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1997 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats

1997 Toyota Avalon
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large
21 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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After having to jumpstart my Avalon, my radio doesn't work
Any suggestions?
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Asked by Grant K April 24, 2012, 7:41 am 2 replies
cooled seats
I have heated and cooled seats and I have noticed that the cooling function does not work. In fact i think it actually blows warm or hot air. The cabin AC works great!
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Asked by Richard B April 20, 2012, 6:02 am 2 replies
Odor and ticking noise under dash after start
I have had a strange odor occur after engine start that lasts for a few minutes and then goes away. It seems to be more noticable in colder weather and after the car has been sitt...
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Asked by Ed R January 2, 2012, 10:37 am 3 replies
When do I need to flush and replace coolant I have 74'000 miles on the car
i service this car very regularly
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Asked by Jonathan F April 4, 2012, 11:51 am 1 reply
Stop light bulb
I replaced both the stop light bulbs #7443, but the light is still lit on the dashboard..Help please?
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Asked by Bernard H April 1, 2012, 3:34 pm 1 reply
timing belt replacement
At what point should I replace the timing belt
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Asked by Mark S April 3, 2012, 9:33 am 1 reply
When to change plugs
When is it recomended to change spark plugs in a 2005 Toyota Avalon?
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Asked by Mike T March 20, 2012, 11:47 am 1 reply
Fix Oil Gauge
The Oil gauge is small hemisphere directly above the engine temperature gauge. it never moves. It doesn't seem to have its own fuse. What is wrong?
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Asked by Ron K February 22, 2012, 1:32 pm 1 reply
recently we replaced a battery, but niow the battery discharges overnight.
we have had the alternator checked and it checks OK. what co0uld be causing the discharge overnight?
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Asked by Lawrence H February 18, 2012, 1:19 pm 1 reply
Error Code P420
What is this and how do I repair it.?
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Asked by Lester H February 15, 2012, 9:21 am 1 reply
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