We have just spent a week in the Victorian High Country. On Friday we were coming down from the Dogs Grave hut to Omeo towing a Tvan. I think I was in either 1st high range or 2nd low range for the 700m descent - relying on the engine braking.
When I got to the bottom I noticed the engine check light and (I think) stability control lights were on. I have a ScanGauge so I checked the fault code - P0299. I left it alone (ie didn't clear it) and later that day the lights went off (though the ScanGauge still shows the fault code)
Looking around it seems the code means "turbo underboost":
The car is 18 months old and has done 31000kms. I have an EGR blanking plate but haven't installed it. The engine is standard apart from a Safari Snorkel.
Any ideas what might have caused it? Should I be worried? Should I take it back to Toyota to get them to check it in case something comes up later with the warranty?
When I got to the bottom I noticed the engine check light and (I think) stability control lights were on. I have a ScanGauge so I checked the fault code - P0299. I left it alone (ie didn't clear it) and later that day the lights went off (though the ScanGauge still shows the fault code)
Looking around it seems the code means "turbo underboost":
Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost Condition
Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0299
The P0299 DTC code refers to a condition where the PCM/ECM (powertrain/engine control module) has detected that the bank "A" or single turbocharger or supercharger is not providing a normal amount of boost. That could be due to a variety of reasons, which we detail below. On a normally operating turbocharged or supercharged engine the air going into the engine is pressurized and that's part of what makes so much power for an engine of it's size. If this code is set, you will likely notice reduced power output.
Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0299
The P0299 DTC code refers to a condition where the PCM/ECM (powertrain/engine control module) has detected that the bank "A" or single turbocharger or supercharger is not providing a normal amount of boost. That could be due to a variety of reasons, which we detail below. On a normally operating turbocharged or supercharged engine the air going into the engine is pressurized and that's part of what makes so much power for an engine of it's size. If this code is set, you will likely notice reduced power output.
Any ideas what might have caused it? Should I be worried? Should I take it back to Toyota to get them to check it in case something comes up later with the warranty?
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