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Recently had alternator and battery replaced and few days later when in drive, a sound began coming from behind dashboard when engine is in drive only and accellerating. The repair shop now wants to

The sound is almost like a helicopter sound...not really a felt vibration, but sounds more like a loud muffler.

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After a alternator replacement ,the first place I would be looking at is the drive belt for the alternator . The noise described may be from a flap of the belt as it is breaking up. Check the condition and tension as the first step.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: engine runs rough

sounds like he removed some of the spark plug wires during his repair and possiably put them back in the wrong place also try opening your hood at night and fire the engine up then look under hood to see if there ar any wires sparking maby a spark plug wire came loose

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 16, 2009

SOURCE: Loud engine or Muffler

hi. if the muffler is truly cracked, it will release a loud, unfiltered, noise during acceleration and idling as well. it will rattle as well. i recommend replacing the muffler ASAP.

Concerning the fill up at 7-11, there may have been a high water content that was in this gas stations tank and, this was transferred to your tank during the filling. the Lucas treatment will remove the water out of the tank and correct any damage that may have occurred,if any..

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Mike Vincent

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: GS 300 vibration or clicking noise behind instrument panel!!!

I would check the door lock relay first, beings you have issues with door locks.may or may not be related.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 17, 2009

SOURCE: replaced battery, a few days later engine light

please remove the negative battery terminal wait for 15seconds then return! start the engine! you can get me on+2540722528209

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 03, 2009

SOURCE: continuous beep on starting at contact and till engine stopped.

hi,

call the toyota dealership and ask to talk to a mechanic in the service department or find the fuse panel and begin pulling accessory fuses that have to deal with your navi and stereo system. pull the fuses one at a time and replace them untill you figure out which accy is malfunctioning..

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