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Toyota Tacoma
Named after Tacoma City, Washington, USA, the Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation from 1995 to the present. This vehicle is available in 4-door crew cab and 2-door regular cab body styles.
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There is a solenoid & plunger next to the ignition switch inside the steering column that stops functioning. The plunger must be retracted in order for the switch to turn all the way so the key can be removed. I manually inserted the plunger and took out the key.
This part failed in my 2001 Grand Prix GT as well about a year ago. My local mechanic explained the part and what it does to me and recommended to just remove it and not reinstall a new one.
As it was explained to me, this interlock makes sure that the car is in PARK before allowing key removal. Note that without it, the ingnition can be switched off and the key can be removed while the car is moving (a dirty trick, which will lock the steering wheel). Also, without it, you might accidentally shut the car off and remove the key while parking without actually putting it in PARK.
Probably a nice interlock to have.
OR - You have the vehicle in gear. Shift to park and remove.
I thought the solenoid/plunger was the problem with our 01 Grand Prix GT as well (couldn't remove key and the steering wheel didn't lock) but the GM service shop told me the problem was the solenoid(?) at the base of the shift lever on the center console. Required replacement of the entire shift lever assembly as can't replace the solenoid part only. Total bill was $821.67 parts & labor. Bit of a shocker! Am wondering if I was taken!?
Let me put my 2 cents in, I have been dealing with the same problem for about 2 years. My work around is to tilt the sterring wheel up and reach under the column and press up on the solenoid while I turn the key out of the lock. A lot cheaoer than a repair.
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I just had to deal with a somewhat similar situation. I have an '03 GTP, coming home from work when I would go to use my directional the engine would shut down, every freaking light on the dash would begin to flash like a bad Las Vegas sign. The key wouldn't come out as well.
I got the car home and started checking the harnes for breaks. Everything was fine, good continuity on all the wires (combination switch, ignition switch, series II and leads to keyed tumbler). After doing some reading and talking with a fantastic non-GM mechanic I replaced the ignition switch itself.
Everything previously mentioned goes through the ignition switch and reports to the security system and, as far as my experience goes, grabs your key and holds it. Also, the book says you don't have to have power on to reset the ignition tumblers - BALOGNEY! If the battery isn't connected, the ignition won't cycle properly allowing the tumblers to seat correctly and the plunger to release your key! $94.00 cost for the new ignition switch purchased at an aftermarket parts shop. :)
How do you change an oil pan on a 1998 Toyota Tacoma with the 2.7?
Take out the bolts and replace it. You may need to raise the motor to get enough clearence, may have to drop it down a bit and remove the pickup tube to get it out.
How to replace speakers in 2008 Toyota Tacoma?
If the 6x9 speakers are behind the back seat take the covers out look for screws,if you don't see any open the trunk and you should be able to do it from there.
Try to use Toyota speaker adapter plugs so you don't need to cut wires and mess the electric system up. You can get them from Ebay or Amazon.Take it to Auto Zone and have the codes read for free.
How often should you change spark plugs on a 2000 silverado?
With the new fuel injected engine and improved ignition systems you should be able to go 100,000 before tune-up
How do you change out a stock stereo in a 2003 Toyota Tacoma?
First you must remove the climate control knobs, then unsnap the cover panel with a screwdriver. Remove the two screw behind the panel and from behind the drink holder. Unsnap the plastic frame from the radio and lift it up to remove. Then remove 4 more screws fro the radio and it will slide out.
How do you replace the timing belt on a '97 Toyota Tacoma?
Labor Times - hrs
Remove & Install:
Contour/Mystique 3.40
Cougar/Escort 2.70
Special Tools
Camshaft alignment tool - No. 303-465 (T94P6256CH).
Crankshaft timing pin - No. 303-574 (T97P6000A).
Remove spark plugs to ease turing engine.
Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other sprockets.
Observe all tightening torques.
Removal:
1. Raise and support the front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
Right hand front wheel.
Engine lower splash guard - if fitted.
Right hand inner fender lower splash guard.
Accesory drive belt.
NOTE: If the accesory belt is to be re-used,
mark the direction of rptation on belt with chalk.
Water pump pulley.
Acessory drive belt tensioner.
Speical Precautions:
Disconnect battery ground cable.
Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing belt removed.
3. Loosen the crank shaft pulley bolt 1.
4. Turn crankshaft clockwise until No.1 cylinder at TDC of compression stroke with notch and pointer aligned 2.
5. Remove:
Crankshaft pulley bolt 1.
Crankshaft pulley 3.
NOTE: DO NOT turn the crankshaft when removing the crankshaft pulley.
Timing belt lower cover 4.
6. Loosen bolts of left hand and right hand engine mounts to allow engine to move slightly.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Move the coolant expansion tank aside (leave hoses connected).
9. Disconnect cruise control cable.
10. Support the engine using a jack.
11. Remove:
Front engine mount.
PAS pipe bracket.
Upper timing belt cover 5.
Front engine mount bracket 6.
12. Disconnect accelerator cable and cruise conrol cables from cylinder head cover.
13. Remove:
Spark plugs cover.
Spark plug wires.
Cylinder head cover.
14. Install camshaft alignment tool No.303-465 (T94P6256CH) into slots at rear of camshafts 7.
15. Loosen the tensioner retaining bolt 8.
16. Using suitable Allen wrench, turn the tensioner clockwise to release tension from belt 9.
17.Undo the tenisoner retaining bolt four turns 8.
18. Unhook the tensioner bracket from the metal clip 10.
19. Remove plug from exhaust camshaft sprocket 11.
20. Using a wrench on hexagon to hold camshafts 12, loosen camshaft sprocket retaining bolts 13 & 14.
Attention To Removal Step #20 is critical to proper installation!
21. Remove and discard timing belt.
NOTE: DO NOT reinstall used belt. Timing belt must always be renewed once it had been loosened or removed.
IMPORTANT: To maximize Timing Belt System performance...it is recommended that Timing Belt Tenionser(s) and Idler(s) be replaced at the same time as Timing Belts!
Installation:
NOTE: The lower guide pulley may not be fitted to some models a after 06/1999.
1. Ensure camshaft alignment tool installed correctly 7.
NOTE: Valves for No.4 cylinder should be on 'overlap' (camshaft lobes facing inward).
2. Temporarily install crankshaft pulley 3.
3. Check that the notch and pointer are alligned 2.
4. Remove plug from cylinder block 15 and install crankshaft timing pin 16
No.303-574 (T97P6000A).
5. Adjust position of crankshaft until it rest against timing pin.
NOTE: No.1 cylinder must be at TDC of compression stroke and timing marks aligned 2.
6. Remove crankshaft pulley.
NOTE: Under normal circumstances, the variable valve timing system will not return to its original base position. Ensure adjustable exhaust camshaft sprocket is reset as follows:
Ensure camshaft alignment tool installed 7.
Lightly tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt 14, to prevent sprocket hub turning on camshaft.
Turn the exhaust camshaft sprocket by hand fully counterclockwise.
Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt 14.
Ensure the sprocket moves freely on the camshaft.
Turn sprocket until hole and largelug of sprocket hub at top.
7. Type A:
Ensure the tensioner bracket is unhooked from metal clip 10 and is at the 4 o'clock position 17.
Align 6mm Allen wrench hole 18 with the 'U' shaped notch in the pointer 19.
8. Type B:
Ensure the tensioner bracket is unhooked from metal clip 10.
9. Install the new timing belt in a counterclockwise direction starting at the crankshaft sprocket, ensure timing belt taut between sprocets on non-tensioned side.
10. Ensure crankshaft remains resting against timing pin 16 during the tensioning procedure.
11. Type A:
Hook the tensioner bracket 17 into the metal clip 10.
Position the 6mm Allen wrench hole 18 at the 4 o'clock position. Finger tighten the tensioner bolt 8.
Turn the tensioner counterclockwise 20 until 'U' shaped notch in the pointer 19 aligned with mark on bracket 17.
Hold the tensioner pulley in position.
12 Type B:
Hook the tensioner bracket into the metal clip 10 and finger tighten the tensioner bolt 8.
Turn the tensioner counterclockwise 21 until the tip of the pointer 22 aligned with the mark 23.
Hold the tensioner pulley in position.
13. Torque the tensioner bolt 8 to 18.5 ft. lbs.
14. Remove Allen wrench.
15. Use a wrench on the hexagon of each camshaft to prevent camshafts from turing 12.
16. Torque the intake sprocket retaining bolt 13 to 50 ft. lbs. and exhaust sprocket retaining bolt 14 to 44 ft. lbs.
17. Remove the crankshaft timing pin 16 and camshaft alignment tool 7.
18. Hold exhaust camshaft using wrench on hexagon 12.
19. Torque the exhuast sprocket retaining bolt 14 to 89 ft. lbs.
20. Turn crankshaft slowly almost two turns clockwise.
21. Install crankshaft timing pin 16.
22. Turn crankshaft clockwise until it rests against timing pin.
23. Check that camshaft alignment tool fits smoothly into both camshaft
slots 7.
24. If not, repeat installation and tensioning procedure.
25. Remove timing pin and camshaft alignment tool.
26. Install a new plug into exhaust camshaft sprocket 11 and torque to 27 ft. lbs.
27. Install plug 15 and torque to 18.5 ft. lbs.
28. Install components in reverse of removal.
29. Torque the crankshaft pulley bolt 1 to 85 ft. lbs.
NOTE: If re-using the old accessory drive belt, observe direction of rotation markings.
ATTENTION: Installation steps #6 and #16 through
#24 are critical to proper installion!!
How often do you need to change your clow plugs in a diesel engine?
The best answer is to follow the recommendations for maintenance in your particular car's owner's manual. A rule of thumb is every 30,000 miles for standard plugs and 60,000 for platinum or other precious metal plugs.
Don't forget the ignition system's secondary wiring. Worn plugs and damaged wires can cause ignition coils and other ignition components to fail prematurely.
How do i turn off the airbag light on a 1998 Acura CL 3.0?
In general, you turn off an air bag light by fixing the problem that it is warning you about. The air bags are there to protect you in an accident. If they are not working, you need to fix them. Consult a trained and qualified mechanic. If this is a case where there is a passenger side air bag disable switch, there may be a key on the dash that you need to turn. It may be possible that the passenger side seat weight sensor is bad.
Where is the flasher for a 1996 Chevy c1500?
Look in or around the fuse panel --left side of steering column
How to tell if head gasket blown?
It really depends on how bad the problem is. If the problem is a small leak in the head gasket or head, then the engine will start and may even run ok for a little bit before it starts overheating. If the leak is bad enough a good deal of antifreeze might be inside the engine and starting it could result in severe damage (this is called hydrolock), and you will likely need another engine if this happens. No matter if you can start it or not, it is strongly recommended that you minimize any driving in it and get it fixed as soon as possible.
How to change the radio in a 2002 Toyota Tacoma?
You have to remove the front right tire, and go up through the inside of the fender. A lot of work just to remove an antenna! I just did this on my 1999 Montero Sport. Once you remove the back of the fender, you just remove a few nuts from the antenna mount, unplug the power supply, unplug the antenna from the radio and pull the antenna cable out. You can save some time with a short screw driver and don't remove the tire, just the bottom of the fender (and flares). For mounting purposes is best if you use the original part. Before you remove the cable from the inside (if the antenna is not good) cut the cable and use it to pull the new antenna's one. Trust me the hardest part is getting that cable in. Need lots of patience and about 2 hours.. Check out this site for step by step instructions....with pictures....to replace your electric antenna..... http://www.monterosportonline.com/diy-ext6.html
Where is the coolant temperature sensor located on a 2006 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2006 Toyota coolant temperature sensor is located on the front of the engine. The coolant temperature sensor will be a few inches above the thermostat housing.
Does a 2004 tundra have a cabin air filter?
There is no cabin filter in a 2004 Tundra. Most Toyotas have them but not this particular year Tundra.
Where is the freeze plug located on a 2000 tacoma 4 cylinder?
Which one? the are on the side of the block and sometimes behind the transmission. The only time they would need to be changed is if they are leaking. Unless you are installing a heater.
What kind of spark plugs do you need for a 2000 Toyota tacoma?
It would be best to use the newer platinum plugs bosch makes a good plug
It would be best to use the newer platinum plugs bosch makes a good plug
How do you remove the tail light on a 2005 Tacoma to replace the brake light bulb?
I have the same issue - Found a picture of a replacement taillight assembly and the assembly is held in by more than 2 bolts - I'm still trying to find the 3rd bolt - 2 of the bolts are 10mm Hex Bolts at the top and bottom of the Taillight assembly when the rear tailgate is down. This loosens the assy - But somehow a third fasten point somewhen under the wheel well or behind the Bed Liner prevents me from getting it removed. There must be a simpler way to replace the Bulbs?
CORRECTION: To replace a tail light bulb in Toyota Tacoma 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 tail light
Lower tailgate, on the inside near the latch, remove the upper and lower 10mm bolts, the two without washers. The whole tail light assembly should now be loose, and move in and out a little bit. There are only 2 push-in plastic posts holding it now, so gently but firmly pull the assembly straight back and it will pop out. Wires will still be attached, don't pull too hard. Spray plastic post area with soap water to allow for easy removal.
Twist CCW and pull out the corresponding bulb sockets to replace the blinker, backup, or tail light bulbs.
UPDATE:
Check out the picture of the removed light assembly via the "Related Link" below. Those posts are flared. Meaning they're a pain to remove. It felt like I was about to break the assembly, but as long as you're pulling straight out, you should be fine. There's no other way....
Where is the cabin filter in 2006 tacoma?
Starting in 2006, the Toyota Tacoma did include a cabin filter.
The location of the filter is behind the glove box above the fan.
To access the filter:
You must remove the glove box.
After the glove box has been removed, you will see two tabs on the air ducting above the fan.
Open this carefully as you do not want to break the plastic tabs.
The air filter is located inside.
If it's been several years, the filter will be difficult to remove due to debris.
Carefully remove the filter and insert another one.
What do you do with the ground wire when connecting light kit to utility trailer?
Connect it to the trailer chassis. Anywhere is ok, just make sure it is connected to solid unpainted metal.
Please get a multi-meter and check resistance at the point where you connect ground wire from the towing vehicle and the points where you would connect the grounds for the lights. If the resistance are too high better use direct wire. I bought a folding trailer from local Harbor Freights and I had to use a ground wire because there were no conductivities in the frame.
