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About Ted Ritter
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I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.

Experience
Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician.
Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.

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Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.

   

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Brake lights inop11/11/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 1990 Camery that the brake lights do not work. Have changed out brake light switch but ...
  A: This should also blow the stop light fuse, has it been checked, if it is blown then it would confirm ...
22RE coolant problems11/9/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: 4x4 22RE 218 000kms. I just had the head gasket replaced and the head planed.problem didn't get ...
  A: Yes these cylinder heads have a tendency to have cracks, how long has been been since the headgasket ...
sc300 problem11/9/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 92 sc300 with a 1jzgte started missing and straight away died and picked up and died dead ...
  A: First check for trouble codes using the diagnostic connector under the hood, with the key on and a ...
2001 sequoia transmission11/9/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have 2001 toyota sequoia when i put in in drive first thing in AM or when its been sitting I go ...
  A: The first thing to do is to check the transmission fluid level,do this at operating temperature in ...
'97 Tercel Oil problem11/8/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have an automatic 97 tercel white hawk with 180000 miles on it. Cant figure out what is happening ...
  A: I don't believe in additives, they are a temporary fix at best. Have you checked the coolant for the ...
Glove Box Rattles 2010 Prius11/7/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Can you offer any fixes for glove box rattles which seem to be related to the plastic hinges of the ...
  A: Toyota has not issued any service bulletins for this and I have not come across this complaint yet ...
2000 solara turn signal does not turn off11/7/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: do you know what would cause the left turn signal to remain on constantly? switch seems to self ...
  A: Check the bulbs and the bulb sockets in both the front lights, including turn signal and parking ...
88 3.0 oil pan removal & oil pump11/6/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 88 3.0 4WD P/U w/234,000 miles and I need to replace the oil pan.. and I figure I may as ...
  A: The oil pump can be accessed by removing the timing cover, there is no easy way to remove the oil ...
Fuel filter?11/5/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: So my 92 Toyota camry recentrly has been losing power on the road and sputters and jerks a lot. I ...
  A: The fuel filter is located inside the fuel tank and is not serviceable, it does not require ...
loss of power and hesitation on acceleration.11/4/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: '02 4runner, I have a loss of power on accelleration. The truck`s rpms jump rapidly like it is ...
  A: I assume the check engine light is not on or comes on and goes off, is this correct? Since most ...
'02 Tundra repair/diagnose10/30/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have an '02 Tundra V6 SR5 AT 4X2 displaying DTC 0770 for which there is a TSB (EG024-02#. The ...
  A: This code is usually caused by a failing lock-up torque converter not the solenoid, the ...
1987 Toyota Forerunner10/28/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: The engine is a 22r 4 cyl. Recently the check engine light has started to come on and when this ...
  A: Try to get the trouble code that's causing the check engine light. Locate the diagnostic check ...
malfunction10/27/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: This morning, while driving on the Interstate, the VSC TRAC warning light went on, as well as the ...
  A: The check engine light is the root cause of the problem, whenever it turns on the other systems are ...
4x4 brakes10/25/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: How do you remove the rotor on a 1990 Toyota 4x4?
  A: First the calipers bolts have to be removed to get the calipers off, then the 4x4 hubs are removed, ...
Lights (All inside lights, and tail)10/25/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: When I turn on my lights, the headlights come on but the tail lights do not. When I press the brake, ...
  A: Check the tail light bulbs and sockets, check all the electrical connectors and the ground wires, ...
Malfunction Indicator Lamp10/24/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp came on in my 2005 Toyota Corolla 110,000 miles. It has happened ...
  A: I need to know what the troubled codes are in the computer, can you have them retreived, most of the ...
Check engine light10/24/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have just bought a 2001 toyota corolla, with 127667 miles on it. the car had been sitting in the ...
  A: Possibly yes, go ahead and put in some gas and make sure the gas cap gets put on tight, then clear ...
Corolla engine light on again10/22/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I own a 2000 Corolla with 85,000 miles. In the last year it has started to burn oil, about 0.25 ...
  A: Using one quart in 1000 miles is considered normal oil consumption, you are below that. Check for ...
Tacoma idle problem10/22/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Same thing happened to me in my 1997 V6. I was 1hr into a 400mi road trip and whenever I put my foot ...
  A: This can be fixed by removing the throttle body and then the idle air control valve, clean both of ...
1993 Toyota Celica ST Antenna problem10/22/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 1993 Celica that I just bought. The antenna mast doesnt exist anymore and the person ...
  A: The power antenna can be removed and replaced with either a factory non power antenna(recommended) ...
1991 toyota celica fast idle10/20/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My 1991 GTS toyota celica has a fast idle (1800 rpm) even when the engine is warm. I have already ...
  A: This engine has an idle speed control valve located on the bottom of the throttle body, it may be ...
Highlander 200110/20/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: About three years ago I accidentally put Diesel fuel in my 2001 Highlander. I had it purged and have ...
  A: The p0440 and 446 are evap system codes, there is a leak in the evap recovery system, this could be ...
2006 Land Cruiser10/19/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My wife and I have two, yes two 2006 Toyota Land Cruisers. My is perfect 130K miles, my wife's has ...
  A: The way to fix the problem is to go to another toyota dealer, they sound like they don't want to be ...
Toyata pickup10/19/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Hey, my name is Matthew and I have a 1990 Toyota pickup 5 speed 98,000 miles. When I shift it into ...
  A: Replace the shifter bushings in the shift tower on top of the transmission, this is the most common ...
replacing power steering belt on 1989 pickup 22R engine10/18/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: What are the steps to replacing this belt?
  A: If it has a/c then the a/c belt has to be removed first, loosen the a/c idler pulley nut and then ...
rear drum brakes10/18/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I need some help with my rear drum brakes. I had them done on a week ago and have had problems ever ...
  A: The brakes hsouldn't make any noise after they were serviced, there is something wrong, maybe you ...
1991 toyota celica fast idle10/17/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My 1991 GTS toyota celica has a fast idle (1800 rpm) even when the engine is warm. I have already ...
  A: Check to make sure the throttle cables are not binding and keeping the throttle plate from closing ...
1995 toyota avalon10/17/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: my car is a 1995 toyota avalon. my problem is the cel came out and the code is p0773 shift solenoid ...
  A: The rpm figure seems normal at hat speed so it is going into overdrive, the 773 code can be caused ...
toyota temperature10/16/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 94 toyota corolla that has a couple of things that are puzzling me recently..The first is ...
  A: Check the engine cooling fan, when the engine is cold it should be off, turn the key on and see if ...
1996 Toyota Avalon Brake Release Switch10/15/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: The fuse which is connected to the brake lights and the brake release switch (enables you to shift ...
  A: pull off the left door scuff plate then remove the kick panel, there is a 100mm bolt that has to be ...
Leaks on a '98 toyota camry10/15/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Trying to diagnose a problem on my 98 Toyota Camry LE. this last summer I noticed the carpets are ...
  A: It could be a heater core leaking, if antifreeze is in the cooling system then the drip inside ...
Poor gas milage10/15/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: big fan here. I recently bought an 94 camry dx 5s-fe with 88ks on it . My question is : How many ...
  A: 20-22 mpg is about normal for city driving on the highway it should get around 25-28mpg. Having the ...
2002 toyota camry LX10/14/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: the engine light is on, these are codes that was given to me, when I had a diagnostic engine check ...
  A: These codes came on because the gas gap didn't seal, if it was only loose, tighten it and then ...
93 Previa cold start injector10/13/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My 1993 Toyota Previa hesitates to start when the engine is cold. It takes 3 o 4 times cranking the ...
  A: Your email address didn't show up it may have been blocked by this site, the cold start injector is ...
1997 toyota avalon10/12/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have 1997 Toyota Avalon, the gear is not moving so I can't shift between the D, N etc.... I have a ...
  A: Check to see if the brake lights are working, if not check the "stop" fuse in the fuse panel under ...
22R Camshaft timing alignment10/11/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: 1987 pickup w/22R engine I am in process of timing chain replacement. I'm an amateur who studied ...
  A: In the first picture the timing is one tooth of on the top sprocket, the dimple in the sprocket ...
IAC and Throttle body10/10/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Okay, I have a Toyota Camry 95' 4 cylinder. I am having RPM fluctuations while car is at idle, I ...
  A: Cleaning the IAC valve without removing it may not work very well but you can give it a try, remove ...
2006 corolla alarm10/9/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: how to reset the factory alarm. alarm does not sound but remote locks doors and light on dash blinks
  A: Try disconnecting the battery with the key out of the ignition, if that doesn tork you would have to ...
Tire pressure Warning light10/8/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: How to turn off the light after the tire pressure is corrected? ANSWER: I need to know what year ...
  A: To reset the light locate the tire pressure reset switch, it should be on the lower part on the dash ...
1993 2.2 a/c compressor10/8/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Mine is rattling I was told the clutch in the a/c is bad. Where is the part number on mine ?I would ...
  A: Most of the time when the clutch goes bad it tends to damage the front of the compressor housing as ...

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