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Anonymous Posted on Aug 20, 2014

My 2001 avalon check engine light keeps coming on.i ve changes the coils, plugs, oil, filtersju st about everthing under the hood

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Did you run a scan to see why the light is on ?? AutoZone will run the scan for free and give you a list of codes.. then you can fix what ever the problem is..

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2008

SOURCE: check engine light

Try the following:
1. Make sure the odometer is shown (not trip meters). Turn key to the Off position. 2. Press the odometer button AND turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds. 3. You will hear a �ding� and the odometer will show four or five underscores to indicate the reset is done.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 14, 2009

SOURCE: The check engine light keeps coming on for a 1998 Toyota Avalon.

Did you buy the universal replacement sensor where you use the plug off of the old sensor and the splice kit? If so, that is most likely the issue. Had the same problem on a 2003 Avalon. Bought the ones with the plug and codes cleared. ps. Check Amazon.com, lots less expensive.

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Avalon Check engine codes P0440,p0441 and p0446.

yes it would be a smart thing to do and no it is not that hard it should onlt have two bolts holding it on

JIMMY

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  • Posted on Mar 09, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 toyota avalon engine and vsc light stays on

You have to use a scanner and pull the code out that is causing the check engine light to come on. whatever code/codes you find are probably related to vsc light.
Good luck and keep me posted

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 14, 2010

SOURCE: how to reset the check engine light on a 1999 toyota avalon xls

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.

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