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Questions tagged [toyota]

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

References:

  1. Wikipedia
  2. Toyota's Web Site

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How to open prius hatch when the battery is dead?

I have a 2008 Prius with remote keyless entry. I accidentally drained my battery by mistake. The locks do not respond, and trying to turn on the power puts the car into a strange low power error state. I would like to open the hatch to get to the…
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Automatic toyota 2002 premio car straining noise

i drive an automatic toyota premio car and it makes a straining noise as it picks up speed and but normalizes when i slow down. What could be causing this?
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Problems with the accelerator please help

2009 Toyota Camry. At first my battery was flat, this has happened 3 times in the past 2 months. The last time this happened, I jump started it and went to take my car for a drive. As I placed my foot on the accelerator nothing happened. There was…
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Installing a used ECM

The ECM is dead on my 2003 Toyota Corolla. What are the risks of installing a used ECM? Will the ECM need to be reconfigured? I've heard it might have issues passing DEQ?
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2001 Toyota Corolla vvt code 1349 turns check engine light on and off

My Corolla's check engine light will come on then turn off after a day or two. This has happened every few weeks for the past several months. In the oil change before last I had the mechanic use MOA oil to flush the system, but the problem is still…
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Internal water leak - what could it be?

I have a 2008 Toyota Kluger and have a water leak under the dash. It seems to be worse going around a right hand turn or round about. I can hear it splashing. I think it might be the heater but could be a build up of condensation from the air con I…
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How to service Toyota Ractis 2007 model CVT gear box

I have a toyota Ractis 2007 model almost clocking 200,000 miles but am nervous as hell to service the gear box. She still shifts gorgeously like a baby. I noticed though the gear box seals are starting to wear out coz i noticed a bit of sweating of…
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Toyota vitz 2007 1.3 2szfe gear box replacement

hi all I had recently changed the gear box due to massive slipping and late response while moving for N to D with jerk. At that time the gear was not accepting calibration. Now the gear box is replaced and calibrated successfully and gear oil is…
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Clicking noise when applying pressure on brakes

Let's say for example I'm cruising at 35MPH and decide to come to a gradual stop. I apply pressure to the brake pedal and a very faint "clicking" sound comes from the right rear wheel of my car. (I drive a 2005 Corolla S Automatic) However as I slow…
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Vibration when at idle and in gear

I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla that recently had its front and rear engine mount replaced. After they were replaced, the car has been vibrating in idle as well as in gear while stopped. What may be the cause of this?
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1993 Toyota Pickup Odometer/Speedometer has stopped working

1993 Toyota Pickup Odometer/Speedometer has stopped working. I have a 1993 Toyota 4 cylinder 22R, manual 5 speed trans., no air, 2x4, and the speedometer and odometer have given up the ghost. I would like to know how to fix it. Is there just a…
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Car totally stalled while doing a sharp turn at 40kmph

I noticed a problem while taking turns with my Toyota Camry 2003 Altise sedan ( has done 108k kms and regularly serviced). I was driving at around 40 kmph and was steering right and suddenly the car came to a grinding halt without me finishing the…
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Toyota Sienna over heating problem

my Toyota sienna is registering that its hot but using a laser thermostat shows that its not running hot , water pump has been changed along with a thermostat and new Asian coolant , also when the heater is turned on it blows cold so i am wondering…
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My car is overheating

My 2007 Toyota Camry has been overheating and used an almost full reservoir of coolant within a few hours. There are no drops or puddles on the ground. My mechanic says it's a bad radiator. Is this true?
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80amp or 100amp alternator, which is better?

The battery light came on while I was going to work and the car began to loose power to everything as I pulled into the parking lot at work. I plan to buy a new alternator install on my 02 toyota camry 2.4L. Looking for a car alternator…
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