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| Brake lights inop | 11/11/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 22RE coolant problems | 11/9/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| sc300 problem | 11/9/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 2001 sequoia transmission | 11/9/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| '97 Tercel Oil problem | 11/8/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Glove Box Rattles 2010 Prius | 11/7/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 2000 solara turn signal does not turn off | 11/7/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 88 3.0 oil pan removal & oil pump | 11/6/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Fuel filter? | 11/5/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| loss of power and hesitation on acceleration. | 11/4/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| '02 Tundra repair/diagnose | 10/30/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1987 Toyota Forerunner | 10/28/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| malfunction | 10/27/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 4x4 brakes | 10/25/2009 | Ted 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, ...
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| Lights (All inside lights, and tail) | 10/25/2009 | Ted 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, ...
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| Malfunction Indicator Lamp | 10/24/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Check engine light | 10/24/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Corolla engine light on again | 10/22/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Tacoma idle problem | 10/22/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1993 Toyota Celica ST Antenna problem | 10/22/2009 | Ted 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) ...
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| 1991 toyota celica fast idle | 10/20/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Highlander 2001 | 10/20/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 2006 Land Cruiser | 10/19/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Toyata pickup | 10/19/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| replacing power steering belt on 1989 pickup 22R engine | 10/18/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| rear drum brakes | 10/18/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1991 toyota celica fast idle | 10/17/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1995 toyota avalon | 10/17/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| toyota temperature | 10/16/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1996 Toyota Avalon Brake Release Switch | 10/15/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Leaks on a '98 toyota camry | 10/15/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Poor gas milage | 10/15/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 2002 toyota camry LX | 10/14/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 93 Previa cold start injector | 10/13/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1997 toyota avalon | 10/12/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 22R Camshaft timing alignment | 10/11/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| IAC and Throttle body | 10/10/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 2006 corolla alarm | 10/9/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| Tire pressure Warning light | 10/8/2009 | Ted 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 ...
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| 1993 2.2 a/c compressor | 10/8/2009 | Ted 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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