Car Information:
Toyota Sienna
Year: 2003
Engine Size: 3.0L V6
Trans: Automatic

Issue/Question: Brake, ABS, and Tire Pressure lights are on. Initial diagnostic test stated LF wheel speed sensor had to be replaced. Lights never shut off. I took it to Courtesy Toyota who also diagnosed the van and later stated that the ABS Actuator/Computer had to be replaced. The cost is $2,000. Is there another alternative other than spending that much money? Can I still drive the van? Thanks for your help.

Answer:
Greg we need to scan the system our self. Personally I don’t think we have ever replace a ABS module on one of these so they don’t go bad often. If it is defective and needs replaced due to the cost and excellent track record of this part I would suggest we install a used one and the repair (if needed) would be a fraction of the price!

Car Information:
Toyota Sienna LE
Year: 2007
Engine Size: 3.5L 2GR-FE
Trans: Automatic

Issue/Question:
I have almost 100K mi on my van and have not had any trouble with the transmission.  But I am concerned that the fluid has never been changed.  I was wondering if you think I should change the fluid or leave it as is.  It is dark but does not smell burned.  I was planning on simply draining the fluid from the pan and refilling it.  (about 4 qts from what others have told me.)  Do you have a better way of changing the fluid?  What type of fluid do you recommend I use to refill it with?

Answer:
Your plan sounds good to me I would use Amsoil synthetic ATF.

Car Information:
Toyota Sienna
Year: 2004
Engine Size: 3MZ-FE 6 cyl. 202 cubic inches
Trans: Automatic

Issue / Question:
We heard a whine when accelerating between 30 and 50 mph. The pitch starts low then transitions to very high before suddenly ceasing. It is louder outside the vehicle than inside. The whine has an electronic character vs. mechanical, like electronic noise from an alternator, but we have the radio turned off.  Had transmission oil changed 2,000 miles ago and the whine stopped. Car shop said trans oil was clean with no debris or discoloration.  The whine has now returned. The van has 80,000 miles.

Answer:
A noise of this nature can be caused by an alternator, power steering pump, or a restriction in the transmission cooler system, a restricted transmission cooler could be the problem and a flow test would be recommended.
Larry

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Car Information:
Toyota Sienna
Year: 2006
Engine Size: 6 cylinder
Trans: Automatic

Issue / Question:
SRS dash light is blinking. Does this mean the srs system has malfunctioned?

Is this a dealer type issue or can your shop diagnose and repair?

Answer:
We use the Launch system for computer diagnostics on late model Toyota’s it give us the ability to scan your computer system, read historic and live data, and we can also reprogram your computer if necessary. the Launch system is considered a vehicle specific scan system for Toyota.

After we diagnose the system failure we will give you a call and give you an estimate for the safety restraint system repair, it could be anything from a multi function switch to a occupant seat sensor.

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