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It is true that you can't really tell if a CV joint is bad unless you perform the above test or you disassemble it. You can't tell from looking at it or wiggling it around.
So yeah, you could have a bad LEFT CV joint.
Just so I'm clear, the LEFT CV joint is the driver's side, correct? I wasn't sure if you meant left from the driver's seat or the left from facing the car. Thanks so much for your reply!!!!
Thanks again!
If the pinging to very loud or prolonged, you shouldn't drive the car too long that way, and should have it scanned for trouble codes.
Also, in addition to timing problems, high carbon content in the cylinder/head area can cause pinging, so if you take lots of short trips, you might consider taking the car out for a long high speed run and using a gas tank additive.
Thanks!!
If I decide to replace it, should I insist on OEM? Unless the original design has been improved, I can't see putting in another Toyota one. The dealer wants around $300-$400.00.(Ouch)
i did take some photos but i dont think they will help the cause. i am curious if i could use part # 911-603, even thought it does not show that it fits my 01 corolla. or can i somehow rig/route the vaccum hose to fit 911-601.
i guess another option would be to try and track down a used part from a salvage yard, but that just might end up be a waste of time.
I checked the battery and its connections and they are okay. I was thinking the next thing to check wold be the copper connections in the starter solenoid would this be the next logical step to take. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
The clicking means the relay (solenoid) is not getting enough voltage, so there is a drop somewhere.
Thanks.
Could be a simple sensor, could be the whole enchilada. Let's find out first.
If you are really hot for the car, find out what a Toyota dealer charges to replace an air bag and then deduct that off the selling price. That way you're covered.
As of now, IMO the car you are buying is a "cripple".
I went to the dealer, told them that, when they did some other work. When I picked it up the service tech said that they had contacted the Toyota area service rep who would look at the car and make a decision. The impression they gave is that they, the dealer, believes that it is normal wear and tear. They are very tight lipped about it.
My question, what do I do now, if the dealership will not support my claim? I was told by another dealer that Toyota would not. I have not met with Toyota yet as I am wary of going through another waiting at the dealership, being given the runaround when it is probably a no go.
Any ideas? What is the next step if Toyota says no?
What's the deal?
1. Some people mentioned that it is not a good idea to make the switch on an old car because the seals might be ruined by the finer synthetic oil. Did I already miss the boat?
2. If I can make the switch, which grade (5W-30, 0W-20, or ??) of synthetic oil do I use? (Btw, I live in Ohio)
Thanks.
Neal
Please help. My car is a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE with the 1ZZ-FE engine.
Any ideas?
So I turn the car on after they are done and 1) they didn't reset whatever they need to reset when they did the oil change, so my "maintenance required" light was still on.
ALSO there were 2 other lights on now. There was the "VSC OFF" light was flashing and then I don't know what the technical name for it is, but its the light with the car thats swerving was on.
So I go back inside and tell them that all these lights were on, and they just told me "Oh it just needs to be reset"...but they wouldn't reset it.....And I've had an alignment done before and nothing had to be reset.
So I went to Toyota to ask them about the lights. They reset the maintenance required light, but they said they had no idea why the other 2 lights were on. They said they would have to do a test and then a code would come back and then they would know what the problem is. But they couldnt do it that day, so I'm going in on Monday.
So THEN I had to bring it back to the original small shop because my alignment was still a little off, but to the opposite side. So I get there and tell them. The guy goes in the car and then he tells me he needs me to hear something. So I get in the car, and he starts driving. And now my car is making this weird humming noise. The guy said it was more then likely the wheel bearings. (which are still under warranty thankfully)
So my question is, do you think these people at this small shop could have done something to damage my car by doing an alignment and/or changing the tires?
It just seems really odd to me that all of a sudden all these problems are coming up.
In addition, a few months ago when we had are first snowfall, I did go off the road into a small ditch. I brought it to Toyota to have them look at the car to make sure there was nothing wrong, and they said there wasn't.
And when I say small shop I'm not talking about a small toyota shop, I'm talking like a small family run garage.
I have 1995 chevy truck and a 2000 hyundai elantra which I did the same and all these vehicles run great.
I just purchased a 2002 toyota corolla le and I am going to synthetic oil changes immediately.