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Toyota Repair/Expert Profile
Expertise
Any Toyota, especially Camry, Corolla, or Geo/Chev Prizm problems. Heavy experience with ECM,sensor,diagnostic issues, driveablilty, starting, fuel,charging, electrical, overall mechanical engine/transmission, and suspension problems. If I can't answer a question correctly in a timely manner I will search for the answer.
Experience in the area
I have 32 years experience in automotive field as a diagnostic technician. I analyze and correct problems on Toyota cars. I manage a car care organization for my church. The church has approximately 9000 members We provide diagnostic and repair services for low income individuals on a volunteer basis. I personally have owned and driven Toyotas for 27 years. My children, grandchildren, father and mother drive Toyotas. I have converted many friends to Toyotas.
Education/Credentials
Unrelated; Computer Science Degree. My experience has been self taught, always learning. I am not a parts replacer! I've seen way to many parts replaced by shops or individuals that don't have a clue, eventually I get called to resolve the issue. Most of the time its something simple like a bad ground, broken wire, gas cap, or dirty sensor(02 or MAF), etc. Sensors are there to send a signal back to the computer that something is off slightly, that doesn't mean the sensor is bad!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Barb | 06/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much |
| Will | 05/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Stacey | 05/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You,,,It was the starter.... |
| Chuck | 04/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tim, Thanks for the reply. I will ..... |
| Susan | 04/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I would have liked to ask another ..... |
Recent Answers from Tim
2009-06-07 '96 Geo Prism:
This could be many things, is the engine light on? A bad coolant temperature sensor would cause this type of issue. First thing to do is retrace all your steps and closely inspect all connections of
2009-06-04 1992 toyota 4runner stalls:
Ricardo, First check all wire connections to all sensors under the hood.Check all vacuum hoses for cracks or broken, including large rubber air intake hose to the intake manifold. (the clamps loosen
2009-06-02 ECU Repair:
I have NO idea what make, model, year, or miles this vehicle is !!!! If the engine light is on that DOES NOT mean you need to replace the ECM(computer) !!!! A sensor is telling the computer that something
2009-06-01 my 89 toyota camry wont start:
It would really help if I knew what engine and miles are on the vehicle. Sounds like the starter is acting up. Have someone tap on the starter with a hammer while you hold the key on, it should start
2009-06-01 tail lights on 1992 toyota camry and dashboard light:
Yes there are fuses. There is a reason and only one reason a fuse blows out, a short somewhere, that means a fuse will blow again until the problem is resolved. look for broken wires at the trunk hinge
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