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2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Today while driving it on the freeway, I noticed when I would let off the gas and coast, it would make the sound, but sounded like something was squeeking as it rotated. Taking the car on curves doesn't seem to have any significant effect to the sound, but I'll have the axles checked regaurdless. Thank you very much for the advice. I'll go from here.
Tried a new aftermarket belt, but that did not help. I chewed that belt up within 2 months. Upon investigation, I found that the power steering pump or water pump, ( I can`t remember at this point) was misaligned with the plane of the belt, causing the belt to ride the edge of the pully. I shimmed one side with a washer and tried a new belt once again. The belt lasted, but still squealed although not as much. I then went with the Toyota belt and have had no problems since. The Toyota belt seems to have a fuzzy surface that rides the pully. I`m guessing that is why it is quieter.
Any ideas?
Squeaks
You might try using premium gas and see if that temporarily cures the problem. Using premium might be cheaper than digging into the car to fix it otherwise.
Slight pinging is okay, but continual pinging under load is dangerous for an engine.
Squeaks
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Location varies with the car. Sometimes on the intake manifold or sometimes on the engine near the bell housing. Usually it's "high up".
No high octane fuel won't get rid of carbonization. Some additives claim to do this but I'm a bit skeptical. Heavy carbon is very tough to remove. It's even hard to scrape off with a knife!
Squeaks
Mr. Shiftright.....thank you for all your help and sorry to have been such an inconvenience.
At present I am trying to score a sweet deal on a 2003 Echo sedan with 27,000 original kms. We may become a two Echo family.
Squeaks
Does anyone know any places (other than the dealership) that I can order/pick up parts for my RS hatchi? :confuse:
Keon14 :confuse:
At this point, I am planning on needing to replace the rotors every 18,000 miles (which seems totallly illogical) but Toyota denied any known defects.
Good luck! I will be interested to hear what Toyota - Canada tells you.
Jill
How's your reception?
Thanks,
Jerry
You might want to check and make sure the antenna lead is still connected to the back of the stereo? If you have no AM at all, it may have come loose.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The car is still under warranty but I wanted to see if others had the same problem - that would mean a low-quality radio, not a repairable defect. And if there was an easy test/fix, I'd rather do it myself than spend a lot fo time at the dealer!
Thanks,
Jerry
Tell the dealer you want a new one!
I'd like to see if I can fix this myself. Can anyone give me any guidelines about which O2 sensor this is, and where it's located, so I can check the voltage?
Book says use OBN 2 scan tool to check voltage at B1S1 (oxygen sensor) during idle. Run engine 2500 rpm for 90 sec before test.
The oxy sensor output voltage should be less than .4 volt and greater than .55 volt. It will vary constantly between these figures. But at its lowest point it cant be greater than .4 or less than .55. They show a sine wave a little over .55 and a little lower than .4.
If sensor is good do the driving test. (skip this for now ask me later I dont understand it yet.
BUT if the voltage is no good it says check the wiring between the ECM and the sensor for shorts or opens.
If THAT is good check the air induction system (have to read up on that will clue you in later after test)
If THAT is good check fuel pressure. check lines and pump and filter )more on that later if need be)
If THAT checks out replace oxy sensor.
Still get a p0133? Replace ECM.
Do the voltage test if you can and get back to me. I dont understand much about this but there are proceedures what to do based on the voltage test. GOOD LUCK and ask me questions I will try to answer!
My first problem is that I don't know which O2 sensor I need to check; the one before the catalytic converter, or the one after. Shoot.. I'm not even sure where they're located, if I do end up having to change them.
Can you help me with that?
To measure the voltage Im thinking all you have to do is use a digital volt meter. Find one of the sensors (doesnt matter which one it is) and use the + probe on the electrical connection and ground the - one to the chassis and see if you get a voltage.
Anyway the deal is: if the voltage is GOOD tell me that andIll go on to the next step in the book. If its BAD you:
1) check the wiring between the ECM and the sensor for shorts, dammage, etc.
2)If the wiring checks out you check the air induction system.
3)If the AIS is good you check the fuel pressure, fuel pump, and fuel filter.
4) If those are good you replace the sensor.
But thats getting ahead of ourselves. Try to find out from Toyota which of the oxy sensors is bank1 sensor1. Or just test both of them and find the one with the electrical properties that match the above. Ill try to find out the properties of bank2 sensor1 in the book tonite.
For a shot in the dark you could just replace the sensor. How much could it be? How much will Toyota charge you just to muck about and not fix the problem?
I am interested in buying a used Echo. But I am wondering how easy it will be to have it repaired since they will not make them anymore. Also, since I live in New York (an area where I have not seen many Echos, if any...), I am not sure if it would be easy to ship a place to repair it...
Is the Echo standard enough as part of the Toyota family that it is very easy to repair and maintain?
would anybody know where own would find
like windshield washer tank ,inner right front fender
Jerry