2KD-FTV Fuel system warning light (Fixed??)

**benchman** · August 7th, 2016 01:32 PM

good day sir / ma'am,

it was yesterday i noted that my warning light stays ON even with the engine running. my manual said that my fuel filter need to be replaced(with warning light steady on).
but never i saw it yet in flashing mode which the manual tells that there's a certain amount of water accumulation in the filter and bleeding the filter system is required.

my odo now clocked at 17,996km. yet the manual said; the fuel filter needs a replacement at 40,000km. confused and so i searched the net and found this one to reset the warning light system. what i did was disconnected the fuel filter's electrical connection while engine ignition at OFF. start the engine then wait for 3 seconds at least before re-connecting the filter's electrical line. now GONE the warning light. though it never came ON atm yet i'm still observing with it.

now i'm wondering what caused the warning light ON such soon. was it a glitch or something,,,?

**Janemar** · August 7th, 2016 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by benchman

good day sir / ma'am,

it was yesterday i noted that my warning light stays ON even with the engine running. my manual said that my fuel filter need to be replaced(with warning light steady on).
but never i saw it yet in flashing mode which the manual tells that there's a certain amount of water accumulation in the filter and bleeding the filter system is required.

my odo now clocked at 17,996km. yet the manual said; the fuel filter needs a replacement at 40,000km. confused and so i searched the net and found this one to reset the warning light system. what i did was disconnected the fuel filter's electrical connection while engine ignition at OFF. start the engine then wait for 3 seconds at least before re-connecting the filter's electrical line. now GONE the warning light. though it never came ON atm yet i'm still observing with it.

now i'm wondering what caused the warning light ON such soon. was it a glitch or something,,,?

Light indicates presence of water in the fuel filter. Sometimes, when it lits, it is already too late and may water contamination na nakapasok sa HP pump and Injectors. Anyway, anung gas station and branch location ka usually nagpapakarga?

I usuall change my fuel filter every other change oil or 10-15T kms. After over 12 years and 260T kms of owning a crdi engine car, di ko pa naexperience ang water light. All fuel system parts are still original and never been touched.

I would suggest na palitan mo na filter, mas mahal magastos and time and labor consuming if masira pa injectors or SCV.

**venrich** · August 7th, 2016 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by benchman

good day sir / ma'am,

it was yesterday i noted that my warning light stays ON even with the engine running. my manual said that my fuel filter need to be replaced(with warning light steady on).
but never i saw it yet in flashing mode which the manual tells that there's a certain amount of water accumulation in the filter and bleeding the filter system is required.

my odo now clocked at 17,996km. yet the manual said; the fuel filter needs a replacement at 40,000km. confused and so i searched the net and found this one to reset the warning light system. what i did was disconnected the fuel filter's electrical connection while engine ignition at OFF. start the engine then wait for 3 seconds at least before re-connecting the filter's electrical line. now GONE the warning light. though it never came ON atm yet i'm still observing with it.

now i'm wondering what caused the warning light ON such soon. was it a glitch or something,,,?

Sir, baka may tubig yung diesel last na nag fuel up ka.

Eto lang ginawa ko. Napanood ko sa youtube,

How to Reset Fuel Filter Amber Warning Light Toyota Innova D-4D Diesel Engine - YouTube

Toyota Fuel System Warning Light Reset - YouTube

Hindi na bumalik ung fuel light warning.

**benchman** · August 7th, 2016 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Janemar

Light indicates presence of water in the fuel filter. Sometimes, when it lits, it is already too late and may water contamination na nakapasok sa HP pump and Injectors. Anyway, anung gas station and branch location ka usually nagpapakarga?

I usuall change my fuel filter every other change oil or 10-15T kms. After over 12 years and 260T kms of owning a crdi engine car, di ko pa naexperience ang water light. All fuel system parts are still original and never been touched.

I would suggest na palitan mo na filter, mas mahal magastos and time and labor consuming if masira pa injectors or SCV.

i always fill-up my tank with this shell station just near my place, nothing else sir.
thanks for the heads up.

Originally Posted by venrich

Sir, baka may tubig yung diesel last na nag fuel up ka.

Eto lang ginawa ko. Napanood ko sa youtube,

How to Reset Fuel Filter Amber Warning Light Toyota Innova D-4D Diesel Engine - YouTube

Toyota Fuel System Warning Light Reset - YouTube

Hindi na bumalik ung fuel light warning.

that's exactly what i did sir, nawala na nga yun ilaw.
thanks.

**venrich** · August 7th, 2016 09:21 PM

You're welcome.

**Lew_Alcindor** · August 8th, 2016 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by benchman

good day sir / ma'am,

it was yesterday i noted that my warning light stays ON even with the engine running. my manual said that my fuel filter need to be replaced(with warning light steady on).
but never i saw it yet in flashing mode which the manual tells that there's a certain amount of water accumulation in the filter and bleeding the filter system is required.

my odo now clocked at 17,996km. yet the manual said; the fuel filter needs a replacement at 40,000km. confused and so i searched the net and found this one to reset the warning light system. what i did was disconnected the fuel filter's electrical connection while engine ignition at OFF. start the engine then wait for 3 seconds at least before re-connecting the filter's electrical line. now GONE the warning light. though it never came ON atm yet i'm still observing with it.

now i'm wondering what caused the warning light ON such soon. was it a glitch or something,,,?

you have to remove the water from the fuel filter before doing the reset. if not, the problem may pop up again soon.

i think there is procedure for this in the manual. you do not need to replace the filter right away.

**benchman** · August 8th, 2016 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Lew_Alcindor

you have to remove the water from the fuel filter before doing the reset. if not, the problem may pop up again soon.

i think there is procedure for this in the manual. you do not need to replace the filter right away.

the manual said; The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has reached the specific level if the light flashes, the water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if the fuel system warning light flashes and buzzer sounds.
but never i've seen it flashes nor buzzed.
it stays ON instead which the manual states; The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.

and yes, there's a procedure in the manual how to drain the filter. i will try to drain it then.
thank you, sir.

**Janemar** · August 8th, 2016 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by benchman

the manual said; The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has reached the specific level if the light flashes, the water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if the fuel system warning light flashes and buzzer sounds.
but never i've seen it flashes nor buzzed.
it stays ON instead which the manual states; The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.

and yes, there's a procedure in the manual how to drain the filter. i will try to drain it then.
thank you, sir.

Fuel filter cost only about 600-800pesos? Labor 200? Mga 1 week ka muna wag mag starbucks or wag kuna mag pa spa.. LOL. Just kidding.

SCV cost around 13k.
Injector is 10k each.
HP pump???

BTT: Bakit ka magtitipid if alam mong compromised na fuel system mo with water? Isa pa, its already at 18T kms + countless idle times pa so sulit na rin yan sir...

Im surprised sa reaction ng iba, nagkakabit ng OCC, EGR blanking, 2T additives and other fuel additives na di sure kungbepektive pero ung basic na fuel filter change tinitipid?

One more thing, I would stay away sa gas station na pinagkakargahan mo and also will drain the fuel tank if I were you... So mga 1month na wala muna starbucks.. Hehe..