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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Knocking sound when applying brakes, but does not happen reliably
I have a 2012 Toyota Rav4. There is a knocking sound that happens when the brakes are applied. The knocking sound occurs at a rate that matches the speed of the wheel rotation. As the speed slows, the ...
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Hit curb and plastic bumper partially popped out - Toyota Sienna 2025
My wife isn't used to the low body of the new 2025 Toyote sienna and hit the curb. Here a Re pictures of how the bumper disconnected. How do I go about getting it back in its place?
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2004 Toyota Sienna
I had my Toyota Sienna engine resealed, transmission resealed last October. Within the last 6 weeks, my van cranks up just fine, I can back up, but when I go to accelerate, the RPMs go up, but no ...
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Help assessing Toyota RAV4 2003 undercarriage corrosion
I am considering buying a Toyota RAV4 2003 for around 2000 GBP and saw this underneath.
Can someone help me identify what the slightly strange looking pipe on the left is and tell me if anything looks ...
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I have a toyota corolla 2010. There is no electricity on coil no 3
I have change the coil and the plug. but the car still jerks when i start it
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Is my Battery or Alternator the problem?
I have been having weak start issues lately in my 2000 Toyota Camry and recently left the radio on for no more than 5 minutes with the car not running only to be unable to start again.
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2013 Toyota tundra twilight not working
My brake lights, blinker, and reverse light work but I have no taillights and all my fuses are good! Please help!!!
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Why do many CVT cars appear to index gears during normal automatic operation?
I've had the chance to drive a number of CVT cars. My own car is a Subaru Outback, and I've previously rented a Nissan Murano, Rav4 Hybrid, and Corolla, all with CVTs as well.
One interesting ...
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Toyota Matrix 2010 1.8L in limp mode. No throttle response. Error code P2118
Error code P2118. Intermittent no throttle response, sometimes it works fine, sometimes it goes into limp mode. The first incompetent shop replaced the gas pedal assembly, twice, then another shop ...
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1999 Toyota 4Runner transmission and headlight wiring question
I recently bought this 1999 toyota 4runner has 375,000 miles and the headlights had LED strips added which is nice but the regular headlights do not work.
Must use high beams to make lights come on at ...
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Will a Toyota dealership charge me additional fees for a PCV valve and serpentine belts replacement during a VVTi gear replacement?
I own a 2010 Toyota Camry XLE which has the 2.5L four cylinder Dual VVTi engine (2AR-FE).
I am going to take it in to a Toyota dealership tomorrow morning to have them check for the source of a loud ...
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Can my 2015 Corolla get a key fob?
I took my 2015 Toyota Corolla (trim S, the lowest trim) to my local dealership a few weeks ago to get a key and fob made. They weren't able to work on it because of the CDK attack. I did talk to the ...
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Battery issues Toyota yaris
My battery keeps draining every few days it’s virtually new & the alternator is working as it’s pumping 12-13 volts every time check it…my reversing lights have stopped working upon inspection I ...
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Right side parking and tail lights + dash indicator + lights buzzer not working
On my 2nd gen. 2002 Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago (ACR30), a weird issue occurred: at the same time, these four lights-related items stopped working:
parking light (RH)
tail light (RH)
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Is it a good idea to change transmission fluid?
I have a 200K 2008 HL. I don't know if the transmission fluid has been ever changed in this car.
Why I want to change it is because when I start the car and it's still cold, it's hard to change the ...
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How to find a wire that's energized when Toyota hybrid is in Ready mode?
I've got a 2014 Toyota Auris hybrid. AFAIK, it is pretty much like a Prius under the hood.
I want to install a 12V to 230V inverter in the trunk, but only allow inverter to work when car is in Ready ...
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Does an activated carbon filter on air intake do anything on a high mileage vehicle?
My wife's Toyota Camry has a permanent activated carbon filter attached to the air manifold that contains the air intake filter. The technical part which contains this carbon filter on my wife's 2011 ...
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How to make sure if my car has a tow package?
I have bought a used 2008 Highlander Sport. I guess it has a tow package installed as I see the tool in back of the car but I am not sure if it is a OEM or aftermarket. How can I make sure about it?
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Alignment out of spec after adjustment. Is it a concern?
Mechanic said this is the best he can do and there is no concern.
However, I see some values out of spec.
Is it concerning ?
This a toyota highlander AWD.
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What, if any, advantages are there of performing recommended mile marker service at car dealerships?
When I look up reviews for service departments of Toyota dealership in Seattle area, all of them have really sub-par reviews. Will I be able to do my mile marker services outside of dealership or ...
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Changed a failing starter recently, and the CEL that was on soon went away. Could there have been a connection?
Never scanned for codes.
Car is 2005 Camry.
156,000 miles.
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2014 Subaru BRZ - U0073, C1234, C146c, C146e - ABS, TRAC, and parking brake light on
According to the repair manual it says to first check the fuses, and if they are fine then you need to replace the ABS modules. My fuses are fine so.. ABS module replacement it is.
They are very cheap ...
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Low beam on one head light doesnt work but high does
2018 Toyota Yaris iA. Noticed one of my headlights was out so I swapped the bulb and nothing. Then noticed high beam worked. Tried old bulb again and high beam worked. So bulb doesn't seem to be issue....
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'81 toyota battery being overcharged. Replacing voltage regulator did nothing
My 1981 Toyota pickup is showing around 15.3 volts while the engine is running. And after replacing the voltage regulator I have the same issue. I have cleaned every ground in the engine bay. The ...
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2014 Toyota tacoma has no throttle after jump start
My truck died I jumped it and got it started again now the check engine light and the TRAC off light are on and I have no throttle. It starts and rolls but when I push on the pedal there's nothing. I ...
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1999 Toyata Camry AC works great half the time
Just recently my air conditioner decided it work when it want to. It will work when I first start the car for an indefinite amount of time blowing nice cold air, but then it will cut off showing a ...
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How to test what caused pressure to build in crankcase?
After an oil and filter change I took my Toyota Avensis 2006 Estate with 1ZZ-FE 1.8 liter petrol engine for a long distance ride. All of the sudden when riding at around 60-70mph I heard some bang and ...
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HVAC system shuts off when fan on MAX and engine ON
2009 Toyota Venza
Recently noticed that when the front defrost mode is select (which sets fan to max and directs air to the windshield), the entire HVAC system shuts off (i.e. blower motor stopped, ...
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White smoke from my car Toyota 04
My car, Toyota 04 is bringing out white smoke from the exhaust and I tried servings it, change the plugs also
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Bad battery connection as reason for failed alternator?
I'm totally new to car mechanics. The other day the battery died on my 2006 Toyota Camry. I jumped it but it would not hold a charge so I brought the battery into a mechanic to have it tested and they ...
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Down stream oxygen sensor wiring code
I had my catalytic converter stolen on my 2013 Toyota Tacoma and they cut the oxygen sensor wires so I bought one from e bay and the down stream sensor also my problem is I don't know how to match the ...
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Toyota 4runner 1998 AT 5vz fe 143000km
After got my injectors changed to correct misfiring condition, I am now running lean and cannot find the trouble since 2 weeks now.
My OSB1S1 fluctuate between .6 and .3 V and my OSB1S2 is steady at 0....
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2005 toyota camry p0420 do I need to replace secondary catalytic converter?
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry, 2.4l engine. The P0420 code went on and after using catalclean and cleaning overnight with dish soap (didn't work), I've elected to replace the exhaust manifold catalytic ...
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How to fix a Transfer Case Actuator that no longer engages
Has anyone ever seen this with their Prado? I've got a 2010 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GX Auto constant 4x4 KDJ150 - KD-FTV. Came back from some 4wding in Jan/Feb after going in between 4Hi and Lo with ...
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Hella 450 foglights not working, possible ground issues?
Trying to diagnose where I went wrong in wiring my Hella 450s in my 1992 Toyota Camry LE:
Lights themselves are grounded to the bolts on the front fenders, new 10mm steel bolts with copper washers, ...
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Has anyone ever used AT-205 Re-Seal or any similar products?
I have a 2008 HighLander. It's a good car with no issues. Has about 200K on it. The only issue I have ever had was 2 times of smoking during the last 2 years (you can watch the last time here) , and I ...
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96 Toyota Previa starts with no wires connected to the distributor
I changed my distributor and rotor the wires werent on yet and my kid turned the key and the van started right up how is this possible?
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Engine misfires in drive at a stop but not in park
Why would my 4-cylinder 1999 Toyota Camry misfire in drive but not in park at a stop? It is not a constant skip just sometimes in drive. It is not getting worse maybe very very gradually. I am sure ...
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Brake caliper piston larger than brake pad?
Upgrading my '17 Toyota RAV4 LE to the 296 rotors, which include bigger calipers and brake pads.
On the new calipers, the piston is larger than the brake pad and im not sure if thats normal? I tried ...
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Adaptive Headlight Issue
So I recently had a fender bender in my 2021 RAV4 which resulted in a broken headlight. I got a new headlight and swapped the old module onto it, and since then I’ve been getting this error on startup ...
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O2 vs Air/Fuel Sensors?
I have a CEL with (apparently really common) codes P0420 and P0430, i.e. issues detected with both catalyst system banks.
My vehicle is a 2007 Toyota 4Runner (Limited, 2WD, 6-Cyl) with about 150K on ...
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Toyota Vitz (Yaris) 1999–2005 broken side marker mystery
Today I found my Toyota Vitz 2001 car like this:
The side marker was broken to pieces and I found it on top of the hood.
I initially thought that the connector was missing too (see reference image ...
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Car wheel metal vibration noise when I hit it (car is stationary)
I have a toyota wigo 2019 and its front right wheel is making this high pitch metalic vibration noise when I hit/kick the top of the tire, and the vibration noise is a bit louder and linger a bit ...
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Belt size to bypass a/c, please?
I am a single mom, trying to get my teenager back on the road. She inherited her Memaw’s 2007 Toyota Avalon and I am not able to replace the a/c compressor right now. Would anyone know what size belt ...
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Brake pedal kicks back and crunching noises when I come to a full stop
So I have a 2008 Camry (v6, automatic) and this problem just started today. I was coming to a stop light and while pressing the brake it sorta kicked back at me a few times and there was a crunching ...
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What is exactly the edition/version of my Vitz 2010?
I have seen on internet different versions of Vitz 2010 model like F1 and others. I am not clear exactly what is my version?
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On the data plate, I found model mentioned as
dba-ksp90-ahxdk-b
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Is there a way to stabilize a large crack in the windshield until I get the car home to its insurance?
I have a crack in the windshield going from the passanger side in the direction to the drivers side. Its 10cm longer now, than what is shown on the image.
I will drive this car 1000km to its original ...
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Grinding noise on my 2012 RAV4
I hit a pothole and after driving about 10 minutes when I took my foot off the gas there was a grinding or rippling noise as it slowed down. The axle has been changed cause it was damaged but the ...
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Window rolls back down automatically Prius 2010
When I roll up the rear right power window it reaches the top and immediately rolls back down and stops 2" or so from the bottom.
There are no obstructions in the window frame or anything ...
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3rd Gen (2001) 4Runner - Radio won't turn on after new install
I just installed a new radio in my 3rd gen (2001) 4Runner and it won't turn on. Thing's I've tried:
Re-installing the old radio. It also no longer receives power
Visually checking radio harness for ...
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