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The lights keep flickering, sometimes it wont start and battery needs charged but the battery is not the pproblem. A newbrandylee32 - 2002 Toyota Avalon - Engine - 1/23/2013problem a new battery and alternator were put in but the problem continues.-
1/23/2013 Joe BoulayHello
Even though you replaced the alternator I would still like to know what your alternator output voltage is. I would first suggest that you check the battery main ground wire condition an connections on both negative and positive cables . Hope this helps
Joe Boulay
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What can cause rough idle and surging when cold only?trusty.timothy - 1994 Toyota Camry - Engine - 1/23/2013quits after about 10 miles of driving.replaced coil,tuned up, new air and fuel filters and gas treatments. -
Idles real rough when cold and surges while driving until car is warmed up after about 10 miles.What can cause this?trusty.timothy - 1994 Toyota Camry - Engine - 1/23/2013new coil,tune up ,air and fuel filter ,gas treatment.only does it when cold
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Bought a soundfit muffler which is the inlet a or bbrownsfan2486 - 1989 Toyota Pickup - Engine - 1/23/2013
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Vehicle turns on at cold start but not after warm up. Whats the problem?Drift Monkie - 1984 Toyota Celica - Engine - 1/22/2013Vehicle turns on quick at cold start but once its warmed up, the vehicle either dies or will not turn on again but does crank. It runs high at idle and rich. Also makes a "thud" sound out from the exhaust. No misfire. Still gets fuel pressure and spark. -
Jumped car, now having problem with stating and all the lights on dash is onjbibbs - 2006 Toyota Sequoia - Engine - 1/21/2013while jumping the car the honk and the light come on the dash is on...
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1/21/2013 Joe BoulayHello
To begin with check all of your fuses.
Hope this helps
Joe Boulay
Automotive Technician & Author
joe@joeboulay.com
www.joeboulay.com
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My heater is not working correctly.william.allen1961 - 1990 Toyota Celica - Engine - 1/21/2013it has 254000 miles. the temp guage is normal. the blower motor works. the problem seems to be in the temp control dial. it just started happening today. no check engine light.
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1/21/2013 CVOInsufficient coolant , trapped air in the cooling system might not have enough coolant to full fill the heater core.
The hot coolant flows from the engine to the heater core through the "inlet" hose. After circulating through the core, the coolant returns to the water pump through the "outlet" or "return" hose. Both the inlet and outlet return hoses should feel hot when the engine is at normal operating temperature and the heater is on.
1. If the both heater core hoses were cooled, then this vehicle might have an insufficient coolant in the cooling system.
2. If the heater core inlet hose is hot and the outlet hose is cool, the heater core might be clogged.
Note: Check the radiator coolant level and top it off as needed.
Check the water heater valve control, it might not open and allow the hot coolant to flow.
Check the coolant for leak.
See this http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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My car tends to stall a little bit at times like the battery is low but I'm not sure if its the battery or startermigue - 2001 Toyota Celica - Engine - 1/21/2013My car kinda tends to not turn on as its suppose to -
Heater only works on the driver sider . Cold air comes out of passenger side. Even on heater set to harm tempsecretjordan - 2003 Toyota Avalon - Engine - 1/21/2013Heater only work on the driver side and a/c works on both side driver and passengers -
My car won't start, Intermittently. Had battery replaced, but it still happened twice today. What's wrong?redhatmarm - 2002 Toyota Camry - Engine - 1/20/2013Friend came to give me a "jump" start today, but to no avail. He then tapped on the starter with a pipe and hammer while I held the key in start position. It started right up! He says I need a new starter. Is this correct? Should I also have the alternator ...
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What is a Toyota 4.6 v8 engine There is one in a 2013 tundraCharles - 2008 Toyota Tundra - Engine - 1/20/2013Is this engine any good for towing-
1/20/2013 BillThere is a 4.0 liter, although it gets the same MPG, I don't see the point not staying with the 5.7 liter , they all get 13-17MPG from the data I have. The 5.7 liter is very good for towing.
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Erg valve new.my check engine light came back on after 3 week. what can it be.saltywaters - 2000 Toyota Tacoma - Engine - 1/20/2013
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1/20/2013 BillHow did you find out the erg was bad? Did you run the fault codes off your ECU? Same thing this time.. I really am not certain I understand your question completely.
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Jumped car used cross the black cable with the red now problem with stating.jbibbs - 2006 Toyota Sequoia - Engine - 1/19/2013fuse blowed which one?
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1/19/2013 JimmCheck the main fuse and relay; should be 30 or 40 amp fuse for the vehicle electrical system - as a first step.
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I have no heat from heater could heater control module be problem?allevans - 2005 Toyota Corolla - Engine - 1/19/2013
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1/19/2013 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty heater control valve, faulty / clogged heater core, faulty / clogged heater hoses, incorrect anti-freeze mixture (not at recommended 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze and water).
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1. Coils replaced twice within one year. 2. Serpentine Belt replaced twice within 6 months. 3. Does this model haveNewme203 - 2003 Toyota Corolla - Engine - 1/17/20131. Coils: car was shaking and began to stall. 2. Serpentine Belt replaced during regular service schedule. I did not have a problem the first time.
