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| Subject | Date Asked |
| '96 Geo Prism | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: Have a '96 Geo Prizm with a Corolla engine. Has over 100K miles. Initial problem was that car ... A: This could be many things, is the engine light on? A bad coolant temperature sensor would cause this ... | |
| 1992 toyota 4runner stalls | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1992 Toyota 4runner 4WD 3vze engine - V6 - 3.0 L Automatic transmission 84K miles. ... A: Ricardo, First check all wire connections to all sensors under the hood.Check all vacuum hoses for ... | |
| ECU Repair | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Check engine light on. I have been told that the computer that gives instructions to my engine must ... A: I have NO idea what make, model, year, or miles this vehicle is !!!! If the engine light is on that ... | |
| my 89 toyota camry wont start | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: It was going fine,but now i turn the key and it wont start,not even turn over.it has a new battery ... A: It would really help if I knew what engine and miles are on the vehicle. Sounds like the starter is ... | |
| tail lights on 1992 toyota camry and dashboard light | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: are there fuses for tail lights? I replaced the bulbs, but the tail lights don't work. I get an ... A: Yes there are fuses. There is a reason and only one reason a fuse blows out, a short somewhere, that ... | |
| 2000 Toyota Celica | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son is looking at buying his first car, a 2000 Celica 1.8L, 5 speed. It is on a used ... A: That's a lot of miles on a Celica of that vintage. Many of those cars are abused by previous owners, ... | |
| 1991 Toyota MR2 | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 19991 Toyota MR2 and cannot get the ac to work. I checked the wire going to the ac clutch ... A: Its most likely low on freon. When the freon is low, the a/c will not turn on. If its low, that ... | |
| 97 Toyota Corolla Ignition Problems!! | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: On my 97 Corolla (no tilt, sedan) the key would not turn to the ACC position, but would turn just ... A: I don't know why anyone would drill out a ignition lock. The simplest thing would have been to ... | |
| 02 camery XLE | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: When you try to start the car, it sounds like the fuel pump comes on but nothing happens under the ... A: It WOULD really help if I knew what engine and how many miles are on the vehicle !!!!!! If the ... | |
| oil consumption / catalytic converter | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Toyota Celica GT with 145,000 miles. The car was purchased used with 135,000 miles. ... A: Will, that's probably why they sold the car. If it absolutely is not leaking oil then its burning ... | |
| 1994 toyota camry ac system | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 toyota camry 4 cylinder and my a/c blows hot air, I have replaced already the ... A: Juan, You would be money and hassles ahead if you initially took the vehicle to a good Toyota a/c ... | |
| Toyota Corolla Airbag Warning Light? | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2004 5D D4D which has recently started to have the airbag warning light stay on when ... A: That is true it could be unsafe to drive. My first question is does it have side airbags? If so, ... | |
| 1994 Prizm 7-1 CEL - Can't seem to get at the source | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: 1994 Chevy Prizm 1.8 liter / Manual trans California emissions package (key here) It's been ... A: Did you clear out the ECM after you installed these components? Don't condemn the ECU. I'm not ... | |
| seeking solution on auto faul light for van | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: 1989 Toyota Tarago van, 8 seater, 5 speed manual, 3y engine-4cylinders. Red light for battery and ... A: On some of the older Toyotas there was an issue where the alternator would send a signal to the ECM ... | |
| Steering problem | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 Toyota Camry. I put in new front rotors and pads 10 months ago. When I drive above 60 ... A: Dean, You did not mention the miles on this vehicle which would really help. Assuming something ... | |
| 2008 prius 1.5 engine | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2008 prius with a flood damage to the engine and I am replacing the piston rings.I need ... A: Al, Not familiar with the Prius. Torgue specs are in a vehicle manual available at your local ... | |
| 1991 toyota camry Idle goe up and down | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 91 Camry w/4cyl 5-speed, after driving for a little time, if you sit and idle the idle ... A: J.R. Sounds like a vacuum leak. They could have bumped a wire connection, or forgot to hook up a ... | |
| window relay? | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I believe the power window relay is bad in rear door of my 1990 4Runner. The problem is I cannot get ... A: Robert, This has been a common problem over the years. Its the motor, broken wire, or switch. I've ... | |
| idle probleme | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 toyota pickup, manual, 22re, 4x4. I' ve been having and idling probleme. first, when ... A: Shawn, if its an RE its fuel injected. It would really help me if I knew how many miles are on it! ... | |
| Steering wheel shaking | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My 2000 Toyota Camry has an accident in snow day. The body on the driver side damages and replaced ... A: Susan, This issue is impossible for me to evaluate without looking at the vehicle. The wheel could ... | |
| Ignition coils | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Tim, I have a 98' Sienna, XLE. I had an ignition coil replace in January & I've been diagnosed ... A: Marti, It would really help if I knew how many miles are on the vehicle. It's extremely rare that a ... | |
| Toyota Celica | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Have a 92 Celica GT 2.2 auto. Had an overheat due to leak in water hose. Fixed hose. During fix, ... A: Everett, You have a misfire on one of the ignition wires,boots, or spark plugs. All the wires and ... | |
| '99 Camry right rear blinker | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My right rear blinker won't work anymore. I've replaced bulbs, mechanic checked fuses, Toyota did ... A: Donna, Its most likely a broken wire from opening and closing trunk or the actual connector that ... | |
| 1999 camry | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: my temperature console under my radio has lost its light. Is this just a fuse? I cannot seem to find ... A: Dan, there is no short, just loose connection with bulb or connection, this is common. You must ... | |
| 1992Toyota 4x4 V4 not starting. | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Toyota 4x4 EFI 4cyl truck that starts fine if the outside temp is over 60 degrees. ... A: John, It could be the coolant temp sensor which can be tested with an ohm meter, or the cold start ... | |
| 95 toyota 4x4 4 runner | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me why my 95 toyota 4 runner 4x4 heater blows cold air periodically ? when i start the ... A: Mark, Most likely is air in the system. Anytime coolant is too low or you change, when you add ... | |
| 1997 Camry alarm | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just replaced the shifter cable on my neighbors 97 Camry, now it will not start. I finally ... A: Don, You forgot to mention if its a Toyota alarm if or an after market alarm. If its a Toyota ... | |
| 2003 toyota camry | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: motor turn over but wont start A: Tony, I need to know a lot more information to answer this question! How many miles? What motor? ... | |
| alternator failure | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: The kid at the garage forgot to put the oil filler cap back on, and I lost 2 quarts of oil all over ... A: Ned, First of all the garage is responsible for this! I see issues like this happen a lot with ... | |
| scion tc auto to manuel | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an automatic scion tc, I want to change it to a manual do I have to mess with my car's ... A: Todd, Sorry I don't get into engine or transmission swaps or modifications, It always causes a lot ... | |
| 2002 Camry L4 | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: car stopped running, sounded like a timing chain but I checked both chains they looked good what ... A: Leonard, You did not mention the miles on the vehicle. 2002 Camry's is the first year with timing ... | |
| transmision | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a 2000 Camry with 84k miles my question if I should change the trans. fluid one of ... A: Ramon, Changing the transmission fluid and filter WILL HELP the transmission if done properly. ... | |
| '04 Toyota Highlander problem | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: While driving home from the grocery store this evening (total of less than 2 miles), our otherwise ... A: Paul, Don't drive the vehicle. I don't know how many miles are on it but it could be anything from ... | |
| 98 Camry 6cyl auto runs very rough | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: A few times my Camry has started to run very rough after driving at high speed on the highway. I ... A: Kate, This could be many different issues. I don't know how many miles are on the vehicle and when ... | |
| fluctuating RPMs | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Tim, Thank you in advance for your advise if you will have any. I have a 2000 v-6 4 runner auto ... A: Dave THANKS SO MUCH for telling me the model,year, and miles of your vehicle !!!! At least 95% ... | |
| 2006 Toyota Forerunner Electronic rear hatch locking system | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: so my 2006 toyota forerunner Electronic rear hatch locking system is malfunctioning - it is ... A: Kelplady, From your description I don't know if the hook or the latch is out of adjustment, ... | |
| Horn Malfunction 1999 Camry | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: The horn on my 1999 Camry has recently been going off when it shouldn't. It does this when I press ... A: Jim, First of all THANK YOU very much for including the engine, year, make, and miles on your ... | |
| installing a trailer hitch | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to install a trailer hitch onto my 2005 corolla the installation of the hitch is pretty ... A: Lee, They make kits that attach to the wires for certain vehicles, otherwise you must splice into ... | |
| seatbelt | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with my seatbelts retracting or rolling back up when unbuckled. They still lock ... A: Rick, This is very common for Toyotas. The retractor is worn, you can try spraying WD-40 in there ... | |
| 1990 toyota camry 4 cyl | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My temp. gauge doesnt work and my fans dont come on. someone tested the fans for me and they came on ... A: Jason, Those gauges don't go bad on Camrys. Its most likely the Temp sensor on the engine, which ... | |
| Engine Missing | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a"98" Lexus ES300 W/1MZ engine. Some times when it rains it starts to miss after driving for ... A: Michael, Most likely the ignition wires resistance is high, they can be checked with an ohm meter. ... | |
| 87 supra 7m-gte | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a turbo supra that keeps giving me the 31 code,( airflow meter signal)I just recently changed ... A: Chris, you need to hook a good scanner up to the car. How many miles on the car? How many miles ... | |
| dash board light | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 94' Previa. The light behind the speedometer and behind door adjar notification and gas ... A: Akiva, There are screws and pop out plastic clips to remove it, then there are multi-wire ... | |
| 90tercel | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: 90trecel variable vortec carb. floods when cold runs well when warm. when it floods and dies you can ... A: Jim, That model had problems with carbs. There is a vacuum hose on the carb that you can remove and ... | |
| Fuel Pump relay button. | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm having fuel pump problems. I have a 95 toyota truck 4wd 4 runner, 22re motor. Fuel pump is ... A: Debbie, Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, missed this question. How do you know its a fuel ... | |
| transmission fluid | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Tim-- I just had the 60k maintanance done on my 2005 Sienna, and asked that the trans. fluid and ... A: Jeff, Dextron III is fine, I recommend any name brand cleaning additive added to a transmission ... | |
| timing | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: with head,intake & distibuter removed,and timing lost, and without removing crankshaft pulley & ... A: I don't understand. Why would you need to know at this point. when you put the head back on and the ... | |
| 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Since I have had this car I bought in 2005, master cylinder has been replaced as the problem was ... A: Nancy, First of all the car should not be driven until a very good Toyota tech looks at it. Call ... | |
| 1992 Toyota Truck 2 wd cutting out | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a 1992 2wd Toyota Truck that is cutting out so bad that we barely made it home. We replaced ... A: Pauline, This could be ONE of several different things. For me to intelligently solve this problem ... | |
| brake repairs | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: We own 2005 Toyota Sienna. Dealer tells us front brakes have 19% left and should be changed soon. ... A: Karen, Good question. I can not tell you without looking at the rotors myself. It sounds like all ... | |
| 4Runner head gasket campaign | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to see if my 1993 4Runner would qualify under toyota's head gasket "special service ... A: Jon, You need to call your local Toyota dealership and ask for the service department, the service ... | |
| toyoto pickup runs hot | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: my son has a toyoto pickup, 1989 model.It runs hot. the radiator has been pressure checked and found ... A: First thing to do is feel the radiator hoses top and bottom, make sure they both are at approx same ... | |
| 94 toyota tercel wont start | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: the car started in the morning and died before warming up . then wont restart . i have checked fuses ... A: Ray, Not enough info! I need to know specifically what its doing. Is there a click? Does it turn ... | |
| starting problem | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Toyota Camry with 210,000 miles on it, 4 cylinder. At times when I turn the ignition ... A: Dan, Remove rubber air intake. With the engine off, hold throttle all the way open and spray a full ... | |
| starting problem | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Toyota Camry with 210,000 miles on it, 4 cylinder. At times when I turn the ignition ... A: Dan, most likely with that many miles its the intake. It needs to be cleaned with a full can of ... | |
| Check Engine Light on 1998 Camry | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Last week the light came on for the first time. This car was a gift from my parents, who were ... A: Debbie, First replace the gas cap, buy one from Toyota, not one from a auto parts store. Drive it ... | |
| Warning Light | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a '98 Toyota Camry,rear warning light has been on for quite a while. All bulbs have been ... A: Sandra, There is a light out in the back. With the car shut off have someone hold their foot on ... | |
| Toyota Paseo | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriends car is leaking oil. just wondering if you knew of any common problems with these cars ... A: Matthew, When they get higher miles they can leak in 5 different places, front of engine oil and ... | |
| 2005 Toyota Avalon window switch | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Just the front passeger window not operating with master switch. All other windows work okay. The ... A: Leon, Toyota switches seldom go bad, its most likely a broken wire between the door and the post ... | |
| Replacing lug Stud on 06 rav 4 | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: One of the lug studs is stripped on the front passenger side. Do I need to remove the drum and brake ... A: David, There is no drum, only, its disc brakes. There is a large hole on the lug housing, just ... | |
| Rough idel | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My 1986 4 runner, 4 cyclinder,auto trans, 230K, 22RE engine has a rough idel. I replaced all of the ... A: Jim, Are you sure is an RE (fuel injected) and not a carb? If it is a carb engine the carb needs to ... | |
| Corolla issue | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently had trouble starting my 2001 Corolla. After repeated attempts it finally turned over. I ... A: Maureen, It would really help if I knew how many miles are on the vehicle ! 2 or 3 things don't go ... | |
| P0420 Code | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 98 Camry with a recurring P0420 code that I am looking for help with. In February ... A: Tim, Cat converters don't go bad on Toyotas, its a big money making scam by parts replacers. 02 ... | |
| Corolla 94 oil | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL (80 degrees temperature) and have a Corolla '94, 1.6 liters, ... A: Rick, I appreciate very much the fact that you tell me the vehicle type miles, and motor, 95% of ... | |
| No cranking on 92 Toyota p/u 4 cycl. | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I've been having this problem all year. Sometimes there is no cranking by the starter as I turn the ... A: Dan, First thing to do is check the connections on the battery for tightness and clean. If your ... | |
| 1988 Toyota Camry speedometer | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I just got my first car in Australia. A 1988 Toyota Camry station wagon, v4. The speedometer ... A: Michael, Its most likely the speedometer, best thing to do is replace the whole instrument panel ... | |
| 89 camry, intermittent engine dieing | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a '89 Toyota Camry (4 cyl). I am having issue with the engine dieing on me. When it dies ... A: Jason, Trouble codes are ONLY for emission related issues. Sounds like there might be 2 problems. ... | |
| toyota carolla 1999 | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1999 carolla with a manual trans. i just changed the clutch. i lost about 1 qt. of trans ... A: There is no dipstick, only a plug on the side of the transmission. When you pull the plug fluid ... | |
| brakes, 1995 toyota carolla | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: i am so embarassed. i asked where my brake fluid resevoir is in my car and didn't tell you that it ... A: Penni, when you open the hood and your standing at the front of the car its to the right side all ... | |
| 1991 4runner intermittent starting problems | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: my 1991 6 cyl 4 runner has starting problems and can happen at any time. it will start with starter ... A: Grant, The coolant temperature sensor is on the water bypass outlet next to the cold start injector. ... | |
| 1991 4runner intermittent starting problems | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: my 1991 6 cyl 4 runner has starting problems and can happen at any time. it will start with starter ... A: Grant, Cold start injectors only work when the engine is cold. I've never seen one bad on a Toyota. ... | |
| 94 Toyota Pickup Transmission | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: 94 Toyota Pickup, SR5, 234K miles, 4WD, Manual 5spd. When driving down highway (65-75 mph) for ... A: Peter, First of all thank you for INCLUDING the vehicle, make, model, year, and miles, this ... | |
| Key will not come out of ignition | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Toyota Camry LE. I have been having a problem with the key not coming out of the ... A: Zynique, The ignition switch is worn, it needs to be replaced. When you have the key out spray some ... | |
| '97 Camry P0420 code | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 97 Camry CE (190k, 6 cyl, std.). The check engine light is on and I get back a P0420 ... A: Michael, It would help if I knew how many miles are on vehicle !!! Catalytic converters don't go ... | |
| accelleration noise | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 03' Lexus GX470. I hear and feel the engine clunking when I accellerate hard. If I ... A: Scott, You forgot the most important piece of information; miles, that would help me. This could ... | |
| Engine Mount Replacement. | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey Tim, I drive a 04 camry 4cyl. I've got a worn out engine mount, which is on the top. Can I ... A: Zameer, Belts will not cause this problem! That car doe's not have a timing belt! You need to go ... | |
| V6 Tundra 2000 a loud humming at Idle | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: My just went through some repairs and it sounds like it did before the repairs. The repairs made to ... A: Cole, Sounds like they took you to the cleaners ! All those things don't go bad at once ! Toyotas ... | |
| Toyota engine replacement | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Totota corolla with a damaged 7afe 1.8 engine with 225000 miles I have found a 1997 ... A: Chuck, The answer is NO! The only way you should swap an engine is if it is the same engine and ... | |
| Engine Mount Replacement. | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey Tim, I drive a 04 camry 4cyl. I've got a worn out engine mount, which is on the top. Can I ... A: Zameer, If indeed its bad you only need to change that one mount only. A 2004 Camry should not have ... | |
| 1989 toyota startup problems | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: The battery and alternator tested out fine. It takes a jump right away.But if it sits overnight it ... A: Something is draining the battery, disconnect the negative post at night, then hook it up in the ... | |
| 2000 Forerunner | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace the headlight switch on my 99 forerunner.what do I need to do. Does the steering ... A: Kenneth, Don't mess around with any of the wiring near the airbags, dangerous. Take it to a good ... | |
| 1998 Toyota Corolla Air Bag Idiot Light Blinking | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Corolla. Recently the idiot light on the instrument cluster started repeatedly ... A: Del, Don't mess with airbags or wiring. take it to a good Toyota technician that has a good scanner ... | |
| Error code using Autozone's analyzer | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I went to Autozone today because I had a check engine light on. The guy at Autozone used his engine ... A: You don't need to replace them, remove them and clean them. The computer is saying the vehicle is ... | |
| electrical issue | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Camry, 4cyl. automatic with about 135,000 miles on it. About two months ago I ... A: Robin, Iv'e seen similar issues like this with other Toyotas. The first thing to do is have a good ... | |
| 1997 RAV 4 Ignition key will not go past ACC position | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: We could not start our 1997 RAV 4 -2 wheel drive this morning. The key would not go past the ACC ... A: Frank, It would help if I knew how many miles on the vehicle. Have you tried rocking the steering ... | |
| torque specifications | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: My husband ask me to find out what the torque specs are for a 1996 2.4 liter Toyota Tacoma. Can you ... A: Lora, Torque specs for what? I suggest you pick up a copy of a Haynes of Chiltons repair manual at ... | |
| 95 4 runner wont shift into overdrive | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: my 95 4 runner has been not shifting into overdrive latley. Seems like it used to take 5 or 10 miles ... A: Pete, Toyotas have a sensor that tells the computer if the engine is cold not to shift into ... | |
| what can cause it? | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: my rear defrost,no power windows,no indictor light ANSWER: Myles, I need to know more information ... A: Myles, Most likely fuses blown, check owners manual in glove box for there location, or pull off ... | |
| Yaris | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: This isn't, exactly, a maintenance question. I've owned a Toy p/up for almost 20 yrs. I'm ... A: George, I always recommend to people; before you buy a new vehicle DRIVE one ! Not for 5 miles but ... | |
| 1995 corolla shift problem | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1995 toyota corolla which is a 5spd. It has 149k miles and the previous ... A: Pat, Sorry to say but that is most likely syncro's. The labor and parts can be a several hundred ... | |
| Toyota RAV4 cooling fans run with power off | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My 1999 RAV4 cooling fans will intermittently start and run with ignition off. Also, when engine is ... A: David, Was the vehicle in an accident? Pull the cover off the relays and fuse boxes under the ... | |
| 1996 toyota camry | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: no headlights or parking lights. high beams will flash only . blinkers work. brake lights work A: James, I don't know how many miles the car has or if it has been in an accident. Get out the owners ... | |
| Oil pressure light | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 93 Camry LE with an slow oil leak in one of the timing belt seals. I keep an eye on the oil ... A: Jennifer, That light on is not good, it means the oil pressure is low. This is caused by running ... | |
| Electrical Problem | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 79 Toyota 4x4 that i'm just finishing a transmission swap in. ... A: Mike, Normally when something like that happens it blows one of those large fuses at the battery. ... | |
| 1987 Toyota Tercel | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me where the fuel pump relay fuse is? A: I don't remember where that fuse is, its most likely under the hood in the fuse and relay ... | |
| Toyota RAV4 cooling fans run with power off | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: My 1999 RAV4 cooling fans will intermittently start and run with ignition off. Also, when engine is ... A: The fans will start and stop running when the A/C is off. There are sensors in the radiator that ... | |
| Enabling a Disenabled Alarm System | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: How do I turn back on or reconnect my alarm system in my 2007 Toyota Matrix which was disabled by ... A: Toyota alarms don't have the horn beep every time you set the alarm like other obnoxious cars. Your ... | |
| P0420 | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: With the car running between 40-50mph The forward sensor voltage varies between .155 and .855v ... A: Sounds normal. The oxygen sensors are there to send signals back to the computer letting it know ... | |
| intermittent wipers | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an 85 camry that has two problems. The intermittent wipers do not work and the dashboard ... A: Daniel, There is a poor connection somewhere. This will happen on a 24 year old car. You need to ... | |
| Enabling a Disenabled Alarm System | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: How do I turn back on or reconnect my alarm system in my 2007 Toyota Matrix which was disabled by ... A: Albert, You say it was disabled by the dealer, then you say no alarm parts where removed by the ... | |
| automatic transmission with overdrive | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1986 rebuilt Toyota truck transmission installed that won't shift out of overdrive. There ... A: Steve, Thank you for your rating, very much appreciated!! Tim | |
| 1995 toyota 4x4 3.0 v-6 cylinder head problems | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at a Toyota 4x4 that needs some love. I am getting it for a labor barter exchange. The ... A: Stephen, I have no idea how many miles are on this vehicle or WHAT model it is, if I did it would ... | |
| Fuse for back-up lights | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Hey Tim , I need to know what fuse the back-up lights are fused on for a 91' Toyota Corolla . Thanks ... A: Paul, Most of the time with lights its a bad connection, broken wire, or bad bulbs. If a fuse is ... | |
| Valve cover gasket 1998 Sienna | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Engine smoke under hood appears to be from oil seeping from valve cover onto exhaust. Is replacing ... A: Greg, First thing to do is tighten all the valve cover bolts,they are loose, its very common for ... | |
| '03 Avalon Airbag light | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: What causes the airbag light to continuously stay on. Can it be reset without taking to the ... A: Its most likely a sensor. Check the front bumper and rear bumper covers for damage, maybe someone ... | |
| throwout bearing | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: 94 toyota p/u trk. standard transmission, 22r engine I am replacing the clutch and I need to remove ... A: Ken, The release bearing can be removed by using a screwdriver to unhook and detach the retaining ... | |
| 1996 Camry Auto Transmission | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: V-6 3.0L Mother in law call and said car will only go in reverse, won't go forward. Has trans fluid ... A: John, Normally a Camry transmission of that vintage will go 200k miles or more with proper fluid ... | |
| CEL for O2 sensor keeps reappearing | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1996 Lexus ES300 and am having a problem with the check engine light reappearing and need ... A: Dave, O2 sensors don't go bad !! I wish I had a dollar for every 02 sensor that was purchased. 02 ... | |
| 2004 Toyota camry electrical problem | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My daughter was leaving our home and she started loosing power in the car. The car will not start ... A: Janet, I can only guess without more information or actually testing the circuits on the vehicle. ... | |
| Engine crancks/won't start | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I just gave my toyota 1988 truck/4 cylinder carb a tuneup. Replaced plugs,rotor,cap. It still ... A: Steve, The only way the ground on the plug was bent to the electrode on one plug is by dropping it ... | |
| 1999 Toyota Camry 4 cyl rear light wiring | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: For some reason the bundle of 6 wires leading from the front of the car was cut as it passes near ... A: Chuck, If you haven't used these connectors before I suggest you take the car to a repair shop and ... | |
| SRS Airbag warning light remains lit | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Camry ,when changing the battery the SRS Airbag light came on. The owners manual ... A: Normally when you change a battery in that vintage Camry the light for the SRS does not stay on. Did ... | |
| 1996 camry rear suspension | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: loud clunking in right rear when crossing rough spots or humps in road. Car drives and handles ok A: A common problem (I've replaced many of them) is the rubber mounts for the rear sway bar get hard ... | |
| Electronic Control Module | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Tim, Bless you for sharing your wisdom with others. Here's my ?. Recently, on 3 different occasions, ... A: Juanita, This could be dangerous. The lights might stay off longer or not come back on. You need ... | |
| 1993 Toyota Truck Belt replacement | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Toyota truck with the 22re engine and I would like to change the 3 belts. I can do ... A: Benny, Each component has a pivot bolt and adjustment bolt. You must loosen the pivot bolt first ... | |
| misfire | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Camry 4 cyl. with 150K miles. Have never touched any of the fuel injection parts so ... A: Lane, Thanks for the specific information, most of the time there isn't any. If I was at the ... | |
| 99 3RZFE Pre-runner - very rough idle | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I'll try to be brief - upon starting my truck this afternoon to go home, I noticed it lurching as I ... A: Thomas, I need more specifics to analyze this problem. A vehicle with that many miles could have a ... | |
| dash light will not go out | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I had a dash light go on for a burned out light. The light that was out was the extra brake ... A: Tom, First of all any brand bulb will work !!! I have been getting a lot of questions just like ... | |
| Rear Light Failure Warning Light | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Subject: Rear Light Failure Warning Light Question 1998 Toyota Camry LE, 4 Cyl, Auto, mileage ... A: Christopher, It can be frustrating, but you at have at least one light out. Have a friend hold the ... | |
| Vibration in 1990 Toyota Corolla | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1990 Toyota Corolla from a private owner. Initially everything was great, great ... A: Crystal, Thank you for the detailed explanation ! Most people write me without any symptoms, ... | |
| camry 2000 P0446 | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My 00 camry has 99k on it and recently it has been showing the check engine light with the code ... A: Sandeep, Its ok to drive, I see this code a lot on Camrys of that vintage. Its usually the gas cap ... | |
| 1993 Toyota corolla starter | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: How much should it cost to have a starter professionally installed in my 1993 corolla? I live in CT ... A: Always take your vehicle to at least 3 different repair shops for estimates and analysis. First of ... | |
| 92 Camry Wagon LE 4cl air bag light reset | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced a combination switch for my camry 92 with (part bought from salvage) I ... A: First of all anytime you replace a switch you should always disconnect the negative battery cable ... | |
| EGR Issue? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I was having a drivability problem with my 1995 4 cylinder Japan built Camry with 150K miles. The ... A: Michael, By the way thanks for the specifics up front about your vehicle, 99% of the time people ... | |
| ignition on 93 camry | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: the ignition on my 93 camry will not go past acc from start. tried all 3 keys. it turns on &starts ... A: Albert, If I knew the miles it would help me. The switch is going bad, you can spray some wd-40 in ... | |
| routine maintenance on older Camry with low miles | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather gave me a 1992 Camry with only 47,000 miles on it a year ago. It's in great condition ... A: First of all I don't know if it's a 4 or 6 cylinder or automatic or 5 speed. When a vehicle is not ... | |
| 93 camry won't start | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Tested the battery. 12.4 volts. It's not the battery. can't start engine. there is power, but ... A: Patrick, A good fully charged battery will have 12.6 volts. The battery could be week, need to ... | |
| yellow dash warning light | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a yellow dash warning light that I think has something to do with the outside lights on my ... A: Mark, It would really if I knew what make, model, and year of your vehicle! You have answered your ... | |
| toyota 1987 clutch | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: clutch seems to be loose to press foot pedal and hard to push shift stick into gear. i had to force ... A: Darrin, How many miles? First thing to try is; Check the level of brake fluid in the CLUTCH master ... | |
| Air intake hose | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced the Air Intake hose on my 1996 Camry (215,000 miles). The hose I removed was ... A: Catrina, Not if your old one was the original. The new one will probably work, but you should take ... | |
| 2001 Toyota Landcruiser | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I disconnected the negative battery cable and then reconnected it and nothing works A: Mike, I need more info than that !! Why did you disconnect it? When you say disconnect it, what do ... | |
| tacoma that chugs | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Tim - I just bought a 2000 Tacoma, 4x4, 2.7L with 170k miles. The truck chugs when accelerating ... A: Brad, With that many miles it could be a lot of different things. Make sure the wires are hooked up ... | |
| Camry won't fire overnight | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Tim, I have a 93 Camry 4 Cyl. with approx 180k miles. Runs good, has a few quirks, but by and large ... A: This is a common problem in that high mile range. I've replaced many distributors on those cars. ... | |
| 97 toyota corolla | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: driving car today & it starting making noise like something was rubbing or dragging. Once on ... A: Danielle, This is impossible to diagnose by e-mail. Take the vehicle to a small reputable shop. ... | |
| No Spark | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 84 Toyota runner with the 3.0 engine. No spark and went through the checks and found that ... A: Lenny, How many miles? When you say no spark, does that mean your checking spark at the plug boot ... | |
| 1990 Toyota 4-Runner | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1990 4-Runner with 64,000. My rear power window is not working so I can not open the ... A: Elizabeth, $1200 is way to high, you need to find a small good reputable shop that will fix it for ... | |
| 2000 4 Runner problem | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My 2000 4runner had a check engine light with a obd code of p420. I took out the MAF and cleaned it ... A: Wes, First of all those sensors are there to tell the computer(ECM) that something is off in the ... | |
| 97' Tercel problem | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Please help! 97 Tercel sometimes after driving fast on the freeway (75-80mph+) for extended period ... A: Kris, Sounds like it could be the TPS sensor acting up or dirty or maybe the intake needs cleaning. ... | |
| 91 toyota camry engine has no pep | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a used 91 toyota camry and at first the ngine had a lot of pep but now I put the pedal ... A: Kathy, To answer this I need to know a lot more. Is the check engine light on? Doe's it do this all ... | |
| air conditioning - Toyota Matrix | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: My question involves my air conditioning. I have a 2003 Toyota Matrix XR and a couple of days ago it ... A: Linda, There is a fuse, if you look in your manual it will show you the location of the fuse. ... | |
| 1987 Pickup SR22 carb issue? | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to help a friend who's '87 pickup is blowing some black smoke. A local mechanic told him ... A: Chris, When the choke is open all the way it will be hard to start when and keep running when the ... | |
| 1998 Toyota Camery | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: 3 months ago, I had replaced IAC valve on my 98 Camery 4Cy. I replaced it before because idling was ... A: Mike, does it do this cold or hot or all the time? If it does it only when warmed up and then its ... | |
| 1989 Toyota Celica - Recurring check engine light problem | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: This issue began in November 2007 when my 1989 Celica check engine light first appeared while ... A: Joel, This will most likely be something simple. I could write a book on mechanics replacing parts ... | |
| 1990 Toyota 4Runner Lock Cylinder | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: How do you remove a key lock cylinder from a 1990 Toyota 4Runner? A: Marcos, I don't know, but can I assume you mean the door lock? If so, if its only because the key ... | |
| 1998 Camry stalling and surging | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 98 camry, auto, 4 cyl. with 129,000 miles. For about the last three weeks it has been ... A: Robin, This could be a lot of different things and its difficult to solve a problem long distance. ... | |
| 1990 V6 Camry code 52, bad MPG and slight overheating | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a new to me 90 V6 Camry with some issues that may be related but maybe not... First, when ... A: Phil, I don't get into engine swap problems, there are enough issues with original drive trains. ... | |
| toyota sienna, 1999 | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: The trunk of the sienna got stuck/jammed? I have no idea why it happened so suddenly. I wonder if ... A: Jessy, This happens sometimes with vans and SUV's. If the key won't release it and the inside ... | |
| driving noise | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: 2003 Camry that makes a whoop-whoop noise (steady loud humming) that increasing as the car gains ... A: Linda, I don't know how many miles are on the car, that would help! It sounds like a bad rear wheel ... | |
| Problem shifting gears | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Toyota Celica with a 5 speed manual transmission. It has approx. 105,000 miles on the ... A: Sandra, If its not the slave cylinder, to test this; with the engine running and it in neutral put ... | |
| 97 4 runner antenna | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 97 4runner and it has a little garbage after market antenna on it. i have ... A: Steven, Access to it is under the front fender behind the plastic fender liner behind the wheel. ... | |
| removing my spark plugs on my 1999 toyota corrolla | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: how do i remove my 4 spark plugs and wires on my toyota corolla for replacement thank you ,jerry A: The fact that your asking this question I suggest you find a friend who knows how to do this or ... | |
| 00 Toyota Celica | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 00 Toyota Celica Gt 1zz FE it has 68,000 mi. i just bought it from one of my friends and ... A: Brian, A car setting for 7 months won't run bad. It probably had issues before that and that's why ... | |
| 2000 Camry CE: Engine Check Light on-off-on | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am having 2000 Toyota Camry CE since April 2008. I bought it at 100K it runs great and I am ... A: P0401 is an issue with the EGR valve and its components. Have someone check all vacuum hoses around ... | |
| 1989 mr 2 making noise | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1989 toyota Mr2 and it has a noise in the engine while it is idling and the noise level ... A: Mike, Because I am not physically there to inspect the vehicle I cannot guess at this. Without ... | |
| 2000 Camry CE: Engine Check Light on-off-on | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I am having 2000 Toyota Camry CE since April 2008. I bought it at 100K it runs great and I am ... A: Very good questions! I cannot even begin to guess what is going on without knowing the codes from ... | |
| Alternator/Battery | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: After the bad alternator has been replaced, does the battery needs to be changed as well? (assuming ... A: Rachel, This is a good question! The battery does not need to be replaced because an alternator is ... | |
| Airflow 1997 Camry | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: When set on the 'Panel" setting, I have very weak airflow through the two center air ducts (the two ... A: Kevin, Go to Chilton manual #68201, page3-19. If you have auto air then go through the procedures ... | |
| 1992 4runner | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: 1992 4runner with 3.0 - starts OK runs a bit rough. Absolutely no power. Can't get out of its own ... A: Check EGR valve with vacuum pump, check vacuum hoses, and components. See a repair manual for ... | |
| 1982 Toyota 22R Stalls when warm | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1982 4wd sr5 PU with 130K miles. It runs great other than, fairly often after running it ... A: Dave, Because its a carburetor engine it could very well be the problem. Lets assume you have good ... | |
| Toyota Camry Gas Smell | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1993 4 cylinder Toyota Camry with 203,000 miles on it. For the past week there has been a ... A: Joe, Are you sure it isn't a exhaust smell? With that many miles I see a lot of camrys that leak ... | |
| oil in exhuast | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: recently noticed moisture coming out of tailpipe. This was after starting it first thing in the ... A: Gary, All Toyotas drip water when you first start them. The black soot is normal also, mixed with ... | |
| 1999 Camry-Check Engine Code P0401+ | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1999 toyota camry, 4 cylinder. Scan by mech found trouble code P0401, EGR flow ... A: Gilbert, The first thing I want you to do is check all vacuum hoses connected to the EGR and ... | |
| Airflow 1997 Camry | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: When set on the 'Panel" setting, I have very weak airflow through the two center air ducts (the two ... A: Kevin, the cable and the trap door isn't moving far enough to change the air direction. get a ... | |
| stopped toyota camry 1991 | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1991 toyota camry 4 cylinder 177000 miles. I was driving and all of a sudden the car died ... A: Stan, The light thing is normal. Someone needs to attach a scanner to the ECM to see if any codes ... | |
| 1992 4 Runner | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: My 92 Runner is all of a sudden running hot. I had the radiator replaced a year or so ago, along ... A: Brian, Sounds like a head gasket problem. Its common on older Toyota V6 engines. Make sure the ... | |
| pistons | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: While in the middle of changing out the head gaskets on a 89 Toyota truck Sr-5 with 3VZ-E V-6 engine ... A: I don't get into engine swap problems or engine tear down issues, you just don't know who or what ... | |
| 2000 camry vent fan | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: 2000 camry vent/A/C/heater fan suddenly stopped working on the lower two settings, but still works ... A: Steve, Can I assume you mean the blower motor? There is a blower resister under the dash behind the ... | |
| toyota 4runner engine noise | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm considering buying a 95 4runner, the engine has a loud tapping noise that seems to be coming ... A: John, How many miles? Find a different 4runner to buy, there's plenty of them out there, and you ... | |
| 91 Previa Van | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: car was in a head collision. repaired, but back lights don't come on or operate. Checked fuses, ... A: Bee, do you mean back up lights or all lights? You need to check all fuses in the vehicle ! I mean ... | |
| 1989 Toyota Van hard start | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My 1989 Toyota van is hard to start especially when the engine is cold. If it starts, the engine ... A: Rolando, Does it start ok when the engine is warm? Could be the cold start injector, that should be ... | |
| EFI fuse blows | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: The 15A EFI fuse blows. I replaced it and it starts fine. As soon as I put it into drive, it blows ... A: I NEED more information then your giving me. What make, model, engine and transmission? Year and ... | |
| 2002 Solara | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: "I have had my car (134,000 miles) into a local Toyota dealer three times without resolution. Very ... A: Rich, You need to find a good Toyota mechanic, not Barney Fieff or Goober, he will find the ... | |
| Noise/Rattle during acceleration | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla. A month ago, all of a sudden, I found out that when I was driving the ... A: Durai, Need a lot more information to attempt to solve this one. How many miles on the vehicle? ... | |
| location of knock sensor in my car | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: i am getting error code 55. please let me know the location of the knock sensor in my toyota 3VZ-FE ... A: Surinder, Need more info, what year, is it a Camry? If its a 92 to 96 Camry the code 55 is not the ... | |
| stopped toyota camry 1991 | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1991 toyota camry 4 cylinder 177000 miles. I was driving and all of a sudden the car died ... A: Stan, need to know more information. Auto or 5 speed? all the warning lights are on when the ... | |
| Power window power door lock not working | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Last weekend the power windows and power doors locks stopped working on my 1995 Camry. I have done ... A: I don't know how many miles are on your car but I find broken wires between the drivers door and the ... | |
| Speedometer Problems | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 1991 Toyota 4x4 Ext. Cab pickup, 22RE motor, I was informed the truck has set for ... A: The first thing to do is pull the cable out of the transmission and see if its broken on that end, ... | |
| 1990 Toyota Camry DX | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Recently I've experienced a severe pull to the right and a shimy in the front at very slow to ... A: Bernie, The first thing to do is jack up right side and grab tire and move it top and bottom, then ... | |
| Toyota 2006 A/C | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: In the a.m. a/c working well as usual. parked my car for my day at work, wasn't driven all day. At ... A: Linda, I need more information to assist you. How many miles on car? Is it under warranty? Are you ... | |
| toyota solara v6 1999 | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: Repair time for replacing clutch A: Brian, I need to know why the question, are you going to do it, or for a repair shop to do it? You ... | |
| 93 Camary 6 CYL | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 93 Camry 6cl. I love the car and just had the tranny rebuilt. recently the car started ... A: Kerry, If you just had your transmission rebuilt you need to go back there and tell them the issue, ... | |
| Fuel ratio meter without O2 sensor | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: Is there a way to make and fit a display that indicates the mixture ratio change under different ... A: Your not listening! The 87 through 91 Camrys are the same body style with fuel injection! 92 through ... | |
| spark plug | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: i have an 04 toyota sienna. how do you get to the 3 rear spark plugs? A: Barry, If you can't get at it from the top then try from under the vehicle. Some 6 cylinders ... | |
| 2005 Highlander tire pressure warning light | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a new set of tires for my 2005 Toyota Highlander. The tire shop reset the low pressure ... A: Pat, I'm not familiar with that accessory. Obviously its not being cleared out correctly or some ... | |
| 85 toyota camry a/c light flashing, blowing warm | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: Need some help in finding where to start with warm a/c. Only info I can find is on newer cars. ... A: Pat, I can't guess without looking at and testing the car with gauges. You need to find a ... | |
| Engine warning light | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1993 toyota camry vienta(3VZ-FE engine) 3l car.the engine system warning light comes on ... A: Surinder, I can't even guess what the issue is without driving the vehicle and checking it out. I ... | |
| 1987 Toyota 4runner 22r | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My 1987 4runner EFI no turbo, tail pipe is sooty and black. I put a rebuilt engine in about 3000 ... A: Cooper, You did what before you changed the engine??? I don't normally get into any engine swaps. ... | |
| 97 Geo Prizm fuel pump will not operate. | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently took a Prizm off of my girlfriends parents. It has 250K on the clock but up until ... A: Jay, First of all, make sure you have good ground from the pump to ground, use an ohm meter. If ... | |
| Code 121 | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Hello Tim I have a 1993 paseo with 213000 miles on it the check engine light came on and i bridged ... A: Sam, I have a factory 1992 Paseo repair manual in front of me. The highest the code numbers go to ... | |
| Fuel ratio meter without O2 sensor | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Is there a way to make and fit a display that indicates the mixture ratio change under different ... A: Joe, You can purchase one of the inexpensive(about $90.) scanners at an auto parts store that hooks ... | |
| 1995 tercel alternator wiring color code | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: what are the designations of the white, red, and yellow small wires coming out of the alternator ... A: What kind of issue are you having with your vehicle? Because I don't have a repair manual for a ... | |
| 98 Camry | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Today I had trouble starting my Camry. When it finally did start the check engine light was on and ... A: Seth, First thing to do is attach a fuel pressure gauge, then let me know what fuel pressure is. ... | |
| Auto problem | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Toyota Caldina that intermittently takes off in second gear from a standing start i.e. ... A: Geoff, I'm not familiar with a Toyota Caldina. How many miles? Is it a 3 or 4 speed auto? First ... | |
| Toyota slave cylinder | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew why the person I bought my 90 4Runner off of said he sometimes has ... A: Reese, The first thing I want you to do is; make sure the the clutch master cylinder is up to the ... | |
| transmission | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Our 2000 Toyota Sienna has started making a whirring sound. It sounds like when you have your car ... A: Darrell, Unfortunately because I'm not at the vehicle I cannot diagnose this noise, it could be ... | |
| dash/cluster lights '04 toyota tacoma | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: dash/cluster lights not working. I tried the rotating switch with no help. Thanks, Robert A: Robert, Has the vehicle ever been in an accident? You must check all fuses in the vehicle. You ... | |
| 95 Camry 4cyl ride height | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any info as to ride height specs for above vehicle. I can't find ... A: Austin, 92-96 Camrys in general aren't made to haul a lot of weight. If you put 4 or 5, 40 pound ... | |
| 1992 Camry Smog issue | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: This car is running rich. Runs great but uses gas fast. The haynes manual says its probably the O2 ... A: Matt, I need a lot more info to assist with this question. What engine is it? Auto or 5 spd? How ... | |
| 1988 toyota four runner | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: how do you set the timing mark on a 1988 toyota four runner? A: Norm, I'll need to know more information first, what engine is it? The only reason you need to set ... | |
| 1996 Camry LE V6 will not rev past 3000 RPM when engine reaches normal operating temp | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Toyota Camry V6 with 137K miles. When the car is first started, and for about the ... A: Jamie, Unfortunately a lot of mechanics guess and replace parts until the problem goes away, and ... | |
| 2003 camry A/c | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Camry with automatic thermostat control. When I turn on the AC it wil rin for a few ... A: Steve, I could pinpoint the problem, but only by testing a few things on sight. Take it to a Toyota ... | |
| right rear bearing | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: How do you replace the right rear axle bearing on a 2001 Toyota Corolla? A: David, Its actually quite simple and inexpensive. Pull the brake drum and there are four bolts to ... | |
| Shifting problems | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: We own a 2000 Toyota Corolla (manual transmission) that we purchased used. The current milage is ... A: Patrica, This is rare on a Corolla. Hopefully its the linkage. You need to have someone look at ... | |
| 93 corolla dx won't turn over | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: this corolla I have has recently been draining the battery.Today my wife went to crank it,but it ... A: Terry, I'm assuming you have a decent battery. Are the battery cables clean and tight?(try ... | |
| 1991 efi camry | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I need help with how to remove the spark plugs. I know where to find them but i can't figure out how ... A: Ed, Get a proper size spark plug socket, it will have a rubber boot in it to grip the plug. When ... | |
| timing | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a 93 camry 2.2 i changed the waterpump and when the timing belt was off the valve gear got ... A: Jim, First thing I want you to do is get a Chilton or Haynes(#92006 page 2a-9) repair manual. ... | |
| 89 pick up starting problem | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i recently bought an 89 toyota 4x4 pick up. at the time of purchase the seller told me that it had ... A: Dominic, Was there an engine swap at any time? First thing to do is check the ground (-) wire from ... | |
| '99 Prizm Electrical Issues | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I think my Prizm is possessed by a demon. It started one evening when I couldn't get it to start. ... A: Greg, Sounds like there's a short(positive wire touching ground) in the system. You must find ... | |
| 97 Geo Prizm fuel pump will not operate. | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently took a Prizm off of my girlfriends parents. It has 250K on the clock but up until ... A: I'm going to need more information to resolve this issue. How did you determine the pump was bad in ... | |
| 1996 Camry-Power Door Locks | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Both front door's armrest switches for power door locks not working for lock or unlock. Turning key ... A: Ted, This is one of 2 things. Either a bad rocker switch on drivers door, or broken wire in ... | |
| surging motor in my toyota | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1988 Toyota celica gt 2.0 and the motor surges form 1200 to 2000 rpm should i start by ... A: Khris, The idle is too high even at 1200 rpm. I need to know a lot more information befor I can ... | |
| idle | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I know that you are an expert in toyotas but their are no experts in the honda area so I thought I'd ... A: Ev, I meant CTS or coolant temperature sensor, sorry, typo. It's easy to hook up vacuum lines ... | |
| Power door lock | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 92 Toyota 4Runner. My power door lock is switching lock and unlock all the time as soon as ... A: Danny, It's in the circuit with the door open switch so I'd check all the relays. I've also seen ... | |
| oil leak and more... | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My 99 V-6, 96000mi Camry developed an oil leak several days ago. By the time I discovered it, it ... A: Alex, I was trying to say between the lines that he made a mistake once, which happens a lot with ... | |
| A/C | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to replace expansion valve in a 1995 camry? A: Chad, I assume your talking about the A/C valve. Before you change that valve I would have an A/C ... | |
| 1992 tercel 1500cc tune up question | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I replaced the Plugs,(gapped at 45_) new Wires, Rotor and cap. The Engine still runs like it has ... A: When you say it misses, does it idle bad and accelerate poorly? Is it hard to start? How many miles? ... | |
| 98 Camry V6 Overheating | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: My 98 camry v6 is overheating. I changed the thermostat and the radiator cap. I noticed that the ... A: I need more information. How many miles on the car? What part of the country do you live in? (I need ... | |
| 95 Camry 4cyl ride height | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any info as to ride height specs for above vehicle. I can't find ... A: Austin, Is it a tire scrape or a clunk? Its most likely the rubber bushing mounts on the rear ... | |
| 2002 Rav4L Whistle from Dash | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: My wife drives our 2002 RAV4 2WD Limited with 45K miles. I hear a very intermittent whistle ... A: Steve, Could likely be a vacuum line loose or a crack in it under the dash. Try it with air off ... | |
| 98 Avalon with P0125, P1150 and P1155 | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Avalon 6 cyl, Auto trans with 95780 miles. The vehical failed it's CT ... A: Bill, I'll need a little more information. Does the car start, idle, and drive correctly? At what ... | |
| 96 camry engine vibration | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband just replaced the front engine mount today and now the car has terrible engine vibration ... A: I will need more info to help you. Is it a V6 or 4 cylinder? How many miles on car? Why did he ... | |
| speedometer | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: My speedometer works but it seems to start inclining when i get about 15 miles per out, like it is ... A: Chad, I don't know how many miles are on your car but with the combination of age and miles the ... | |
| 1992 Paseo Distributor | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 92 paseo with something defective in the distributor and want to know if the electrical ... A: Sam, First of all, are you sure that's where the problem is? No spark at the plug wire? There are ... | |
| idle | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I know that you are an expert in toyotas but their are no experts in the honda area so I thought I'd ... A: I'll be glad to try. Please tell me how they checked the TPS? Scanners can be misleading some times, ... | |
| 2002 Camry | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My moms car wouldn't do anything after she came out of a store, I had her try the power windows, ... A: Jacob, Sounds like the security system shut down the car. Does it have a keyless entry with an ... | |
| hey.... | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: how cancel the map sensor for my toyota PICKUP 94 v6 3.0 A: Sergio, Not sure what you mean by canceling the MAP sensor. If you could tell me what is going on ... | |
| 2000 toyota tundra will not hold info | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My Tundra was stored for 11 months with the batt. disconnected I am now driving it all is well but ... A: Try resetting the ECU. The best way is have a shop hook up a scanner and clear it. Most shops will ... | |
| Toyota Sienna-Engine Flush advice | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey Tim, I own a 2001 sienna. I believe I have a sludge problem and I am going to attempt to do my ... A: Dennis, I would definitely remove valve covers and take a look at oil drain holes, make sure their ... | |
| Power Steering Pump Vacuum Hose Attachment | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I replaced my power steering pump yesterday and I have a problem. There is a screw in ... A: Alex, Call a Toyota dealership, ask for parts, tell them what happened, (they will want your VIN ... | |
| 92' Paseo | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Is there a fix for a bad wiring harness? Flashing AC light and no AC from time to time. Aso battery ... A: Alan, Sorry, I meant expansion valve, too many things on my mind. Its buried up under the dash in ... | |
| toyota repair | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: i have an 89 toyota pickup and it sputters really bad. i've changed spark plugs,wires,fuel ... A: Zach, I really need more info. Is it a 4 or 6 cylinder? How many miles? If 4cyl, is if fuel ... | |
| rough motor below 2500 rpms | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: My 92 pick up w/ 22r motor has a miss that seems to be only under 2500 rpms. I thought it was the ... A: Kelly, I need to know more information to be able to try and help you. I don't like guessing. How ... | |
| Toyota Camry 92-96 inner tie rod | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Would you please show me how to replace the inner tie rod of the Toyota Camry LE 92-96 model? ... A: Scott, Your Camry must have a lot of miles on it, the tie rods don't usually go bad. I'm not sure ... | |
| 2002 Toyota Camry Sportivo | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Toyota Camry Sportivo and have recently been told the ABS actuator needs replacing. ... A: Elizabeth, Never heard of a Sportivo, what is that? Only am familier with CE,DX,LE,XLE,or SE ... | |
| Toyota Corolla DX 1993 1.8 leter | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Tim, My Corolla fails to start. Here is what I know to save time. 1) I replaced the fuel pump and ... A: Lets see if I can help. Normally Toyotas don't have fuel pump problems. Please tell me how you ... | |
| 96 CAMRY HELP | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Power windows. power door locks, and power moon roof not working. the relays and fuse that contols ... A: Antony, I need more info please. How did you check relays? What fuses did you check? How were they ... | |
| 93 Camry door lock | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I need to know to remove the driver door lock. I have already revoved the panel and when the screws ... A: Tom, Not sure why you want to remove lock but if the key won't turn, spray a generous amount of ... | |
| 1997 corolla stalling | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: My 1997 corolla stalls intermittently after slowing down in traffic or sometimes when i take a turn ... A: Gordon, Sounds like a frustrating problem. Lets see if I can help. I'm going to need more ... | |
| emissions | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Just needing some help on an emissions question, first let me say I have a 87 toyota 4x4 22R it has ... A: Bruce, Does it have a carburetor or is it EFI fuel injection? Toyota had both in that year. The ... | |
| 2001 4Runner New Antenna Mast | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I replaced the broken antenna mast with a new one following the directions. All works well except ... A: Ramez, When you replaced I assume it had the plastic gear strip attached. The gear strip travels ... | |
| 1985 toyota Camry - 5 speed - manual Transnillion 2.0 L | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: How to remove front steering control arm? Where to get replacment bushings? A: Sam, Why do you want to remove it? They don't normally go bad. Has an honest mechanic checked it ... | |
| toyota camery 1985 | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Toyota Camery that has been sitting for 1 year.It starts fine and runs good but ... A: Jesus, I need more info to resolve this issue. You say the alternator doesn't work but it was ... | |
| 92' Paseo "bad wiring harness" | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Is there a fix for a bad wiring harness? Flashing AC light and no AC from time to time. Aso battery ... A: Toyota doesn't usually have problems with a wiring harness, unless someone was messing around with ... | |
| Malfunction indicator light (MIL) | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: The orange MIL on my instrument panel stays on, but the car passes our Emission Control check every ... A: I assume you mean the check engine light. All they did was clear the codes in the ECM/PCM and of ... | |
| Engine Revs up at 70mph | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a issue with my 94 Toyota 4runner, when it gets up in 5th gear over 70mph the engine revs up ... A: Make sure the cruise is off, if its off and still does it, disconnect the cruise, pull the fuse for ... | |
| 93 Camry viability | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I was hit passenger front, the bumper is shot, headlight and blinker broken, hood bent, apparently ... A: I don't think this is a good option. Even though Camrys are great cars it just not worth putting ... | |
| Rav4 hesitation/rear O2 | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: My '99 Rav4 2.0 gas 5 speed had been trouble free with 140000 miles, other than a lingering P0401 ... A: There is nothing more frustrating than intermittent, erratic, stumbling vehicle problems. There are ... | |
| Engine FE-1G starting problems (Mark II) | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: My toyota engine FE-1G when started in the morning starts ok but then dies down immediately. On the ... A: Mike, That could be a number of things. Really want to help, don't want to guess, need to know ... | |
| toyota corolla 2001 installing new stereo | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: What colour is the power and the negative wires for the stereo and also the speaker wires please. ... A: Because I've seen wiring color changes for Toyotas in mid year models it can be confusing. Manuals ... | |
Tim
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Any Toyota, especially Camry, Corolla, or Geo/Chev Prizm problems. Heavy experience with ECM,sensor,diagnostic issues, driveablilty, starting, fuel,charging, electrical, overall mechanical engine/transmission, and suspension problems. If I can't answer a question correctly in a timely manner I will search for the answer.
Experience
I have 32 years experience in automotive field as a diagnostic technician. I analyze and correct problems on Toyota cars. I manage a car care organization for my church. The church has approximately 9000 members We provide diagnostic and repair services for low income individuals on a volunteer basis. I personally have owned and driven Toyotas for 27 years. My children, grandchildren, father and mother drive Toyotas. I have converted many friends to Toyotas.
Education/Credentials
Unrelated; Computer Science Degree.
My experience has been self taught, always learning. I am not a parts replacer! I've seen way to many parts replaced by shops or individuals that don't have a clue, eventually I get called to resolve the issue. Most of the time its something simple like a bad ground, broken wire, gas cap, or dirty sensor(02 or MAF), etc.
Sensors are there to send a signal back to the computer that something is off slightly, that doesn't mean the sensor is bad!
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