May 2011
My Toyota Hilux has recently been diagnosed with faulty fuel injectors despite only having done 37,000 miles. Ive been quoted £2,400 + VAT for the repairs. I have read in various places about Toyota having had problems with the injector seals, the old copper ones being changed to aluminium ones i think. I am away to write to Toyota but I was just wandering if other people know anything else about this?? Any help would be gratefully received.
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Hope someone can shed some light on this problem.
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I want to get a key cut for my ford focus Mk2. I only want to open the door with it. I sometimes do some watersports and I have to protect the focus keys very well for it not to get wet. By keeping the fob keys in the glovebox or elsewhere safe then I can lock the car with the other key and keep it in my swimming shorts. Even if it gets wet, it is ok.
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this is brillant mate. never thought of this alternative
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You've already posted this query in the Technical section (which is where it should be) - no need to post here as well.
If anyone wants to advise, please see the similar thread in Technical.
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Cannot agree with that I'm afraid.
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