If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- Visible symptoms
• Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) • Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear • Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal
- Audible symptoms
• Changes in exhaust sound • Excessive tire squeal when cornering • Strange noises related to the suspension system • Pinging or other noises related to the engine
- Operational symptoms
• Engine missing, stumbling or running rough • Appreciable loss of power • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road • Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
Using a flat bed truck
If noise can be heard from under vehicleIgnition Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
3. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
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Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Text in Illustration
*1
Component without harness connected
(Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor)
*2
Temperature °C (°F)
*3
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Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (P0340,P0342,P0343)
DESCRIPTION
The camshaft position sensor (G signal sensor) for the intake camshaft consists
of a magnet and MRE (Magneto Resistance Element).
The camshaft has a timing rotor for the camshaft position sensor. When the camshaft
rotates, changes occur in th ...