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charles_meier1

Previa check engine light and stalling

My 2004 Toyota Previa diesel has a check engine light and stalls when idling. Error memory says incorrect fuel composition. Could this be fuel quality or bad fuel additives? I'm at 140498 km. Any thoughts?

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jannikphoenix5

Incorrect fuel composition is often related to sensor readings. Is the check engine light consistently on, or is it intermittent? Has fuel economy been affected? It could be a faulty sensor, a wiring issue, or even the fuel itself. Have you tried running a fuel system cleaner?

charles_meier1 (Author)

The light's pretty consistent. I haven't really noticed a massive hit to fuel economy, but now that you mention it, it might be slightly worse. What kind of wiring issue could cause that, and where should I start looking? Could wrong fuel cause such error?

jannikphoenix5

A defective cable or plug connection to the component can cause that error. Given the symptoms and error code, and that the light is consistently on, I would suggest having a workshop take a look. It could save you time and prevent further issues. This is an easy fix for a professional. I estimate around 95€.

charles_meier1 (Author)

Thanks a bunch for the advice! I took it to a local shop, and you were spot on – it was a defective cable connection. They fixed it up, and the light's gone, and it runs like a champ. Saved me a lot of guessing!

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