Toyota Trucks

Toyota stalling may be linked to on-board computers, electroniccontrol module
dr_jeff wrote: john wrote: Yeah, I think all the recent problems are likely computer related. These ECUs just aren't up to their tasks. Really. The ECUs definitely have problems, but please show us a better way that doesn't involve electronics. Carbs worked well, but wasted fuel. Without elect... 7 Dec 2009 18:33

Toyota stalling may be linked to on-board computers, electronic control module
Yeah, I think all the recent problems are likely computer related. These ECUs just aren't up to their tasks. The problem, according to NHTSA, may be linked to onboard computers. "The agency indicates the problem could be linked to the onboard computer, or electronic control module. " http://www.detroitnews.... 7 Dec 2009 20:46

Toyota Sales Up 9.8% in November; Lexus Leaps Forward 24%. - seems misleading
"C. E. White" <cewhite3(a)mindspring.com> wrote in message news:hfb1hk$rlm$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... I just looked at the Auto News website and they only show Toyota sales up 3% for November. The Toyota news release claims Toyota USA sales were up 11.5% (Toyota division up 9.8%, Lexus up 22.2%). Interes... 7 Dec 2009 00:58

99 4Runner - Broken 12V power aux outlets !!
HI ALL!! I have a 1999 4RUNNER and the 2 aux 12v power outlets don't work, never have since I've had the vehicle (bought it a year ago) . Is this a fuse thing (I can'f find it) or something else? Any idea how to get these working again??? Thanks in advance Marty ... 7 Dec 2009 17:25

Wiper Arm Assembly for a 86 PU
I have an 86 Toy PU, I had a bunch of replacement insert blades for my wipers, I had bought on sale a long time ago. I'm on my last set. My wiper arm assembly is the side type, unlike the new Bayonet type. Basically all I can do is change the insert. The only inserts they sell are cut down type. I've used t... 7 Dec 2009 03:07

Toyota dealers can use existing tools for pedal fix
Toyota dealers can use existing tools for pedal fix Chrissie Thompson Automotive News November 25, 2009 - 8:19 am ET UPDATED: 11/25/09 4:21 p.m. ET Toyota and Lexus dealers will be able to use existing tools to quickly reshape accelerator pedals on 3.8 million vehicles involved in Toyota Motor Corp.'s larges... 30 Nov 2009 21:28

Toyota issued at least 3 Drive-by-Wires TSBs earlier for 2002-03 Camrys
john <johngdole(a)hotmail.com> wrote in news:a19e56e7-b0df-4891-b542-4f31a23c31bc(a)x5g2000prf.googlegroups.com: This is getting interesting. There were engine surge problems from the beginning of drive-by-wires that Toyota issued TSBs to fix. That was unexpected engine surges between 38-42 MPH on light thrott... 28 Nov 2009 01:32

Toyota issued at least 3 Drive-by-Wires TSBs earlier for 2002-03 Camrys
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:51:13 -0800, john wrote: This is getting interesting. There were engine surge problems from the beginning of drive-by-wires that Toyota issued TSBs to fix I have a drive-by-wire Scion with the Camry engine. No TSBs. Find one for me. ... 30 Nov 2009 08:06

Toyota issued at least 3 Drive-by-Wires TSBs earlier for 2002-03 Camrys
This is getting interesting. There were engine surge problems from the beginning of drive-by-wires that Toyota issued TSBs to fix. That was unexpected engine surges between 38-42 MPH on light throttle input: "Although Toyota says it knows of no electronic defects that would cause a vehicle to surge out of control... 1 Dec 2009 00:45

Times: Experts say throttles to blame for sudden acceleration
Motorists and experts say throttles, not floor mats, to blame for sudden acceleration Amid widening concern over acceleration events, Toyota has cited 'floor mat entrapment.' But reports point to another potential cause: the electronic throttles that have replaced mechanical systems. Eric Weiss was stopped at a ... 30 Nov 2009 08:06