Hi,
forgive this being my first post but I'm not actually the owner, just the family first point of call for all things automotive.
My Sister recently started looking for a soft top and was considering all sorts of options but knowing what she wanted from the car I pushed her towards the MR2 Roadster.
Anyway, I am now rapidly learning about the car and have a new issue to iron out.
Error code P1394 Generic code for VVTI malfunction is stored in the ECU even though the CEL does not always illuminate.
I have cleared the code and it returns after a good blast down the road.
I have searched and on some other toyotas it appears to be related to either a VVTI Oil control valve or its associated filter / strainer. Unfortunately I don't have a clue where these may be on the roadster and having had a previa in the family for 10 years until this roadster replaced it I know toyotas and their codes can be a bit mis-leading.
Anyone out there had this problem or can point me towards a workshop manual that may help?
Welcome to the club.
I've had that problem and it can be a number of different issues.
It has been discussed on here a few times, Have a read through these posts
l viewtopic.php?f=11&t=38104 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=38104) l
l viewtopic.php?f=11&t=41272 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=41272) l
Many thanks for the links Pete, I searched P1394 but nothing came up for some reason!
This gives me somewhere to start now. I will post if I find anything of use to others.
Thanks also for the welcome to the club, though I must admit I'm currently a modded VX220 turbo owner. Having said that, I am considering a Mk1 MR2 to have as a future classic. It goes back to the mid-eighties when I remember standing in a used car showroom choosing between the MR2 and a Mk3 escort RS turbo. The turbo won that debate, just.
Thats because its a P1349 not P1394 s:wink: :wink: s:wink: