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Truck loses power while driving....video

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Jhatchev, Jul 12, 2020.

  1. Jul 12, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    Jhatchev

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    Anyone ever have this happen. Once I shut the truck off it wouldn’t do anything. No power.
    Jumped it and it stayed running but constantly kept losing power and coming right back on very 15-20 seconds. Speedometer would go from 70 mph to nothing. Radio would restart. Headlights stayed on.
    I have a video I’ll try to upload.
     
  2. Jul 12, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    AZBoatHauler

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    Welcome. It’s a 2018 so I’d take it to the dealer. Alternative is to replace your battery.
     
  3. Jul 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    Yea it’s already there. I was just curious if anyone has had this happen while driving. It’s not the battery though; tried that option first. I’ll keep everyone posted.
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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    HulkSmurf14

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    Battery...when gauges start doing that, you're either low on battery or you alternator is gimped...luckily, it should be a warranty claim if needed...God's speed
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2020 at 3:55 PM
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    Could be a fuel pump issue. Many Toyota and Lexus vehicles have a recall for one of the fuel pumps going bad and stalling the vehicles, I’m not sure if the Tundra is affected though.
     
  6. Jul 12, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Tundra is affected by the recall and power loss at speed is a symptom. The dealer replaced my fuel pump last week (2019). You will need to bring it in with less than 1/4 tank of gas so they can drop it to replace.
     
  7. Jul 12, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    Do they have the fuel pumps in stock to do the recall?
     
  8. Jul 12, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    did you check your VIN to see if it’s affected by the fuel pump recall?

    post your vid on youtube
     
  9. Jul 12, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    FYI. I went ahead and checked again that my 2017, 5.7L, is NOT in the fuel pump recall. I just plugged my VIN into the Toyota website portal and it is not. I believe the fuel pump issue is for 2018 & 2019's.
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    NCSkeeter

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    I had to leave mine overnight for the dealer to get the part.
     
  11. Jul 13, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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    sounds like battery
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2020 at 5:59 AM
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    Battery.
     
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  13. Jul 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM
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    Last I checked the fix for the fuel pump recall was not available. I got the letter in the mail months ago.... will have to double check.
     

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