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Old 04-24-11, 05:54 PM
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Unhappy take into dealership or not?

Just bought a 99 SC300 less than a month ago w/83000miles for a dependable daily use and getting more problems as weeks pass....

2-3 weeks after I bought the car: found out heat and rear defogger don't work
Tried fixing the heater but gave up on it after checking fuses and cleaning the VSV valve.

Now: the ABS light is on... washed the car and found a puddle of water on the passenger side on the floor mat.

Just wondering if anyone has an idea on how much I'm going to spend to get this stuff fixed? Any recommendations in shops to go to?

Wanted to get some stuff done on my turbo SC but i need my main transportation in at least good working condition, so project turbo SC will be have to be on a hold.... Sadly, thought the 99 was in better condition than my 92 1j SC.

Mainly just want to get the ABS, heat, and defogger fixed.

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Old 04-25-11, 03:10 AM
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I can help you with the diagnosis...come by World Toyota and ask for Daniel in Service, I can at least get you a free accurate diagnosis of your issues...
Old 04-25-11, 08:29 AM
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I heard this weekend talking with the guys from Zen, that they just got a master tech from Lexus. I'd give them a holler.
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You should take it to zen motors and yes tori will be working there who is really good with toyota/lexus
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Originally Posted by quick123
I can help you with the diagnosis...come by World Toyota and ask for Daniel in Service, I can at least get you a free accurate diagnosis of your issues...
Sucks that I'm located middle of no where Middle Georgia in Warner Robins, only if i was located a little closer but appreciate for the help.

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I heard this weekend talking with the guys from Zen, that they just got a master tech from Lexus. I'd give them a holler.
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You should take it to zen motors and yes tori will be working there who is really good with toyota/lexus
ZenMotors is the shop i go to for my Turbo SC.

Having a master tech from Lexus makes them even more greater.

Sucks that its a distance away, guess I'll shoot Dan a PM. I was planning in dropping my Turbo SC to have my transmission worked on/rebuilt along with couple more things.

Would be weird having them work on my Daily since its stock and looks like crap.
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Dan actually reffered me to Tori when he used to work at Lexus up in Gwnntt plce mall..Tori is a great addition @ Zen Motors. Good Luck TRDmike..
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^^ Torrey is awesome... and he is a senior master tech from toyota and lexus.
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Originally Posted by GGPIS3
^^ Torrey is awesome... and he is a senior master tech from toyota and lexus.
Yo Dan its me Rey wit 92 Sc4 1jz..
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Forgot to state my ABS works now... didn't work yesterday for some reason.
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Originally Posted by PoGikoSc4
Yo Dan its me Rey wit 92 Sc4 1jz..
Whats up bro? hope all is well! work still killin you?
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Originally Posted by GGPIS3
Whats up bro? hope all is well! work still killin you?
not much D...all is well here..actually my SC is killin me bro..i installd my afpr kit about a month ago come to find out im losing pressure. when im on gas pressure drops down almost like the needle is goin up and down. I really wana get it runnin right B4 i bring em to u bro..i just cant take the risk on my ride right now..I dont wana flood TRDmike's thread wit this so when u get a chance read my thread on performance section pls. thanks and my bad Mike for posting here.. good day
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Its all good. If this thread helps you out too,
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