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| Tercel Rod Bearing | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Ted I have a 106,000 miles 1.5 motor automatic Tercel. The car is nice but I have a knock in the ... A: The tercel engine does not have the different bearing thicknesses as far as I know, clean the bottom ...
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| vm1220@knology.net | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Camry 4 cylinder with about 135,000 miles. I am as of late running into some ... A: The master cylinder could be the cause of a low brake pedal unless there is a fluid leak at one of ...
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| 94 4runner tranny | 10/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 94 toyota 4runner with the 3.0 v6, and automatic tranny. lately it has not been starting ... A: The transmission shop is probably correct, in most cases the solenoids fail because of a restriction ...
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| 2002 Toyota avalon | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I was reading another Q and A about another Avalon owner having a similar problem that I am having. ... A: Strut failure normally doesn't cause a vibration so I don't think this is the problem, vibrations ...
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| 1993 toyota 4 runner 3.0 | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Had the head gasket replaced not new head was ground and did a valve job at the same time the car is ... A: I would recommend having the engine compression tested anyway, by the way, were the spark plug wires ...
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| Codes | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My friendly autozone identified these codes from my check engine light. P0340, P0441, and P0446. I ... A: The p0340 code is a camshaft position sensor malfunction, I would need to know if it's a 4cylinder ...
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| 150k maintenance | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994 Toyota Camry about to turn 150k. I've done well keeping up with regular care, oil ... A: It may need the timing belt replaced as well as the water pump and any oil seals that may be leaking ...
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| door mirrors | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have a '05 Sequoia and I'm having problems with the operation of the door mirrors. Sometimes they ... A: Do you know if it has the "driving memory" for the mirrors feature, if not then the most likely ...
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| Toyota celica Gt | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have been having problems with my heating on my 1989 celica gt it will start out with heat but ... A: Whic control cable was replaced, the one for the heater valve or one for the air doors inside under ...
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| check engine light came on | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 toyota corolla, recently the check engine light came on while i was driving. What do ... A: The check engine light will stay on until it's reset by either removing the EFI fuse under the hood ...
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| EFI Fuse | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 toyota pickup and i keep blowing the EFI fuse and i have trouble shout from the ECM ... A: It's unlikely that the ECM will cause the fuse to blow, if it drew mare than 15A current the ECM ...
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| Automatic Transmission Problem | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Ted, MY VEHICLE is a 1990 Toyota 4WD Deluxe Pickup, with a 3VZ-E engine, and an Automatic ... A: A solenoid or other electrical malfunction would cause the O/D indicaor light to flash but even if ...
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| Toyota Transmission | 9/27/2008 |
Q: How many quarts of automatic transmission fluid does the 2005 Toyota Sequoia automatic transmission ... A: The total capacity of the dry transmission is 5.3 qts, drain and refill requires about 1.5qts., keep ...
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| 1990 toyota 4cyl 4x4 | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My truck is not starting.I turn the key to start it and it turns over but it seems like there's no ... A: If the engine sounds like it has no compression and spins real fast then there may be a problem with ...
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| spark plugs | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Hey, I recently bought a 89 4runner w/a 3.0L v6 5sp. I went to check the spark plugs and the first ... A: Possibly the threads are stripped, this can be caused by carbon that has build up on the bottom of ...
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| 1991 3.0 v-6 runs rough | 9/25/2008 |
Q: The motor runs poorly as if it has dropped a cylinder or 2 and the power is gone from the motor. I ... A: The knock sensor would not affect driveability too much and it would not be the cause of an engine ...
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| 1993 Toyota Previa Battery Terminal reversal | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 93 previa. I was mistakenly given a battery by Autozone with NON reversed polarity and ... A: Check the 20A AM2 fuse in the box under the hood,if it's blown it will not supply voltage to the ...
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| Getting ripped off? on clutch repair???? | 9/24/2008 |
Q: 1999 Toyota Solara V6 5 speed (4+OD) manuel and being 2 makes via dealer info this is the North ... A: $800 sounds very resonable for parts and labor, 6.5hr labor is less than the dealers chargers in CA. ...
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| 2000 Camry inspection | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I'm no car expert, so I need help. I just purchased a 2000 Toyota Camry LE from a private owner, ... A: I would recommend having the toyota dealer do this inspection, just ask for a prospective buyer's ...
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| Heater Problems | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 95' Toyota Tercel. Recently i was driving with the heat on, and stopped to get a soda, ... A: It's more likely that there is a problem with the heater blower motor, check it's operation by ...
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| 2002 tacoma valve adjustment shims/2.7ltr | 9/23/2008 |
Q: is there a shim kit available for purchase somewhere? i have 75,000 miles and would like to adjust ... A: I don't know of any shim kits that are available, the shims are only available individually from the ...
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| Won't start after dead battery | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Our 2002 Camry does not restart after sitting for a month. Even a jump does not start it. I ... A: It's very likely that the battery was jumped backwards which is what normally happens when this ...
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| key lock on driver door | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I locked my keys in the car and someone tried to use a slim jim to unlock it,now the key will not ... A: Sometimes when this method is used to unlock the door a linkage rod on the door lock to the door ...
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| 1993 Toyota Celica GT (Conv-5SFE) -- VSV | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am replacing the starter I burned out. But how I burned out the starter is my question. Upon ... A: This engine has a few VSVs so I din't know which one it may be but in any case it's probably not the ...
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| 2003 Tacoma will not start, won't ever turn over | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my son's 2003 Tacoma will not start, the engine starter will not engage or turn. We pulled the ... A: Test the starter while it's installed, with the ign key off, the transmission in park or neutral and ...
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| 2001 Toyota tundra | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Tundra V8 with 104,000 miles and over the past 6 months when I'm driving around the ... A: Transmission problems on the early nodel tundras are common, is the check engine light on? In most ...
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| transmission | 9/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 94 4runner 4wd autamatic tranmission its always slipped but now it dose not go into gear ... A: Check the fluid level, if the fluid level is ok then there may be a serious problem with the ...
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| clutch out in 1 day | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Toyota Solara 99 V6 @150,000 miles Clutch started to go out...pedal wouldnt come back up ... A: The worst case is that both of the hydraulic clutch cylinders need to be replaced, the clutch master ...
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| Replace clutch with rear main seal? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1989 Toyota Supra, manual transmission, non-turbo that has approx 80,000 miles (never ... A: The clutch can be inspected after the transmission is removed, if any oil got on to the clutch disc ...
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| #1 Cyl and Repair Manual Recommendation | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have two questions about my 1995 Camry 4 cyl whose VIN starts with the letter J. First, is the ... A: The number one cylinder is at the front of the engine behind the timing belt(passenger side), as far ...
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| 1FZ-FE engine | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 94 land cruiser with a distinct knock. I can drive the vehicle but I am worried that if I ... A: You are absolutely correct, it can lead to bigger problems, engine knocking noises are never good ...
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| 1994 Toyota Corolla | 9/16/2008 |
Q: About a year ago, I began having sporadic problems with getting the car to start. When I turned ... A: That's a very detailed and concise description of a problem,I'm impressed, unlike some questions I ...
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| VSC Light | 9/16/2008 |
Q: The VSC off & VSC light have been coming on for 50 k miles. At 36 k dealer said no problem. At 95 K ... A: The steering angle sensor has to be recalibrated after replacement using the techstream scantool, I ...
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| RE: 2002 Toyota Camry V6 Struts | 9/15/2008 |
Q: 2002 Camry V6 with 126,000 miles on it. Performed 120,000 mile scheduled maintenance at local ... A: That seems like it's way too much, there is a method to check the struts, check to see if they are ...
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| 94 Toyota Camry suddenly downshifts | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 94 Toyota Camry automatic V6 with about 170K miles. A few months ago, I noticed that at ... A: The MAF, AIT sensor codes are not related to transmission issues, if the O/D light is flashing the ...
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| replacing brake light switch | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My 2004 Camry occasionally will not come out of park. reading your previous answers I think I need ... A: The switch is located under the dash near the brake pedal lever on a bracket, removing the left ...
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| 1985 Toyota PU, 4 cyl Idle problem | 9/13/2008 |
Q: All of a sudden my Toyota will not idle when warm. It sounds like it is getting to much gas at idle ... A: Check for an intake manifold gasket leak or a carburetor base gasket leak, spray the areas around ...
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| 97 corolla | 9/13/2008 |
Q: New plugs wires cap roto button pcv air filter fuel filter air filter. Rated 27 city 34 highway. 61 ... A: A MAF malfunction would turn the check engine light on, I don't think that's the problem, I would ...
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| 4Runner transmission | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 94 4Runner, v6, automatic transmission, 4 wheel drive with 171000 miles on it. The ... A: This is an indication of an internal clutch piston leak,probably the foreward clutch but in any case ...
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| 12 volt ignition source | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Avalon XLS and have installed a hydrogen generator on this car and I would like to ... A: The small wire on the starter solenoid only has 12 volts when the key is in the start position. I ...
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| hard cold starting | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1986 toyota pickup 2.4L, 2BBL, manual transmission. 270,000 body, 10,000 rebuilt motor, ... A: That may be the best solution, have you checked the choke plate to see if it closes when the engine ...
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| Throttle Position Sensor | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Camry 4 cyl engine. This is not a Calif engine as I am from Pennsylvania. I am ... A: The TPS is not the problem, it won't cause a misfire, intermittent or otherwise, sometimes cleaning ...
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| 2000 LC VSC & Center Differential Lights | 9/10/2008 |
Q: 2000 Land Cruiser---Two warnings lit up on the dashboard this evening: VSC OFF and the diagram for ... A: The center diff should not be locked unless there are extreme driving conditions such as mud,sand ...
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| 2002 RAV4 ECU | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I just got my right clutch replaced two weeks ago but when I was driving today my brakes felt like ... A: Without knowing the diagnostic trouble codes that are stored in the computer I can't be very ...
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| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My 2000 Toyota Avalon has been in the shop for close to 1 year. Its undergoing repairs due to engine ... A: There should be no problem with the computer, it should just go to a sleep mode with the battery ...
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| engine overheating | 9/8/2008 |
Q: i have a 1994 toyota paseo that is overheating, i have replaced the thermostat, flushed the ... A: First check to see that the electric cooling fan turns on when the engine gets to normal ...
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| Electrical ??? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 06 pre-runner with v6 eng. When I step on the brake the odometer light dims. Now the real ... A: Remove the tail light assemblies on both sides and remove the bulbs, carefully check that the ...
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| Suspension noise | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Ted- I may not be able to describe this exactly but here goes. My 98 Landcruiser just started with a ... A: It's hard for me to say what this could be without inspecting the vehicle, it should be checked for ...
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| battery drain | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 camry le 4cyl with a battery drain. Took to dealer and they said alternator if fine.Also ... A: Check for a current draw, make sure all electrical accessories are turned of, all lights, radio, and ...
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| 2000 Celica Security System | 9/7/2008 |
Q: RE: 2000 Celica - 49k miles. The security system alarm goes off at random when the car is simply ... A: The sensitivity may have to be adjusted,Toyota did not offer a factory installed theft deterrent ...
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| 05 Rav 4 Check Engine Light | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 Rav 4 Automatic with a check engine light on and off for the past 6 months. There is ... A: This code is specific to the catalityc converter "catalist system performance below threshold" ...
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| 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: As long as the wires are properly insulated there is no problem with doing this, none of the exposed ...
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| 91 toyota pu | 9/6/2008 |
Q: 10 seconds after a clean start it is difficult to keep rpm sufficient to avoid stalling. First km ... A: Possibly just an engine misfire, check the spark plugs and the spark plug wires, if they look ...
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| Check Engine Light | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Ted, I own a 2005 Toyota Corolla S with 43K. I recently got a check engine light. A Seattle area ... A: Your'e absolutely right in declining that recommendation, first of all the spark plugs are good for ...
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| battery drain | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 camry le 4cyl with a battery drain. Took to dealer and they said alternator if fine.Also ... A: What is the amperage draw on the electrical system, did they tell you how much current is being ...
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| sloshing water | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have noticed a sloshing sound coming from behind the dashboard (right in front of the driver) in ... A: This sounds like the A/C evaporator drain tube is clogged causing the water to remain inside the ...
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| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My 2000 Toyota Avalon has been in the shop for close to 1 year. Its undergoing repairs due to engine ... A: There is no rerason for your car to be in the dealer, it is at the dealer , is this correct? Before ...
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| 89 toyota truck 3.o | 9/5/2008 |
Q: purchased truck 191000 mile had 4 burnt vales replaced with new vales complete head job (head ... A: I need to understand a couple of statements you made, are you saying that the temp is normal after ...
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| 1998 landcruiser & premium fuel | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My owners manual says "91 octane or higher fuel required".Does this vehicle have to run on 91 and ... A: Nothing will happen, I use 87 in my '07 FJ with no problems, it's been said that there may be a ...
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| 98 Camry V6 | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I said in my previous email that the car was giving a code P0420 and after reading your previous ... A: If the cat monitor shows incomplete it will give a "PASS" this is not the case, the cat monitor must ...
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| 98 Camry V6- Spark Plugs and Code 0420 | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Ted, I've seen your responses regarding the P0420 code and will look into having an aftermarket cat ... A: Replacing the spark plugs will not do anything for the PO420 code and in most cases replacing O2 ...
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| 2002 Camry LE Battery Change = low idle | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Ted, I changed the battery on my 2002 Camry LE 2.5, 5-speed last night. After changing the battery, ... A: You did nothing wrong, this happens sometimes when the power to the computer is interrupted, it ...
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| help me please! | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I borrow my Mother in law's Car it is a 97 toyota 4runner special edition full loaded etc.... I ran ... A: I don't have any way of knowing what caused this to happen but I have someone else look at this to ...
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| a/f sensor won't come out 02 toyotasiennav6 | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Is there a special tool other than a special socket to remove the a/f sensor in the rear of the ... A: This happens frequently and there is no easy solution, if the sensor is stuck the exhaust manifold ...
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| Clutch hydraullic fluid repair | 9/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 1988 Toyota Corolla which has leaked hydraulic fluid from somewhere in the clutch ... A: Since the fluid level in the reservoir is dropping there has to be a leak somewhere in the system, ...
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| '94 Corolla 2nd Speed sensor? | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I found your information from a previous post helpful to a certain extent, but wished it went just a ... A: The most likely cause for this is the speed sensor that's mounted on the transmission, this is where ...
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| 92 toyota | 9/2/2008 |
Q: help v6 camery 3.0 overheated cranks will not start, replaced timming belt, water pump, tentioner ... A: When the engine overheated did it stop running? What was the reason for replacing the timing belt? ...
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| toyota 4runner transmission | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Ted I have a 2006 Toyota 4runner, i noticed that it was leaking transmission fluid, after further ... A: This transmission has no dipstick, it's a "sealed" transmission which requires no service for the ...
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| check engine indicator light on | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Toyota Tercel with 97500 miles on it. The check engine indicator light came ... A: Check engine lights normally turn on because there is a problem with one of the input signals that ...
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| My 1992 previa | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1992 previa w/ 140k miles on it. The idle is very low and will drop out completely ... A: Since the check engine light is already on and the computer has stored a trouble code I need to know ...
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| alt fuse | 8/31/2008 |
Q: do you have a diagram of or instructions for alt fuse installation A: There is no easy way to unbolt this fuse, on some models the fuse is in a smaller holder which can ...
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| 2006 Tundra Crew Cab 4wd SR5 50K miles | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Its an automatic with factory alarm,no remote start but keyless entry. the alarm just started going ... A: This is a little too involved for me to try to help with, it seems there is an electrical problem ...
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| Check Engine Light - Too Lean Condition? | 8/31/2008 |
Q: On my '99 Tacoma (2WD - V6 - 70K miles), I recently had a "Check Engine" light on the dash come on. ... A: Yes the MAF sensor is usually the problem when there is a lean code(PO171) it can be cleaned using ...
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| replacement fuel gauge | 8/30/2008 |
Q: My husband & I moved to Managua, Nicaragua 4 months ago to serve as missionaries. We bought a 1999 ... A: What you probably need is the fuel sending gauge which is located inside the gas tank, the diesel ...
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| 92 Camry 2.2L - Apparent Timing Problem | 8/29/2008 |
Q: 165k miles on car...supposedly 50k on engine installed Dec 2006. 3/2008, sudden onset of hesitation, ... A: This does seem like the engine cam timing is off, to check it just remove the top part of the timing ...
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| Door locks and key less entry 2002 Toy Sienna | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Toyota Sienna Van. Whenever the key is in the ignition and the front passenger door ... A: Yes it will cause the keyless remote not to work. Is there another aftermarket alarm on this van, ...
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| Fixing Driver Side rear View Mirror.... | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Camry 4 Cylinder, just cracked it while reversing my car.However used stick ... A: If it's a non-power mirror just pull of the triangular cover on the inside and remove the three ...
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| toyota transmission | 8/29/2008 |
Q: In reference to your question on the 92 celica auto trans issue with third gear only unless manually ... A: I don't remember the details of that question but I'll try to answer yours. The ECM gets the engine ...
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| ECU or ECM on a 2003 Toyota Sienna | 8/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 2003 Toyota Sienna and we just failed our emissions test - our check engine light was on. ... A: I find it a little hard to believe that there is a problem with the ECM. It's located behind the ...
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| 2007 Toyota Camry | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Camry XLE, V6 with about 70K miles. It recently began rough idle and fuel ... A: With all of this going on there should be a check engine light on, if this is the case the cause ...
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| '03 Tacoma code P0031 | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Where is the H02S Bank 1 Sen 1 Heater circuit low? ANSWER: This sensor is located just in front of ... A: Yes, that's about right,I would recommend using an OEM form the toyota dealer, beware of some of the ...
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| Toyota carolla ABS? | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 Toyota corolla S w/out ABS. My wife crashes it every winter in the snow. Can I add ABS ... A: Not practical and here is why: The whole brake system would have to be replaced including all the ...
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| low oil pressure | 8/25/2008 |
Q: i have a toyota avalon 2000 conquest. its 1,73,000 km. i have recently have done a major service on ... A: You will need to contasct a toyota dealer, there have been some known issues causing sludge in the ...
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| Short in door wiring loom | 8/24/2008 |
Q: '91 Camry (3s). The "overly complicated" automatic seatbelt for the driver started to stop at ... A: I would remove the door panel and identify the wires by their color coding first, then remove the ...
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| Turn signal and high beam not working. | 8/24/2008 |
Q: The dashboard turn signal, emergency and high beam lights does not work in my '00 camry. All fuses ... A: I can give you that information but there is one thing you mentioned that makes me think that the ...
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| Smoke on start up | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 camry XLE V6 with 80K miles. It has started blowing white smoke on start up, nomally ... A: White smoke is not caused by oil burning, it's caused by either coolant or water, some white ...
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| 85 Toyota 4x4 front axle seals | 8/23/2008 |
Q: , I have an 85 Toyota 4x4 with 195,000 miles that I bought new and have a question about the front ... A: If they have replaced all the seals including the one that goes inside in the axle tube then I'm not ...
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| 85 Toyota 4x4 front axle seals | 8/22/2008 |
Q: , I have an 85 Toyota 4x4 with 195,000 miles that I bought new and have a question about the front ... A: The grease should not be leaking on to the tires. By inner seal replacement do you mean the knuckles ...
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| Check Engine light | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Two months ago this came on, along with the battery light. i got a new alternator, battery is ok. ... A: Fluid levels have nothing to do with this, depending on the year model check engine lights are ...
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| ABS Light on after clutch replacement 94 toyota celica | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I took my 1994 Toyota Celica in to have the clutch replaced and when I picked it up and drove away ... A: Yes, it's something they did, the light wasn't on before, right? They're either ignorant or lying to ...
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| 90 4Runner 3.0 hot/cold engine issues | 8/21/2008 |
Q: 1990 4Runner 3.0 5spd 125k miles. No CE light. During the summer (warm weather 80+), after I have ... A: Make sure that there are no air intake leaks between the throttle body and the air filter, these ...
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| 2006 sequoia | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Intermittent problem whereby all dash warning lights except engine light flash at different ... A: Since the dealer spend hours trying to figure this out when they had the vehicle in their possession ...
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| 4runner gas | 8/21/2008 |
Q: What kind of octane fuel would you put in a 99 toyota 4runner SR5? I want to buy one but won't if ... A: 87 octane works just fine, premium is not required, I use 87 in my '07 FJ cruiser with no problems, ...
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| 1985 toyota pickup | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985 toyota pickup 2.4 FI 4x4. When AC is turned on there is power to the dash but there is ... A: There is only a high pressure side switch located in the evaporatir housing which is almost never ...
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| a/c freon refill | 8/20/2008 |
Q: how to refill the a/c freon on a sienna 2001 le A: The factory recommended way is to remove all the freon from the system and then filling it with the ...
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| '99 Avalon MIL with Codes P0125 and Pending P1133 | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I hope all is well. I've got an '99 with 19K miles (Mothers car not driven much) with a MIL on. ... A: This is a common trouble code on these models, the solution is to replace the a/f sensor, B1S1 is ...
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| 02 sensor warning | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Ted, I have a 1990, V6, Toyota extra-cab pickup, w/5 speed & original clutch. It has about 245k ... A: This O2 sensor is located in the exhaust pipe just in front of the catalityc converter, the fuel ...
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| 1999 toyota solara | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I had a thread going about my sle v6 solara, told me too many follow ups. I haven't had the car for ... A: Check the coil resistances, remove the three coils and measure the resistances across the electrical ...
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| Sienna catalytic converter question | 8/19/2008 |
Q: A co-worker is looking to sell his 1998 Sienna. It has 86,000 mi. of hauling tools and equipment in ... A: Yes there is a difference between the CA emission model and the federal emission model, you should ...
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| Burnt smell | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Corolla. For about 3 months I have been smelling a burnt smell like plastic. I have ... A: The reason the smaeel goes away when not using the a/c is that air from the outside stops coming ...
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| 1993 toyota speedometer doesn't work | 8/17/2008 |
Q: 1993 toyota 4x4 w/3.0L and auto tranny. Speedometer and odometer quit working. Replaced speed sensor ... A: Unless there is a wiring problem between the sensor and the speedometer I would say that the ...
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| Replaced catalytic converter gives worse gas milage | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Sir: I have a 1997 Toyoto Tacoma. My check engine light came on and the local Toyota computer ... A: Without knowing the original diagnostic trouble codes I have no way of knowing if that was the ...
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| Location of relay | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Camry with a faulty tail light and backup light relay. The lights(back up, ... A: The relay is located in the trunk on the left side inner fender area, remove the side carpeting, the ...
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| 2000 4x4 tacoma | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Tacoma Reg. Cab 2.7 4WD that I purchased used and now has 132K miles. It has always ... A: Check the shifter bushings in the shift tower, they tend to wear and cause shifting problems, remove ...
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| corolla inhibotor switch | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have got to fit an inhibitor switch( gear seletor switch) to 2000my corolla. Chassis no ... A: I think what you are referring to is what we call the neutral start switch, it's mounted to the ...
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| 1999 toyota solara | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I had a thread going about my sle v6 solara, told me too many follow ups. I haven't had the car for ... A: I don't htink you talked to me before, at least I didn't tell you that you had too many follow ups, ...
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| 95 Camry 4 cyl main drive pulley | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have tried everything to remove the main pulley(harmonic balancer) on my 95 Camry. I cannot get it ... A: The pulley has to be held stationary somehow, other than using and air wrench, this is about the ...
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| Alternating 0125 & 1130 Codes | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I get these codes coming up. I can check it one time and get 0125, clear it and within 2/3 Miles the ... A: The P1130 code indicates a failure of the A/F sensor bank one sensor one, it's located in the ...
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| High NOx | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 94 NA MR2 (5SFE) that ran very high on the NOx. I had the EGR Temp sensor disabled for the ... A: Your'e correct the egr temp sensor has no control over the egr system, it just records the egr gas ...
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| High NOx | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 94 NA MR2 (5SFE) that ran very high on the NOx. I had the EGR Temp sensor disabled for the ... A: There are two things that can be done at this time, unless already tried replace the gas temp sensor ...
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| 1984 FJ60 Emissions? | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 FJ60 that is all stock, with 135000k miles. I bought it new and do all the work on it ... A: I doubt if there is an intake manifold leak since this would also cause a rough idle, since the ...
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| 1991 toyota camry will not engage reverse (grinding) very bad | 8/12/2008 |
Q: The engine run great and will start in park and in neutral. I can shift in all gears except ... A: This car uses a shifter cable that is attached to the shifter inside the center console and to the ...
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| 1995 Celica AC | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 toyota celica and whenever I turn on the air conditioning the car bogs down to the point ... A: If there is a hose that is disconnected there may be a vacuum leak which can cause driveability ...
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| 1995 Tacoma Timing Belt Change | 8/11/2008 |
Q: This truck was our youngest sons 1st ride after he was married...I'me keeping it. It has 141K and ... A: There is no reason to replace the sprockets unless you mean the belt tensioner and the idler pulley ...
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| Toyota Camrey 1994 | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Oil light is on all the time. We replaced oil pressure sensor. We replaced valve cover gasket. ... A: The oil pressure should be checked with a mechanical pressure gauge to make sure that it's not a ...
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| 1997 Lexus ES300 Code 1705 | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My car was hesitating when driving in reverse, off and on for months like it just didn't want to go. ... A: This code indicates a problem with the direct clutch speed sensor NC2, according to the repair ...
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| 4RUNNER | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Hey Ted, I just purchased a 2002 4runner from my company that was a salesman's company vehicle. It ... A: Whatever problems may develop depend on how it was maintained in the past, you could ask a toyota ...
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| 1999 toyota solara sputter | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 toyota camry solara I just got a few months ago and shortly after purchasing the I ... A: the toyota scantool is different and more advanced than just about anything else but the autozone ...
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| Toyota timing belt | 8/10/2008 |
Q: A timing belt was replaced on the 1994 Toyota Camry. It starts and runs bur lacks the zip and ... A: It's very possible that the timing belt is off, if it's a 4cylinder remove the upper timing cover so ...
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| Immobilizer System | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I am working on 2007 TOYOTA FORTUNER (Model: TGN51-EKPSKV, Engine:2TR-FE). It’s equipped with engine ... A: I'm not familiar with that tester but I will try to help as much as I can. After logging on to TIS, ...
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| 1998 Toyota Sienna Van P0125 error | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Sienna van. I have replaced ALL the sensors. The computer codeswere errased. ... A: The O2 sensors are recording a too lean condition on one or both of the cylinder banks, since you ...
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| Differential clank | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Ted, I have a 1985 Toyota pickup. It has a 146,000 miles and is two-wheel drive with a four speed ... A: Check the driveshaft to see if it has a slip joint at either the front or the rear, if it has there ...
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| 1990 toyota celica Gt water pump | 8/6/2008 |
Q: how do you change the water pump? What is a reasonable cost for a mechanic to change the water pump ... A: The water pump is driven by the timing belt and it's common for both of them to need replacement, ...
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| code P0773 | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Camry V6 with about 161,000 miles on it. It has a code of P0773 and the transmission ... A: This code indicates a lock-up torque converter clutch malfunction or the solenoid controlling the ...
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| 95 camry | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Where do I check the code for the check engine light and how do I find a list of the codes.Thanks ... A: The #71code indicates an EGR system malfunction, in most cases the egr(exhaust gas ...
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| 1999 toyota solara sputter | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 toyota camry solara I just got a few months ago and shortly after purchasing the I ... A: Most engine/trasmission problems on this model would turn the check engine light on so I'm a little ...
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| 1995 toyota camry LE | 8/5/2008 |
Q: my camry has a rear main seal oil leak, and someone told me about this Bar's rear main seal oil ... A: They're right it is a temporary fix and maybe not a fix at all, the reality is that once a seal is ...
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| Camry misfire | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I got a 1998 TOYOTA Camry LE V6 W/170K Miles The problem is that in the auto shop they can’t correct ... A: The ECM is the least likely cause for this, all the cylinders on bank one indicate a misfire, the ...
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| "R" for reverse indicator comes on when I press brake | 8/3/2008 |
Q: 2001 Camry - the bulb out indicator came on a few days ago. Also, when I press the brake, the "R" ... A: Check all the bulbs in the rear, make sure the bulbs are not mixed up, some have two contacts, some ...
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| 2006 Avalon VSC light | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Avalon and only my VCS light has come on, but at the same time the Cruise Control ... A: The cruise control shuts off when there is a problem with the abs, trac/vsc system, so that needs to ...
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| rod berring | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 toyota camry. Oil light been on for a while, Car is knocking. Sounfs like a rod ... A: If the rod is making noise then the crankshaft is probably gone as well, the oil pan can be removed ...
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| Rear Brakes Toyota Sienna | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have received an estimate in the area of about 5-6 hundred dollars to replace my rear brakes, ... A: I would go somewhere else, preferably a toyota dealer and get another estimate, toyota calipers very ...
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| 98 Camry 2.2L 4 Cyl 100000 miles | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I was recently driving my camry and doing nothing unusual when the AC fan stop blowing on the level ... A: There is a resistor that controls the fan speeds based on what setting the control is set on, this ...
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| Glove box removal | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to change the air conditioner (in cabin) filter so the gove box needs to be removed but ... A: You didn't say what year model it is but in most cases there is what looks like a small shock ...
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| Toyota transmission | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 toyota pu, 22re, 5 speed manual trans., 250k miles. Keeps popping out of 3rd gear. ... A: Sometimes popping out of gear is due to worn shifter bushings in the shift tower, remove the inside ...
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| Toyota Power Window Passenger Side problem | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My daughters 1994 Toyota Camry has a power window problem on the passenger side. It has sporadically ... A: There are two known problems, the window motor and the window regulator, remove the door panel for ...
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| 1987 Camry A/C | 7/31/2008 |
Q: The a/c is cold, but the button's a/c light starts blinking after about 5 seconds when pushed. The ... A: The compressor has a revolution sensor on it, they used to fail on a regular basis back then, the ...
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| 96 rav4 ignition switch removal | 7/31/2008 |
Q: MY 96 rav4 ignition keywill turn only to the acc position. It goes no further, i have tried spare ... A: There is a release pin on the lock housing that can be pressed in as long as the switch is in the ...
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| previa headgasket | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 94 previa sc/le. It been leaking coolant(from the over flow hose) and over heating. It ... A: Doing that won't help, there is too much pressure in the combustion chamber for stop-leaks to ...
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| 95 camry | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Where do I check the code for the check engine light and how do I find a list of the codes.Thanks A: Lpcate the diagnostic check connector under the hood, open the cover and place a jumper wire between ...
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| 2004 Corolla Gear Selector Light | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Ted - The gear selector light on my 2004 Corolla is out and needs to be replaced. How difficult of ... A: The center console needs to be removed, pull the shift plate plastic cover off, remove two bolts ...
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| Immobilizer System | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am working on 2007 TOYOTA FORTUNER (Model: TGN51-EKPSKV, Engine:2TR-FE). It’s equipped with engine ... A: Unless you are a toyota certified master technician working at a toyota dealer you will not be able ...
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| 2001 4-RUNNER EVAP MALFUNCTION | 7/28/2008 |
Q: TED..HAVE A P0446 CHECK ENGINE CODE FOR MY EVAP SYSTEM MALF. CHANGED FUEL CAP, STILL HAPPENING. ... A: This code comes up when there is a large leak in the evap system, I can't just suggest to start ...
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| 2002 CAMRY | 7/28/2008 |
Q: AFTER CHANGING MY BATTERY MY CAMRY WILL DIE IF I AM NOT MASHING THE GAS IT WAS DRIVING FINE TILL I ... A: The computer needs to relearn the drive cycles, have you driven it around in stop/go traffic for at ...
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| Power antenna - 2001 4Runner | 7/27/2008 |
Q: The antenna has broken off. The motor appears to function as it still runs when the radio is turned ... A: The entire antenna doesn't need to be replaced, just the antenna cable/mast but the antenna has to ...
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| Vehicle won't start | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 4Runner V6 automatic 4x4 with 146,000 miles. I've reset the cam setting and crank ... A: It sounds like the engine is not timed correctly, the cam timing may be off, make sure the #1 piston ...
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| Toyota Camry | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have Toyota camry '93 with 140K miles.Lately after I drive the car for ten miles or so with A/C on ... A: One reason may be a partially restricted radiator, removing the radiator taking it to a radiator ...
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| 1998 toyota Camry air intake hose cracked | 7/26/2008 |
Q: 1998 toyota Camry 4 cylinder 2.2 L I went for smog today and it failed due to a cracked air intake ... A: If the used hose looks ok and has no small cracks then I see no reason to not use it. Just loosen ...
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| 97 4runner | 7/25/2008 |
Q: i recently purchased a 97 4runner and it has a little garbage after market antenna on it. i have ... A: You'll have to remove the inner fender panel on the right side, remove the top nut on the antenna ...
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| 1998 camry | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I just put a crankshaft kit, head gasket and new timing belt on my 1998 camry 2.2L. After putting it ... A: It sounds like the timing is still off, make sure that the #1 piston is all the way up with the ...
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| ignition locked up | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994 4-Runner and I can't get the ignition switch to turn at all. The steering lock is so ... A: There is only one release pin on the lock housing and it will have to be put into the acc position ...
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| Driver side door panel removal | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Electric window on driver side 1999 Corola makes noise going up would like to take a look at it but ... A: The door panel is held on mostly with plastic clips but there are a couple of screws also, look for ...
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| stiff gear shift lever | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a '91 tercel the manual trans gear shift lever has suddenly become very stiff between gear ... A: Yes that's correct, if any soft drink, coffee or anything containing sugar was spilled on top of the ...
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| 98 Camry 4cyl valve guide seals | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I think I need valve guide seals as I'm noticing some blue smoke that only occurs briefly on a cold ... A: The cylinder head does not have to be removed to replace the valve seals, it is labor intensive and ...
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| 1990 toyota truck tps switch | 7/22/2008 |
Q: ok i think i have narrowed it down some more. My truck was running with a very bad sputter in the ... A: There is a very small amount of adjustment so I don't think that will fix the problem, is there a ...
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| 2000 Camry steering and timing belt | 7/21/2008 |
Q: 2000 Camry V6 with 78000 miles. A few days ago, when steering wheel is turned, feels and hears one ... A: I would recommend replacing the water pump at the same time, unless the seals are leaking or there ...
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| clutch repair | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Clutch pedal has hit the floor. need to pull pedal up using hand or foot. Clutch point close to ... A: Check the operation of the clutch slave cylinder, does it move the clutch release arm when someone ...
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| Check engine light | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1997 celica GT 2.2. I hooked up the diagnostic computer and it came up with the PO773 code. ... A: Most of the time the solenoid is not the problem but rather the result of fluid contamination ...
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| 1999 Avalon Air bag light | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Blinks all the time. All fuses okay. I was told that something might have gotten spilled on the box ... A: There is nothing under the passenger seat that has anything to do with the airbag system, what you ...
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| oil pump on an '89 SR5 P.U. w/ 3.0 | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My truck has 235,000 on it. I've been trying to stop my oil leak. I've replaced both valve cover ... A: In order to fix this leak the front engine covers need to be removed and all gaskets and seals ...
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| valve cover leak | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I was told at Toyota that I have a small valve cover gasket leak on my 2001 Camry LE V6. I have ... A: The valves rarely go out of adjustment so I would say no, just have the gaskets replaced, the timing ...
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| shifting problem | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have a 2002 tacoma extra-cab 2x2 4 cyl. automatic with 118,000 miles. Recently it has not ... A: Are there any warning lights on the dash on? Is the fluid level correct and is the correct atf fluid ...
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| engine sludge | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My car was diagnosed with engine sludge in 2006. I have a 98 camry. I sent the paperwork in to the ... A: What did the toyota dealer do or what did they recommend doing? Did they not offer to make any ...
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| 95 Camry 4cyl HVAC | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My A/C blows cold & is working fine, I just have a maintenance related question about it. I had an ... A: Don't waste your money, toyota has no recommended service intervals for a/c systems. There is no ...
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| AC toyota 4 runner | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i have an 1989 toyota 4 runner 22r motor.The A.C compressor will not come on.When i press the A.c ... A: The compressor will come on as soon as it gets pressure from the freon source, the pressure switch ...
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| o2 Sensors | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Toyota Camry; 4C; with 150,000 miles. In Feb. I had both 02 senors replaced(check ... A: A converter that has the 420 code (cat system efficiency below threshold) has very little effect on ...
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| bad vibration | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1994 toyota corolla 1.6 L 4A-FE automatic. The car has a bad vibration. In park the ... A: Fix the obvious problem first, any motor mount collapse can cause bad vibration, check all the rest ...
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| 2001 corolla, in the morning starting then stalling, 2nd starting okay | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have this 2001 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl front Wheel Drive Automatic about 60000 miles. I got the ... A: Most of the time this happens because the part of the intake system called the throttle body has a ...
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| po446 service bulletin from toyota | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1998 camry 4 cyl that keeps popping code po446 evap canister and am requesting that service ... A: Please provide an email address to send the bulletin to, I can't attach documents here, on the echo, ...
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| 95 Geo Prizm won't start | 7/11/2008 |
Q: This car is the 1.6L auto trans with 165k miles. I had electrical problems starting about 2 months ... A: Can you be more specific, what electrical problem did you have and what is the problem they didn't ...
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| AC toyota 4 runner | 7/10/2008 |
Q: i have an 1989 toyota 4 runner 22r motor.The A.C compressor will not come on.When i press the A.c ... A: The first thing that has to be checked is the freon pressure, if there is not enough or no freon the ...
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| DTC Codes P0031, P0037, P2238 | 7/10/2008 |
Q: 2003 Camry V6, engine light recently came on with. Will replacing the O2 sensor possibly clear the ... A: All of these codes are related to the bank one side of the engine which the one closest to the ...
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| '98 4 runner door lock/security system fault | 7/9/2008 |
Q: The electric door locks no longer can be locked from the inside with the key inserted (they pop ... A: Whatever door it was that the seatbelt got cought in is where the problem is, it sounds like the ...
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| Toyota Camry 2002 ABS light on | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Toyota and it passed Inspection in two states but the ABS light is on and stays on. ... A: No, don't replace the computer it's probably not the problem, this car has onboard diagnostics for ...
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| 100000 mile preventative maintenance | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am a woman and am not sure what to do as far as preventative maintenance on my 2000 toyota sienna. ... A: At this mileage the timing belt is due to be replaced, it was due at 90,000 miles. The coolant ...
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| 1997 toyota corolla check engine light | 7/8/2008 |
Q: The check engine light came on in my 1997 toyota corolla. The code showed p0303 misfire occurred in ... A: Remove the #3 spark plug connector and check it for any signs of current leakage to ground, it may ...
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| scrapeing sound comeing from the wheels | 7/7/2008 |
Q: There is a scrapeing sound coming from my wheels I have had the breaks check buy a friend and they ... A: Check the wheel bearings, with the car off the ground put it in gear and accelerate to make the ...
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| Should I Repair Or Replace? | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1988 4 Runner in excellent condition w/106K,3VZE engine. Work completed in the last 3 ... A: This can be repaired by replacing the engine main bearings or only the #1 main bearing wich is the ...
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| 1995 toyota camry le | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Good morning Ted Ritter, i have a 1995 toyota camry le 4 cylinder automatic transmission. the ... A: The gauge fuse is in the same circuit as the backup lights and the brake lights so the problem could ...
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| 1993 TOYOTA/CAMRY LE/3.0L V6 FI | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Just bought a 93 Camry. Need to test/fix Air Conditioner Pump goes on but still blows hot air. Is ... A: It uses the R-12 freon which is no longer available, it should be converted to the R-134 type, this ...
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| firing order | 7/6/2008 |
Q: re: 1996 4Runner 3.4L 6 cyl. What is the correct firing order for this motor? A: There are two cylinders fired from one coil pack, since there is no distributor there is no firing ...
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| 1998 Toyota Sienne horn | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I seem to have a bad contact in the steering wheel horn pad. How do I go about removing the horn ... A: You will need to remove the steering wheel airbag, disconnect the battery and wait 90 seconds, ...
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| 2008 toyota rav4 4cyl auto awd | 7/5/2008 |
Q: how do i reset the maintenance required warning sign.i already change the engine oil. A: Turn the ignition to ON, set the odometer to read ODO, push and hold the trip reset switch, turn the ...
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| 1986 toyota corolla | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Hey I got a 1986 toyota corolla, it's having a really hard time running in the heat. It seems to be ... A: The EGR test should make the engine stall at idle, if there is no effect on the engine then the egr ...
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| manual Rav4 speedometer failure | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My 1998 Rav4's manual transmission was recently replaced because it had started popping out of 5th ... A: Yes there is another sensor in the speedometer but it could be a problem with the speedo gear or ...
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| Display "Hung Up" | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have the same problem with my 2004 Prius. The service station quoted me a price of $750.00 for the ... A: I'm not sure what exactly the problem is but if you are getting messages on the multifundtion ...
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| Re: 2001 EGR Valve | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I had a question about my 2001 Toyota Camry LE. About 3 days back I got my "check engine" light come ... A: It would help me to know what the trouble code number is but since you say it's an egr related code ...
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| 1990 Camry intermitten starter problem | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have the same problem with intermittent starter problems. I've replaced the starter and solenoid ... A: Check the neutral start switch located on the side of the transmission in the front near the ...
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| Toyota 87 pickup up-keep | 7/3/2008 |
Q: What can I do to keep up on regular maintenance? I love the truck and just want to keep it running. ... A: Other than regular maintenance including oil changes, air, fuel filter, spark plugs, coolant, ...
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| Toyota Camry AC compressor replace | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I bought a used ac compressor for my 93 camry and bolted it up to the motor. When I went to hook up ... A: There might have been a midyear production change or the compressor is not matched to the engine, a ...
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| Check Engine Light | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 4Runner - V6. The check engine light came on. The codes are P0125 and P1135. I'm not ... A: The P1135 code is an air/fuel ratio sensor malfunction code bank one sensor one( translation) the ...
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| Clunk/rough shift into reverse | 7/2/2008 |
Q: hope that you can help. I own a '98 Lexus ES300. For about 1 month, when I put the car in reverse ... A: There may be a problem with the transmission throttle pressure cable, it may be sticking or not ...
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| car stopped | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My 1991 toyota camry stopped in the middle of the road with all the warning lights displayed on the ... A: The most common problem with stalling and restarting problems are that the coil inside the ...
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| High Hydrocarbons | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 v6 Toyota 4-Runner with 232,959 miles and an automatic trans. On my last emissions ... A: Yes, that's the correct analisys, hydrocarbons are simply unburned fuel due to an incomplete ...
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| 2001 Camry rough transmission bump in/out OD | 7/1/2008 |
Q: 2001 Camry 160,000 miles. Trans serviced 155,000. When hot, trans make rough bump when shifting ... A: The Pennzoil is ok to use. I'm beginning to think that a serious transmission problem is starting to ...
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| tail and break light problem. | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I bought a well used '79 3/4 ton Toyota Pickup. The head lights didn't work and it had a toggle ... A: Check all the tail light/turn signal and front side marker or parking lights, there may be an ...
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| Hood release pull, broke | 6/30/2008 |
Q: We took my 1999 cameryLE in for an oil change to Pep Boys, as there are no close dearlers here I ... A: The only way I know of is to get to the 10mm bolts that connect the latch to the radiator upper ...
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| 2001 Camry rough transmission bump in/out OD | 6/30/2008 |
Q: 2001 Camry 160,000 miles. Trans serviced 155,000. When hot, trans make rough bump when shifting ... A: A solenoid malfunction would turn the check engine light on.Did this start after the transmission ...
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| 96 Camry key stuck in ignition | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Parked the car and could not get the key out of the ignition. 96 Toyota Camry, 139,000 miles, 4 ... A: There should be a shift interlock release button near the shifter in the console, remove the cover ...
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| over heat | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 1994 camery with v-6 engine car over heats after drivine a 1/2 mile ony code is egr, could ... A: An EGR malfunction will not make it overheat. There may be a coolant leak, has it been checked for ...
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| gas mileage | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Camry LE, 5 speed automatic, V4, with full factory warranty (7 year/100,000 miles) and ... A: The best way to go about this is to have the toyota dealer connect the techstream scantool to get ...
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| 4runner noise | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My 1999 2wd 4runner (125,000 miles) recently started making a rumbling noise at speeds only between ... A: Possibly one of the rear axle bearings or the differential pinion bearings, this can be checked with ...
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| 93 toyota Camry AC vent blows lightly | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Toyota Camry. When I turn on my air conditioner or heater, (and I can have the knob ... A: Check the control cables attached to the air ducting on both sides under the dash, one of the cables ...
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| Camry V6 Conquest auto 1998 160,000 km | 6/26/2008 |
Q: The engine service light is on. Cold start and the engine idle speed is too high at 1400 rpm. Idle ... A: The code 21 is a main oxygen sensor failure code, it may have been disconnected during the repair, ...
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| 2002 Toyota Forerunner Lmtd. | 6/25/2008 |
Q: ... A: If you have a copy of the repair orders then there should be a diagnostic trouble code or codes ...
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| 1998 Landcruiser Antenna mast replacement | 6/25/2008 |
Q: How do I get the old antenna mast and vinyl cord out and install a new one. I can remove the mast ... A: The inner fender liner has to be removed, then the antenna assembly removed, the antenna lead can ...
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| 1998 Camry LH Drive Axle Removal | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of replacing the clutch on my 98 Toyota Camry. This car is a 4 cylinder with a ... A: Yes the haynes manual is correct,the axles can be pried out, there is only a thin round snapring on ...
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| 83 Celica | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have an 83 Celica. A while back i had parked my 83 Celica 22re engine in my back yard. I told my ... A: Use the cover for the fuse designations,the fuel tank does not have to be removed to check fuel pump ...
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| Toyota Sequoia rear hatch lach breaking | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I just got back from a dealer with a $250 bill for a plastic latch(Pt#69090-08010)$64.88 plus $180 ... A: Although this is a common problem, Toyota has not extended the warranty coverage, it is still ...
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| 4Runner excessive cranking & gas odor | 6/23/2008 |
Q: 1994 4Runner needs excessive cranking (about 4 seconds) to start up even hours after its been warmed ... A: A couple of possible causes, the cold start injector may be leaking or staying on too long, a more ...
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| Brake lights are on all the time | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My brake lights will not go off unless I unhook the battery. I have a 93 toyota corolla. Where can I ... A: Yes, the brake light switch is most likely the problem, it's located on a bracket near the brake ...
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| 1998 Toyota Rav4 Brake Lights | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Both brake lights went out, but the small brake light at top of rear window works. I checked the ... A: Make sure that you replaced the right bulbs, since the center light still works it means that the ...
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| Remove door lock from Toyota Corolla Seca | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have lost my key and was told by a locksmith the cheapest way to get a new key cut is to remove ... A: Instead of doing that go to the toyota dealer and give them the VIN# of the car,go to the parts ...
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| 1979 toyota charging problem | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I replaced the alternator twice. i put in brand new voltage regulator. i replaced the positive ... A: Check the voltage between the two battery terminals with the engine running, it should be at least ...
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| RAV4 speedometer problem | 6/20/2008 |
Q: The speedometer on my 2003, 38,000 mile RAV4 has suddenly failed. As I live in a remote area of ... A: In most cases this is due to a failed vehicle speed sensor mounted in the transmission, I'm assuming ...
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| 2000 Toyota Corolla | 6/20/2008 |
Q: We own a 2000 Toyota Corolla (manual transmission) that we purchased used. The current milage is ... A: This transmission has shift cables attached to the shifter that connect to the shift levers on the ...
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| 83 Celica | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have an 83 Celica. A while back i had parked my 83 Celica 22re engine in my back yard. I told my ... A: Connecting a charger backwards or jumping the battery backwards will blow some fuses, check the ...
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| airbag light on | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a 95 Tercel that has only 77,000 miles ($1000, not bad huh). I have addressed ... A: The first thing the dealer will do, or should do, is to access the diagnostic system to see what the ...
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| 1990 Geo prism LS (corolla) Window runs | 6/17/2008 |
Q: My driver's door window run has been shrinking and blowing wind, and it finally broke at the corner. ... A: Yes, try replacing all the window runs, the door panels don't need to be removed, after pulling the ...
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| 1999 - 4 Runner starter removal 4x4 | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Sorry for not including all the necessary info. its a 1999 4 Runner Limited 4x4, V6 with auto ... A: I don't have your original question in front of me but anyway, the starter is connected with two ...
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| 2001 Camry with a P0446 code | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My 2001 Camry CE has 66,000 miles on it and comes up with a Code 0446. I've been told by a non ... A: The bulletin only covers the V-6 engine. Whether the problem is covered under warranty or not ...
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| Cruise Control | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I drive a 1999 model toyota camry csx, the problem is that when i engage the cruise control the ... A: The light is blinking because the cruise control has a malfunction stored in the computer which you ...
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| Tune Up | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My 94 Toyota 3vze v6 has lost some of its power over the years (180K mi) To get it back to "like ... A: This engine has always been disappointing in the power department, I used to own a 1990 4-Runner and ...
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| 1985 Toyota PU | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My speedometer does not work. The Gas and Temp. gauge works find. Is it hard to fix? Please tell me ... A: The speedometer is deiven by a mechanicak cable coming from the transmission, the cable may be ...
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| my rav4 | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 rav4 (4wheeldr). Recently my theft deterrent system went a little whacky. However, ... A: There are basically two types of keyless entry systems that were used by Toyota, the factory ...
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| Misfire 1-4-5 | 6/15/2008 |
Q: OBDII P1300 P0300 P0301 P0304 P0305 This has happened now twice to me. I will be returning home ... A: I have run into misfire codes that were not related to coils or wires etc. after making sure that ...
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| previa starting issue | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Ted. I wrote to you before about a problem with my Toyota Previa. Problem: Enginer turns over ... A: I would be concerned with the cold start system, this engine uses a cold start injector located on ...
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| loss of coolant | 6/15/2008 |
Q: 2000 echo started getting warm,,I think it is the fan but what do you think? switch or relay ... A: If the fans don't come on when the engine gets hot then the problem may be the temperature control ...
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| dash crack | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have an 04 4runner with 2 large vertical cracks on the passenger side dash board. I do live in ... A: There are two options, either replace the dash pad or find a local vinyl repair place that can ...
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| 1990 Toyota Celica | 6/14/2008 |
Q: 1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 Car won't start, starter won't turn over. got power going in. Had ... A: If there is one click heard from the starter when turning the key, it means the solenoid is making ...
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| Don't have running lights... | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My brake lights,turn signals and headlights all work.The front and rear Running lights do not.Where ... A: Look for the relay on the left side where the rear fender is inside the trunk, remove the side ...
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| 1992 toyota pickup 22re 4x4 manual | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Where can I get to the fuel pump hot wire in the engine compartment ,as I need to splice into it ... A: Located the diagnostic check connector under the hood, find the FP terminal, this connector will be ...
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| 1990 Toyota Celica | 6/13/2008 |
Q: 1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 Car won't start, starter won't turn over. got power going in. Had ... A: When it doesn't turn over is there any clicking noise, if so the starter should be replaced, if ...
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| 2001 Toyota Avalon Cruise Control | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Just bought a 2001 Avalon with 57,000 miles. The cruise control does not work at all. The light ... A: The blinking light means that there is a trouble code stored in the computer, please have this ...
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| Engine Light on 04 Echo | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Engine light keeps coming on, car seems to be running fine but codes that came back are P0441 ... A: Having all of these codes indicates a large leak in the emission control evap recovery system, in ...
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| 01 Tacoma Wiring Harness Question | 6/12/2008 |
Q: 01 Tacoma V6 I have a wire cut right at the end of the connector that connects to the igniter. Can ... A: Yes the terminals can be removed, most connectors use a small plastic tab which can be depressed ...
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| 2001 echo | 6/12/2008 |
Q: when starting my echo it starts rough or slower than before it runs fine after, ps a check engine ... A: What were the diagnostic trouble codes that made the check engine light come on? If it was at the ...
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| 1995 Celica A/C system | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend's mechanic told us that the expansion valve is stuck closed in her car. He's informed ... A: If the compressor is seized then there is a good chance that metal particles from the compressor ...
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| '96 V6 3.4 T100 SR5 4WD A/T- Shift Solenoid | 6/11/2008 |
Q: -I have enjoyed driving this T100 for the past 10 years. Only issue has been front brakes, but that ... A: Your email address is not visible to me if you include it with your name when asking a question ...
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| po505 | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 4runner with 130k miles. my check engine light came on and also my vsc trak vsc off ... A: Most of the time this is caused by a low idle condition, before replacing anything try removing the ...
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| 1995 Celica A/C system | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend's mechanic told us that the expansion valve is stuck closed in her car. He's informed ... A: If the valve is the problem then it should be replaced but I have no idea whether that's the problem ...
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| Toyota Camry 92-96 camshaft seal | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I was able to replace the timing belt and I would like to take advantage of this time to replace the ... A: The cam gear has to be removed, it has to be held stationary so that the bolt can be removed, the ...
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| 1989 toyota camry v6 spark plugs | 6/10/2008 |
Q: How do you access the rear spark plugs in order to change them? A: It can be done without removing the intake chamber, using a few differnt lenght 3/8" extensions, a ...
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| changing battery | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Have a 97 camry. changed the battery and nothing. alarm system went off several times. is the ... A: Try doing the following: Open the driver side door, disconnect the negative battery terminal, put ...
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| power windows | 6/10/2008 |
Q: so my power windows dont work from the master switch, so i took it apart hoping it was the ... A: The 12 volts can come from any wire that has 12 volts applied to it, remove the electrical connector ...
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| 1994 Toyota 6 cyl. pick-up transmission issues | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Ted, I have a 1994 6 cyl. toyota pickup. A few weeks ago, I drove it pretty hard over the ... A: The high sierras are my favorite place to visit, I live in so cal so I go there a lot, anyway it ...
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| 93 toyota camry starts but then stops | 6/9/2008 |
Q: For a while the car would just be driving normaly then all of a sudden it would just cut out, ... A: Most of the start up and then stalling problems are due to a large air intake leak, unless already ...
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| 95 toyota 4runner loses power after warm | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I really need help and I believe you're the man... 95 4runner 200,000 miles, starts and runs ... A: Possibly a restricted exhaust system due to a cat converter problem, check the converter to make ...
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| Toyota electrical | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER 4wd. My question is about the electrical system. When i use my brakes ... A: I would recommend having the alternator and the battery tested, the alternator should be tested ...
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| Air conditioner | 6/8/2008 |
Q: The air conditioner on my 97 celica was changing from cold air to hot air and now has stopped ... A: The most common cause is that the freon has leaked out because of a leak in the system, if the freon ...
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| 2002 Toyota Camry low idle speed | 6/8/2008 |
Q: June 7, 2008 God bless you. 2002 Toyota Camry, 2400cc, 2AZ-FE; 121,000+ miles. Idle speed is too ... A: It doesn't have a PCV valve and even if it did it wouldn't be the problem, the problem is that there ...
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| oil leak on 1987 toyota camry | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Mr Ritter, I have a 1987 Toyota Camry. It has 246,000 miles on it. The timing belt was changed at ... A: There are three oil seals at the front of the engine, the crankshaft seal the camshaft seal and the ...
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| 1990 4runner 6 cyl | 6/8/2008 |
Q: changed my alternator and removed the distributor to make the task easier. Put everything back ... A: The distributor is not timed correctly. To fix this rotate the engine to the #1 TDC position with ...
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| 1998 Toyota Camry | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Sometimes I have a problem to start the engine on my 1998 Toyota "Camry" with 4 cylinders, ... A: The idle air control valve is a common problem, it can be cleaned by removing the throttle body and ...
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| 03' Corolla Power Door Lock Not Working | 6/7/2008 |
Q: My 03' corolla has only 37000 miles. The front passenger and rear passenger power door locks do not ... A: since two places came up with the same solution to the problem I would recommend following their ...
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| Engine goes into overdrive for no apparnt reason | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a issue with my 94 Toyota 4runner, when it gets up in 5th gear over 70mph the engine revs up ... A: I'm still not sure what the problem may be because if the engine revs up the reading of rpms on the ...
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| Engine goes into overdrive for no apparnt reason | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a issue with my 94 Toyota 4runner, when it gets up in 5th gear over 70mph the engine revs up ... A: Is this an automatic or manual transmission? Sorry, but I'm a little confused, only the manual ...
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| PO420 - 2001 Chevy Prizm - 75000 miles | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Chevy Prizm with about 75000 miles. I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area (drive the car ... A: I have a lot of experience with this trouble code and the end result is always that the cat ...
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| toyota 1998 sienna le | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My engine is running hot. I just noticed that the fans are not kicking on. What can I do before I ... A: Check the fuses under the hood in the black box marked AM1 and AM2, if they are good then it gets a ...
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| 1990 Toyota 4x4 pickup again won't start after new starter installed | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I think I need help diagnosing an electrical problem! I have a 1990 Toyota 4-cyl 4x4 22r3 2.4liter ... A: There area couple of things that can still cause the problem, if it has an automatic transmission ...
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| spark plug replacement in a 2001 toyota sienna | 6/5/2008 |
Q: how do i replace the rear spark plugs in a 2001 toyota sienna A: Not easy but it can be done without removing the intake chamber, it helps to remove the windshield ...
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| Ignition coil bad? | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have a '97 4Runner V6 with manual transmission and 136k miles. The check engine light came on ... A: Yes, that's correct, it's very possible that the #4 fuel injector is the problem but first I would ...
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| 99 4Runner Antenna | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I've replaced my antenna a couple times (first time car wash got me, next time a part broke). Well ... A: The antenna should be reoved and disasembled and any broken pieces of antenna mast removed from the ...
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| 2000 Land Cruiser Service Bulletin EL002-02 | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My 2000 Land Cruiser encountered the problem detailed in service bulletin EL002-02 (Combination ... A: I'm not really sure what causes the continous buzzing noise except that there is a malfunction in ...
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| 98 4runner fuse box | 6/3/2008 |
Q: we replaced the alternator fuse and bought a new battery (other one was dead) to see why the 4runner ... A: Normally when the battery connections are reversed or jumped or charged backwards some of the fuses ...
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| engine fault code PO 441 | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My 99 Corolla is showing fault code PO 441.This is something to do with Evap.Emission control.Sounds ... A: The two most common problems for this code is that there is either a leak in the charcoal canister ...
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| Don't have running lights... | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My brake lights,turn signals and headlights all work.The front and rear Running lights do not.Where ... A: It's probably not the relay, have you checked the fuse marked "tail" on the inside fuse panel? If ...
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| Timing Light and Tach | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have an older Camry, a 1995 with about 150K miles. I am thinking of investing in a timing light ... A: I have no experience with either one of them, as long as they both the features I mentioned ...
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| 1991 Toyota Camry/ Wont Start | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Toyota Camry that will not start. It will crank over but will not start. I sprayed ... A: The distributor may be the problem, although the timing belt turns it can still be the problem if it ...
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| Toyota won't start | 6/2/2008 |
Q: 1991 Toyota Corolla New fuel pump and filter has been installed and now will not start unless ... A: Most likely a problem with the ignition switch, the electrical part of the switch can be replaced, ...
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| Timing Light and Tach | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have an older Camry, a 1995 with about 150K miles. I am thinking of investing in a timing light ... A: There are timing lights available that have a tach built in and I would recommend one of those, they ...
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| transmission of 1991 tercel | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have had no problems with my trans with this car ever. I never really took the car very far out of ... A: It should be ok to drive back, the leak seems to be small, are you sure it's transmission fluid and ...
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| 1994 Toyota 4Runner v6 4wd | 5/31/2008 |
Q: How do I remove the old starter? I can't even find it. Thank you so much. Gary A: The starter is located on the right side of the engine under the exhaust manifold, it's helsd on ...
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| Burned exhaust valves on a 2001 Prizm | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Ted, I have a 2001 Chevy Prizm, which from what I understand, uses the same engine as a 2001 ... A: No, the oil usage would not cause the valves to burn, valves normally do this because the valve ...
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| check engine light | 5/30/2008 |
Q: i have a 90 toyota celica all trac it as a 2.0 turbo engine every time i hit about 2800 rpms the ... A: Possibly an O2 sensor problem, can you get the trouble codes and let me know what they are, under ...
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| 4AGE Knock sensor wire | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994 Toyota 4age 20 valve (jap import) and I accidently cut the knock sensor wire. I cut ... A: You don't have to replace the wire to the computer, it sounds like that there is still not a good ...
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| 2002 RAV4 Air Stopped blowing cold air | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Air working fine when started out this morning, but while driving AC started blowing hot air. ... A: The most common problem for this is that there may be a freon leak and the freon level is low, ...
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| a/c heater controls proble | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Ted, My 02 highlander suffered from the dreaded wire breaking on the heat temp knob. Had that ... A: The problem may be more than just one fuse, there is one fuse block under the hood and one inside ...
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| 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY: CAR BUCKS WHEN I HIT THE GAS AND THEN SHUTS OFF | 5/29/2008 |
Q: THE CAR WAS RUNNING NORMAL DRIVNG DOWN THE ROAD, I THEN NOTICED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. I THEN TRIED ... A: Check the ignition coil inside the distributor, remove the cap and the rotor and coil cover, inspect ...
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| Toyota Camary 1999 | 5/29/2008 |
Q: How hard to replace the water pump, when I fill the radiator, it pours out water in the Front of the ... A: Thye timing belt has to be removed as well and probably will need to be replaced, it's not that ...
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| 1998 toyota camry | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Yes I have this car and some times lately while I start the car it star ok, but some times the rpms ... A: This code is an evaporative emission control leak code and has nothing to do with driveability, it ...
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| 2002 toyota camry A/C relay | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 toyota camry xle that i think has a bad A/C relay but i can not find the relay in any ... A: The a/c relay is actually called the magnetic clutch relay and is designated on the inside of the ...
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| 98 toyota camry le(L4-2164cc 2.2l dohc mfi) | 5/27/2008 |
Q: my camry just died when i was driving down the road, when i tried to restart it, the engine sounds ... A: Fuel pumps normally don't go out without giving some sort of driveability problems before so I ...
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| 1989 Toyota 4x4 pickup | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My son owns a 1989 Toyota Pickup. It is a single cab 4X4 with a 22RE F/I engine and 5 speed ... A: Check the power steering pump for a leak, they normally leak at the front seal, you can get a reseal ...
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| 1998 toyota camry | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Yes I have this car and some times lately while I start the car it star ok, but some times the rpms ... A: Please find out why the check engine light is on, there is a trouble code in the onboard computer ...
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| 95 Camry 4cyl front brake rotors | 5/26/2008 |
Q: This is probably a stupid question, but I was hoping you could tell me the simplest way of removing ... A: These rotors normally just slide off, there must be some rust holding them on, see if there are ...
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| 2003 Camry | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Please tell me how to tighten/adjust my emergency brake for rear disc brakes. A: Remove both rear wheels, the brake rotors have a small brake drum that is part of the rotor, inside ...
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| 99 Toyota Corolla | 5/25/2008 |
Q: After running fine yesterday, our car won't start today. I changed out use spark plugs, and ... A: First check to see if there is a spark at the spark plugs, remove one of the plugs and connect the ...
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| 2002 toyota solara | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 toyota solara with the 2.4l. When I start it up it idles fine then it lowers down to ... A: Idle problems are common on these engines, in most cases replacing the idle air control valve ...
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| 90 Toyota Corolla AllTrac | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My wagon didn't pass smog today. the guy said my timing is off and EGR valve wasn't functioning ... A: EGR valves are seldom the problem on toyotas, in most cases the modulator valve that is attached to ...
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| Cold Start Problem: 1987 Camry 2.0 | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I don't hear the buzz sound from fuel pump when ignition is on before cranking. Therefore, I need to ... A: I recommend connecting a fuel pressure gauge to monitor the fuel pressure, after turning the ...
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| 82 corolla is stalling and has loss of power! | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My automatic 82 corolla will stall when idleing and has loss of power when driving (especially when ... A: It's possible that there is some kind of intake leak, possibly the intake manifold gasket or the ...
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| 2000 toyota tacoma with california po420 | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have had a po420 code which i thought i had solved i have replaced the upstream and downstream o2 ... A: Contaminated fuek can very well ruin an O2 sensor, what did the waveform patterns of both of the ...
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| Air Intake Missing Part | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Camry LE 4 cyl with 149K miles. I was having derivability issues, but have worked out ... A: Any openings in the intake manifold will have an affect on driveability, the first two you mentioned ...
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| 2001 Toyota Sienna A/C bug | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My A/C compressor drops out at times but when the clutch is engaged, it works great. It happens at ... A: Possibly low on freon, get a can of R-134 freon at any autoparts or large department store, it comes ...
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| 2000 Tundra won't start, but then it does | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Our 2000 Tundra won't start. We replaced the battery a few months ago. I went to get it smog ... A: Check the battery conncetions, remove the terminals and make sure there is no corrosion and if ...
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| Cold Start Problem: 1987 Camry 2.0 | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I don't hear the buzz sound from fuel pump when ignition is on before cranking. Therefore, I need to ... A: I'm sorry, I asked you for the year/model but you already gave it to me, to answer your question ...
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| Toyota Corolla |