Breaking News: Toyota Announces Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety
Rigorously Tested Reinforced Pedals Will Eliminate the Excess Friction that Caused Sticking
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.
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: MIL ‘On’ DTC P1349; VVTI Actuator
Under certain conditions, customers with various 2002 Camry and Solara, and 2001-’02 Highlander and RAV4 vehicles may experience an MIL on condition with DTC P1349, indicating a variable valve timing (VVTi) malfunction. In some cases, the cause of this DTC may be the VVTi actuator. Use the procedures in this bulletin to verify the operation
Check Out The September Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the September issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the interactive and easy-to-view digital version that features articles on ABS Modulators, Brake Hardware, Steering Sensors, Chassis Noise Complaints, Air Ride Diagnostics, Toyota RAV4 Alignment, Chevy Camaro Brake Job, a host of tech tips, and more!
Check Out The June Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the June issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components, Toyota RAV4 TPMS, Mazda3 Brake Job, Performance Brake Components, Brake Lubricants, Transmission Fluid, Ford Transit Connect Alignment, Swelled Lug Nuts, a host of tech tips, and more!
Diagnosing Electric Power Steering (EPS) Issues
If you’re an import specialist, it’s important to know that, although electric power steering (EPS) has been introduced on many 2004-and-later domestic applications, EPS recently began appearing on popular import nameplates like the 2015 Honda S2000 and 2014 and 2015 models of Toyota RAV4, Camry and Highlander.
Check Out The October Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the October issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Ford F-150 Brake Job, SAE J2534, Toyota RAV4 Alignment, Oxygen Sensors, Selling Ride Control With Tires, Brake Pad & Rotor Matching, TPMS, Wheel Bearing Technology, Electric Power Steering, a host of tech tips, and more!
Standard Motor Products Launches 365 New Numbers
The new release includes parts for import and domestic vehicles with gasoline, hybrid, and electric powertrains.
Standard Motor Products Expands GDI Program Offering
Standard’s GDI line-up includes hundreds of part numbers for domestic and import vehicles.