Toyota Land Cruiser Shifting Hard: Causes + Diagnosis

One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard.  If your Toyota Land Cruiser has a hard shifting transmission, it can be uncomfortable to drive and a sign of serious problems. If your vehicle’s transmission is shifting hard, it can cause a harsh ride and lead to potential damage over time. Numerous factors … Read more

Toyota Land Cruiser:  Bad ECM → Symptoms + Diagnosis

Your Toyota Land Cruiser’s ECM (Engine Control Module) is its brain.  Just like a human’s brain, your Land Cruiser can’t function without it. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM.  It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a serrate transmission controller). When an … Read more

Toyota Land Cruiser P0353 Diagnosis

P0353 is a generic OBD2 code that indicates that ignition coil “C” has an issue with the primary or secondary wiring circuits.  It has the same meaning for the Toyota Land Cruiser as it would any other vehicle.  It is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, although there can be … Read more