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Electrical malfunctions and battery problems in 2008 Toyota FJCruiser
Dim or flickering lights
Fault stored
General electric malfunction
Weak battery when starting the engine
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4 comment(s)
Hi, thanks for your quick reply! It's good to know that someone has had the same problem before. I had already suspected something similar. Now I just need to find a trustworthy workshop to replace the on-board control unit properly. May I ask how much it cost you back then? And have you had any other problems since then or was that the final solution? Thanks in advance for your further information!
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Hey, no problem, always happy to help! Replacing the on-board control unit cost me €1000 at the time. That may sound like a lot at first, but after that my Toyota ran like clockwork. This also fixed the fault with the interruption of terminal 30. I haven't had any similar problems since then. My advice to you would be that you shouldn't hesitate, it's a lot of money, but in the end it's worth it. Just for the record, always make sure you get the job done at a good garage, preferably one that knows Toyota. Good luck with that!
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Hey, oh wow, €1000 sounds really expensive at first, but if it solves the problem for good, then it's really worth it to me. Your experience definitely gives me courage. And you're absolutely right, I definitely shouldn't save money in the wrong place. I'll keep an eye out for a good garage that really knows its way around Toyota. Thank you again for your help and advice, it has helped me a lot! Greetings!
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Hey, I had similar problems with my 2011 Toyota FJCruiser. Like you, the indicator lights in my car were constantly flickering and the battery didn't really want to start. After the diagnosis in the workshop, it turned out that the on-board control unit was defective. This unit controls all the electrical functions of the car and can cause a variety of symptoms if it is not working properly. As the indicator lights were coming on a bit randomly and my car was making quite an abnormal noise when starting, the diagnosis was somewhat logical. It was definitely a serious problem; the garage had to replace the on-board control unit. After the repair, my FJCruiser ran much better. Hope this helps you!
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