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A Large Family Car manufactured by Toyota since 1997.

A Large Family Car manufactured by Toyota since 1997.

Toyota Avensis

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Toyota Avensis '99 - engine performance problem

My girlfriend and I drive an old Toyota Avensis that was produced in 2000. Its engine is Toyota's 3S-FE. Let me spare you my theories and tell you what symptoms arise: When the engine is cold, it can barely rev beyond 2,000 RPM, and there is…
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Is this part the glove box damper?

While fully opening the glove box on my Avensis '02 (to get behind it for a job) I broke something. I did a bit of research and I can't be sure but it might be the glove compartment damper, which if it is I assume is not that important (to me…
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Toyota Avensis Central unlocking will only work when very hot outside

I have an Avensis 11. The central locking works every time, but unlocking doesn't It only unlocks the boot and turns the alarm off. Then I have to use the key to unlock the driver door, then the 3 other doors need unlocking manually. UNLESS the day…
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Replacing an ECU

i changed the ECU on a Toyota Avensis 2009, it turns on and everything is fine, but the instrument cluster isn't working at all... It was working perfectly before i replace the ecu? Any clue why this might be happening? Thx in advance!
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Getting power to phone kit by running a cable through the firewall

I am installing a phone kit in a Toyota Avensis '02. I am trying to get a cable through the firewall to the battery and I'm having difficulty. I saw someone on YouTube getting power from under the dash but I thought this was a bad idea, as you'd not…
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Toyota Avensis 2003: Convert ancient phone cradle to AUX?

I've removed the ancient handsfree cradle in my 2003 Avensis. It was originally installed by a Toyota garage. I've put a DAB+ adapter where it used to be, and plan to power it using the 12 V DC conductors from the handsfree cable. Then it struck me:…
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Toyota Avensis Verso D4-D 2002 after turbo & timing belt replacement drives differently

My Toyota broke down the other day, so there was some major work done on the engine. Not exactly unexpected (the mileage is somewhat high), but the failure was quite spectacular. Turbocharger ate itself and has been replaced, and while waiting for…
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Toyota Avensis timing belt or chain

I got Toyota Avensis 2006 Patrol 1.8 not sure if it has timing belt or chain. Can anyone tell if that required replacement of timing belt or chain if yes after how many miles.
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Toyota Avensis - Day Running Lights are cutting off

Toyota Avensis 2012, T27, TR grade, 2.2 Diesel D4-D Couple of days ago I had a headlight out. So I went and bought another bulb, changed it - fine, all good. Then on the same day when I was getting fuel, I have noticed in the window reflection that…
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Does a replacement ECU need programming to the car?

I've got a 2004 Toyota Avensis with the 1.8 petrol engine that needed an ECU replacement or repair. I received £700 invoice for the used ECU which I doubt it, the guy was saying something about programming. Please, does Toyota ECU with the right…
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Toyota Avensis Verso 2002 (sold in Italy) CLM20L - which OBD version compatible?

I seem to have problems with nailing down the interface version of the OBD socket in my car. Is it OBD, OBD2 or EOBD compatible? I know the differences between them in theory, but there is no solid info on which the car is equipped with. I'm looking…
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How to test what caused pressure to build in crankcase?

After an oil and filter change I took my Toyota Avensis 2006 Estate with 1ZZ-FE 1.8 liter petrol engine for a long distance ride. All of the sudden when riding at around 60-70mph I heard some bang and oil started leaking very fast. I lost about 2…
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Toyota Avensis feels like it will roll on roundabouts

It's a 2006 Toyota Avensis and I've had it for 5 years. It had its service a couple of weeks ago and since then it's started feeling like it's about to roll on roundabouts. I'm not going slowly but I'm also not going particularly fast. Any…
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