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Toyota Prado 2002 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2002 Toyota Prado? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2002 Toyota Prado issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2002 Toyota Prado in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Toyota Prado 2002: Weak when climbing

It’s clearly not well and needs attention, so take it to a mechanic and find out what is wrong with it. Any number of things could be wrong with it, from a simple as needing a service to being worn out.

Toyota Prado 2002: Engine light

Each time you switch the engine off and then on again you are rebooting the computer. Sometimes that resets things and you can drive on with no further problem, but because it is doing it again and again there must be an underlying problem. I suggest you take it to a mechanic with the diagnostic gear to identify the problem and fix it.

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It's in the range for an average Prado of that age. If it is good condition, as you claim, it sounds a reasonable price.

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Toyota Prado 2002: Lost keys

CONTINUE to search for your keys because the news isn't good. A Toyota spokesman confirmed that it does cost $2200 to replace the keys. He wouldn't comment on the quality or cost of non-genuine replacements. The keys do have a transponder, not like the keys of old.

Toyota Prado: Which oil should I use?

YOU can bet your Toyota dealer is using the oil recommended by the factory, and it will be suitable for diesels. You should use a good brand oil suitable for diesels.

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