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 vehicleInspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a to ...
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Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor) (P0327,P0328)
DESCRIPTION
Flat-type knock sensors (non-resonant type) have structures that can detect vibrations
between approximately 5 and 15 kHz.
Knock sensors are fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking.
The knock sensor contains a piezoelectric elem ...