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Need Toyota Vista User Manual in English

davejpw — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:27:55 GMT

I have Toyota Vista Etoile 1995, but with User Manual in Japanese. I need to get it in English version.

Warmest Regards,
Dave

how do i bypass the e brake so my wife can watch dvd while i am driving 2008 tundra

mikambar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:30:11 GMT

i want the passenger to be able to watch the front dvd while the emergency brake is not activated how can i bypass

in dash with navigation toyota factory

mikambar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:35:48 GMT

in dash with navigation toyota factory thanks

Does toyota sienna XLE also offer an 8-seat configuration? I have seen it at my local dealer.

raj1 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:14:12 GMT

Also, does it fold down like in odyssey to offer a tray or be removed completely.

a 2002 toyota celica gt.4 cl.use time belt or time chain??

carlosbustos — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

All I need to know is if a toyota celica Gt.2002,4 Cilynders,use a TIME BELT or TIME CHAIN ????

toyota celica Gt/2002,4 Cldr. use a TIME BELT or TIME CHAIN ????????

carlosbustos — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:23:03 GMT

A TOYOTA CELICA GT/2002,4 CILYNDERS,USES A TIME BELT OR TIME CHAIN??????/

how do i hack prius navigation?

tjhanley — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:30:55 GMT

i want to get it so that i don't need to have it in park to do anything?

I have a 2000 Celica GT-S, I would like to know if there is a chip that I can take out that will not start the car

atticusgts — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:02:02 GMT

I just wanted to know if there was some kind of chip that i can remove that would make the car not start. Almost like an anti-theft method, cuz i heard from one of my friends, that he removes the fuel injection chip from his civic. And if so where is that chip located?

Why does my '07 toyota 4Runner have a really bad rotten egg smell?

kevin60 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:14:10 GMT

New '07 4Runner with less than 5k miles has really bad rotten egg smell in the cabin. Smell is not constant but appears frequently.

Love my 08 Camry without body side moldings. but afraid I will get dings without. Opinions

colemanhinsc — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:25:31 GMT

I love the look of my 2008 Toyota Camry XLE without the body side moldings, but afraid if I don't install them I will get dings, which just makes me sick. Will the body side moldings keep my car from dings. Opinions. Just afraid that the body side moldings will detract from its appearance. Opinions

Thanks,

Coleman Hatfield

will there be a new model for the 2009 sienna?

mav888 — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:52:14 GMT

thinking about getting a sienna, but a friend say they should have a new model for the 2009, is it true? when will they come out with the new model?

How do I obtain Toyota Cerification Letter & an IRS Acknowledgement Letter for a 2007 Toyota Prius Tax Credit?

jimt7 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:41:33 GMT

Purchased car Jul 31, 2007

Where is the safety shut-off switch on a 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4 door truck?

whakg1 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:14:22 GMT

i rolled the truck on its side now it wont start
some one told me to find the safety shut off swith
can some one please help?

2005 Toyota Tacoma safety shut-off switch. Where is it located?

whakg1 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:22:43 GMT

i rolled my truck on its side and it wont start
some one told me to find the safety shut-off switch
is that right?

2000 Toyota ECHO CD will not allow a disc to be inserted. Paper was inside by mistake but removed. Reject does not help.

cuda7 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:00:30 GMT

2000 Toyota ECHO CD problem. I accidentally placed a paper garage parking ticket into the single disc factory original CD player disc slot. The player turned on and ate the paper ticket. Pushing reject did nothing. I was able to remove the paper ticket with tweezers. The CD player will not allow another disc to be inserted. Pushing reject does nothing. It seems that the player thinks there is still a cd inside preventing an other to be inserted.

Will Toyota build a car to order or must I buy from inventory?

marq — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:37:04 GMT

Cars on the lot have expensive Distributor add-ons and options I don't need. One salesman said I can order a car made to my specs--another said no--they have to search for one as close to my specs as they can find.

Received Toyota "Economic Buy Back Notice." Buyback = Trade in my 2006 Camry for a new 2009 Toyota. Thoughts?

fsong — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:15:34 GMT

I just received an "Economic Buy Back Notice" from the Toyota dealership where I bought my 2006 Toyota Camry LE. I'm interested in this but don't see what the difference is from a trade-in transaction? Did any other Toyota owners get such a notice? What's in it for the dealership?

The notice states:

"Due to the current status of our economy, the demand for pre-owned vehicles, and unprecedented incentives on new Toyota vehicles, an opportunity has been created that MAY LOWER YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN!

Our records indicated that you currently own or lease a 2006 Toyota Camry, and right now [Toyota dealership] is i need of your vehicle!

...Take advantage of these uncertain times and let us put you in a brand new 09 Toyota today!"

Front end clunking noise

acor — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:34:35 GMT

I have front end noise near the wheel or steering area that started occasionally and is now constant. When you turn the wheel left and go it makes a clunk sound. When you step on the break immediately after starting out, it clunks again. It almost sounds like a ball joint starting to go. It happens sometimes going straight or right, but it always happens going left. Also there is a softer clunk when backing up and turning the steering wheel left about one full turn. It's a 2006 Toyota Avalon xl. Help!

Oil light keeps coming on

deelite — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:27:25 GMT

1998 Toyota Camry oil light keeps coming on, but oil level is fine. How do I fix this?

Options for protecting new cloth interior?

alasker — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:44:37 GMT

I'm thinking about buying a new Rav4 and don't want to spend $1500+ on leather just to avoid stains. Can you offer any recommendations on where to look for seat covers and what kind make sense (safety, comfort, aesthetics, etc.)? Someone said they were getting hard to find now because of side air bags in seats?

Need help replacing my Corolla's headlights!

cardoc12 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:32:16 GMT

2003 Corolla Low-beam bulb R&R - I can't believe I'm asking about a bulb because it sounds so simple---arg, but it's not! The "owner's manual" shows a configuration that doesn't even exist in this car & looking at it closely, I know 2 things: the clips (2,very flimsy) will almost certainly snap right off & the seal between the front lens & where you're "supposed" to separate it from to get at the bulb, will be so badly damaged that it'll be prone to water getting inside if I attempt to pull this apart. It will not go back to the way it was. Not to mention all those nasty little pry marks!

I have looked but couldn't find any info, but has anyone experienced this & knows how to not wreck your front lens just for a bulb that you really need?

What is transmission flare?

cardoc12 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:52:47 GMT

My Camry's transmission goes crazy between 3rd and 4th gears. I read that the problem is "transmission flare" but I wasn't able to find out what it is. What causes it and can it be fixed?

Are all Tacomas this noisy?

rasstein — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:30:42 GMT

My Toyota Tacoma is very noisy (road noise). Does someone make an interior noise level comparison gizmo??

Can you help me find a car with wheelchair access?

guidare — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:42:57 GMT

I am looking for a car I can drive my wheelchair into with out difficulty. I understand Toyota has such a model for their Japanese customers. How can I purchase such a model here in the United States?

1999 corolla knocking in front end when accelerating does not happen when you turn wheel either way is not the eng

jshinavar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:19:38 GMT

A knocking sound starts when you hit 30-35mph if your in a turn or turn the wheel either way it stops or if you let off the gas it stops, I cant figure out what it is or if its dangerous to drive in this condition.
thanks so much

99 toyota corolla , theres a somewhat loud knocking coming from the driverside front end it stops when . . .

jshinavar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:36:15 GMT

Either I turn the wheel either way or let off the accelerator. Is it dangerous to drive it like this and how much do you think it will cost to fix thanks so much

Josh

My Toyota 01 Sequoia won't go back to 2wd after being in 4wd. The amber dif light just flashes.

dbaldridge — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:05:10 GMT

I have parked the car for now becuase I don't want to drive it on dry surfaces.

Anyone else having issues with comfort of front seats?

minesblue — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:23:16 GMT

We've noticed the front seats in our new 2008 V6 RAV4 Sport are not very comfortable. After about 30 minutes I'm squirming to get comfortable. I'm used to the Sienna, my hubby has a MazdaSpeed3, and the seats in those cars were/are much more supportive. We've played with the seat adjustment to no avail. Any ideas?

What causes oil to appear around spark plug in a 1994 Camry 4 cyl?

smpowe — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:44:42 GMT

I have a 1994 camry with a 4 cyl engine. The car wouldn't start, although the starter appear to be working fine. The spark plug wire, although not completely out, had disengaged? There appear to be oil on the extension that attaches to the plug.

Toyota 2000 Camry - bumper night time light not working - Help Please!

apoorvag — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:08:04 GMT

Hi there - i changed the bulbs. the turn signals , brake lights, reverse lights all work....except for the back light that should go on when you drive at night and have your headlights on....i think these bulbs are working otherwise..i dont understand why the same bulb wont work when i turn the headlights on....people are flashing me from behind !!!
help!!!

Does anybody know it a Toyota Prius can be safely towed on all fours behind a RV?

rollinggypseas — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:13:07 GMT

I need to tow a Toyota Prius behind a motor home using a tow bar that will tow the Prius on all fours. The tow bar installer isn't sure a Prius can be towed on all fours.

My local Toyota service reps have been no help getting me an answer.
I've seen plenty of warnings from Toyota against towing with a Prius and even some telling how to properly tow a Prius (on two wheels). But I can't find anything that warns against towing on all fours.

A 7days old yaris w/ a 3000 down payment got totaled. Do I need to pay for the difference?

amei_leyretana — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:13:18 GMT

Hi! I need your advice. I bought a new car last november. After 7 days, my sister and I got into an accident. Our insurance coverage is 100/300/100 and I was under my dads insurance. I already paid the deductible and the premium balance for 6months already. The car was declared as total wreck. Now, my dad is asking me for another 2400 for the difference. Is there such thing as difference? He’s telling me that I need to pay this amount to the insurance. Actually, a lot of people is telling me that there’s something fishy going on. Im not the one who holds the policy thats why when I called the insurance they’re not entertaining my questions that much even though I’m the one who’s paying them and involved in the accident. Are they really like that? The only thing that i asked them is if I owe the insurance a certain amount (which is the difference that my dad is talking about) and they told me that I dont need to pay anything anymore. Instead I’m going to recieve a claim but my dad didn’t mention it to me. The difference that he is talking about is THE ORIGINAL VALUE of the CAR- THE DEPRECIATED/ ACTUAL/ PRESENT VALUE OF THE CAR AFTER 7DAYS. Get it? (Example the toyota yaris original value is 14000- 12000 which is the depreciated value and the evaluated value by the insurance= 2000 which is the difference) Please.. I need your advice as soon as possible. Is it true?? I dont know what to believe now. Please email me or something. Thanks so much.

96 Toyota 4Runner. replacing clutch with kit. How to remove pilot bearing?

hankster4 — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:54:46 GMT

Am replacing the clutch with parts from a kit. Difficulty is in removing the existing pilot bearing.

My 94 4runner with AT won't shift for first few miles when cold. Fluid checks out okay. Any advice?

stevinator — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:08:46 GMT

Transmission was rebuilt in 2004 and this is a recent issue - we've had very cold weather and I park outside. This morning I had to wait a good 5-10 minutes after putting selector in Reverse for it to ease in. Then when I left with selector in Drive, it didn't shift out of low gear for several miles, then did so with a clunk. Once it warmed up, within another few miles it operated normally. I checked fluid cold the other day, and hot today and it's right in the range it should be on dipstick. Any advice or is it time to take it to a transmission place?

how can i turn off my drl on my 04 corolla

craigseaford — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:24:45 GMT

is there any way 2 disengage the daytime running lights on a 04 corolla s

Sienna 2004 xle and the CD player won't let me put a CD in. And there is no cd inside, What do I do?

jioi — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:15:32 GMT

Toyota Sienna 2004 XLE
CD player problems
I clicked the eject button and I took out the CD before it finished ejecting completely.

my gearbox in my 1989 camry broke down 2day. wont move with foot flat to floor in lowest gear.

noclue — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:02:24 GMT

had no trouble with it before
auto
had tuneup and stuff done

I have an 02' prius. Does using a car charger for phone, etc. use more gas, or will I get free juice?

02priusdallas — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:51:18 GMT

There is a device you can plug into the car charger that has a couple of standard household plugs on it. If I use that to charge my phone and razor, will I get "free" electricity? Or will the usage cause the motor to run more to keep the battery charged? yes, yes, this is esoteric, but I am seriously wondering ...

installing OEM hitch on 06 4runner. after intalling the hitch, will it look like the factory intalled hitch?

qsg1119 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:29:30 GMT

have an 06 4runner, planning to install OEM hitch. I would like my 4 runner to look like it had the factory installed hitch. I am willing to cut a portion of the rear bumper for the hitch receiver. Is this possible?

2001 Echo .. recently the dashboard and overhead lights are strobing during acceleration . Possible causes are ?

waltm5 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:10:41 GMT

The alternator and battery have checked out fine . I had the alternator bench tested and tested in the car with a Vac 40 . The battery is brand new .
Funny thing is the other morning the cars battery light came on and the car eventually died . I recharged the battery and drove the car home . Now the battery light has not come on and the car runs fine except for the strobing of the interior lights . I was told by a mechanic that my battery was going bad so I replaced it today but the strobing ie dimming and brightening continues .

My radio won't sound but the station number shows and my clock doen't work either. I have a 1989 Toyota Celica ST.

jorgelg — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:30:41 GMT

my radio won't sound but the station number shows and my clock doen't work either i have a 1989 toyota celica st

1989 toyota celica st 121 milage

Where can I get a hood protector or Front End Bra for an 07-08 RAV 4

salsstar — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:53:11 GMT

Where can I get a front end bra or hood protector for a RAV 4 07-08

OIL LIGHT IS ON

samy4 — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:02:14 GMT

95 Toyota camry 4 cylinders/125000 miles.Car runs good.No oil leak.Oil light is on all the time.Mecanic at Sears wants to open the oil pan to find the source.Any other suggestions? Thanks a million.

Toyota sienna 2008 LE with engine indicator lights problem.

nb_des — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:40:34 GMT

I purchased 2008 Sienna LE and soon afterward engine indicator light came up. I took it to dealership and they said it was a bad indicator and they fixed it and lights went off. But after driving for another 10 miles lights are back again.

It is frustrating to go through this after paying all the money for new Van. Has anyone else experienced this? If this keeps on happening can I get help through lemon law?

95 toyota 4runner 3.0liter white smoke , no water in oil..possible problem

hoomie — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:58:11 GMT

95 toyota 4runner 3.0 liter white smoke from exhaust but no water in oil

Would you please tell us Price FOB or CIF Dubai - Toyota cars as website serial number list as following1-1993

seyanco — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:40:04 GMT

please tell us Price FOB or CIF Dubai Toyota cars as website serial nos list
1-1993 toyota tercel 10302 E
2-1991 toyota 4runner 10115 E
3-1991 toyota landcruiser10121 E
4-1996 toyota landcruiser 10308 E
5-1991 toyota previa 10125 E
6-1996 toyota landcruiser 10308 E

I have a 96 toyota corrola and the radio reception is horrible. What would be the best way to fix this?

zentam — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:05:57 GMT

Live in the country. Radio signal is weak or no existant. Not the factory radio. Other cars in the household have better reception.

2001 Toyota Prius issues or problems?

linjim — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:31 GMT

Toyota Prius issues/ problems.

Can a catalytic converter going bad cause an engine to throw a rod?

cynnosure — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:53:17 GMT

I have a 1994 Toyota Camry 2.2L 4 cyl. with 115,000 miles on it. I got it at 60,000 and have kept the maintenance done regularly. Most of the last 55,000 miles were highway. While I was driving the car made a noise started running rough and when I stopped at a light it died. After moving it off the road, I went back later and it started but made a horrible very loud 'clack' every turn of the motor. My mechanic said that the motor needs to be replaced it threw a rod and probably did damage to the crankshaft. While researching for a used/rebuilt motor and someone to do the work, I came across one mechanic who told me (without seeing the car)that it had to be the catalytic converter and if I replaced the motor it would just blow the new one unless I replaced it as well. Can anyone tell me their thoughts on my situation and anything they think might be helpful? I would really appreciate any input. I am having the engine replaced by AEI and just want some feedback before the job is done and I pick up the car.

my tacoma will not engage into 4 wheel drive, all I get is flashig indicator light, what's the problem?

kasz — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:16:19 GMT

when I try to engage the 4 wheel drive all I get a flashing green light indicator and no 4 wheek drive. The light stays flashing when I return to 2 wheel drive. does anyone know what is causing this