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Looking for parts for my 08... by innapropriatus
Feb 05, 2008 (11:17 pm)
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I have seen a number of 05-07 convertibles online with billet grilles and I am looking for one for my 08...anyone have a SOLID lead on where to look?
I have tried all the obvious places, but so far no real luck. I know that Lund Industries has a really sharp looking set (upper and lower) for the 07, distributed by Trenz, but they tell me that they do not have the 08 yet.
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Flex Pipe question to 1st generation owners by tresmith
Feb 25, 2008 (12:15 pm)
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Hello Everyone,
 
I have a 99 solara and I have to replace my flex pipe. I found a good/cheap replacement on a site. However they have various sizes...lengths and diameter.
 
Has anyone replaced there flex pipe? If so, what size did you use? By the way, I am only having the flex portion replaced not the whole exhaust. Here's the page where I found the part: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-VehicleBrowse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product- .CATENTRY_ID:2012408/p-2012408/N-111+1996+200728441+600001731/c-10101
 
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks.
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Re: Help with electrical problem [eddog] by kimmie313
Mar 12, 2008 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: eddog (Sep 12, 2004 10:54 am)

Hey Eddog, I was just wondering what the problem ended up being with the electrical problem. I am having the same exact thing happen and replaced battery and alternator and my mechanic still can't figure out what is wrong with it. Was wondering if you ever got this issue fixed. thanks
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Re: Help with electrical problem [kimmie313] by zaken1
Mar 14, 2008 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: kimmie313 (Mar 12, 2008 3:48 pm)

I'm not the guy whose message from 3 1/2 years ago you replied to, but I've encountered very similar problems on other Toyota models. In those cases, it repeatedly turned out that the cure for this situation is; after putting the key in the ignition switch, turn it to the position where the dashboard warning lights come on, and WAIT there for about 5 seconds before turning the key to the "start" position.
 
My understanding of why this works is that some of the circuits which the key activates take a little longer than others to get going; and if you turn the key to the "start" position too rapidly, those particular circuits will not be functioning when the engine starts, which prevents certain components from operating.
 
Another electrical issue I have found in Japanese cars is that the wiring harness and fuse box design sometimes has insufficient capacity to carry the combined starting current of multiple accessories. If several accessories (heater fan, defroster, rear window wiper, air conditioning, radio, etc) are all turned on before starting the engine, it can cause problems similar to what you experienced. So I advise my customers to make sure that such accessories are turned off before starting the engine. That takes a little extra effort and attention, but it has eliminated electrical problems which nobody else was able to fix.
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Re: Help with electrical problem [zaken1] by kimmie313
Mar 17, 2008 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: zaken1 (Mar 14, 2008 12:51 pm)

Thanks. I am certainly going to try that and make suer I shut things off all accessories. Thanks for all the info I was really starting to give up on this car.
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Air bag sensor light(icon) by roofie1024
Apr 24, 2008 (1:23 pm)
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I have a 1999 Solara SLEV6, bought it new. About six months ago I put a new battery in and shortly after that the air bag sensor started flashing. I took it to the dealer and had it checked out and they thought it was due to the new battery.They said if it happened again I would need new air bag sensor assy.#89170-06101 parts and labor $520.00. Shortly after that, light came on again and then a few weeks later went off. Was off for several months but is now on and blinking for about a month. Any suggestions? I am going to an independant mechanic tomorrow as I want to sell car and get a 2008 SLE.
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Re: Air bag sensor light(icon) [roofie1024] by 99solara
Apr 24, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: roofie1024 (Apr 24, 2008 1:23 pm)

Roofie, I too am the original owner of a '99 Solara. I have experienced the intermittent passenger air bag light for years. The dealer blamed it on "stuff" under the seat. I have found that moving the seat forward and back in the seat track corrects the issue. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries. On each attempt turn the car off and back on. Hope this helps!
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Re:Air bag sensor by roofie1024
Apr 24, 2008 (2:59 pm)
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Thanks 99 solora, I forgot to mention the driver's side power seat just quit working last Sat. It moves up and down but only moves forward or back about one inch or less. Seat back also moves as it is supposed to! Any suggestions?
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Re:Air bag sensor [roofie1024] by 99solara
Apr 24, 2008 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: roofie1024 (Apr 24, 2008 2:59 pm)

Luckily for me I do not have any experience with the seat motor failing. Sounds like a gear could be broken (missing teeth?). This is a real guess as I have not looked at the seat mechanicals.

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