Toyota1998–2008

Landcruiser Amazon 4.7: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

3 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the brakes and one the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Brakes

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Brakes squeal

Overview

Affects
All models.

Cause

Replacement brake pads fitted without anti-squeal shims.

Repair

  1. Ensure brake pad anti-squeal shims are fitted.
  2. Replacement shims available separately.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Suspension & drivetrain

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Active height control suspension does not operate or rises slowly

Affects All models with active height control suspension, →25/10/02.C1571C1762

Symptoms

Trouble codes stored: C1571, C1762.

Cause

Height control accumulator O ring breaks up and blocks hydraulic pump.

Repair

  1. Inspect production date code on suspension height control accumulator: If production date before 25/10/02 (24X2), replace height control accumulator and hydraulic pump.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Height control accumulator49130-600101
Hydraulic pump-1

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Steering

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Cruise control inoperative

Overview

Affects
All models.
Remedy
Fit new part

Cause

Steering wheel spiral cable faulty.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Fit new steering wheel spiral cable.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

Trouble Codes
Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.7?

This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.7. Of these, one concerns the brakes and one the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.7 have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.7 faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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