife’s 2003 Honda CRV is the same.

Hazza

[PradoParker Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close PradoParker]

Hi Hazza,

With regards to filling the diesel dosen't matter whether I go slow or fast. It coughs and spits out. I'm thinking maybe the float maybe resticting it. I havn't filled up the tank since. I changed the two filter and gain 1/4 of tank!!!!!!!!!!!!!So far its running great, touch wood
Thanks for the comments

Regards,

Pardoparker
changed the filter between the two tanks

[PradoParker Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close PradoParker]

Hi All,

I changed two filters and so far so good. The second tank got down to a 1/4 of tank. The Diesel dosen't spit anymore.
Cheers,
PradoParker

[LeighW Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LeighW]

Known issue, caused by stuck flap in fuel tank filler, has been covered in great detail on
this forum, try search for tank filling problem or similar.

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...illing+problem

Cheers

Leigh