total love hate relationship with Gen 1.(rant)

by **platypusfetch** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:33 am

Well, where to start. I bought a 2000 Se v6 5 sp. back in late April. 50,ooo KM on the odo. All stock. I figured it for a nice reliable car. After all it is a toyota. well my nemisis with this car is the check engine light. I swear to God if i see that light come on one more time........... 6 TIMES in 3 months. Different codes everytime, all emmisions control CRAP!!!. Everything from a no start because of a hose off the intake ( so the Stealership says) to requireing a new battery, and some evap valve in the fuel system and on and on and on. All service done at the local Stealership. I mean, i love the standard transmission, the 200hp the 200 tq the moonroof yadi yadi but that #@!$** light comes on and bam right off the bat i am at least $100 poorer. :evil:

any suggestions to help me avoid an annurism would be greatly appreciated. sorry for the rant.

by **Hybridlude97** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:36 am

Bring it to autozone or something next time. They'll scan your computer for free, then just fix it yourself. Youll save alot this way

by **Solorange** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:01 pm

Look at carpoint.com It states that a common problem with our cars is the EVAP system. Alot of the time the gas cap causes the code so just make sure its on tight enough. I believe its three clicks. Plus The gasket could be bad so replace that too. It costs like 15 bucks. If thats not it I is probably a valve on the charcoal canister. I have a brand new one for sale if you want it. The dealership sells them for like 300 bucks but I can give it to you for 190 plus shipping. Check the other stuff first though.

by **platypusfetch** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:36 pm

thanks for the tips. will look into that and i dont think i will go to the Stealership for the code reads anymore either. Again thanks.

Matt

by **NeFaRiOuS_SLE** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:34 am

I don't know about Canada, but here in the US there are auto parts stores that'll let you rent a code reader, and every cent is refunded when you return it (AutoZone).

by **Hefty** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:11 pm

That or just by our own code reader for $50. OBDII is fairly common so can come in handy for a number of vehicles.

total love hate relationship with Gen 1.(rant)

total love hate relationship with Gen 1.(rant)

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