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Toyota brand full-sized sedan. Produced from 1994 to present. Also known as Pronard in Japan.

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Belt size to bypass a/c, please?

I am a single mom, trying to get my teenager back on the road. She inherited her Memaw’s 2007 Toyota Avalon and I am not able to replace the a/c compressor right now. Would anyone know what size belt i need to bypass the compressor? Thank-you so…
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[Toyota avalon 1995]How to disable the seat belt chime?

So my mom has a Toyota Avalon 1995 and it's been having problem with the seat belt chime. I would say the chime stays on all the time even after the car is locked, the chime is also on when the car is off as well. I've checked and removed any heavy…
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Cleaning interior of long stored car

Just bought a car which has not been driven and stored inside a garage for several years. How do we fumigate and clean the interior? Part looks like it is leather and part vinyl since some areas have severe mildew (or mold?) and others are…
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What does it mean if felt- like pieces come through vent when AC is on in Toyota Avalon?

2006 Avalon xls 70k miles has just started throwing out a few pieces of what appears to be little triangles of felt like material through the vent when AC is on. Not a lot but is something breaking down?
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Toyata Avalon non-VVT-i / VVt-i swap

I have a Toyota Avalon (2002 Australian build) with a non-VVt-i 1MZ-FE engine (same as used globally). If an engine swap becomes necessary would it be feasible to install a VVT-i version of the same engine and use my existing valve train, or even…
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1996 Toyota Avalon How to remove a dashboard?

So I came to America for two months and quickly realised that everyone drives. So, since I hadn't budgeted for a car I bought a cheap 1996 Toyota Avalon. Trouble is, my naivety led me to buy a car without a "SMOG" (and it failed when I had one).…
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2003 Toyota Avalon hard to start in cold weather

It is very hard to start when it is cold. Below 50 degrees. What could it be? This is a 2003 Toyota Avalon XL. Like it is laboring making all sorts of rattling noise. Yesterday when it was about 49 degrees, It cranked after numerous attempts, but…
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Toyota Avalon 2006 headlight low beam height adjustment

Recently I replaced my headlight low beam Halogen bulbs with LED bulbs. But after driving for couple days I noticed that my lights are pointing too high. I am trying to understand what may cause an issue: 1. Either I need to adjust the height 2. Or…
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Replace 2003 Highlander engine w/Avalon or Camry?

I have a 2003 Toyota Highlander, 3.0L V6, FWD, mfr 12/02, with a blown engine. My local salvage yard sold me a 2002 Avalon engine that "is exactly the same except the intake manifold". I took the engine home, replaced the timing belt, pulleys,…
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How to repair assist handle on 2015 Toyota Avalon

Not a huge problem obviously, which is why I'm alright with doing it myself. It seems like the spring has just come out of its socket. Album here Basically, it doesn't spring back up and if you'll notice in the second photo there's a small bit of…
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Wheel bearing noise?

Apologies in advance if this question has been asked before; I'm not familiar enough with cars to identify or make speculations on the relative source of this problem. CAR DETAILS: 1999 Toyota Avalon XLS THE PROBLEM: There is a grinding, tinny…
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Car will crank but won't start

I was driving my 2003 Toyota Avalon home yesterday. While driving, I pushed the brake down and the car completely stalled. I shut it off and tried to start it up again but it won't start. The car cranks but won't start. I checked all the fuses and…
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Specs for a Toyota Avalon 97 Alternator?

So I was told during a check-up at a Jiffy Lube oil change that their analysis turned up a failed alternator giving 12.1V. Given that Jiffy Lube doesn't replace parts and thus gains nothing if I do, I would be inclined to agree. However, I want a…
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Upon replacing brakes mechanic doesnt check bad wheel bearing

I took my car to a shop that my cousin has used for years. I asked please check my car for any other issues it may have as I drive alot. I knew I needed rear brakes and replace rotors. 500.00 dollars later I pickup my car and the next day I hear a…
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How to do a 2005 v6 Avalon Oil Pan Removal (Australian Model)

My mechanic has said that I need to clean the filter at the bottom of the block inside the oil pan as this is causing the oil light to come on (I can't afford to pay the mechanic to do that currently) and if not resolved will cause engine…
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