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Blaine edwards Posted on Dec 01, 2015
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I have a 2010 IQ 600 widetrack, blown 3 computers in the last 2 years, getting expensive, any suggestions on what could be wrong

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Have the output voltage of the alternator checked and have the voltage of the regulator checked
Maximum is 14.5-14.8 volts dc
high than required voltages will damage an ECM
spikes from jump starts will burn an ECM
Spikes from dirty / loose ground wires will burn ECM

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  • Blaine edwards Dec 01, 2015

    Going to my dealer tomorrow, I will ask about that, thanks for your help!

  • Bill Boyd Dec 01, 2015

    A dealer may have an answer but I would go to an accredited auto electrician with experience on your make of car after as dealer service centers may not have the answer as they prefer to sell new parts and not fix faults

  • Blaine edwards Dec 01, 2015

    The mechanic has been in contact with the manufacturer asking questions, I guess he's not getting the right answers, I was hoping someone might have gone through the same thing and found the problem.

  • Bill Boyd Dec 01, 2015

    there is a site called just answers where you can chat on line to a mechanic--I think that there is a cost but if so you would expect the correct answer

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Shorted engine wiring would be my guess, but have a tech trained in this cars electronics check it out first before any parts are replaced. You will need a used harness because a new one is no longer made by Toyota. Computer blown is a very loose term so if you could provide more exact info it would help.

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