2009 Toyota Camry, No Crank No Run Condition

This 2009 Toyota Camry originally had a very simple bad battery condition but here is the short version of what went wrong. I have come to find out that this problem and it’s repair apply to at least the 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 year models. “Hi Dad, the Camry won’t start. It turns over … Continue reading “2009 Toyota Camry, No Crank No Run Condition”

2003 Toyota Camry, A/C Stops Blowing Cold Air

This 2003 Toyota Camry came in with the complaint that sometimes the a/c would stop blowing cold air. Just before it stops blowing cold air the green light under the a/c button will start flashing. I hate to say it but I do not even bother diagnosing this problem anymore. I just go to my … Continue reading “2003 Toyota Camry, A/C Stops Blowing Cold Air”

1994 Toyota Pickup, EFI FuseBlows

This 1994 Toyota pickup came in with the complaint that the EFI fuse blows. The problem was intermittent at first but now the customer says that it happens so often that he is scared to drive it. The EFI fuse is located in the underhood fuse relay box. The fuse was blown and would blow … Continue reading “1994 Toyota Pickup, EFI FuseBlows”

1995 Toyota Camry, No Tail or Stop Lights

This 1995 Toyota Camry came in with the complaint that the tail lights do not work. I have fixed many of these over the years. Sometimes it is the tail lights and some times the problem is the stoplights do not work. You can see in the picture below that the small marker light is … Continue reading “1995 Toyota Camry, No Tail or Stop Lights”

Toyota Recalls Vehicles, Gas Pedals Stick On Floor Mats

Being in the automotive business I generally keep up with with headlines in the automotive field. I was recently watching the news one morning, and there was a piece on a recall by Toyota on several of it’s late model vehicles for problems related to the accelerator pedals getting stuck on the floor mats. Seems … Continue reading “Toyota Recalls Vehicles, Gas Pedals Stick On Floor Mats”

2003 Toyota 4Runner, A/C Stops Cooling

This 2003 Toyota 4Runner came in with the complaint that the a/c stops cooling after a while and the a/c lights on the dash start flashing. This is a common problem on later model Toyota’s in general. Most of the time it is just a failed compressor clutch relay but sometimes as in this case … Continue reading “2003 Toyota 4Runner, A/C Stops Cooling”

2003 Toyota 4Runner, Battery Corrosion

This 2003 Toyota 4Runner battery post is a perfect example of why you should look under your hood and inspect things on a regular basis. It does not take long for a battery terminal to get corroded. Also with corrosion this bad something else is going on. For some reason there is battery acid leaking … Continue reading “2003 Toyota 4Runner, Battery Corrosion”

1992 Toyota Tercel, A/C Inop

This 1992 Toyota Tercel came in with the complaint that the a/c compressor would not engage. The customer stated that he had just replaced the compressor (used) and the system was gassed up. I noticed that the indicator light would also no come on when the a/c button was pushed. I looked at the wiring … Continue reading “1992 Toyota Tercel, A/C Inop”

2003 Toyota Highlander, A/C Stuck On Heat, Part 2

Well this 2003 Toyota Highlander with the a/c stuck on heat finally made it back in so that I could find out what is wrong inside the a/c control assembly. I am planning on fixing, hopefully some weak solder connections. The temperature control switch had been loose and I tightened that up and the system … Continue reading “2003 Toyota Highlander, A/C Stuck On Heat, Part 2”

2003 Toyota Highlander, A/C Stuck On Heat, Part 1

This 2003 Toyota Highlander came in with the complaint that the a/c only puts out hot air. I confirmed the complaint and removed the glove box to access the air mix actuator assembly. I had to push the hinge pins out to remove the glove box. I then had to remove the screw and bracket … Continue reading “2003 Toyota Highlander, A/C Stuck On Heat, Part 1”