Recent content by ToyotaDoodz

After yanking a knot in their tail yesterday, I dropped it off last night and picked it up at noon today. It had a 1/4 tank going in and coming back out. No codes so far but I'll keep watching.

I called Aug 3rd to get on the list and I'm still waiting a month later on a callback to get it done. I'm beginning to think, I'm not in a hurry to get it done Probably works better as is versus after they "fix it."

I'd think it would depend on whether you were crawling down BlackBear in CO or tooling down the highway with a nice shoulder. From what I read, it seems like there would first be symptoms of fuel starvation with some limited power left with the engine loosing fuel a few minutes later. Just like...

I finally got my fuel tank down to about 1/8th and called the service dept direct to see if they had the pump before I scheduled. She said they are getting the pumps delivered in batches and are scheduling by call back only. That's what I was hoping to hear so at least I know they WILL have it...

Thanks! So it probably only took 2 or so not that you'd get it that quick if you waited on it.

How did it go and how long did it actually take?

I suspect if they have to drain any fuel, it will get dumped or go into the employee fuel cache. :biggrin2: If you all watch the video in the link I posted above, it does not take a long time to do this job. I think 4 hours estimate is ridiculous. When I get my tank down to 1/8th I call them...

My '14 TEP is on the list and ready to be done but I think I'd like to wait a bit and let them get their hands dirty on a few other "learning rigs" first.:biggrin2: In trying to outsmart the dealer, I wonder if it would be a good idea to get the fuel level way down before taking it in? I...

I know on my wife's 2014 Camry, the dealer must install the map updates. They have to enter your new purchase code serial number into your vehicle with their system. In her case, the map update is installed on an internal storage device. She does not have the micro SD card. This "might" be what...

Yes, that's correct. I think I also saw a reference somewhere on the web to a 86271 OE184a, but that's not the one I had. The photo is extreme macro mode so it's a bit fuzzy. From a Toyota dealer web site: <label>Manufacturer:</label> Toyota <label>Part...

I can tell you from testing on my 2014 TEP, this is absolutely FALSE and/or misinformation to prevent card stealing. I proved it on my own vehicle. As posted here preciously, My 2014 TEP (purchased in March 2014) map data page info shows: Map Ver 05-33-12 .... 2013-09-2 2013-2014 Ver.1a...

Use Pour-N-Restore. I've used this for almost 30 years. Use it on concrete, never on asphalt. It's a thick white liquid that smells like oranges. Pour it on the stain so it's 100% covered and let it dry. Don't touch it again. As it drys it pulls the oil and stain out. It will go to powder on its...

Mine seemed to get a little looser but not a lot. It's pretty consistent if I get it into 4LO, lock it into 1st gear, and then engage the locker. Sometimes I have to rock the steering wheel back and forth. You've got parts trying to match up that are turning independently. The steering wheel...

PS, if you're already in 4LO and moving, you don't need to stop to engage it, in fact don't, just push the button. If you're going fast in 4LO, you many need to slow down and force it into #1 gear instead of D to get a lock. The reasoning is if you "need" a locker you should not be going fast...

You must be moving, in 4Low for it to engage, the slower the better. You might need to give your steering wheel a 1/8th turn, left then right while moving slowly to make it click in. I do this in 4Low, first gear every month on a loose surface. Keeps it from freezing up so it's there when you...