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Hi, I have a Noah Townace/liteace camper van, it's a 1997 import, diesel automatic and the speedometer has suddenly started to become intermittent. When the speedometer reads zero, the odometer is also not working, however when the speedometer does work, so does the odometer. I've googled it and most posts I've read seem to suggest the sensor, I don't think I have a cable drive but could be wrong. I'm hoping someone out there may know? Which ever it is I'd need a part number so I can order a new part. As it's an import and an old model, my local Toyota dealer can't help, as they can't get the manual on their computers, I've had this problem with them for other parts I've needed. Can anyone help?

I have a feeling the early Jap built ones from 1999 - 2001 had a metal tank and the later french built ones had a plastic tank. I know when I had my Mk1 (1999 T reg) it had more of a problem with the filler pipe between the tank and the filler flap rusting through and having to be replaced by the time the car was about 11 years old. Perhaps the filler necks were better protected from road spray from the rear wheel on the French built Mk1, but the Jap built early Mk1 had no protection at all and was highly likely to corrode through - both the filler pipe and the breather pipe that ran up along side it to the filler flap. Mine rusted through right at the top of the wheel arch where all the mud collected round it.

Welcome back "Aygostu"......And what a little cracker you have bought! I remember your last Aygo as I was always a bit jealous of the level of trim, fun roof, leather and a fab colour! Your new one is in my favourite mark 2 colour but you are right, get the rear windows tinted as it will be even better! It's great to have you back on the site (Albeit with a new name 😉) and I look forward to see what you do and having a few chats with you. All the very best, Stuart and have loads of fun in your new motor.

Ack that sucks... I wonder what caused it??

If yours is like mine, plugging it into a computer just shows the contents of the SD card. With most cameras you can only change the settings via its built-in menu, or an app, or more rarely a WiFi web interface.

I would say these type of jobs are best done as diy if you can or by a mechanic who has worked on these cars and know how. It’s nothing so special but there are some important steps and things that needs to be done exactly. Hete an example of what we are talking about.

You should get a renewal letter a month or so before it expires, but if you prefer a different recovery firm or can get similar cover from insurance/bank/work etc you can change.

all of a sudden my touch 2 & Go would not come on, found a blown 20A fuse for the radio, replaced it but lost the Bluetooth and maps. Looks like the satnav module had failed/died, looks like I am going to need a replacement unit too.

Yes Graham47 I fitted a Yuasa battery but I have removed it to cary out a reconditioning desulphation on it when I have time after setting up my solar charger I will refit it. As you can see the battery in not dead just not good at holding a charge under a small car hibination mode. Maybe you like to see a daily brakedown of a number of small trips. Note no voltage drop to 12 volts on the first stop start set.

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As I've mentioned previously, our Yaris has the same dashcam, and that records over the oldest videos when the card is filled. I've now also realised that to delete files, I have to remove the SD card and using a card adapter, plug it into my PC. I need to access the camera settings and can't connect with my phone, I assume I can plug my Laptop directly into the camera and change settings that way ? I shall try tomorrow.

As said before, when the car is stationary, and especially if you haven't got the footbrake applied, then it does kick a bit as the engine is started. Shouldn't be noticeable when travelling. You need to be specific about exactly what the conditions are when any given symptom occurs. The ICE goes on or off in many different scenarios.

Varies - depending which Toyota you have.

I thought you fitted a higher capacity (Yuasa ?) battery some time ago following dead battery problems ? am using EFB calcium type battery Not sure if yours will be the same my replacment is Yuasa HSB202 Part no YBX5202 45AH cca 440 amps the old one was just 35AH. https://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/217673-12v-battery-maintenance-issues-etc/page/60/#comment-1731946

If you have a service contract you will continue to get roadside assist

I live near Cardiff and Cardiff fire station has thenonly fire tender to put out EV fires even merthyr Tydfil which is 30 miles away don't have a fire engine to put out EV car fires as they need fome cant use water .. so if you drive an EV car and you crash an your stuck in the car an it's starts to rain (wales does have lots very hotnsummers ha ha ha yea right ) you hope that you get out or it don't catch fire .for at least 40 mins to 1 hr .

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Yes - new Toyotas come with 1 year Toyota Assist membership from first registration. Has been the case for a number of years. Renewal - Toyota Roadside Assistance | Owners | Toyota UK

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That's what I was told when I bought my Yaris second hand from the dealer.

Am I right in thinking the Toyota assist only lasts for 1 year from date of purchase and I have to organise my own breakdown service after that..?

Hi 1st all a massive THANK YOU for all your replies an info we'll we walked away . Then I found another one yes you guys said there was more than one . So found another one in Manchester yeaa we in cardiff .so it sounded great again but day b4 going to see it he sold it even tho we told him we was buying the car so then another one arrived on sight same place so asked the questions said we was coming up Saturday aaaaa the car need to go in to workshop ??? Why someone walked past the car must had keys in pocket we don't know but there is a slight scratch in the paint job we was going to buff it out that fine .. OK aa how much will you take off the price if you leave it . My next door neighbour rallys cars an does a fantastic spray job . So ok £200 OK we be up Saturday to see the car Manchester yes .. aa no we top side of bradford ..WTF OK OK sod it so drives up there There the car sees the scratch light scratch ..guy come out I said so I guess it was an elephant then walked past the car might been its tusks as that is not a light scratch its a creator you can see the dent AND THERES another one on the other side this is NOT WHAT YOU TOLD ME .. the rest the Car is fantastic Right he's driven a yearis he know what they are like we want the car I want more money off . So we bought the car with half tank of gas and £760 off the price . So sorted the insurance as we got one policy with them ayago (3 years now ) so instead paying £1800 for full comp its combined with the other policy. £900 . So hes well happy he drove the car home last night an been out in it today .its got full service history 99000 on clock the check we did for £9.99 come back clean . It's a 2014 We left the service book up there on the guys desk we had the text 930am missing somthing we get it in the post. 6 months AA warranty . So well happy . Thanks everyone

Where would someone go to have this jobs done? Since the dealership wasnt bothered by it I guess I would need to go some place else.. Would I need to find a regular mechanic that has extensive knowledge of Toyota cars?

Interesting! Thank you for sharing this. Are there maybe other symptoms that might be caused by this dumper plate? I'm thinking for example about the 'kick' that I feel most of the times the ICU turns on.

The down drop to around the 12 volt mark is because of the small capacity battery Mutlu 35Ah & a lot of short trips for my tipical day.