20 Most Recent 1999 Toyota Avalon - Page 7 Questions & Answers

not sure but check your acc outlet or cig out for a short poss may cause this prob

Hm. did you put a 50/50 solution of antifreeze in or pure antifreeze solution? If pure antifreeze is in there, then it won't cool properly and may overheat.

That's just one cause. Another cause is poor circulation in the block.

A flush may be indicated if you haven't done that.

Good luck on getting your car to not run so hot.

Also, the normal temp. can go up to 220 deg. F or 230 deg. F and still be normal in a GM car. Just don't want any leaks.

blown the fuse inside it

You need to have a code reader/scan tool hooked up to retrieve the code/s that triggered the engine light. You can have this done at most auto parts stores for free. Try Auto zone, Checkers, Napa, or Murray's. The engine light will eventually go out if the computer does not receive any codes after many cycles turning the ignition on and off. It will not go out if there are codes still present. After you've retrieve the code/s bring them back here and we will have a better understanding of what caused them.

I HAD TO REPLACE THE COLUMNON A 2001 AVALON BECAUSE THE KEY LOCKED UP NOW IT WONT START BECAUSE IT SAYS IM USING THE WRONG TRANSPONDER KEY HOW DO I REPROGRAM THE SECURITY ANTI THEFT TO ALLOW ME TO START THIS CUSTOMER CAR

hi it does sound like the starter is stuck, there could be a way to free it and find out for sure if it is u/s, what you have to do is, locate starter on your vehicle, depending on its location you can try tapping it with a small hammer or a long bar of sorts, at the same time get someone to turn the ignition at the same time while you are tapping the starter, this should free the solenoid and then thestarter should work, if it does, turn the motor off, and try again and see if it works if it does your ok, if not then try the above again, if you have to do it every time you turn the motor off then you will need to replace your starter....hope this helps please vote thanks

These covers can be clarified ON the car. I recommend Blue Magic headlight lense restorer. It is a cream and applies just like polish, use cotton NO paper towels, or synthetics. You may have to apply more than once to completely remove the pitting as yours seem to be very bad, however do NOT try to do the whole lense at once, the trick is small circles on a small area at a time. Wipe with a COTTON towel/rag to remove the residue, then polish with a clean cotton towel to finish. There are other brands that do the same thing, which I have tried. These products are available at Autozone, Advanced Auto, O'Reillys, and Pep Boys, for about $10-$15. I hope I've answered your question. Do not remove the lenses from the headlight assembly as this will cause the need to replace the entire unit. Thank you for trusting FixYa to help get you going!

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Click on the following link to get water pump removal and instalation instruccions as well as pictures to make the task easier.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?chapterTitle=Engine+Mechanical&partName=Engine+And+Engine+Overhaul&pageId=0900c152800924a8&subChapterTitle=Water+Pump&partId=0900c1528009249c

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Since you replaced both the alternator and the battery, it should be working and the first thing to check is for loose and corroded connections.
In any case, this is what you should do to check the health of your car charging system with the assistance of a good (no need for an expensive unit) digital multimiter:
1) With the car engine not running and ignition off, measure the voltage across the battery: it should read around 12.8 Volts and anything below 10.5 Volts would indicate a faulty battery with possibly one or more shorted cell.
2) With engine running and idling, measure the voltage around the battery terminal: it should read around 13.8 Volts and any thing below 13.5 Volts or much above 13.8 will indicate a faulty alternator OR alterntor regulator.
3) Repeat step two by gently reving the engine: the correct 13.8 Volts should be maintained even with car light on.

Hope it helps: let me know how you go!

There are two large studs on the solenoid on the starter,the cable bolts to the one on top,farthest away from the starter motor,the other one if you will look,connects to the starter motor,so the cable bolts to the one with out anything on it.

jam a potato over the end of the exaust. it wil let you here and see where the leak is

all cars after 1995 are 134a

there is a little cover under the dashboard on the left side of the steering wheel. pop this cover off and the obd2 connector should be right there.you will have to stick your head down there to see it or just feel for it.hope this info helps.take care and good luck, manny

The blower motor switch or the resistors are defective.

take to a parts store that offers free code reading. that will tell you the problems

Try removing the serpentine belt (make sure you have a diagram or draw one) and checking that all the pulleys and accessories spin freely without noise or resistance as a starting point. Keep it simple first if you're going to start by ruling things out.

Most likely the engine is worn to the point that it is using too much oil. Will not pass inspection. No real fix, unless it is valve stem seals.

this problem is caused by worn valve guides and valve stem seals