Toyota Archives

15-Minute Toyota Diagnostics

by TOYOTAtech | Dec 2021

This article will show how diagnostic clues can be linked together to create a complete vehicle picture, which will save time and make for quick diagnosis.

Diagnosing Toyota High Voltage Ground Isolation Faults

by TOYOTAtech | Nov 2021

High voltage systems are never chassis grounded, and if a high voltage cable or component shorts to chassis ground, it’s a problem.

A Look Inside How Toyota Inverters Work and Diagnosing Failures

by TOYOTAtech | Nov 2021

In this article we’ll cover the components that make up Toyota inverters, how they work, and some failures you might see in your shop. Inverter Block Diagram Inverters solve a fundamental problem with using a battery to power a vehicle. The problem? The best...

Quick Toyota Tech Tips

by TOYOTAtech | Oct 2021

May we have your attention please?!… We interrupt your regularly scheduled article full of technical information and case studies to bring you Quick Tech Tips. These tips are designed to save valuable time and energy. You may already be familiar with some of these...

Radar in the Trenches: How to get started with Toyota Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

by TOYOTAtech | Aug 2021

An introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to perform ADAS calibration on Toyota vehicles for radar, cameras, and sonar. Do you repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Many independent shops don’t, but why not? Reasons may include complexity, cost...

How to Find Toyota Ignition System Faults Fast! Dotting the IGFs and Crossing the IGTs

by TOYOTAtech | Jul 2021

Toyota’s Direct Ignition System (DIS) (also known as Coil On Plug (COP)) operation, best testing methods and typical failures.

Toyota Camry Crank No-Start 2GR-FE or not 2GR-FE

by TOYOTAtech | May 2021

The flashing lights of the tow truck made my heart sink. The last few vehicles that had been towed in should have gone straight to the salvage yard, not a repair shop. I was relieved when a clean, newer model Toyota Camry came off the back of the flatbed. This Camry...