Toyota Temporarily Suspends Sales of Selected Vehicles
Following the announcement that it would recall 2.3 million vehicles for a sticking accelerator pedal, Toyota on January 27 said that it is instructing its dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the eight models involved in the recall.
Tech Tip: Toyota Charging Improvement at Idle
Some customers with a 1998-2003 Sienna may complain of a low battery or no-start condition after running the engine at idle or low RPM for extended
2009 Toyota Venza, 16 Other Popular Foreign-Nameplate Models Highlight Latest Expansion of Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pad Coverage
In addition to coverage of the Toyota Venza, the ThermoQuiet product line has been expanded to include application-engineered semi-metallic, organic and ceramic disc brake pad sets for an extensive range of Audi, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Scion and additional Toyota applications.
Tech Tip: Curing Front Suspension Tapping Noise on Toyota Corolla and Matrix
Some 2003 Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise from the front upper suspension area. Occasionally, this noise may be interpreted as an instrument panel rattle noise. Use the following instructions to repair the noise.
Toyota’s Techstream Lite Introduction is a Winner for Three Attendees at the 2009 CARS Expo in Las Vegas
Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits.
Tech Tip: Toyota Rear ABS Speed Sensor Removal
Failure to remove the ABS speed sensor prior to
Toyota Tech Feature: Diagnosing Today’s Complex Electronics Systems
Find out the latest innovations in scan tool technology, and what your scan tool should be doing for you.
Tech Tip: Toyota Driveshaft Assembly Replacement
This bulletin provides information regarding anti-corrosion grease that is present on replacement driveshaft assemblies. It’s important to remove this grease prior to installing the hub nut to prevent over-tightening.
Toyota to Hold Daily Drawings for Techstream and TIS Products at 2009 CARS Expo in Las Vegas
With Techstream, technicians can view and analyze on-board vehicle data, review TIS service information and even re-program the vehicle, all from the driver’s seat.
Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog Now Available to Independent Repair Shops
For the first time ever, Toyota is making the full electronic catalog of Genuine Toyota Parts available online to independent repair shops.