Land Cruiser 200 4.7L V8 2008
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 06:27
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Andres M
The truck presents a light that is check VSC systems, it does not present any failure when the light is on.
We connect the computer to see the diagnosis and it indicates problems with the crankshaft sensor, we check connectors, crankshaft sensor, computer and everything looks good. Once the light appears it is only removed by resetting it with the computer or removing a battery terminal, when this is done the truck rolls
well and without the light on, when it passes through an irregular road the light comes on and when you put the computer to diagnose it indicates the same fault. After having done everything indicated we consider that what we should do is to make a check of the wiring to validate that it does not have any broken wire or with some kind of interference. I consult, someone has had this problem and could guide me to see if I'm going in the right direction.
Reply By: qldcamper - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 07:21
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 07:21
What fault does it give you with the crank sensor? The type of fault will give an indication if it may be wiring related.
Seems strange that a crank sensor will be involved in the VSC circuit.
It could be a fantom code, if something stops working properly the diagnostic system has to give a code but if there is no algorithm for the readings at the time the system generates a code that is closest.
Caterpillar actually have a code to cover this, the dreaded abnormal update rate code. Meaning the system is saying something went wrong but I have no idea what.
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 07:29
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 07:29
Everything indicates that it is a phantom code, we checked everything related to the crankshaft sensor which seems to be all perfect but the fault continues. We were even recommended to check the transfer and gearbox connectors which are also fine. What could it be?
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Follow Up By: qldcamper - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 07:49
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 07:49
Start by identifying the actual code, what are you using to read the faults?
Once you know that, then clear all codes and disconnect the crank sensor and see if it gives the same type of crank angle sensor code.
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:56
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:56
The codes that shows are the following:
P0335
C0226
C0236
C1201
C1268
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Follow Up By: qldcamper - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:01
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:01
And have you bothered to look up what they mean, or do you want others to do it for you?
I am not trying to fix your problem, just giving you an idea of how to diagnose it yourself.
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:10
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:10
Yes here I have the Computer Diagnose but is in Spanish. Sorry

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Reply By: Sacred Cow - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 08:10
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 08:10
Please state the actual "P" code.
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:55
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:55
The codes that shows are the following:
P0335
C0226
C0236
C1201
C1268

Computer Diagnostic

Computer Diagnostic
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Reply By: RMD - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 09:40
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 09:40
Andres M
If it is a VSC it is NOT about engine control at any stage, but is "Vehicle Stability Control,. and therefore, you would be looking at something Vehicle Stability RELATED.
Seeing you have mentioned it happens after travel on a rough road It would indicate to me it IS wheel related.
ARE the wheel speed sensors tight in their positions? One a bit loose can intermittently lose magnetic signal from the slotted ring passing it.
Is there ANY magnetic crap accumulated on the nose of any of the sensors? that will NEGATE wheel speed signal. ie a small lump of metal or magnetic FUZZ which flicks around and diverts the slot ring magnetic path to the sensor?
Has a check been done on any loose wheel speed sensor wiring to read it's continuity while the leads are moved around. Any movement of wire loom to wheel sensor may have Fatigued a wire in the cable and it is intermittently losing continuity while going over the roughs.
Are your wheel bearings ALL CORRECT and NO SLACK. If one is floppy and that causes loss of slot ring signal, while cornering or rough road, it could also cause the sudden loss of sensor signal and a fault indicated. Caused as the, slot ring to sensor gap, suddenly gets too large to provide sufficient magnetic transfer to sensor.
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:57
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:57
The codes that shows are the following:
P0335
C0226
C0236
C1201
C1268
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Follow Up By: RMD - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 16:21
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 16:21
Andres
yes I see those codes but unless the fault happens AT pr shortly after startup I would not suspect the battery unless known to be OLD and
grey. Seeing it happens after rough roads it appears to be body shock related. A loose or not contacting EARTHING lug under a bolt somewhere could be causing multiple sensor to appear to be faulty because their EARTH to NEGATIVE is not correct and may be intermittent too.
The CRANK angle sensor usually fails and won't go or allow injection, OR it runs until WARMED/HOT and then stops the engine. If neither is happening , probably not the crank sensor. Pouring COLD
water ON a hot and suspect crank sensor can make it return to function for a short while., But the engine would have been STOPPED by it first. Because it happens on rough roads it seems loose wiring somewhere or as I mentioned above! A HEAVY part of the loom would have to be fluttering under road shocks to make the contacting of the senor earths vary. If you have multiple sensor codes at the same event it usually IS NOT THE SENSORS! They don't all fail at once. but they can be disconnected from earthing ALL AT ONCE.
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Reply By: Tony W - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:47
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:47
How old is the battery?
An aging battery is often the cause of a lot of these symptoms in a 200, in the diesel anyway. The issue often dissapears with a new, charged battery.
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:57
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 10:57
It’s a Petrol engine
The codes that shows are the following:
P0335
C0226
C0236
C1201
C1268
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Reply By: qldcamper - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:07
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:07
Andre's, what country are you in?
Are you aware this
forum is an Australian one and the vehicle you own could be vastly different to an Australian variant electronically?
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Follow Up By: Andres M - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:14
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:14
I am in Venezuela and
well aware of the differences, but just gathering ideas to check on mi truck because right know I am lost and on a dead end. Everything you say is worth to check out.
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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:58
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 11:58
Check this site out. Person had similar issue to you....
fault codes
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Reply By: Member - LeighW - Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 at 03:41
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 at 03:41
As already pointed out above, VSC on rough roads check wheel bearings, sensors wiring etc
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Reply By: Batt's - Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 at 10:46
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 at 10:46
Could put the code list up again didn't quite get them the first 4 times.
Unless people know what there doing and how to use the equipment to diagnose things on over technically advanced systems I would take it to a mechanic.
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Reply By: Atoyot62 - Saturday, Mar 01, 2025 at 08:52
Saturday, Mar 01, 2025 at 08:52
We had a Aurion (V6 Camry) throwing up a VSC fault, no issues at all, but turned out to be one of the oxygen sensors in the exhaust. Nothing to do with VSC, but a new O2 sensor fixed it. Not saying that is your problem, but a good mechanic should be able to work out the problem, as it may not be anything to do with what the warning light suggests.
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