Common problems with Vios

[ylkien]

Hi all,

I heard from a few other Vios users that these are the usual problems (& remedies) for the car.


Pls help add any other common problems that you know of.
Pls help keep this thread clean.

1) Evaporator (near air filter)
- Problem : Engine light comes on because the wire connection to the evap sensor unit is bad or broken. This is because this part of the engine always vibrate, and thus affects the connection after time.

- Solution : Replace wire with a longer version.

2) Alternator/Aircon belt sound (especially during cold start)
- Problem : The belt itself
- Solution : Replace belt with other brands

 

[dude7942]

my car is ok.. :proud:

 

[TRD.AE92]

2) Alternator/Aircon belt sound (especially during cold start)
- Problem : The belt itself
- Solution : Replace belt with other brands

I don't think need to replace the belt, unless it is faulty or keras or even longer already
Thus, i believe you may tighten the belt, maybe it will solve your problem as well.

 

[jeff_sin]

Hi all,

I heard from a few other Vios users that these are the usual problems (& remedies) for the car.


Pls help add any other common problems that you know of.
Pls help keep this thread clean.

1) Evaporator (near air filter)
- Problem : Engine light comes on because the wire connection to the evap sensor unit is bad or broken. This is because this part of the engine always vibrate, and thus affects the connection after time.

- Solution : Replace wire with a longer version.

2) Alternator/Aircon belt sound (especially during cold start)
- Problem : The belt itself
- Solution : Replace belt with other brands

http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=93359

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I don't think need to replace the belt, unless it is faulty or keras or even longer already
Thus, i believe you may tighten the belt, maybe it will solve your problem as well.

this are my problem too using original toyota belt

 

[jeff_sin]

how to solve the crank start problem!

 

[MKMD428]

how to solve the crank start problem!

whats the problem bro...is it because you cranked too long to get the engine start..
or when u crank..it gets sloppy to get the engine start?

 

[FGT]

how to solve the crank start problem!

weak battery???

A friend of mine had this problem. When key is turned, it cranked but not enough to start the engine. Problem solved after changing the battery. That was the first time he changed his battery since buying the car about 2-3 years ago, i think.

 

[jeff_sin]

weak battery???

A friend of mine had this problem. When key is turned, it cranked but not enough to start the engine. Problem solved after changing the battery. That was the first time he changed his battery since buying the car about 2-3 years ago, i think.

it is confirm not battery problem!
i am not sure whether it is related to fuel filter or immobilizer? or even others

 

[MKMD428]

starter needs to be service me thinks...

 

[jeff_sin]

starter needs to be service me thinks...

Sorry to ask you, do you really know starter problem symptom? It seem not related to my problem at all

 

[MKMD428]

the symptoms were as u mentioned previously. anyway..how old is your vios?

 

[jeff_sin]

the symptoms were as u mentioned previously. anyway..how old is your vios?

2006 at 120000km

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the symptoms were as u mentioned previously. anyway..how old is your vios?

but last time my friend starter problem is cannot crank at all. mine can

 

[MKMD428]

since yours is a 2006 car, my opinion is:

1. earlier statements said that your battery is ok (may i know how do u know your battery is ok?) do u have volt gauge inside..

2. how frequent did u wash your engine? or do u normally drive thru flooded area? electronic parts may get affected.

3. starter that is full of carbon would disrupt the starter to crank engine. hence the need of servicing the starter is a must.

 

[jeff_sin]

since yours is a 2006 car, my opinion is:

1. earlier statements said that your battery is ok (may i know how do u know your battery is ok?) do u have volt gauge inside..
i had sent my car to toyota service center, the result in report show battery is ok, and i hv test tester as well show my batt is normal.

2. how frequent did u wash your engine? or do u normally drive thru flooded area? electronic parts may get affected.
i didn't wash engine before, don't think is water and never flooded my car before.

3. starter that is full of carbon would disrupt the starter to crank engine. hence the need of servicing the starter is a must.

May i know how much is the starter service cost?
but i don't really think is starter problem , suspect is fuel filter, immobilizer, or something fuel pressure problem.

 

[MKMD428]

if u send to toyota svc ctr..i have no idea..but if u svc the starter outside..it cost below rm100..exact figure, i am not sure

but yeah...maybe youre right..must be related to fuel pressure problem..
how about scanning your car with MUT device...it might helps or detects anything suspicious

 

[jeff_sin]

if u send to toyota svc ctr..i have no idea..but if u svc the starter outside..it cost below rm100..exact figure, i am not sure

but yeah...maybe youre right..must be related to fuel pressure problem..
how about scanning your car with MUT device...it might helps or detects anything suspicious

what is mut device?

 

[ahead]

mine have power steering belt noise tyt SC already change the belt pulley bracket to CM one but it still same after period time of usage. used rubber grease for tentative solution my car just over warranty period but never encounter Eng MIL on because of broken evap wire.

 

[jeff_sin]

mine have power steering belt noise tyt SC already change the belt pulley bracket to CM one but it still same after period time of usage. used rubber grease for tentative solution my car just over warranty period but never encounter Eng MIL on because of broken evap wire.

never encounter eng mil of broken evap?

 

[MKMD428]

what is mut device?

a device/tool for engine diagnostics and trouble shooting

 

[jeff_sin]

Fuel Pump incl Fuel Filter - solve crank issue
Check Evaporator sensor - solve engine light lit on (bite by mouse is one of the idiot toyota plentong service advisor told me and recommend me to change whole set wiring! and toyota larkin is not capable enough to solve as well, how failure these service advisor trained!)

recommend work shop - TNL Auto Service Centre, 27, Jln Temenggong 2, Taman Tun Aminah, Skudai

TOTALLY LOST CONFIDENCE WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZE DEALER!