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#281 of 290 Not Idling by sgtcoolhand May 26, 2009 (5:27 am)
I have a 2002 Avalon and we've owned it for several years now. Last year we experienced the engine not idling like it should or at all, would stall at stop signe and traffic lights too. Anyways, I took it to a friend and he blasted some SeaFoam through the intake and since then the car has been running like new until recently. The check engine light and the VSC lights came on as well, just like last time. What could be causing this and how can I fix it without a really big expense? Replies to this message: ds2 (May 26, 2009 4:17 pm) wwest (May 26, 2009 5:42 pm) hawiianavowner (May 26, 2009 10:22 pm)
#282 of 290 Re: Not Idling [sgtcoolhand] by ds2 May 26, 2009 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: sgtcoolhand (May 26, 2009 5:27 am) Had exact same problem about a month ago with idling issues on an '02 Camry 130k miles. I had to have car towed because I could not keep it running. No warning lights however. Turns out the idling valve needed to be cleaned out - My mechanic found issue quickly cost $100. Runs like new again with no problems since. They only real issue that I have had on the car for 6 years was this. Replies to this message: wwest (May 26, 2009 5:42 pm)
#283 of 290 Re: Not Idling [ds2] by wwest May 26, 2009 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: ds2 (May 26, 2009 4:17 pm) The idle air flow bypass port, bypassing the throttle plate, is fairly small and easily plugged up if the intake filter is not changed out often enough, or if someone (read: IDIOT..!!) switches in a "free-flow" K&N instead of staying with OEM or equivalent air intake filters.   Newer DBW systems do not use/need the bypass port so the only real damage a K&N can do is contamination of the MAF/IAT sensors.
#284 of 290 Re: Not Idling [sgtcoolhand] by hawiianavowner May 26, 2009 (10:22 pm)
Replying to: sgtcoolhand (May 26, 2009 5:27 am) Sounds like an IAC (search in this forum and Google for it with Camry's as well) issue at least, there are posts in cyberspace with descriptions for DIY'ers.   Once cleaned, you could try to reset the error lights, but if they come back you may have to check/clean and or replace your MAF and oxygen sensors.
#285 of 290 Air Bag light issue by 03avowner Jun 07, 2009 (8:47 am)
Hello, thanks for everybody's enlightening responses.   I have a quick question:   I have an '03 Avalon, 59,000K, upto date on maintence. Over the last few months, the airbag light blinks. It will only blink for a few days and not light up again for a 1-3 wks, followed by a repeat of this cycle.   It is hard to arrange my schedule and sched a check up while the light is on during that short period of time.   1. Can this issue be trouble shoot while the light is off?   2. Given the obvious importance of an airbag, should I only go to a dealer?   3. Any suggestions on Toyota recall websites?   Thank you!
#286 of 290 2001 toyota avalon park brake ajustment by stan600 Jun 15, 2009 (4:27 am)
can someone tell me were the cable ajustment is Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 15, 2009 5:58 am) stan600 (Jun 15, 2009 2:20 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 16, 2009 8:51 am)
#287 of 290 Re: 2001 toyota avalon park brake ajustment [stan600] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 15, 2009 (5:58 am)
Replying to: stan600 (Jun 15, 2009 4:27 am) remove the hole plug in the rear hub  Turn the adjuster and expand the shoes until the disc locks.  Return the adjuster 8 notches.   Install the hole plug.   SETTLING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND DISC            1. Depress the parking brake pedal with 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbs.) .          2. Drive the vehicle at about 50 km/h (31 mph) on a safe, level and dry road.          3. Drive the vehicle for about 400 meters (0.25 mile) in this condition.          4. Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times.   RECHECK AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (under dash) Replies to this message: stan600 (Jun 15, 2009 2:20 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 16, 2009 8:51 am)
#288 of 290 Re: 2001 toyota avalon park brake ajustment [Mr_Shiftright] by stan600 Jun 15, 2009 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 15, 2009 5:58 am) Thanks for the info , it was very helpfull .                        Stan Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 16, 2009 8:51 am)
#289 of 290 Re: 2001 toyota avalon park brake ajustment [stan600] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 16, 2009 (8:51 am)
Replying to: stan600 (Jun 15, 2009 2:20 pm) glad it was helpful, and welcome to this topic!   Visiting Host

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