SPX Acquires Torque Tension Systems Ltd
Leading supplier of hydraulic torque wrench and tensioner tools expands SPX product offerings for global rnergy infrastructure markets.
Toyota Tech Tip: MIL On, Misfire DTCs Set on 1MZ-FE Engines
Some vehicles equipped with 1MZ-FE (V6) engines without VVTi may exhibit a rough idle and/or an MIL-on condition with a diagnostic trouble code or codes for misfire caused by an improperly operating ignition coil assembly. Production changes have been implemented to prevent this condition from occurring.
Breaking News: Toyota Announces Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety
Rigorously Tested Reinforced Pedals Will Eliminate the Excess Friction that Caused Sticking
Toyota Temporarily Suspends Sales of Selected Vehicles
Following the announcement that it would recall 2.3 million vehicles for a sticking accelerator pedal, Toyota on January 27 said that it is instructing its dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the eight models involved in the recall.
Tech Tip: Toyota Rear ABS Speed Sensor Removal
Failure to remove the ABS speed sensor prior to
Toyota Tech Feature: Diagnosing Today’s Complex Electronics Systems
Find out the latest innovations in scan tool technology, and what your scan tool should be doing for you.
Noisy Toyota Steering Wheel Gets the Grease
Some Toyota drivers may complain of hearing a clunk, pop or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right.
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: The TPMS System That Knows The Road.
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are ones that do not have air pressure sensors inside the tires. Rather, they detect a low tire by comparing relative wheel speeds via the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensors. When a tire loses air, its diameter decreases slightly.
Tech Tip: Toyota: MIL ‘On’ DTC P1349; VVTI Actuator
Under certain conditions, customers with various 2002 Camry and Solara, and 2001-’02 Highlander and RAV4 vehicles may experience an MIL on condition with DTC P1349, indicating a variable valve timing (VVTi) malfunction. In some cases, the cause of this DTC may be the VVTi actuator. Use the procedures in this bulletin to verify the operation
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