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  1. I sent an enquiry to Toyota GB, and the following is their response: "I have had a response from our technical team in relation to your query surrounding the "Service Gone" message which is being displayed. This is a known issue which relates to a remote server which is temporarily down. This effects the traffic alert function which is displayed on the satellite-navigation in the car. Toyota are currently working on getting the server back up, however please be aware that due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a delay in resolving this issue."
    3 points
  2. You lucky person! I still working, and MORE things to stress about / do, as the internet is awefully slow and even video conferencing impossible (network not coping) - phone calls failed to connect But, yes, we shouldn't complain, we are the lucky ones when comparing to the covid-19 patients and frontline staff
    2 points
  3. whatever you do dont buy warm white make sure you buy cool white.
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  4. Thanks for the quick reply. That site does seem to have the information I require.
    1 point
  5. Hello again, I've found the Estima to be very reliable very easy to drive. Since owning it which is about four and a half years it's had one 02 sensor fitted asset of new tyres failed one mot on rear tyres that's only because the wear was on the inside and didn't really check the inside of the tyres, but has passed all mot's since with no advisories, it's also had new front discs and pads. It's serviced once a year oh and I had the underneath wax oiled. To be honest I wouldn't want another type of car no matter what make. The build quality is good and very comfortable parts are easily available and if you buy from the dealer mentioned in earlier posts parts will not be a problem for them to obtain. Good luck. Forget to add new battery fitted.
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  6. Try this, but some content is chargeable. reasonable rates, download and save to your PC. https://www.toyota-tech.eu/Menu/Repair
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  7. Mental health? Who upset you? You tell me, and I bring the boys round and sort em out for ya!
    1 point
  8. Thanks Frostyballs, I also had this email back this morning. Your contact gave much more info. I guess at the moment, traffic alerts not being available will not be a disaster.
    1 point
  9. Just came back from Lidl. No queues outside, only 2 people in front of me at the till. Got most things I wanted even pasta, plenty of boxes! Although no filtered milk which I usually get, so 2litres of normal one. Had most things in stock, not complete. I drove past a Aldi which were close by, roughly 10 people were in the queue outside, quickly went past that! Now I go to this Lidl around lunchtime weekdays to ensure no queuing outside. I have a local Sainsbury's superstore within walking distance to where I live, which I don't go due to Lidl/Aldi are cheaper as well as Sainsbury's being the only big supermarket in the area, thus usually a queue outside with the current situation. Yes I'm one of the fortunate ones who don't have to go work and still get paid. Hang in there people.
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  10. locking with the key is the best solution. I forgot about that, but then that is what would happen with no power. Have a look at the following - http://www.japan-parts.eu/toyota/eu/1998/avensis/at221r-almekw/3_273540_026_/electrical/8424_anti-theft-device/2
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  11. There will always be low life's in any kind of situation, they maybe thinks it's a complete lockdown and people should not be out everyday with their car. I have no work since the lockdown and will get 80%. It's certainly good the govt are doing this to help, thus helping the economy to recover when this is all over. I guess we will be paying more tax to repay the loan the govt borrowed. So I have time on my hand, nice at first but sometimes run out of the things to do. Keep safe.
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  12. Thanks for the replies folks...the alarm is the original factory fitted one...I am asking this question as I've had the problem in the past...and as a matter of fact, asked for and got assistance on this site. I've owned the car for just on 20 years but cant for the life of me, remember how or if I got around the problem last time. I couldn't remember my original user name or password for this site so had to make a new one. I will try going down Konrads suggestion, I have jump leads and could jump it to start for now, then leave it running for 20 mins or so, then disconnect the battery and just lock the doors with the key...then just hope the alarm problem doesn't occur because it will be a major headache if it does. I've still got both the original keys...the ordinary one and the one the the alarm controls on.too. The car is a 1,8 Avensis GS Hatchback, registered in I think, September 2000....I think it is a MK1...It has the 7AF E engine in, I think
    1 point
  13. when you can buy some Williams waterless clean/wax which has Carnuba wax in. Also buy some microfibre cloths, one to apply polish, the other to buff. Wash them in washing machine but NO softener. If car is filthy, then use a water only wash, dry off and then apply Carnuba wax polish and then buff up. Its so easy to apply, spray a panel, you don't need a lot, use microfibre cloth to spread about, it will remove tar spots, bird dropping. Buff up with second microfibre cloth. Can be applied on real hot day and still easy to buff up, or even a slightly damp day....it still dries and buffs up. Cost - 4 x 1 litre spray bottles - £20. Might get couple microfibre cloths included. On a popular tv shopping channel, they do online orders if not currently showing on TV.
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  14. Hope u get it in June 🙏 Damn those low-lives! Would have thought with less people on streets, police will have more resources ...🤔
    1 point
  15. I used to own an Auris 1.8 hybrid 2016 model estate and found the power of this car very good (136 BHP) but a bit revvy on hills and when needing to acellerate quickly. So when I test drove the Corolla 2.0 (180 BHP) over similar terrain and when acellerating quickly it was obvious the Corolla engine was so much more responsive and effortless with so much reserve power and much less revvy it was a no brainer for me that I had to go for the 2.0. I then test drove a Corolla 1.8 and for me it failed on all counts and not even as powerful as my old Auris. But this is my own personal experience and as previously stated it's what your priorities are when choosing the 1.8 or the 2.0 Corolla. I only do around 8000 miles a year so the mpg is not a major factor for me but I am getting a constant 51/53mpg right now which I am very happy with. I rarely got much over 58/60mph with my old Auris 1.8. anyway.
    1 point
  16. Could "Service" be referring to GPS/back end data services from Toyota as opposed to literal servicing? Seems to be on too many cars for it to be a missed reset surely? P.S I do not have the message.
    1 point
  17. Hi, After changing the rad /antifreeze you will generally find you need to top up every few days as all the air is fully expelled from the system. A level difference of 2mm could simply be down to outside air temperature variations with these sunny days and frosty nights. I'm just wondering if when you filled up , some water was splashed around and hung under the filler cap area etc , then when you started the car the vibrations shook those drops off onto the hose, making you think it was a leak ?
    1 point
  18. I also got this message and my car is only a few months old. I’m guessing it’s nothing to do with car servicing
    1 point
  19. Hi, the mechanical key will unlock drivers door only and it’s for emergency use if you have dead battery and u need access to the engine bay to jump start the car. I can recommend to you to leave your rear hatch open and use some towels over the lock to stop shutting and locking the rear door by accident. Before you disconnect the battery check if your mechanical key works and as extra precaution you can spray some wd-40 or similar lubricant to it to keep it moving freely. Those batteries also needs specific chargers, if unsure best is to live it in the car and you can charge it keeping the car in ready mode for 30-40 min , this actually is best care for the battery and engine too. Regards
    1 point
  20. Before runninmg off with the worst senarios like head gastket, cracked head or block, better to spend some time to properly check the situaltion, starting off with the simplest free test of examining the oil filler cap for creamy sludge. Is the enigne running sweet indicating its firing well on all 4 pots, though you can pressure test each cylinder, as in the link below. It could just be an actual leak from the seam of the new radiator, nothing more than that . Have a look at this and other similar testing videos which should help establish where the problem is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zpNjYmmiYY
    1 point
  21. That’s what government said, but we will see what happens in June, till then on lock down. There were few options for work but it’s too risky now, plus people instead become more humans they are turning into predators, have you read the paper how some low life’s destroyed the car of a lady doing medicine delivery? I rather stay at home, virus is not the only problem we have. Regards
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  22. Just wait until it gets below halfway on the gauge, then it will start dropping rapidly lol Not quite got to 500. But then I could try going on the reserve. The old car had a 45 litre tank and only ever put 36 in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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