2000 Toyota Tundra Electrical system Problems

“Loss of engine power, throttle was unresponsive, engine kept running but I had to pull over in the emergency lane. Autopart store checked engine code p1121 as a throttle position sensor. I called Toyota dealers to get more info... They wanted over $100 just to do the same thing that parts store did for free. They said it may not happen again, it may happen occasionally, or it may fail. The fix might cost $1,000 or more. I bought Toyota because they had a good reputation, this sounds more like a dodge dealer answers...”

“I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra and it has a problem that when the car gets hot the engine will stall out and die without warning. It creates no omd ii errors and the check engine light never appears. The ECM fuse blows on occasion but replacing it does not lead to a running vehicle. It fails to start until the engine compartment cools down. There is fire from the spark plugs and there is fuel pressure in the fuel rail. We have replaced all the relays and fuses in the ECM and efi circuits and all fingers are now pointing to the ECM controller itself. …”

“The off-road wiring harness box was replaced in 2012 by recall still having problem with this unit can not get it to work. Toyota says only 1 yr warranty. Also tail light bulb will not stay in place keeps falling out so you have no back up light or parking light when falls out. Both have had recalls but still do not work. What are you suppose to do. Thank you.”

“Driving city streets check engine light comes on when trying to turn left an truck will not excerlate until throttle is pressed almost to the floor have to pull over to the side stop turn off the engine let set for about 10 seconds start the engine air will respond but the check engine light stays on very dangerous called Toyota an got no help have had it worked on an it will do o.k for a while but back to the same problem bad problem for safety”

“Driving 2000 Toyota Tundra in northern wyoming 1 week ago during freezing temps. Engine shut down shortly after starting in the morning leaving driver with no power to maneuver in traffic. Vehicle sits in traffic until idle speed will move vehicle out of way of other cars. This has happened before when vehicle sits out all night in freezing cold weather. Car taken to dealer each time and we are told this happens on this v-8 engine for Tundra and land cruiser mfg 1999. Dealer has other vehicles in for repair at this time and says he replaces several each year. …”