Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) flashing. No trouble codes stored in fault memory
Symptoms
Electric stability program (ESP) warning lamp flashing. Transmission low range warning lamp flashing.
Cause
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system restricted or blocked.
Repair
- Thoroughly clean exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. Repair/replace component(s) as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- EGR
- Exhaust gas recirculation — feeds some exhaust gas back into the intake to cut emissions
- ESP
- Electronic stability programme — brakes individual wheels to stop a skid
- Recirculation
- Air-conditioning mode that recirculates cabin air instead of drawing in outside air
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D. Of these, one concerns the clutch and gearbox. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D 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 V8 D-4D faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.