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| In tank fuel pump wiring | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I am replacing the fuel pump on a 92 toyota pickup and it is a in-tank pump. The new pump connector ...
A: The clean air act of 1990 required all vehicles sold in the USA to come standard with fuel ...
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| 1987 Toyota Cressida | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My 1987 cressida has failed emission because the NOX was too high ,I changed distributor cap ,plugs ...
A: Older cars like yours with high mileage (not knowing what your mileage is) have an increasingly ...
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| removal of front passenger shoulder seatbelt | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My dog chewed in half the shoulder strap to the front passenger seatbelt. It retracts just fine, but ...
A: Inside the unit is a spring loaded pulley that rewinds the seat belt after the release button is ...
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| 1992 toyota camary | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I bought a new battery 5 months ago. It was raining heavily today and I had been driving for about ...
A: That type of symptom can be caused by many different things. The good news is that since the check ...
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| oil pressure | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Prius and took it to my dealer for a oil change, this was 2 days ago. I noticed a ...
A: Technically when the oil filler cap is not tightened on the camshaft housing, it is a vaccuum leak. ...
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| Yaris 07 Auto Transmission Leaking | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Yaris Hatchback with 64,000 kms. My transmission suddenly stopped working. I checked ...
A: Your car is a 2007 car. I am certain that you have at least a 3 year bumper to bumper manufacturers ...
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| Toyota Paseo Clutch 1992 | 8/30/2008 |
Q: While riding home today I was unable to put it into 1st gear with the clutch in. I noticed the fluid ...
A: If your clutch master cylinder was empty, some air may have gotten in the line. You will want to ...
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| 2001 Seinna foul odor inside all of the time | 8/30/2008 |
Q: It may be ac drain from what I have read , my drain tube seems to work fine, I've sprayed lysol into ...
A: Yes, the air condensation drain tube might be leaking inside the vehicle causing mold and mildew. ...
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| engine ping | 8/29/2008 |
Q: When accelerating at lower RPM ( foot barely pressing down on petal)my 1995 Camry with 2.2L engine ...
A: I agree with you that you should assume that you are using sufficient octane. however, on an older ...
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| toyota t-100 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: 96 toyota t100, 3.4, a/t...the problem begins when I am trying to turn to the left in any ...
A: Have you checked all the battery connections? I don't understand your entire question. What does "NO ...
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| Toyota 22re will not start | 8/27/2008 |
Q: When I try to start my 89 4x4 22re, the engine cranks once then makes a high pitch squeal. I pulled ...
A: Your starter could be fine. I have no other idea what the "high pitch squeal" sounds like of course ...
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| starting help please | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i have an 1985 toyota pick up 4x4, with carb.... i have been haveing a very hard time stating my ...
A: YOU listed symptoms of a problem that can be caused by MANY different things. I listed some of them. ...
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| A/C plus some Electrical Issues | 8/19/2008 |
Q: auto), and the A/C doesn't work. Compressor kicks in for a couple seconds, then stops and the light ...
A: My first thought is that the magnetic clutch relay for the AC compressor is faulty. If I remember ...
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| 2007 solara toyota | 8/18/2008 |
Q: warning lite comes on, the lite symbol is a car outline, what does it mean???
A: It sounds like you're referring to a "check engine light". When this light comes on, there's an ...
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| AC kits for the Tercel | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I would like to restore a Tercel that presently does not have AC. Although I did find an ...
A: As a Toyota fan, I feel that there is no need for justification on your part to restore a Tercel. ...
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| 1990 Toyota Pick-up | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have 1990 Toyota pick-up 4x4 where the cab, doors are completly damaged. My question is : Can I ...
A: The body parts should be interchangable as far as my knowledge. I am not a body repair man...I'm a ...
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| CE2000: EGR Valve | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Toyota Camry CE. The engine check light has come on and on checking the code it ...
A: A tune up would be a good idea, but there aren't much procedures that mechanics do to an engine in ...
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| Starting | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I own a 98 camry v6. When starting the car, sometimes it will start and then die emmidiatly after. ...
A: Your starter heats up after tring to start any engine after long cranking times. I don't know what ...
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| toyota tacoma knock sensor | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Would a '99 toyota tacoma 4 cylinder fuel injected engine have a knock sensor(s)? I don't know off ...
A: Your 4cyl engine in your Tacoma does not have a knock sensor. Knock sensors come in the V-6 model ...
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| 1997 Camry efi fuse | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Recently replaced the head on 97 Camry,4 cylinder, 2.2 liter & now the efi fuse keeps blowing. I ...
A: There's something causing a short in the EFI circuit. It could be oil, or other kind of wetness ...
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| 1999 4Runner Shock replacement | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Our stock 1999 4Runner Limited has just over 100,000 miles on it. The truck is strictly a city ...
A: I would recommend an alignment after any suspension replacement of any kind. I don't believe in ...
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| tundra transmissions | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I'm in california looking for a auto transmission for a 2000 /6cyl,3.4 liter ,rwd tundra, My truck ...
A: In the earlier days, cars used to contain a special code in regard to which ones were sent to ...
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| wont keep running | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i have a 91 camery with a 3S-FE 4 cyl.... it all the sudden wont start... well it will start for ...
A: If you think that it's a blocked fuel line or faulty fuel pump, you need to test the fuel pressure. ...
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| 94 toyota tacoma | 7/26/2008 |
Q: i have a dead miss in my 4cyl engine it is in the #4 cylinder what could it be it straightens out ...
A: There are several reasons why your engine could misfire in the #4 cylinder. How many miles are on ...
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| RAV4 1999 | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My engine light is on. The code translates to failed exhaust emissions. Is this dangerous? I need ...
A: Did you have a shop diagnose the code? Did they tell you what code reading they got? Was it a ...
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| Rough Idle | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I got a 93 toyota pickup with a 4 cylinder. Its got a really rough idle all the time. It will stall ...
A: Yes, there is a way to adjust the idle. There's a slotted idle screw located on top of the throttle ...
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| toyota corolla 2001 | 7/21/2008 |
Q: i HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 2001. IN 2003 I WAS TOLD THE TENSIONER CHAIN or BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...
A: Was it a dealer or a small garage that checked it this time? If your timing chain tensioner is ...
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| '97 4 runner "check engine" light | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1997 4 runner with 170,300 miles. The "check engine" light came on when it went to 170,200 ...
A: The check engine light is illuminated when something is faulty in your electrical circuits, sensors, ...
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| 1989 Toyota Tercel Catalytic Converter With Long OE style Air Tube | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I can't find this part and I'm wondering why? Is it discontinued. The converter on this car looks ...
A: Manufacturers are only held legally responsible to make replacement parts for cars during a certain ...
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| Toyota Rav4 97 problem | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a used Toyota Rav4 97 which I have start noticing a problem right after I drive ...
A: The symptoms your car has can be an indication of many different problems. Are you running the Air ...
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| 89 toyota 4cyl 22 re blown efi fuse | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Battery slid sideways and hit medal battery bracket. Ground to alternator burnt, replaced wires and ...
A: You will need to trace the wire harness and look for burnt wires in the wire harness in the area of ...
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| Replace fuel sending unit | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My 2000 Toyota Corolla had fuel gauge stuck at "F" position. I took it to the dealer for ...
A: You will need to drop the tank down to access the top of the tank where the threaded ring is ...
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| low idle and tranny clunk | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 99 avalon, 130k. I have been getting a gradually worsening low idle especially when I come ...
A: On older model cars, there are transmission "kick down" linkage that's attached to the throttle ...
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| engine surges | 7/10/2008 |
Q: 1990 3.0L 4x4 p/u 426,000kms engine surges between 500 & 1500rpms when brakelight switch is ...
A: Is this an Auto Trans? Is the Air Conditioner on during this malfunction? Possibly a bad EGR ...
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| 1993 Tercel Front end Shaking | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Tercel 5 Speed Manual car. When Im in 4th gear doing 50 mph the front end starts to ...
A: There are many reasons why a car will shake at certain speeds. First, it could be the steel fibers ...
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| 1990 yota 4runner sr5 3.0 v6 Electricity!??!!? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Just before leaving work the other day I had rolled down all windows. very hot day, forgot the key ...
A: Are you using a Digital Multimeter? Are you testing voltage...ohms...continuity? If so, I would ...
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| Corolla 2000 signal lights | 7/9/2008 |
Q: A year ago, my radio was stolen and the burglar cut the radio cables, and apparently, the hazard ...
A: First, you need to have a professional reinstall a new stereo. The circuits you mentioned are ...
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| celica 00 | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i have a celica 00 i being hearing some squeaking from the car at first i thought it was in the back ...
A: The answer to your question can be difficult due to the fact that squeaks can be caused by many ...
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