Questions tagged [toyota]
a Japanese automaker which produces vehicles for worldwide use, producing models such as the Camry, Tundra, Prius and Corolla.
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2005 Camry Runs Well, doesn't overheat, but coolant disappears
3 times now, in the last 2 weeks, I've added coolant to the reservoir on my 2005 Toyota Camry (125k miles) and after a few minutes of driving, it is gone. The car runs fine. Has never overheated and ...
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Oil change always seem to end with high oil level
I have changed the oil multiple times on two different Toyotas. Each time when I check oil level at the end, it's always above the full line on the stick. I understand that it's impossible to drain ...
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How to fix driver-side window controls malfunction [Toyota Camry XLE 2010]
I have a problem with my Driver side window controls
Car: Toyota Camry 2010 XLE
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I took my car into an auto shop to get my tinting redone. After, they were done putting on the tinting (took ...
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Evaluation of proposed repairs [closed]
I was just hoping for someone to possibly give me a sense of whether (1) the diagnosed problems are expected for an 09 Toyota Prius and (2) whether the stated pricing is standard
I was told that the ...
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How important is it to replace my rear u joint?
The rear u joint on my 2012 rav4 has some play in it...such that it seems like it it time to replace it.
The car makes no noise and has no vibration and the car is almost always in FWD anyways. Is ...
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2001 Toyota tundra
I have a 2001 Toyota tundra that will start and run for about 10 to 15 minutes and then shut off and will not restart until it's cool again I've changed the oil pressure sensor and I have changed the ...
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Key Fob battery lasts a month or so before low battery but test shows battery is nearly full camry 2007
Can anyone help me w/this? I put a new battery in, it works well, but w/in a month or so the car thinks it is low battery and at that point it'll not work some of the time. Not long later it'll not ...
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Temporarily disable a Toyota Aqua?
Is there a way to sort of "Disable" a Toyota Aqua, in such a way that it won't start, but can easily be re-enabled? e.g. by removing a part that can easily be put back in?
The idea here is a ...
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Toyota K114 WD Differential
I am getting this an issue with Toyota Harrier 2014 with 2WD CVT differential on the Tranmission. It is keeping a noise when pulling off that goes away with higher RPM.
The CVT diff was removed and is ...
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Difference between normal oil and hybrid oil
Trying to buy some oil for my 2020 hybrid toyota camry after finding out its MUCH more expensive in the dealer and they only fill it with semi-synthetic oil. I found the same oil from shell, both are ...
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Why does my Toyota 3L engine won't idle and makes a metal scratching noise?
My Toyota Land cruiser manual transmission has just had the engine reconditioned: new pistons, piston rings, engine block, cylinder head, fuel injectors, fuel injector pump head, starter, fuel filter.
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1997 Toyota Corolla, Hot Air Blowing into Cabin (non-AC model)
We have a base model (no AC, no options) manual 1997 Toyota Corolla that we are trying to keep alive long enough to teach the kids how to drive with a clutch.
Whenever there is airflow into the cabin (...
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Testing Entune 3.0 of a dealer-owned 2018 Sienna LE
I'm in the process of test driving a used 2018 Sienna LE from Hertz Car Sales. Between my mechanic and I, we have tested everything I wanted tested, except the Entune 3.0 system.
When trying to ...
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2002 Toyota Sequoia not starting
I recently bought a 2002 Toyota Sequoia with 130,000 miles, it ran perfectly for about a week, but one of the handles had broken off inside the cabin. I searched up videos on how to replace the handle,...
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2002 Toyota RAV4 major emissions issue, multiple sensor faults
I’m having problems with my Toyota RAV4. I bought the car 6 months ago with a lambda sensor fault.
By time I got it home, had lambda bank 2, sensor 2 and Mass airflow sensor faults.
Changed both, okay ...
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Sixth Generation Toyota Camry - HVAC Defrost Mode Actuator Installation Instructions Needed
I am working on my car, which is a sixth generation Toyota Camry. She's been great to me..so far. Mine in particular is a 2008.
The issue pertains to the HVAC system. While hot (and cold) air does ...
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New alternator new battery
So my Toyota Corolla 2005 alternator went bad so we purchased a new one off Rockauto.com first time for me personally anyway so after replacing it and reconnecting everything I plug my Battery which ...
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What are the consequences for having a mismatched inner diameter for an exhaust system
I’m installing my new exhaust system including Headers 60mm inner diameter at exit, down pipe 60mm inner diameter throughout, front pipe 80mm, and cat back 60mm
My question is…
I’m I going to regret ...
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Is a serpentine/fan belt squeal harmful?
I've known for years that a belt squeal is usually due to a worn/old/misadjusted belt.
I currently have a 2007 Toyota Yaris that has an intermittent belt squeal on startup, I'm guessing it's just due ...
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New LED tail/brake lights not working on my Toyota RAV4
I tried replacing my tail/brake lights for my 2013 Rav4. Dual purpose bulb.
Replacing with the LED bulb and with the headlights on (i.e. tail light on), results in the brake lights always on. With ...
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Radiator Leak Fix
2002 Camry LE, 4 Cylinder. My radiator leaks 1-2 drops per second. I’m not exactly sure about the leak position, but it seems to be somewhere between the plastic tank and the metal radiator core, and ...
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Strange noise when at low speed on 2014 Toyota Harrier
I am getting the following sound on a Toyota Harrier 2014. 2WD.
YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/GDv4_Pw4Fyw
The noise goes away when I accelerate.
I have exhausted mechanics trying to fix this issue.
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Broken Coil Tabs Normal?
"All harness ends to the coils are missing the tab that secures them to the coil...." Is his statement accurate?
This is what the service advisor wrote us and I question this broken tabs ...
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Does the alignment problem cause uneven tread wear in my case?
2002 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Michelin premier a/s performance h/v purchased in 2017, 60,000 mile tread wear warranty. The tread reaches the end of the life only after 33,000 miles, and the tread wear is ...
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Is the Toyota 2ZRU engine the same as the 2ZR-FAE?
I've bought a used Toyota Verso (AR2, manufactured in March 2012 in Turkey based on VIN) having a motor/engine code like 2ZRUxxxxxx, but I can't find any information on this type of engine. It is a 1....
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What's this loose wire near the battery of 2001 Toyota Highlander?
I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander which won't start. I also was unable to jump it. When I was looking around under the hood, I noticed that there was a black cable with an exposed end floating near the ...
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Aftermarket keyless entry remote locks but does not unlock
There is an aftermarket remote start and keyless remote system that came installed on a used vehicle we bought, but I have not understood how to make it work properly.
It always works to lock the ...
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what causes a sienna to keep fouling spark plugs (misfire cylinder)
2005 Sienna, I occasionally get a p0304 (misfire cylinder 4) and engine runs rough. I found if I replace or clean the spark plug in cylinder 4, it goes away. For awhile. Then if I look in there, ...
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How to hand-crank a Toyota Prius engine?
I want to hand-crank the internal combustion engine (ICE) in a 2010 Toyota Prius that hasn't been started in 2+ years. The idea is to allow oil to lubricate the engine and reduce friction before I ...
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Fuel injected car behaved as if gas-flooded on startup, just once
2013 Toyota Corolla wouldn't start, just one time, then returned to normal.
Battery was fine, starter turned over but no ignition. After about 10 or 20 seconds of intermittently trying the starter, ...
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Why is my TPMS light solid after replacing all 4 sensors, reprogramming and verifying proper psi in live data?
2009 Toyota Camry SE V6. I replaced all 4 sensors after 1 died. I reprogrammed using my Autel MK808BT for the new sensors ID's AND verified each tire is reporting ~34 psi in the live data. However, ...
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2007 Sequioa stalling
I hope someone can help me. I got my sequioa 3 years ago. whwn i first got her ..every now and then when I go to drive her she would stall when I stopped. start right back up and after about a mile ...
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Headlight issues with 2009 Camry
The problem Im having with my 09 Camry is super dim low beams. The high beams work great but can't even see 10 feet ahead with lows. Fuses aren't blown and so far I've changed the housings the bulbs ...
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is it safe to put 175/65r15 winter tires on my 2002 Toyota Echo?
I want to put winter tires on my Echo. Some are available from a Hyundai but they have a different diameter. Will it be safe to use them?
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Transmission fell out of gear and now won't start
I was on the freeway when my gear was pushed into neutral. So I felt my car losing power so I stopped at a red light pressed the brake then put my car back into drive drove into a store parking lot ...
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2009 Toyota Sienna 146k mi. CEL on 500 mi after “oil change”
Had an oil change done 500 miles ago. About a month of driving very short trips, low speeds, grocery and back
CEL came on last week, had towed to “reputable” place that did the oil change…
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Low idle and stall
Why does my car idle low and sometimes die?
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry and sometimes when I go to start it the car doesn't want to stay started and will die.It will only stay started after I rev the ...
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1999 Toyota Camry -- Unexplained fuel smell on startup
I drive a 1999 Toyota Camry, around 150K miles. The car is driven infrequently -- perhaps two or three times a week. I'm in the Southeastern US, where recently we've experienced mild but chilly ...
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Toyota corolla 2015 tyre upsize
I have Toyota corolla 2015 with 17" rims.
The recommended tyre size is 215/45 r17, but I live in an area where there are a lot of pits on the roads.
Can I go with 215/50 r17, and how much will ...
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Partially plugged heater core in my 2013 Toyota tacoma 2.7 L4
The vehicle recently had a blown head gasket. I used bar’s leaks professional head gasket sealer with carbon fiber as a quick and very temporary fix to get me back on the road. The product worked as ...
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Had to replace brakes and rotors in the front on a 1 year old vehicle - this normal?
I added some pictures of the rotors that they said had developed bad grooves because of rust. Is this normal? This is from a 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
I'm at 35000km, which is a lot after 1 year, but I ...
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What is one level lighter and darker that 3Q3 red color?
I got a Toyota highlander with 3Q3/FA40 red color. It has some scratches and color damages that I want to fix it myself. First of all, I like to know if I want to get one level lighter or darker color ...
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How can I tell if my engine has oil sludge issues? (Toyota Camry)
Driving a 160,000 mile '99 Camry and I'm aware the first iteration of the 1MZ-FE (non-vvti) is notorious for having sludge buildup. How can I tell if the issue is already present? I am planning on ...
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Land Cruiser did not pass emissions
I have a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser that did not pass the smog test because my catalytic converter needs data. My battery was changed two month ago. How can this get fixed?
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How to replace front windscreen spray nozzle on toyota yaris
The adjusting end (ball) fell off, and this results in a weak spray stream. I found the part that matches my vehicle on eBay. But, I'm not sure how I would go about replacing it, there doesn't seem to ...
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How to fix a key fob Toyota 4runner 2017?
I accidentally washed my key fob in the washer. My toyota has a push start button. We have use a hair dryer on it. Still won't work
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Toyota Corolla 2003 1.8L - Blower/Heater fan doesn't work
I have a Toyota Corolla 2003 1.8L (ZZE122) and the blower motor stopped working.
I checked the fuses - all good.
I took the blower motor out, hooked it up to an external power pack (16V) and it spins ...
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Cold start rpm issue
My car Toyota Allion 2005 with 80000 Kilometres. Recently I have my mechanic cleaned the throttle body (TB) and the idle air control (IAC) bulb.
Before cleaning the TB and IAC, parking/neutral rpm ...
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Toyota Kluger/highlander 2007 random engine knocking sound at start
Before I start, I have read this thread and it doesn't help Toyota Highlander 2015 rattle sound at (cold) start.
For the past few months, my car started making a rattling/knocking sound (Don't exactly ...
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Toyota Tacoma 2006 battery drains when started but returns to 11.8V when not running
2006 Tacoma 6-cyl 4x4, and the battery is 3 years old. Truck would not start this morning, so I checked the voltage - 11.8V. When I cracked the ignition, it just clicked. To me that usually means a ...
