2012 SR5 intermittent throttle fade

[TweedSteve]

G'day crew. I've not posted before but can't seem to find a thread on my 2012 SR5 throttle fade. I bought a pretty smick auto (no mod's) with 65,000 on the clock in 2015 and after a few weeks I felt a short throttle fade (best way that I can describe it). At first thought it was just the thong slipping off the pedal, but later with boots on same thing. Only lasts for about 1-2 secs but that could be be an issue when I get enough experience to do some more serious off roading towing a 1.5 tonne Kimberley camper trailer. I've had a Steinbauer fitted for last 2 years hoping to get some more grunt without risking the "hot chip" stuff the young crew fit for racing around the bush, but have not noticed a great improvement and the 4 speed auto goes fishing a lot still. Also hoped it might fix the throttle lag but has made no difference. Anyone else had this issue or have a suggestion as to what causes it?

[SurferSR5]

Mate, can't help you, but ... isn't the Tweed Coast fantastic!

I too am in the 2489 zone.

Have you had the guys at Potty mechanics in Elizabeth street look at it?

[mark409]

Mate
i,d give your maf sensor a spray with cleaner .
see what happens.

[Pradlux]

Yeah mate MAF sensor and MAP filter may both need a clean. Lots of info on the fourm about both. Good luck with it.

[TweedSteve]

Thanks for your responses guys. I've had my Hilux serviced at Potty Autos for yonks but they didn't have any luck with throttle lag.
I will give the two points mentioned a going over and clean to see what happens. No other technical advice forthcoming suggests that this may not be a widespread Hilux problem...?

[mark409]

tweedsteve
problem is not widespread ,but does happen ,as pradlux above mentioned
plenty of info on this site.

maf sensor site:www.newhilux.net