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a Japanese automaker which produces vehicles for worldwide use, producing models such as the Camry, Tundra, Prius and Corolla.

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How hard would it be to swap a BMW B58 engine into a Supra mk3 A70?

I am still at feasibility study stage. The thinking behind is, since 1JZ & 2JZ swap for A70, A80, A90 Supra are all relatively matured, and A90 Supra is natively using a B58 engine, how hard would ...
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Toyota Auris 1329 Petrol 2011 No Start

A friend has a Toyota Auris, he messaged me that it won't start and if I can come help jump start it. He drove it few days prior no issues and yesterday it just wouldn't fire up. Got there, used a ...
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2012 Toyota Avalon Headlights Hid

I have 2012 Toyota Alon with HID headlights. I have had this car for years, but here lately I've noticed the lowbeams are hardly working the start strong but slowly goes to where you can barely see ...
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2005 Toyota Camry Auto Headlights stay on about 20 minutes

I have a 2005 Toyota Camry. The auto headlights stay on about 20 minutes after turning the car off. This MAY have started when I replaced the alternator, but I can't say for certain. Any ideas on what ...
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2013 tacoma won’t start. Brand new plugs and fuel pump

2013 Toyota Tacoma 6cyl. Randomly won’t start it leaves me sitting when I go somewhere to hop back in engine will turn over and not start. I’ve changed fuel pump and new plugs. Any ideas? I can ...
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Why does my car grind going into third gear when it’s cold out?

my 2009 5-speed manual Toyota Corolla has been having a bit of an odd issue lately. When first starting the car when it’s been a little colder (1-5 degrees Celsius), it has been grinding third gear ...
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Push vented gas cap vs standard gas cap

I have a 2008 Toyota RAV4 and am replacing the gas cap. At AutoZone, I can choose from a standard cap or a vented fuel cap: AutoZone 6817A is a standard gas cap: https://www.autozone.com/fuel-...
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Toyota Rav4 bucks in reverse

I drive a 2007 Toyota Rav4, and it bucks / jumps in reverse when backing up a steep hill or accelerating on flat ground. When I first noticed the problem, I was backing up an unusually steep hill, so ...
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Why does my 2GR FE engine sound horrible when put in Drive?

I have a video showing the sound pretty well but the car sounds fine at idle in Neutral and Park but when put into drive it drops into this deep rumble. Take a listen: It's a 2007 Toyota Camry LE V6 3....
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The arm of my sparkplug somehow broke how concerned should I be?

I was driving my 2009 Toyota Corolla Ce on the highway today when my check engine light began flashing. So I got it towed back to my house for my grandpa to take a look at. He used a code reader to ...
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1995 Toyota Corolla Driver's Side Power Window Won't Roll Up, (Stuck in Down Position)

The driver's side window won't roll up. I just want to get the window up for now. I removed the rocker lever on the switch and there's a green LED that's on. The switch doesn't "click" when ...
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1998 Toyota Camry brake caliper/caliper bracket mismatch

I have a 1998 Toyota Camry and trying to fix the front brakes. I found the driver's side front caliper to be bad (won't compress). I pulled a caliper off another 1998 Camry and it won't fit the ...
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2021 Corolla LE transmission issue; shifter caught between "B" and "D"

First time posting! I'll get to it. First off, i have a 2021 corolla LE. So the other day I'm driving, and noticed my car wasn't behaving like normal. I looked down at the shifter and it is stuck ...
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Toyota: Retension timing belt

(Toyota 2000 2.2L) When a new timing belt is installed, the tension is set by a spring. I'm wondering if belt needs to be retensioned at service intervals. I have seen no mention of this, but it ...
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Does Coolant Actively Circulate Through Overflow Reservoir?

If one adds fresh water or new coolant or some additive to the radiator/coolant overflow reservoir, will it end up actively circulating through the system in a reasonably short amount of time (i.e. ...
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Codes reappear after replacing ABS unit

2001 toyota 4runner V6 3.4l 2wd SR5 ABS, brake & check eng warning lights are still on after replacing the ABS unit. What do I check next?
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Can I shift from D to 2 or L while my Toyota Corolla is moving?

I drive a Toyota Corolla (E120, year 2000). It has automatic transmission with these options: P, R, N, D, 2, L. I almost always drive using "D". If I am driving at around 70 km/h (e.g. on ...
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Should I clear Prius ODB-II codes?

My 2015 Prius had been sitting for several months without being started. The starter battery went flat so when I turned it on, the dash turned on and off in a loop. I charged the starter battery to ...
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How do I fully flush a cold following system?

Just joined. I wish to exchange the coolant on my Toyota Yaris as it had never been done in the 10 years I have owned the vehicle. I have bought the recommended, premixed coolant and 2 gallons of ...
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Spongy brakes in a 2004 Toyota corolla

Good day! I own a 2004 toyota corolla. I have a spongy brake pedal that hits the floor with brake failure when stepped on for long like when in a traffic jam. The brake works perfectly when pumped and ...
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Voltage drop on 2009 Toyota between alternator and battery

New battery keeps dying slowly. I get 13.7 volt output at alternator but only 12.8 at battery. Thinking that voltage drop due to bad wiring between alternator and battery. Trying to trace wires but ...
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Toyota corolla 2006 wont start [closed]

I bought a new battery and my car still won't start it has dash lights but when I turn the key the lights go out and nothing happens
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How to access AC Flow Sensor on a 2011 Lexus R350

How can I access the AC Flow Sensor on a 2011 Lexus RX350? I opened the hood, remove the plastic covers, can't find it. Do I need to go under the car to get access to it?
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What Are Possible Causes for this Play in Steering?

I have a 2007 Toyota 4-Runner, 6-cyl, RWD. I've noticed my steering has developed a bit (OK, maybe more than a bit) of play in it: Too Much Play in Steering? What are the possible causes of this? I ...
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Replacing Rear Shocks - Any Tips or Hints?

I have an only-2-year-old rear shock that is leaking a bit (KYB, surprisingly) and will be replacing the pair in the near future. I've read various related threads on forums and watched several YT ...
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Which bulb do I have to buy for 2011 Toyota Camry tail lights?

The car’s brake lights are working, but tail lights are not. What is the model number for 2011 Toyota Camry tail light bulb? And just curious, are the brake light and tail light bulbs same in this car?...
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Car will not start unless AC is turned on

My car Toyota Corolla will not turn on unless my AC is in the on position why is that? If I get a jump the car will turn on but die immediately unless the air conditioner is in the on position
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Mystery car noise when driving

The car is a 2012 Toyota matrix. Starting to hear the noise a few month ago. Took to a mechanic yesterday diagnosed as suspension problem. Very interesting as it was just replaced four month ago. So ...
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What are these little holes for on the underside of the very back of my car?

Can this be used to pull a 100lb wagon on private property or would that damage the car because the holes are for another purpose?
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Quote from one dealership, work done at another

I'm on a cross-Canada trip from BC to Newfoundland. I noticed a problem which sounds like a wheel bearing going. I took it to a dealer in New Brunswick, and they claim the rear diff is bad (metal ...
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What is this metal piece behind the brake rotor?

As you can see from the image it's rusted quite badly and today I was able to rip a good chunk off. I've included an image of the opposite rotor which, while still rusted, has the whole piece intact. ...
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Oil consumption after engine rebuild of Toyota 4EFE

The Piston rings and head gasket were replaced.I have run the engine for 250 km below 3000rpm and the I suspected that engine oil decreased to almost half.Is it normal? What process did you use for ...
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Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 petrol engine cooling fluid disappears quickly when fan turns on

I have issue with engine coolant rapid level drop in my Toyota Avensis 1.8 vvt-i petrol engine. I did some inspection and noticed these things: When engine coolant temperature is still low, some ...
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Blue smoke when starting cold after fixing the PCV valve

I’m trying to clean the PCV valve on my 2004 Toyota Corolla Altis when I discovered that it’s stuck closed because someone intentionally covered it with plastic rubber. I bought the car 2nd hand about ...
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What video protocol do backup and side view cameras use in vehicles, specifically a 2022 Toyota Tundra

I want to tap into the video feed of 4 of the 6 cameras in my 2022 Toyota tundra and convert the video into separate streams I can then transmit to an onboard AI security system. They appear to have 4 ...
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How can I troubleshoot a dead tachometer in a 1998 Toyota Carolla?

My daughter bought a 1998 Carolla with a manual transmission. All the gauges work fine except the tachometer. I used a BlueDriver to get the ODB2 data and it shows the RPMs in live mode (I'm guessing ...
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Is there a way to put a 2010 Prius into neutral with the P-Lock engaged

Is there a way to put a 2010 Toyota Prius into neutral with the p lock engaged?
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What the hell is this part that fell off my car?

I rotated my tires today and heard something fall from the front-end of the car somewhere while I was jacking up the car. I didn't think anything of it until I was sweeping up after and found this ...
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Toyota Avalon Crank but won't start

Please, how can I fix this pending problem? Recently, a client called me to fix his 2000 Toyota Avalon car that cranked but wasn't starting. From the onset, the car experienced several mechanical, as ...
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Strange P0420 DTC

I’ve got an almost new car (Toyota RAV4 Prime with 3000km, 1800 miles). It was in a minor front end accident but everything has been fixed and I’m driving it again, but since the accident I’ve been ...
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2002 Toyota Corolla - What is the replacement part for the driver-side interior door handle?

Some part of the plastic handle broke on the driver side of my 2002 Toyota Corolla LE. I looked up replacement parts on Toyota's website, but I'm not certain about the exact part number to match the ...
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Camry window problem

I have a Toyota Camry 2010. Each year it gets worse. The driver’s window always rolls down and up. But if it has been sitting there and it is hot the other three windows won’t roll down from the ...
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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 Situation: 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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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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