Toyota created a “shift”-by-wire system and a park-by-wire system for their hybrid vehicles. We’ll explore how the park by wire system...
The Toyota Park-By-Wire System Explained: A Walk Through the Park
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Diagnosing Prius Hybrid Battery Pack: Sometimes They Come Back…
It’s possible to do everything right and still find the Prius you just fixed waiting for you on a flatbed Monday morning. Battery Testing...
Understanding the Toyota Hybrid Braking System
Not all Toyota hybrid brake systems are the same. In this article, we’ll be exploring the braking system on the 2004–2009 Toyota Prius. I...
The Toyota Corolla: A 55-Year Retrospective
After 55 years the Corolla has not only survived, but thrived. Join us as we take a look at the history, common issues and technology of...
Putting Cranky Toyota Hybrids to Bed
Crank-no-start with a hybrid is a little different, but they're actually easier to diagnose than conventional cars. When you grab your...
The Sad Saga of the 2007 Lexus ES350 and a P0051 AF Sensor Heater Circuit Code
Some months ago, I was called to a shop to assist in the diagnosis of a 2007 Lexus ES350 (Figure 1) with a code P0051, “A/F Sensor Heater...
15-Minute Toyota Diagnostics
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
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
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....
Quick Toyota Tech Tips
May we have your attention please?!… We interrupt your regularly scheduled article full of technical information and case studies to bring...
