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I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In .....

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2009-11-19 99 Toyota Avalon:

I find it hard to believe that there are no diagnostic trouble codes with the abs light on, can you try to have the toyota dealer diagnose this? I have no where to go without having some trouble code numbers

2009-11-19 Avalon Dash light (odometer):

The bulbs are replaceable on the back of the instrument ckuster, remove the trim piece areound the cluster there are four phillips screws holding the cluster in, remove them and pull the cluster out disconnecting

2009-11-18 PO 402:

This code means that there is too much egr gas flow, this could be due to an egr valve that is staying open but in that case there would be a rough idle, it could also be a malfunctioning egr vacuum switching

2009-11-18 Brake Lights keep blowing fuse:

The avalon uses a tail light relay located in the trunk on the left side behind the carpeting, move the carpet out of the way and locate the relay mounted to the metal brace near the inner fender area

2009-11-17 1992 toyota Camry:

I don't know if the two are related but the first step would be to have it diagnosed why the check engine light is on, you can try doing this yourself by doing the following: Locate the diagnostic check

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