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Not to be picky but backfires are induction system events. What you're describing is afterfire. Also called muffler explosion. They're caused by combustion in the exhaust system, usually the result of a rich mixture coupled with a leak. Does it happen only when lifting the throttle?

Lol! I feel the same way but since the guy is from Brooklyn I figured it was normal ;)

Allow me to clue you in here. The O2 sensor can't be ohmed. In fact it's bad to do it. What you measured (and what the manual is referring to) is the sensor's heater and it's resistance will change with temperature. Regardless of what Toyota said you can't know the condition of the sensor...

That's a sticky problem. You clearly have an issue with the mechanism because it's not legal for a vehicle to be marketed in the US with electric locks and no way to mechanically operate them. I know it's not much help but you should be able to unlock the door simply by moving the lever. No...

I see. My mistake in trying to be of help. Had I known that in addition to car problems you have a reading comprehension one I wouldn't have bothered. Nor do I understand why you're asking for assistance if you and your two friends are so knowledgeable about how the car works. Perhaps you should...

That's what he means. Improper CPS installation seems to be a reoccurring problem with these cars. Odd considering it's a simple procedure and if one understands how the thing works one doesn't even need to follow the manual. While you're doing that carefully inspect the wiring on it. You...

Colin, a bit off topic but here's some interesting stuff regarding the stock cooling system. I have gear that can directly measure pressure and temperature in the cooling system and have done so many times under varying conditions. I can also acurrately tell what the t-stat is doing. Starting...

If that 25 amp doesn't work just keep going higher. You'll eventually find the problem . Seriously, since you can operate the wipers and washers independent of each other it shouldn't be too hard to figure out which is at fault or if it's the wiring. CRE's suggestion to unplug the wiper motor...

It was simply too thought provoking to pass up ;)

Are you implying some of us aren't normal? ;) What the Dubster said. The 7MGTE uses an optical AFM. It was somewhat unusual for it's time and remains so to this day, having been eclipsed by hot wire MAF and MAP sensors. The CRC product was designed to clean hot wire sensors even though most run...

The ignition switch supplys +12 to the TDS through the cig lighter circuit to silence the alarm once it's been triggered. It does not reset it, so the starter disable remains active. You'll need to cycle either key cylinder unlock switch to get a reset. As for the NSW (as Nick pointed out) it's...

Sure you can. Just use any cheap mount and find room for it. A 3/4-16 mount and a Purolator Pure One oil filter is a good setup but even a stock Toyota filter will do. Moroso makes a nifty combo cooler/filter but the elements are kind of pricey. These days I use a Magafine tranny filter on the...

Zoom! Lol...it doesn't get much better than that.

1mm equals .039" The Net is more than a global pornography network you know. There must be thousands of conversion websites out there. Here's a decent one: http://tinyurl.com/5n4t Not to mention you can just plug stuff like this directly into Google.

I agree. Very clean looking engine there CRE. Nice job on this thread too. And yeah, that jimi guy is no slouch. A craftsman at work.

You know who you two remind me of at times? ;)

Lol. That's it, that's all she wrote....I'm going to go spend some time in the real world. SLO: OK to run open loop (if it really is) for a bit but do it too long and it'll wreck your cat.

Where's that in your avatar? The Marin Head Lands up behind the Golden Gate? That's what just behind the car, a thousand foot drop to the ocean? Maybe you should've pushed it off when you had the chance ;) All you needed was the 20 volt scale. You didn't say what Vf is at idle but I'll let it...

Amazing. To keep you from asking the question again the answer is no.

You'll never get all the valves closed at once so some air will always be leaking through the engine. It doesn't matter, just put more in faster than it's escaping until you get the test pressure you want. If you don't have a source of air that can supply enough leave the throttle valve closed...