http://www.toyoland.com/forums/list.php?1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:29 -0500 Phorum 5.2.11 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,655,655#msg-655 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,655,655#msg-655
I'm wondering how long this 7-year old window panel will last if I choose to stick with the old one? From talking to one mechanic, it sounds like this window panel is prone to leaks, and I may have lucked out that mine has lasted so long. Does anyone know the average lifetime of this type of part? Or any ideas on how much longer my old one could last? I always park my car outside in San Francisco weather.

A new panel + labor will cost me $500. Not cheap, which is why I'm considering keeping the old one. However if it's just going to break down in the next few years then maybe I should just eat the cost now.

I'd appreciate any thoughts you have on this. Thanks!]]> shamalama Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:52:50 -0500 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,652,654#msg-654 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,652,654#msg-654 rcdoc Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:12:08 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,652,653#msg-653 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,652,653#msg-653
You are correct, that some transaxles from Toyota have two separate reservoirs for fluid. But in your case, the 2006 Corolla has only a single reservoir for the ATF - you have the correct type - Toyota Type T-IV ATF. Both the transaxle and differential are serviced by the single drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle pan and both refilled via the dipstick. If you got those taken care of already, then you are good to go.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:22:32 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,652,652#msg-652 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,652,652#msg-652
First of all i am new to this forum and I would like to say hello. I have a 2006 corolla s with a a245e automatic transmission. I serviced the transmission fluid this week and before doing it i did a little research. I used the correct fluid which is the t-iv. I read somewhere i'm not sure where that this model transmission has a seperate diff that needs to be serviced also, and that it uses 80-90 gear oil. It suposely is not lube by the atf. Is this correct? If so where are the drain and fill plugs for the diff? I have looked around but have not found them. I would like to solved this mystery. thanks everyone in advance.]]> rcdoc Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:12:19 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,476,651#msg-651 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,476,651#msg-651 tamnhinvuotthoidai Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:07:52 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,650#msg-650 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,650#msg-650
Be interesting to see if this is an issue with a particular generation / make of wheel cover and/or make of steel wheel.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:39:43 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,649#msg-649 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,649#msg-649 fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:36:51 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,648#msg-648 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,648#msg-648
Replaced the cap and rotor after seeing a pretty big Spark show flowing over the Coil Bridge (built into Cap)
Never would have suspected it unitl the show....Because of No misfires after it started


Thanks for all your help]]> DANJINFLA Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:07:23 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,647#msg-647 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,647#msg-647 claire123 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:59:56 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,646,646#msg-646 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,646,646#msg-646 Thanks a lot for any help or support. I don't want to give up]]> myprizm Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:44:29 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,645#msg-645 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,645#msg-645
I agree - kind of weird that it only does this once a day, then be fine several hours later. Sounds like it needs a cold soak before the problem manifests itself. Sounds like an intermittent problems, which in itself is hard to diagnose. Problems could be anything from a vacuum leak to fuel issues.

I'd start with a good tuneup, if one hasn't already been done - just to start from a clean slate. Then go from there.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:25:41 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,640,644#msg-644 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,640,644#msg-644 blam827 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:11:15 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,643#msg-643 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,643#msg-643
You are right about hand choking the engine...
This engine is MPI so I didn't see a cold start injector.
This morning was a little colder than average (55-65 range) and seemed to start Better !
One suggestion that has been offered to me is the temp sensor....(But gauge works fine...are they sepperate?)

Once the morning cold start has been done there seems to no trouble with the rest of the day....
It can set all day @ work and no problems..... thats why It'd driving me Nuts !

Any more thoughts would be appreciated

Dan]]> DANJINFLA Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:50:22 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,640,642#msg-642 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,640,642#msg-642
[www.webernorthamerica.com]

Getting your hands on an original Weber carb is going to be tough or expensive, usually both. The Triumph guys use the same type of carburetor (same series at least) as the Toyota. A search of their forums or including Triumph in your search might point at some possible replacements or rebuild kits.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:19:48 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,641#msg-641 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,641#msg-641
What exactly do you mean by restricting airflow? Blocking the intake by your hand while someone cranks the car or similar.

One thing that strikes me off the bat - by restricting the airflow to the engine to help it start - points at a possible issues with the cold start injector, the throttle body (could just need a good cleaning), or a potential fuel pressure / fuel supply issue on cold starts.

By restricting airflow as you crank the engine, you effectively "choked" it down - enriching the mixture to help it ignite readily. Same effect as older carburated engines - they had a choke that restricted airflow to enrich the air/fuel mixture as well help "pull" fuel into the cylinders.

Excessively worn sparkplugs and/or worn ignition components (plug wires, cap, rotor, etc.) can cause a hard start issue as well. If they are not up to spec, i.e., spark is not "hot" enough or even a misfire issue, they would have a very hard time igniting the air/fuel mix on cold starts.

Dirty and clogged injectors are another possibility - by choking the induction system - you could have temporarily "flushed" dirt and grit out of the injectors when there was a stronger vacuum present. This could also point at other potential culprits - like: a dirty fuel filter, dirty or worn injectors, fuel leak (bad seal in injector log, hardlines, etc.), bad fuel pump, bad pressure regulator, etc.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:10:48 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,640,640#msg-640 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,640,640#msg-640 blam827 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:20:39 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,639#msg-639 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,639,639#msg-639 ONCE I RESTRICT AIR FLOW BY HAND THE ENGINE WILL START THE REST OF THE DAY.
PLEASE GIVE ME SOME IDEAS ON WHERE TO START
THANKS]]> DANJINFLA Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:56:18 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,637,638#msg-638 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,637,638#msg-638 fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:45:57 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,637,637#msg-637 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,637,637#msg-637
Thanks]]> mrmo Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:33:13 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,636#msg-636 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,636#msg-636 Guess I am fortunate to have only lost two. The first one I got at the dealer for $70 also. The second one I got from hubcaps.com. $35 with free shipping. They are reconditioned. You can't tell the difference.
epk]]> epk1227 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:00:53 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,635#msg-635 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,597,635#msg-635 jeffcard Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:54:26 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,634,634#msg-634 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,634,634#msg-634 I want another one, I hated to let it go and now they are so hard to find!!!!!! I bought it for $600.00 in 2000 and had to quick sell for $400.00 made me very upset!!! If you know of ANYONE who is considering selling theirs PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!!
I might even consider trading my 280 zx for it but I'd have to see it first.......and talk with the owner on the details. The 280 zx needs work, basic rebuild or project car but a blast to drive and is a classic and has it's own fan base online and was a racer as well....look online at youtube and you can see all sorts of neat stuff about this car!!!! :) I know it's a stretch in this "resession" BUT!!! I am willing to make payments, I can't afford at this time to make a full payment but, you can also keep the title until the full amount if paid in full, that would be reasonable to me. Or we can draw up a contract on some sort for payment arrangements as well which ever is suitable to the seller. Also, I will not be swindled, so I am looking for one that is no more than 800.00 or less considering the age of those models.
I look forward to any leads to a ligitimate sale!!!
Thanks
Tamie]]> tamie6811 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:10:07 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,283,633#msg-633 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,283,633#msg-633
Correct, normally the timing chain will last the life of the engine. The lifepan on the timing chain all depends on previous maintenance on the car, how it was driven, and a little bit of luck. Timing chains on the 1ZZ-FE engines have been seen running as short as 40K miles (owner ran it low on oil too often, stretched the chain out) to over 300K miles and still counting.

The serpentine belt on the other hand, should be changed on a regular basis for piece of mind, but even they can last well over 60K miles. For my driving conditions on my 2002 Corolla - I've run my serpentine belt over 90K miles before it started showing too many large cracks, wear on the belt.

If in doubt - ask for a Carfax report and have the car inspected at an independant garage (one that specilizes in Toyota or are very familiar with this family of engines/drivetrains) or trusted Toyota dealership.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:07:45 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,283,632#msg-632 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,283,632#msg-632 marblesp Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:17:03 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,630,631#msg-631 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,630,631#msg-631
DId you see a check engine light? Did this do this right after a fillup? How did the car shut off at the light and surrounding circumstances. Did it shutdown after running hard (drive on a freeway, then after taking an exit, died at the end when coming to a complete stop)? Or does it shutdown seemingly randomly? Does the car give you any warning - shaking, idle drops, etc.before it dies? Engine driveability otherwise? Smooth? How's gas mileage? This on an automatic or manual transaxle?

Unfortunantly, there a number of things that could be causing this - too many to go through without first narrowing it down some. One issue that seems to affect this year of Camry, give that it has an electronic throttle control - so called Drive-by-Wire control. If the ECM gets confused or the battery died sometime before, if you accidentally initiated a throttle position reset (step on gas pedal with ignition on but not running), or if someone forced the throttle plate open by hand instead of driving it open by computer - could cause the engine to cut out due to mixed signals sent to the ECM. On 2005+ Corollas that suffered a similar situation - it was tracked down to bad ECMs. I don't remember that being the case for Camrys.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:23:47 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,630,630#msg-630 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,630,630#msg-630
My 2003 SE turned off twice this week while waiting at a stop and or red light sign; Any suggestions?
Thanks..]]> zcpro Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:03:34 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,628,629#msg-629 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,628,629#msg-629
Since it sounds like the vibration is present only when the car is in gear at at a stand-still (idling with the brake applied) - could be a number of things. Assuming that the engine is perfectly tuned up - any vibrations that you feel are probably from worn engine mounts. Engine mounts are more likely, if the engine "rock" back and forth while you powerbrake the drivetrain. Powerbraking is basically placing the car in gear, standing on the brake pedal (e-brake engaged) and revving the engine quickly a few times. Don't need to run it to redline, just a quick couple of presses on the accelerator pedal is enough. If the engine moves several inches back and forth when you "powerbrake" the drivetrain - there is a good chance the mounts are worn out. They would have to be replaced.

If the tune of the engine is not known or if you haven;t had a recent tuneup - could be anything from clogged or dirty injectors, dirty or gummed up throttle body, clogged air filter, dirty MAF and IAT sensor, and/or worn sparkplugs. The OEM sparkplugs are long life iridium plugs - they are designed to last up to 120K miles before requiring replacement, but some cars will go through them a little quicker. Could be the plugs just need a good cleaning (a quick run down a highway) to blow off the accumulated deposits. If the deposits are excessive or if the plugs are heavily worn - you will need to replace them. A bottle of good injector cleaner (Chevron, Redline SI-1, Lubromoly Valve Clean, etc.) - can help clear mildly dirty injectors and may help clean up some combustion chamber / intake valves from carbon deposits. The MAF/IAT sensor is located in the airbox - generally not a serviceable item - many have greatly improved engine performance by cleaning this sensor. There are many DIY articles online. Cleaning the throttlebody will have a significant impact on idle quality - they make several kits that you can purchase to clean it yourself. Or grab a spray bottle of throttlebody cleaner (non-clorinated and O2 sensor safe), an old rag or toothbrush, and a little elbow grease will get the deposits off. Again - many articles can be found only to give you guidence - if needed.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:28:37 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,628,628#msg-628 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,628,628#msg-628 lial Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:58:02 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,626,627#msg-627 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,626,627#msg-627
Sounds really good on paper - but what will this really accomplish? Where are they getting money to subsidize this program? What are they going to do about the old cars that are turned in? Will this really help the automakers, the environment, public safety, etc. of put more a of a burden on the taxpayer's shoulders? How will they prevent potential abuse of the system? If the owners of the "clunker" cars could not afford to upkeep the car, would a small subsidy afford them to a new car?

Lots of questions - no definite answers. To me, this sounds like a definite fail proposal. A lot of resources spent on something that would only legitimately benefit a handful of people. If the wanted to really help out - they should subsidize tuneups on the gross polluters. For ones that get dismal fuel economy, the generaly public should not shoulder the costs for someone elses short-sidedness.]]> fishexpo101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:56:09 -0400 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,626,626#msg-626 http://www.toyoland.com/forums/read.php?1,626,626#msg-626
Did some of you guys heard this stuff:

The House approved a "cash for clunkers" bill that aims to boost new auto sales by allowing consumers to turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for vouchers worth up to $4,500 toward more fuel-efficient vehicles. President Barack Obama has encouraged Congress to approve consumer incentives for new car purchases as part of the government's work to restructure General Motors and Chrysler. The House approved the bill 298-119.

What's your point of view about this issue? hmmm....-_-''


and feel free to drop a comment! Have a great day!

From a newbie "Me"]]> drifterer101 Toyota! (and Lexus and Scion) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:39:02 -0400