TSB EL010 Fuel gauge problems

Unhappy99 · 12-23-2003, 07:40 PM

Regarding 1999 and 2000 fuel gauges. At the bottom of this page you will find TSB EL010. Please review it and if your 4Runner is on the VIN list and exhibiting problems, please fill out the DOT complaint form

NHTSA got Audi to recall their defective gauges. Lets get ours fixed too, and get our taxes to work for us!

With enough of us filing complaints we should get their attention:

System: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Make: TOYOTA
Model: 4 RUNNER
Year: 1999
Complaint Number: 10000216
Summary:
VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES ON FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING WRECK. FIND OUT THERE IS NO FUEL IN TANK EVEN THOUGH FUEL GAUGE READS 1/2. TOYOTA SAYS TSB EL010-00 ADDRESSES KNOWN DEFECTIVE 1999 AND 2000 FUEL GAUGES AND ALSO ADDRESSES SOME GAUGES INACCURATELY READING EMPTY WHEN 4 GALLONS REMAIN, BUT MY VEHICLE IS A FEW MONTHS AND MILES OUT OF WARRANTY SO TOY WILL NOT PAY FOR FIX. NO ENGINE, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, LOTS OF TRAFFIC....

Nam · 12-26-2003, 09:03 AM

Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10051122

Nam

BruceTS · 12-26-2003, 12:03 PM

System: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GUAGE SYSTEM

Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted.
Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10051130

Roadtripr · 05-19-2005, 04:03 PM

the link to phorunner is changed try this to get the TSB info
http://www.yankeetoys.org/phong/recalls.html

george16 · 05-19-2005, 05:01 PM

Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted.
Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10121641

George

dgold · 06-19-2005, 06:42 AM

Complaint # 10125720
Since I ran out of gas doing 65 on the highway, I didn't classify it as a guage problem but as
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY

wtpat2 · 09-24-2007, 05:06 PM

Yep, filed my complaint today. Dealer quoted me $1050 to repair a bad fuel sender, because I also need the instrument circuit board. Uggggh!!! And to think I used to be impressed with Toyota quality.

kevin444 · 09-25-2007, 02:14 AM

submitted mine too

husam · 05-17-2008, 09:52 PM

I realize I'm resurrecting an old thread, but you can thank Google for that. Are there any updates on this? I just realized my 99 4runner has a big fuel gauge problem, and I'd like to get it fixed. I filed a complaint on that site, but now what? Have you guys been successful in getting them recalled? I don't really know how this stuff works, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

12-23-2003, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Unhappy99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 381	TSB EL010 Fuel gauge problems Regarding 1999 and 2000 fuel gauges. At the bottom of this page you will find TSB EL010. Please review it and if your 4Runner is on the VIN list and exhibiting problems, please fill out the DOT complaint form NHTSA got Audi to recall their defective gauges. Lets get ours fixed too, and get our taxes to work for us! With enough of us filing complaints we should get their attention: System: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Make: TOYOTA Model: 4 RUNNER Year: 1999 Complaint Number: 10000216 Summary: VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES ON FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING WRECK. FIND OUT THERE IS NO FUEL IN TANK EVEN THOUGH FUEL GAUGE READS 1/2. TOYOTA SAYS TSB EL010-00 ADDRESSES KNOWN DEFECTIVE 1999 AND 2000 FUEL GAUGES AND ALSO ADDRESSES SOME GAUGES INACCURATELY READING EMPTY WHEN 4 GALLONS REMAIN, BUT MY VEHICLE IS A FEW MONTHS AND MILES OUT OF WARRANTY SO TOY WILL NOT PAY FOR FIX. NO ENGINE, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, LOTS OF TRAFFIC.... __________________ 03 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD...its amazing Ex: 1999 4Runner JT3HN86R1X0199261...Now somebody elses Karl Malone Toyota 'Certified' POS Legendary Toyota quality is exactly that: A thing of legend. Defective fuel gauge - 'Certified' Defective brake rotors - 'Certified' Defective axle seals - 'Certified' Defective heater diverter - 'Certified' etc. etc. etc. Last edited by Unhappy99 : 05-20-2005 at 05:50 AM.

12-26-2003, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento, Calif. Posts: 142	It's done! Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10051122 Nam __________________ 2000 4Runner Metalic Silver LTD 4WD!

05-19-2005, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 858	the link to phorunner is changed try this to get the TSB info http://www.yankeetoys.org/phong/recalls.html __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd

05-19-2005, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
george16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 495	Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted. Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10121641 George __________________ *99 Desert Dune SR5 4WD 5spd, Amsoil filter, Extended diff breathers, Deck plate mod. Bilstein Shocks, Hella 500 fog lights mounted on TJM T-15, Stubbs sliders, Type "O" Throttle body gasket, Optima Redtop, ARB Air compressor, ARB RD23 air locker, Shackle hangers, Custom catback exhaust with Magnaflow muffler.

09-24-2007, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
wtpat2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	Another 99 4runner outa gas Yep, filed my complaint today. Dealer quoted me $1050 to repair a bad fuel sender, because I also need the instrument circuit board. Uggggh!!! And to think I used to be impressed with Toyota quality.

12-26-2003, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceTS Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,318	System: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GUAGE SYSTEM Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted. Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10051130

06-19-2005, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
dgold Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 48	Complaint # 10125720 Since I ran out of gas doing 65 on the highway, I didn't classify it as a guage problem but as FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY

09-25-2007, 02:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
kevin444 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,806	submitted mine too __________________ 02 4runner conversion complete!

05-17-2008, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
husam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	I realize I'm resurrecting an old thread, but you can thank Google for that. Are there any updates on this? I just realized my 99 4runner has a big fuel gauge problem, and I'd like to get it fixed. I filed a complaint on that site, but now what? Have you guys been successful in getting them recalled? I don't really know how this stuff works, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

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