Toyota FJ Cruiser P0108:  MAP Barometric Sensor → High Input 

  P0108 is a generic OBD-II trouble code.  It indicates your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor’s voltage reading is outside of the normal operating range.  The voltage is too high.  It’s most commonly caused by a bad MAP sensor, wiring issue, or vacuum leak. The MAP sensor measures the air pressure coming … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser P0443 Code: Meaning, Causes, How To Fix

P0443 is a very common OBD2 code.  It’s generic, meaning it has the same definition for the Toyota FJ Cruiser as any other vehicle.   If your FJ Cruiser has this code, it indicates the EVAP purge control valve circuit is malfunctioning. This is typically caused by a short in the wiring to or from … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser: P0562 – System Voltage Low

P0562 is a common OBD-II trouble code.  It’s a general code, which means that it means the same thing for any vehicle, including the Toyota FJ Cruiser.  P0562 indicates that the system voltage is below 10 volts for a solid minute.  With the engine running, the system voltage should be 14.1-14.4 volts, and it’s typically … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser:  Signs of a Bad Water Pump

Your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s water pump is one of the most crucial parts of the engine.  If it doesn’t pump water through the engine, it’s going to overheat and do a lot of damage.  Typical signs of a bad water pump include overheating, white smoke, a bad smell, rough idle, and more. A water pump … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser: Running Hot → Causes

If your Toyota FJ Cruiser is running hot, it is a serious problem.  If it gets too hot, it leads to overheating.  A hot engine is usually caused by a few different things, such as the thermostat, water pump, radiator, or outside conditions.     Toyota FJ Cruiser Running Hot Symptoms Obviously, the main symptom … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser Rod Knocking Diagnosis

A rod knock is a very serious problem.  If your Toyota FJ Cruiser has a knocking rod, it’s almost always going to be caused by a failure of the rod bearing or the rod caps (leading to a spun bearing) or lack of oil.   If you do have a rod knock, don’t ignore it … Read more