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Tried everything won't run right
Hi all, I have the 1998 toyota spacia/townace van sr40 import, I bought it with high ks as it had service history and seems to run well until, can someone please shed some light on this situation, my van runs fine but sometimes when it wants to when I'm taking off at lights or from a stop from 1st to 2nd gear the van dies losses power it surges and then picks up and takes off again, I have changed spark plugs air filter added injector cleaner and done some checks but I'm not a mechanic, it seems to be something simple maybe I'm hoping, it dosnt do it all the time just when it wants to more when it's warm than cold, I bought a obd reader x3 but none will work to tell me what it is any ideas anyone should I change the plug leads aswell ? thanks all -
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Hi all, have 1998 toyota spacia sr40 model, been looking for a forum like this to help and get help from others with the same model cheers. -
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Stolen Keys
Hi Olivia, Sorry to hear about your separation, a real difficult time. Been there, done that. About your keys, I think any Toyota dealer should be able to replace the keys, when you quote the rego number and / or the VIN number. You will need all the proof of ownership and identity you can provide, for them to action it. Be aware that these keys are not cheap $100s. Herb As a further aside, your ex partner, having the keys, will still enable him to "take" the car, should he see it anywhere. Talk to the Toyota dealer about the problem, maybe they can reprogram the immobiliser. -
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Stolen Keys
Hi everyone, this is my first time in the forum, nice to meet you all. I have a 2000 Toyota Celica SX 2D 4 SP Sequential Auto, 4 CYLINDER, 1.8L. Not the best story to break in with but I've just gone through a separation and my ex-partner has taken the keys to my vehicles. I have 2 cars, he has 5. My daily driver is safe for now, but my Celica is completely keyless. It's registered in my name, insured by me, and I have proof of all of this. At the moment it's in hiding at a mates place after being towed from the old property. I've spoken to a couple of locksmiths and they're all convinced it's impossible to replace the keys without replacing the entire immobilizer system. One idea thrown about was the possibility of using some Camry keys/codes to do a shifty and get it moving that way. I was just wondering whether anyone had any wisdom to share about this. Has anyone else had to replace their keys, and what route did you take to do it? Any advice would be much appreciated! -Olivia -
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2003 land cruiser troop carrier camping set up
Gday everyone, I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself and seek advice on land cruiser troop carrier model 2003 I intend to buy. It has a pop top roof and camping gears in the back (fridge, sink, drawers and so on). 320.000km but in good condition, some minimal rust on passenger door and may only need to replace windscreen. Previous owner had original left rear bench seats removed and welded in a small couch but left seatbelts nuts and bolts in place, as shown on pics. I like the idea to bring passengers if needed and would be looking to re install one bench seat or rear forward facing seats. I understand it will all need to be engineered and road worthy once job completed but am still a bit unsure on how to go about all this. Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with this model and replacing seats in general and can provide advice. Apologies for long message, hope it s not a bad start!! Cheers -
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a/c pulley bearing replacement 'in car'
Hi Everyone, Im new here and a long term very happy owner of a 2009 Prodigy. This year at 165,000 km I replaced the water pump, alternator, spark plugs + coils along with idler pulleys with the usual filters, serpentine belt etc along the way However has anyone replaced the air conditioner pulley bearing with the a/c compressor with hoses connected by removing its bolts and turning it around on its hoses in the car?? -
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2016 Hilux SR5 Coolant Issues
Hi, has anyone had any issues with the Coolant being bypassed in their 2016 Hilux please? This apparently had been done on my ute and I wasn't aware of it. My ute heated and one of the hoses blew off. Is this a result of coolant running out quicker than normal or because of the bypass? I've been told that this has been an issue for this model ute. -
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Hi all!
Hi everyone, Just discovered this site and already found help with Carolla taillights and water ingress. Winning. I’m in Perth and own 3 Toyotas. 2020 Landcruiser 79 series dual cab, 2009 120 series Prado 2010 ZRE152 Carolla cheers! -
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Help - Blowing white smoke
I have previously cleaned the PCV valve a number of times and eventually I ended up replacing it. Something else to do is to clean the vacuum hose between the PCV valve and the intake. -
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Help - Blowing white smoke
KLuger and the Aurion both are fitted with the 2GR-FE engine. Specific engines have specific issues. White smoke particularly on start up for the 2GR-FE engine is commonly due to oil vapour being sucked into the intake via the Positive Crankcase Ventilation [PCV] valve. The PCV valve needs to be checked and cleaned or replaced, as required. The 2GR-FE engine is also highly susceptible to oil sludge build up especially in the valve covers when not properly maintained with regular oil changes using quality engine oil. The known solution is to remove the front valve cover and give it a thorough clean to remove the oil sludge build up particularly the area relating to PCV. This enables the oil to drain away more efficiently and effectively to reduce being drawn into the PCV valve.
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