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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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Radio/Nav Out11/24/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My radio/nav unit on my 2006 Sienna Limited is completely out. Where are the fuses for this? I ...
  A: Yes it is, contact the toyota dealer to get an exchange unit from the manufacturer directly, the ...
white smoke from exhuast11/24/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: 92 toy camery 6 cly auto, the mechanic replased the trans,the car was ruing great for a couple of ...
  A: After replacing the headgasket it can take quite a while for all the coolant to clear out of the ...
Solara spark plug replacement.11/23/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 2000 Solara V6 stick, the finest car I have ever owned. (I'm 60) The Haynes and Chilton ...
  A: The "rear"spark plugs can be replaced without removing the air intake chamber but it's difficult and ...
heat blower fan stopped working11/23/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: 1997 4Runner, 6-cyl 4WD, auto transmission,120K miles without any previous problems. Two days ago ...
  A: The 50A heater fuse under the hood in the fuse box applies 12v directly to one side of the blower ...
98 Lexus ES300 Tranny problems!11/23/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 98 ES300 with about 230,000 miles on it. Recently, i was driving down our local highway and ...
  A: At that mileage it's probably a transmission problem, if the filter/pickup screen was clogged it had ...
2001 Toyota Camry 4 cyl. 102k miles11/23/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 4 cyl. 2001 Camry LE with 102k miles. Check engine light came on so I had the folks at ...
  A: This is usually a p0770 trouble code, the solenoid "E" is the shift lock solenoid for the lock-up ...
2000 Solara Electric Problem11/22/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: In jump starting the solara I may have crossed the cables, although there was no sign of it at the ...
  A: The 100 Amp alternator fuse is blown under the hood in the fuse block, it has a clear plastic cover ...
In dash CD player Toyota Sienna 200511/20/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My CD player won't play any discs. When any disc is inserted. the load indicator on the LCD ...
  A: The radio/cd unit should be removed and sent to a radio repair shop, you can do this yourself but I ...
99 Toyota Avalon11/19/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I really hope you can help me! Local mechanics have given up on this one. I have a 99 avalon xls ...
  A: I find it hard to believe that there are no diagnostic trouble codes with the abs light on, can you ...
Avalon Dash light (odometer)11/19/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: One of the dash lights where the odometer is has burned out. Apparently there are two. One side is ...
  A: The bulbs are replaceable on the back of the instrument ckuster, remove the trim piece areound the ...
PO 40211/18/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: i have a 1995 Toyota camry i have a check engine light PO 402 i will like to know if it is the egr ...
  A: This code means that there is too much egr gas flow, this could be due to an egr valve that is ...
Brake Lights keep blowing fuse11/18/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: It helped me to replace the brake light switch but unfortunately, that wasn't the problem. The fuse ...
  A: The avalon uses a tail light relay located in the trunk on the left side behind the carpeting, move ...
1992 toyota Camry11/17/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My Toyota has an engine light on and a grinding noise in the middle of the engine
  A: I don't know if the two are related but the first step would be to have it diagnosed why the check ...
95 Corolla Ignition lock assembly11/17/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have a 95 Geo Prizm, which I'm told is mostly a Toyota Corolla. Yesterday, the ignition lock ...
  A: That piece is not available seperately and is part of the ignition lock assembly that attaches to ...
2003 toyota corolla airbag light reset11/16/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: The airbag light recently came on in our 2003 Toyota Corolla CE. I tried my OBD code reader, but can ...
  A: if the airbag light is on there should be codes in the system. Maybe your code reader can't read srs ...
ignition key11/15/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: i have 1988 tpyta camry crooks put screwdriver to start i need to put new ignition key cylinder ...
  A: If you already have the new key cylinder you can see that there is a release pin on the body of the ...
1999 Tiyota Sienna key-less Entry antenna11/15/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: I have noticed Key-less entry getting weaker and weaker. Tried inserting brand new batteries in both ...
  A: The receiver antenna is built into the keyless entry ecu,there is no adjustment on the factory ...
VSC, Trac OFF and CHECK lights on11/14/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My 2002 Toyota Sienna's VSC, TRAC OFF and CHECK lights are on again. Last time, we brought the car ...
  A: Toyota has issued a service bulletin for this code EG013-03: M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0440, P0441 or P0446: ...
unintended acceleration11/14/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: Given the recent attention given to unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles, I'm ...
  A: No I have not experienced this condition, toyota suspects a problem with additional floor mats added ...
Brake Lights keep blowing fuse11/14/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: It helped me to replace the brake light switch but unfortunately, that wasn't the problem. The fuse ...
  A: Disconnect all the connections on both sides of the wire harness to the tail light assemblies and ...
Radio/Nav Out11/12/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My radio/nav unit on my 2006 Sienna Limited is completely out. Where are the fuses for this? I ...
  A: There are four fuses to check, two of them are under the hood in the fuse panel, open it and locate ...
VSC, Trac OFF and CHECK lights on11/11/2009Ted Ritter
  Q: My 2002 Toyota Sienna's VSC, TRAC OFF and CHECK lights are on again. Last time, we brought the car ...
  A: I have no idea what chip they are talking about, we don't replace chips only complete computers if ...
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 ...

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