20 Most Recent 1996 Toyota Avalon Questions & Answers

problem electronic system have the fault codes read and look for TCM or wiring fault

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Most likely need to replace oil sending unit

It's possible to correct for this by yourself by adjusting the outer tie rod ends, but if this all happened by hitting a curb, you need to have the front suspension checked for damage. You may have a bent control arm or damage to the steering knuckle or strut, etc. Have any damage repaired, then get an alignment done professionally. Your tires will thank you (and wear much longer), and you will have peace of mind that your vehicle is safe to drive.

Sometimes CV joints develop bad harmonics when they are out of sync with each other in a certain way. It passes, until they line up just right to start vibrating again. Bad design.

See here p227 for the likely Toyota wiring colours. These may not be the same as in the supplied plug for a non-Toyota car stereo. http://www.turboninjas.com/camry/camry94wiring.pdf .

Under the car

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The reason you got it super cheap was because of this. The filter is clogged with clutch material. Transmission needs rebuilt. $2000 to $3000+. Don't spend money on the solenoids, they won't help it.

Check all your fuses in the fuse box. A fuse must have cut off.

yank it up

I'm not 100% clear on exactly what isn't working from your question other than now the car is starting and dying after changing the fuel pump. In that case it's possible you've oppositely attached the positive and negative wires to the fuel pump. Hope this might solve part of your problems.

Easy, just remove the cover on the back of the light in the trunk area and remove the bulb. Press in and turn counterclockwise and pull out. Fit the new bulb the opposite way as removal. You auto parts store will look up the make/model/year and give you the correct replacement bulb.

Check the brake lights. Don't have them ether? replace the brake switch at the brake pedal.

Could be the brake switch, or the shift lock solenoid. You should be able to shift into neutral by turning the key to unlock but not to the on position, then crank it in neutral.

Your question is too broad to answer more info is needed

try shifting it manually to make sure it is not trans, if the lock-up in the torque convertor is coming it to soon youll feel that, if it is in the engine hook up a scanner, if no codes are present, check plugs and wires