Toyota 8FGU25:
Auto Level Problem on 8FGU25

I recently purchased a low hour(3k) 8FGU25. Looks and runs flawlessly except for one thing...

The Auto Leveling feature does not work. The rubber boot for the auto level button is not present, but the electrical button although exposed is still there and seems functional, however this is merely speculation as I have not electrically tested it yet.

I removed the kick panel and could not find any bad connections/quick connect plugs.

I checked all the fuses and made sure they are good and in their appropriate locations. However, it did seem like it might be missing a relay in the location that is marked as a optional relay. *edit* marked "C/OPN"

Is the auto leveling feature on a circuit with it's own relay or shared by another?
Is there anywhere else on the forklift that I should be looking to diagnose the failure?
  • Posted 18 May 2014 08:32
  • Modified 20 May 2014 06:44 by poster
  • Discussion started by GeneH
  • California, United States
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I have a Toyota 8FGU25 with the same problem. The fork self leveling function is not working. Can someone help me out. I inspect fuses and wiring and everything is ok.
  • Posted 19 Jun 2024 03:03
  • Reply by Hemi
  • New Mexico, United States
Humberto Fernandez
L1ftmech, Thanks for the part #.

I should be getting my Service Manual this week, Hope fully I won't be posting anymore RTFM type questions after that.

You guys are awesome here at this forum!
  • Posted 21 May 2014 21:53
  • Reply by GeneH
  • California, United States
delete double post
  • Posted 21 May 2014 14:10
  • Modified 21 May 2014 14:11 by poster
  • Reply by L1ftmech
  • Tennessee, United States
Cup holder.....Toyota part # 53215-U2230-71
  • Posted 21 May 2014 14:10
  • Reply by L1ftmech
  • Tennessee, United States
Thank you stam,

What you said worked. I had a feeling it was operator(me) error. I installed a new rubber switch cover today so it's working well now.
Next fix will be to find and install the cup holder which was missing when I bought it.

Thanks to all who helped.
  • Posted 21 May 2014 09:38
  • Reply by GeneH
  • California, United States
try holding the button. while holding fully tilt back then tilt fwd while still holding the button.
  • Posted 20 May 2014 19:22
  • Reply by stam
  • Ontario, Canada
I'm pushing the button on the tilt lever. I've also tried holding it for more than a couple seconds.
  • Posted 20 May 2014 12:35
  • Reply by GeneH
  • California, United States
how are you commanding the auto level?
  • Posted 20 May 2014 09:16
  • Reply by stam
  • Ontario, Canada
Ok, I located the tilt sensor on connected to the right tilt cylinder. Linkage and wiring is intact. I will order a new auto level button anyway and update after it is installed. Thanks mrfixit for your help.
  • Posted 20 May 2014 06:33
  • Modified 20 May 2014 06:34 by poster
  • Reply by GeneH
  • California, United States
I couldn't find an arm that senses tilt angle, but there is a silver cast aluminum box(4"x4") bolted to the right hand side of the mast. It appears to in an undamaged state. Is this what senses the tilt angle?
  • Posted 20 May 2014 02:05
  • Reply by GeneH
  • California, United States
mrfixit, Thanks for the input.

I will check the arm tomorrow. I didn't even think to check for any sensors. I picked up the forklift yesterday, still excited and I'm still figuring out where all the bells and whistles are :)
  • Posted 18 May 2014 10:42
  • Reply by GeneH
  • California, United States
How about the arm that is attached to the tilt cylinder that senses the tilt angle?
  • Posted 18 May 2014 09:47
  • Reply by mrfixit
  • New York, United States

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