NikoRacer
Symptoms and suspected defective fuel pump in the 2018 Toyota Auris
Jerking on acceleration
Strong exhaust smell
Engine shuts off by itself
Poor fuel economy
Check engine light on
Stalling while idling
Unsteady engine
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Loss of engine power
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Hey, of course I still remember. The repair cost me around €640 at the time, most of which went on the new fuel pump module. But hey, since the thing was replaced, my car has been running like a bee again. No jerking, no sudden stalling, no exhaust bucket from hell - none of that anymore. So I'd say it was really worth the money. Hope you have a similar experience and that your Auris is back in top form afterwards. Good luck, buddy!
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Oh cool, thanks for the info! 640 is a lot of money, but if my car runs properly again afterwards, it's probably worth it. You've really helped me, so I'll probably have to go back to the garage after all. I hope I'll have the confidence to go there again. Thanks again for your help and I wish you continued trouble-free driving with your Avensis!
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Hi buddy, I feel you. Have had a 2015 Toyota Avensis and had exactly the same symptoms with my car. My mechanic eventually determined that it was actually the fuel pump module that was faulty. It wasn't an easy process to diagnose it, but it ended up being the main problem. The symptoms you describe are pretty much the same as what I experienced. It was a pretty serious thing, I thought at the time. My car just stalled several times on the way to work, and the jerking when accelerating was pretty annoying. Fortunately, they were able to remove the module and replace it with a new one. After that, the car ran like clockwork again, no more black clouds of smoke, no jerking, the idling was stable and the fuel consumption returned to normal. So yes, I would definitely have the fuel pump checked. It's a bummer when something like this happens, especially if you've already had a bad experience with the garage, but it really sounds like this could be your problem. I hope this helps a bit and good luck with your Auris!
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