Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine cuts out
Symptoms
Failure to start.
Cause
Engine control (EC) relay failure.
Repair
- Replace engine control (EC) relay.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- Relay
- An electrically operated switch
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 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 4.5 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.