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Do NOT put a high beam headlamp in a low beam socket. It is dangerous period and unlawful. If you want increased illumination, this is what to do for your model.
Make sure your low beams and high beams are adjusted correctly at 25 feet from a wall. Try a replacement high quality bulb to see if that make a difference to you (PIAA makes such a bulb although there are other good manufacturers). If that is still not enough, decide if you want more low beam illumination or high beam. Go to the PIAA website, and look at the PIAA model number 1500XT. They make a driving beam and a FOG beam. Both are very thin and wide. They fit perfectly under the 00-04 Avalon bumper recessed between the fascia. I attached mine under the bumper with machine metal screws. They are relayed to the low and high beams respectively, for FOG and Driving. You have two dummy switch plates in the interior under the steering wheeel, where you can attach two generic Toyota swithches. Wait, you may have one cause the 03 Avalon I believe came with VSC. Anyway, it can be done cause I have two sets attached to the underside of my bumper recessed just back of the fascia, so if something hits it, the lights don't bust. Depending on your driving, will depend on your needs. I think you would want the driving lights more than the FOGs if you cannot see clearly at night.
Note: There are aiming adjustments for these as well, specfically on the PIAA website. Follow them to the word. FOG lights and Driving lights need differenct aiming adjustments. Easy to do if you have the time and will.
Good luck
abfisch
Can you describe where the aim adjusting screws are? I can't seem to locate them.
Thank you
abfisch
There should be two of them on each lens but to tell you the truth, mine seem accurate so I never adjusted the ones on the car, only PIAA's once I put them on. I will have to look at the service manual this weekend and get you an answer. I know it is tight around there but there has to be a manual adjustment.
Let me find out.
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2.From outside the car LOCK the car door with the key.
3.From outside the car UNLOCK the car door with the key.
4.Enter vehicle and close the door.
5.Start the car`s engine.
6.Turn engine off and remove key.
7.Place master key in the ignition lock.(DO NOT TURN).
8.Press and release the gas pedal 5 times.
9.Forcefully press and release the brake pedal 6 times.
10.Remove key.
11.Place new key in the ignition lock.(DO NOT TURN).
12.Press and release the gas pedal 1 time.
13.Wait (about 1 minute)for security light to stop blinking.
14.Remove new key from the ignition lock.
15.Press brake pedal 1 time to close programming cycle.
16.Wait 15 seconds for programming cycle to end.
17.Insert new key into ignition lock and start the car.
I did everthing there and was unable to programme the key.
Questions:# 2, should I lock all the doors? I locked all.
# 3, Should I UNLOCK all the doors? I unlocked the driver`s side.
# 4, Should I have locked the door?
I did everything else as stated in the above mentioned directions.Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? I do have one master key.
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Yes, this happened to me once. I think the float got stuck that lets the sending unit now how much is in the tank. It never did it again. I think I was filling the tank very fast. I would not worry too much about it unless it does this on a continual basis. See what happens if you fill it a little less fast on the next couple of tankfuls.
abfisch
It was bugging me to no end where the headlamp adjustment screws on, so this weekend in the garage I found them, at least on my 02 and thought I would give you the coustesy to tell you where they are. I am not a car expert but have a baseline knowledge more than most.
The 98 might be a little different so take this with some latitude. On VOL#2, or the service manual(repair)(NOT OWNERS!!) Section BE-23(Body Electrical) it clearly outlines in a posterior and lateral view the headlights. There is one screw for vertical adjustment between the low and high beam and one screw for horizontal adjustment lower between the low beam and the incoorpated turn signal. I cross referenced the page to read see Haynes Manual p12-14, so it must be in there too. There is also a thorough explanation on the following page on how to. They aim from 9.84 ft away. Note you always aim the low beams, not the high beams in this case.
If you are opening the hood of the car, it is almost impossible to see the two screws since the lip of the frame obscures the back of the light. I hand to bend all the way around and put a light there and feel it partly with my hand. If you go on the side of the fender, you line of sight is better so you can get a better ideal of where they are on the back plastic part of the headlight assembly.
If you do not have any service manuals for the vehicle, go to the service department near you and ask them to print out on the computer an exploded view of the part to appreciate it better. They are there. They have to be. They do make mention ( to my surprise) that it has to be on a level surface, tire need to be inflated correctly, and the driver in the driver's seat with the TANK FULL. Get a good friend or son or daughter to help you out. No one will do it as good as you.
Hope this helps.
abfisch
abfisch
Guys can you kindly let me know where can i find used CD player if i want to upgrade my radio cassette player with CD player. I checked with Dealers they said it cost me 300 just for cd player and labor charges are extra.
Please guide me where can i buy CD player and how can i install it on my own.
Thank you very much in Advance.
1. At highway speed, it pulls slightly to the left.
2. At lower speed, the steering wobbles at a direction close to straight ahead (or maybe the neutral position). It is not really violent, more like a low frequency wobble. It will disappear if i steer slightly to the left or right. Could this be the so-called torque steer or something else?
Thanks.
Basic Ideas: Start by making sure the tires match and are properly balanced. Check to see if they are round. Check the air pressure. Spin the tires by hand and see if the front brake pads still pinch the rotor when fully released (they should not). Get an alignment.
When you get to this point, having done all the above, you will have either fixed the problem or know what else needs to be done. Might be the steering needs some new parts. The alignment shop can tell you. Several possibilities here. Hope this helps, others will have additional ideas....
since you have the XL you probably dont have a amp in there. i have a 96 xls and the installation took a while as they had to bypass the amp or something.
QUESTION:Can I use H I D bulb without have to change wires?
Interested in:
1) Where is it located
2) Approximate cost I should expect to pay
3) At what mileage should I have this done
Thanks!
Anyidea how i can remove this part and take a look. doesnt appear to have any screws looking from top.
I did not want to do this. I bought 6 filters, at a discount and have them replace at 60K or so, whenever I have to have something else done. I believe you are suppose to disconnect the negative terminal to the battery, but did you think they did that at the local Toyota dealership here. No.....
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On cars with fuel injection, most manufacturers only recommend replacing the filter after the first 100,000 mile. However, most Toyota service professionals believe its best to replace the fuel filter every two years or 24,000 miles. A contaminated Toyota filter will put undue pressure on the electric fuel pump, eventually wearing out the pump prematurely, or worse let contaminates get to the Toyota fuel injectors. Spending a few extra dollars every few years will save you hundreds in future repair costs. Toyota fuel filter replacement is fairly easy and is something you can do yourself! But be careful as on fuel-injected cars, the fuel system remains under pressure even with the car off!
To me it sounds a little more difficult then this paragraph implies. Good luck......
Best thing in your case would be to pull out the radio and insert a newer CD unit (unless youi listen to tapes )
Thanks for reading.
Compare Toyota and Honda, both reputable brands that have enlarged to the Subaru site. Or perhaps a Korean brand. Every model has there share of defective parts or engineering, but the way it is handled makes all the difference in customer loyalty and happiness.
Although I enjoy my Avalon 02 with 80K, and plan to keep it to 250K, I would have a very hard time buying another Toyota if there was a comparbly equipped and serviceable vehicle for the same price.
abfisch
This is a major reason why I have started our move away from Toyota, by replacing our Sienna with a Honda Pilot. So far the Honda service and attitude we have experienced is way, way better than Toyota's.
When I replace my Avalon I won't be buying another Toyota.
They have lost me after 25 years as a loyal customer, and frankly they don't give a !@#$%^.
Probably only one more vehicle for the family in my lifetime. Perhaps by that time, fuel will be differently priced or available. But Not only is Toyota losing a one time customer, but to lose you after 25 years, says alot about how corporations change.
Appreciate your response.
abfisch
PS I know what to do under a car. I have the floor jack, jack stands, and the tools. I just don't enjoy doing that stuff any more unless I have to. I'm also a cheap skate
abfisch
Is Fuel injector is really helpful as it is advertised by the sellers. My car has 148k, can you please suggest me
do i have to really mix fuel injector when I fill up the gas if have not done it before.
Thank you.
There is no real substitute for removing the injectors and fuel lines and doing a professional cleaning at 148k miles. But if you have minor problems it can certainly help. Some people add the stuff regularly to the fuel anyway. But don't do it too often. Hope this helps...
abfisch
QUESTION:Can I make a ground from the negative wire that is feeding the bulb? An auto electrician is going to charge me an arm,a leg and he will try to take my head too.
Thank you very much for your reply. It is really helpful to me.
came with the keys.You will have to have a master key to do
the programming yourself.Here is what you do to find out if you have a master key:Insert your existing key into the ignition,if the little red light on your dashboard goes off immideatly you have a master key.If it goes off after a few seconds,your key is not a master key and you will not be able to programme it yourself.The same guy that you mentioned will have to programme it for you or you will have to go the the dealer.What year is your Avalon? Mine is 98 XLS
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Please advice/suggest me, I bought a used AVALON 95 with 150K miles. I have a question that Can I drive this car on a long drive like 700miles in a day non-stop, in this summer. Kindly advice me. Please suggest what do i need to inspect before i go for a long drive and what should i need to take care of.
Thanks to all of you.
Second... If it doesn't leak anything, overheat or otherwise fail in a 1 hour test drive on the local interstate in your area, go for it. Not anybody's first choice maybe, with all those miles, but these cars can go 200k or more if you take care of them. My '99 XL was perfect at 92k, ran like new. Check all fluids and hoses after a test drive. Then go if it looks ok. Don't forget the tires, check air pressure and tread depth for safety. Note: Your question is in the wrong forum. The HOST will move it.