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MasterYota

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  1. Sounds like a bad ground...
  2. This happens as a part of an electrical glitch. I don't think it's an actual mechanical issue at all...
  3. I'm not sure if it's something you can repair (I don't think so) or you'll just have to replace the damaged areas...it happens with heat, driving etc. Check with the dealer https://parts.olathetoyota.com to see how much replacing it would be, and maybe invest in a really good protectant?
  4. My package tray speaker in my DD (04 Avalon XL) started crackling and when I went to find a replacement at Best Buy (cringe, I know!), the "rep" said that only the stock speakers are compatible with the stock system. He said if I wanted to take out the head unit and replace all of the speakers and amp, there's plenty I could do, but just changing one speaker with anything they had would cause the amp and head unit to not work as they should. And that's fine, I actually REALLY like the way the stock system sounds and I don't think aftermarket systems sound 'great' unless you spend an unholy amount of money on them, and it's my DD, so I don't ultimately care THAT much... However, the cheapest I could find the one speaker for was here https://parts.olathetoyota.com/86160-ac180.html for around $250 (the dealership by my house said the speaker was $350 and they'd have to order it, yeah that's okay bud). ...the only alternative I found was a kit on Amazon--- What is this repair kit? Has anyone used it? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=86160-ac180+&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A86160-ac180+ I'm going to order the speaker monday and just suck it up unless I can figure out an alternative...any advice is greatly appreciated :)
  5. Here's a good list http://www.etrailer.com/partlist/Toyota/Venza/Bike%20Rack
  6. Check ebay http://www.ebay.com/motors/carsandtrucks/Toyota/Celica/2001 What do you mean illegal?
  7. Sounds like a motor mount issue to me, or transmission mount.
  8. Sell the working parts on craigslist and the rest for scrap, don't waste any time trying to restore it.
  9. I know when this happens on Chevys, it's a part of a defect that was recalled because the entire panel is bad...maybe reset the computer by unplugging the battery and hope it was just a gremlin and not a bad board.
  10. I don't know about this "So to start, if say I did buy the car, would I be able to purchase an extended warranty from the Toyota dealershipthat would cover major these repairs." But buying a car over 100k miles isn't unheard of anymore, if well taken care of, a quality car can last 250k miles before needing major repairs. Check for leaks, check the color of the oil, etc. Here's a good checklist for when you drive the car http://partsblog.olathetoyota.com/1844/vehicle-test-drive-checklist/
  11. *GASP* Oh wow, yeah that's not a factory thing, you're right, sorry. Maybe look at some of these http://googone.com/GG-Browse-Products/Goo-Gone-Products-Automotive-Garage Or even a Mr. Clean Erase pen? I would be mad too if a shop did that to my car!
  12. Just wanted to make an intro on the forum. I'm from Athens, GA and drive an 08 Camry. We've always had Toyotas in the family and I'm looking at getting a Tundra at the beginning of 2014.
  13. I'm not sure if this works, but this page says this is how you can program a remote http://www.programyourremote.com/classified/DisplayAd.asp?id=1223 And there's also this http://www.ebay.com/bhp/toyota-solara-key But I've literally never heard of anyone doing this, so good luck and let us know if you try it and it works for you!
  14. What do you need it for? I know the Toyota sites have the user manuals here http://www.toyota.com/owners/web/pages/resources/owners-manuals?p_p_id=changemodelyear_WAR_toyotaownersonlineportlet&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&_changemodelyear_WAR_toyotaownersonlineportlet_action=processRequest&_changemodelyear_WAR_toyotaownersonlineportlet_javax.portlet.action=processRequest#Owners-Manuals for viewing, is that what you need?
  15. The writing on your engine is normal, it's part of the quality inspection at the plant. It's probably been on every car you've ever owned, but just not in a position where you can see it. Guessing it's in yellow? Depending on where it is, you can probably rub it off with acetone, just as long as it's on the block and not on a plastic accessory/component. As far as the water pump goes, you can find the part number here https://parts.olathetoyota.com/toyota-part-numbers-list.html#.UhTJAL-fd1M And probably save yourself HUNDREDS of dollars if you change it yourself. All you need is the time, a haynes manual, and the right tools.
  16. It sounds like the pickup tube on your oil pump is clogged. Is pulling the pan off an option? I realize that's pretty advanced work, but I'm guessing your mechanic is probably quoting a pretty high price to do this flush? Here's two things that should help you get the picture, but if you are going to do it, get the Haynes manual for a Solara specifically and follow it... http://www.ehow.com/how_4508337_replace-oil-pump-toyota-camry.html
  17. I plugged the closest year in (93) and it says the value is around $1,700 in excellent condition, so probably more like $1,500 or less for the 85 in excellent condition... http://www.kbb.com/toyota/celica/1993-toyota-celica/gt-sport-coupe-2d/?pricetype=private-party&vehicleid=11241&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=128000&category=coupe&options=398298%7ctrue#survey
  18. I use mild soap and water on a rag for cleaning, something like extremely diluted hand soap is mild enough and then use a polish spray and then follow with Meguiar's Here's what I use (and what it looks like so you can fine it easily) http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G4116-Protectant-Natural-Shine/dp/B0009IQXCC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1376599929&sr=8-8&keywords=car+interior+cleaner
  19. If you can't afford to take it somewhere, changing oil is really easy and cheap. Most auto stores have sales on different brands of oil from time to time that make it really cheap! It'd even be better to buy the store brand/generic than to drive too long. If you HAVE to hold out, check the oil to make sure it's not thick and tar like at least.
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