Top 20 2001 Toyota Echo - Page 4 Questions & Answers

how fast are you going? also the transmission is trying to warm up the engine before you get into higher gears

The water expands up to more than 9% when it freeze below 0 degrees Celsius. Due to this phenomena, during the extreme cold weather when the ambient temperature falls below 0 degrees the cylinder blocks of the automotive engines often burst or crack badly. This damage can be prevented by using the antifreeze coolant in the cooling system.

Is it possible you did not get it adjusted correctly ?

Perform Yaw rate sensor and Zero point calibration.

There are two components to a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system; if you had a Check Engine Light (CEL) come on and checked at Autozone they should be able to help you differentiate which component is failing.The first is the Oil Control Valve (OCV) which is a solenoid attached to a spool valve. This takes an electrical signal from the Engine Control Module (ECM) and turns it into linear motion through a solenoid, which controls the spool valve, which is a fancy word for a differential hydraulic valve (meaning it generally has two outputs that it can supply full/0 pressure, full/full pressure, or 0/full pressure, or any range in between. If the ECM is the brain of your car, the OCV is the brain of your VVT. The second component is the cam phaser (some times referred to as a cam adjuster). This is a fancy pulley attached to the end of the cam shaft in your car which allows the ECM to control the timing of your engine. Timing can either be advanced or retarded, meaning the valves in your engine (which let air and fuel into or out of your engine) open earlier or later than usual.The OCV is typically much easier to replace because you can usually see it on the exterior of the engine (the solenoid sticks out from the head to keep the coils cool). Cam phasers them selves are a much more in depth repair; you have to remove the timing cover (and everything to get to it). Very frequently the issue is not with the phasers themselves but with the timing chain/belt tensioners. While they are just as much of a pain to access as the phasers, they are usually a lot cheaper. Hope this helps.

Contact locksmith and key programmer.

Lift up all the wheels one by one, rotate each wheel and check which wheel resists to rotate. Disassemble the jammed wheel and carefully examine to see why is it so. Grease the caliper pins, free up the pistons and reset the brake components.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f80380329#hd1-1-28 Here is what is listed for problems,couldn't find codePO446,click on link to view.

Assuming the hydraulic part of the clutch is working correctly, the clutch disc is probably worn out and would need to be replaced.When you push on the clutch pedal you use hydraulic fluid to move the disc just like pushing on the brakes.

the battery light indicates problem with alternator has nothing to do with overheating unless your belt is not functioning properly check that over heating is caused by thermostat clogged radiator or bad radiator cap good luck

The spark plugs are under the coil packs. remove the top plastic engine cover and you will see a coil for each cylinder, remove one coil at a time and with coil removed you will see spark plug in hole.

what about the spark plugs HT Leads ?

The only way to know for sure is to have a diagnosis performed by a trusted, certified mechanic. However, there may be tell-tale signs of a starter issue, such as a grinding sound when you go to start the car. I am not a certified mechanic, however, I do have much experience fixing cars, and have replaced a few starters. Depending on where the starter is located on the car, build up could occur on the terminals from the battery, resulting in a loss of electrical conductivity. You have to be careful when tampering with a starter, as doing so should result in an electrical shock. The battery should be disconnected before messing with it. My recommendation, however, would be to find a trusted, local mechanic that can help you determine if the starter needs to be replaced. You can always buy a used/re-manufactured part and have the mechanic install it for you (if they are willing to). Auto shops often get commission off of new parts that they acquire for you. Good luck!

May be you may have a bad starter if it is the starter fuse.

owner manuals not free you can buy one on line or toyota dealership can order you one.

-Possibly lose connector or burn bulb. Check and replace. Good Luck Mai

start vehicle and place in drive while holding brake, depress accelerator and watch engine for lift, place in reverse and repeat.

Nothing to do with your alternator. Transmission sounds possible. Also possible CV joints (constant velocity) - or your front wheel drive drive shaft(s). The mystery fluid leak is a definite concern. What was texture/color/amount of fluid? Where specifically did it come from?The "gurgling sound" is a new one to me. ???The CV joints is an easy check. Get under vehicle and grasp the drive shaft (one on each wheel) and give a good yank towards/away from you. If there is good resistance - or feels pretty solid, your shaft is probably OK. If it moves a whole bunch, it is probably broken and needs replacement. While you are there, check around the rubber ***** that is close to the wheel and make sure it is not ruptured or torn or missing. Anyproblems with this ***** only means inevitable replacement soon. (Some models have replacement boot kits, but I have never had any luck with them.)

- Remove the negative battery terminal and keep it away from the battery post. - Loosen the the lower and upper alternator bolts. - Push the alternator towards the engine block to release the belt. - Install the new belt, place a lever between the alternator and engine block, move away the alternator to stretch the belt, leave about half an inch of free play on the belt and tight both the bolts.

I think you answered your own questionYou have a 12 year old car & the cost tohave that problem diagnosed, is not going to be pleasant.Only a very experienced repair shop or a dealer,will be able to determine what was damagedI would set a price to car value, on what you wouldspend before parting with it. You can't spend $1,500 unless you want to, fora vehicle repair with whatever it's current value is