Truck in limp mode

They sure do. I've got them in stock.

http://parts.toyotaofcoolsprings.com/oe-toyota/176210s012

They have updated the part number to include all of 2007+ for replacement parts, but the first year they rolled out of the factory with the updated part for the 5.7 is 2014. The 4.6 and 4.0 got them in 2012.

 

Not a mechanic just a dude who tinkers out of necessity. I have 13 tundra 4.6 with the AIP valve code. Called the corporate office and they said my vin wasn’t a batch that was included in the extended coverage. Contacted my dealership and hoping they will help, same answer and added “save your receipts because it will probably be included later.”

I feel this is a product defect and would hope they would stand by their product as I would if it were mine since this is supposed to be “maintenance free” part and from the video the issue was just a stupid design flaw that has been recongnized on for if I stand right the ‘12.

Going back through posts, same thing happened to owners of 2010 and 2011’s that were on the brink like me and got hosed and probably paid to fix it themselves while never following back up.

Checked the valve and found chunks of filter from the pump I’m assuming because of water intrusion somehow. No plastic from fan so I’m assuming that defective part hasn’t started falling apart yet.

Question: should I go ahead and replace the valve and have my code reset or will the chunks of filter just continue to come out and clog up the new valve instantly? Or do it and hold out hope, 2013 gets added to the recall before it gets stuck again?

Thanks

 

You could look at the idea of valve replacement and code reset, and then install a bypass so that the system never runs again....

 

Mine did this to and it was the secondary air injection pump. Pulled it apart and there was a small hole in the rubber boot. So in the winter it would get moisture in there and freeze up. Fixed the hole and it hasn't done it since.

 

Don’t waste your money on the Rutech Solutions Kit, I did and it doesn’t work!!
Paid for overnight shipping because I needed my truck for work and it took a week and a half to arrive.
No support from them and have to contact my bank to pull the money from their account.
Falsely advertised product!!
07 Tundra 5.7