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Re: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC & TRAC CONTROL [harleyprice]
by rmuscolo
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Dec 18, 2007 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: harleyprice (Dec 17, 2007 3:58 pm)
To be honest...I've had SO MANY codes & sensor's go bad.. I'd need to do a anaylsis of all the statements over the past 5 years to figure out what solved which problem! NOTHING was covered by ANY warranty! We paid to replace the sensors. As you've probably read in this thread... I am just "milking" the last few months from this car before I need to re-register in 9/08....won't pass NYS inspection with a check engine light - and with 140,000 plus miles - I am not about to spend close to the $5,000 they say is needed to pass...some items I normally would do (brakes - working fine, but they suggest they they get replaced )... but most expenses are sensor failure and a claim that the "sensor says" the catlytic converter is shot. I could first replace the sensor to see if it clears the codes.(not cheap)..but if not, I'm in for the big bucks.... time to trade it it! Sorry - no mechanical answers from me.. I really am venting to let other's know of the issues I've had so when they are choosing which vehicle to purchase themselves, (new or used) they are aware of this issue. Consumer reports, who we always consult prior to purchasing a car, has never mentioned sensor problems... a great disservice in my opinion, since I am clearly not alone with this problem! Maybe Toyota will step up and do something about this issue (pay for repair?) before they has a mass exodus of customers.
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- #48 of 89
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Re: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC & TRAC CONTROL [rmuscolo]
by mpokeo
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Jan 13, 2008 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: rmuscolo (Dec 18, 2007 7:09 am)
Have an 02 sienna with same sensor problem it says bank 1 catylst not up to specification. Replaced 02 sensor , replaced catylitic converter, replaced plugs,replaced timing belt, $2000 later are still having the same problem. Now toyota is saying the y pipe with the 2 small cats is bad and it cost another $1400 to fix. Basically toyota doesn't have a clue whats wrong with it and they are trying to bilk me for everything they can. I will junk it before i put another $1400 into it also i will never buy another toyota again.
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- #49 of 89
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Re: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC & TRAC CONTROL [rmuscolo]
by mpokeo
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Jan 13, 2008 (8:47 pm)
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Replying to: rmuscolo (Dec 18, 2007 7:09 am)
Have an 02 sienna with same sensor problem it says bank 1 catylst not up to specification. Replaced 02 sensor , replaced catylitic converter, replaced plugs,replaced timing belt, $2000 later are still having the same problem. Now toyota is saying the y pipe with the 2 small cats is bad and it cost another $1400 to fix. Basically toyota doesn't have a clue whats wrong with it and they are trying to bilk me for everything they can. I will junk it before i put another $1400 into it also i will never buy another toyota again.
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Re: scanned trouble code # P1135 [bicalino]
by mpokeo
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Jan 13, 2008 (8:56 pm)
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Replying to: bicalino (May 13, 2007 5:28 am)
Bank 1 is cylinder 1 which is the side of the engine facing the firewall
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Trouble Code P1346
by veepee1
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Jan 15, 2008 (10:02 pm)
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I recently changed my timing belt on my 01 Toyota Sienna, 104k. After driving for a while the Check Engine Light illuminated. A diagnostic check revealed code P1346. which defines the problem as VVT Sensor/Camshaft Position sensor circuit, fault Bank 1. Could this sensor become defective by changing the belt? Its location is not in the vicinity of the belt that it could be damaged during repairs. This sensor appears to be difficult to get to as its not easy visible. Whats your suggestion for a DIYer.
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Toyota Sienna 2008 with engine indicator lights problem
by nb_des
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Feb 05, 2008 (9:44 am)
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I purchased 2008 Sienna LE couple of weeks back and when I was driving it back after my purchase engine indicator and VSC/Tracktion off lights came on. I took it to the dealership they ran it through some checks and then said that indicator is malfunctioning. They replaced the indicator and then after driving for another day all of sudden when I was driving on highway the lights are back again. Now I am taking it back to dealer service. It is frustrating, has anyone else experienced same issue?
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Re: Toyota Sienna 2008 with engine indicator lights problem [nb_des]
by soobmeister
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Feb 15, 2008 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: nb_des (Feb 05, 2008 9:44 am)
My piece-of-junk 2007 Toyote Sienna with <17K miles has done this on 4 trips now: -Check Engine light comes on -Begins to lose power -Starts "hunting" a gear it can sustain in. Back & forth, back & forth -Starts acting like it's running on 3-4 cylinders -Starts bucking -Won't go over 50 mph uphill. 2 dealers say they can't find anything wrong. They tell me it must be gas. What a crock! Stopped at WalMart and put in a 20-oz Fuel System Cleaner plus a full bottls of octane booster. I have a 2000 Odyssey with 193K, runs like a dream. I'll never drive this piece-of-junk Toyota on the road again. Only 4.5 more years of payments. Drove 250 miles like that last night, have 400 more miles this morning. I hate this Toyota. Anyone have any ideas? The experts don't.
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Re: Toyota Sienna 2008 with engine indicator lights problem [nb_des]
by juicy2uboo
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Feb 15, 2008 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: nb_des (Feb 05, 2008 9:44 am)
Hey Happy Messed Up Friday! I was planning a road trip this morning all excited about going down south to spend time with my valentine. Well that all fell thru because I left work this morning after working graveyard shift and I have a 45 min ride home well I didn't make far from my job and these lights all popped on early within my ride home. I just bought the 2007 Sienna in July and it quite frustrating to see your new vehicle going berserk. If you get anymore valuable information please share with me. I can't see the dealer until feb. 20 just destroyed my Valentine Weekend Travel.  Thanks Good Luck
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