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2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Where is reset button in order to reset low tire pressure light?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:35:54 -0700

I have checked the pressure in all four tires on my rav 4 2011, Toyota, and the light will not turn off. I do not know where the reset button is and I also have been told the spare tire could possibly be low. Please advise

⟐ Answered June 18, 2024 at 3:35 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: heater fan works part time.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:06:13 -0700

tested fan motor, works. fan lead only gets voltage sometimes.

⟐ Answered September 06, 2021 at 5:06 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: لماذا اسمع صوت من الامام عندما ادور العجلات او استخدم الفرامل

Thu, 09 May 2024 06:12:38 -0700

السيارة موديل راف فور ٢٠٠٧ عندما ادور العجلات او استخدم الفرامل اسمع صوت من الامام

Google translate:

Why do I hear a sound from the front when I turn the wheels or use the brakes?

The car is a 2007 RAV4 model. When I turn the wheels or use the brakes, I hear a sound from the front

⟐ Answered May 09, 2024 at 6:12 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Losing power when step on throttle, like a citing battery

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:21:04 -0700

Rav 4 4 cyl. Start car idle is low and rough. When I. Step on the throttle engine lite comes on along with other waring lite as if the battery is slowly citing Had this same pblm 7 months ago. Replaced the battery and alternator only to fined it was the alt fuse. 3 weeks later same thing happened. Replaced the same fuse. All was fine until 2 days ago. So tested the battery and alt with a multimeter . Battery was fine but alt giving me NBS from 9 to 11 to 14 as volts. I replaced the fuse the alternator and belt. Same problems when I start it. Any ideas???

⟐ Answer accepted February 07, 2019 at 11:21 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Rear window wiper not working

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:16:22 -0700

The rear window wiper doesn’t move, it spills water, but doesn’t wipe

⟐ Answered November 18, 2025 at 2:16 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: How do I locate the fuel pressure gauge on a 2008 Rav4?

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:47:22 -0700

How do I locate the fuel pressure gauge on a 2008 Rav4?

My ODB2 is showing 2 errors regarding the fuel pressure sensor. if after inspection and possibly testing, I might want to replace it.

⟐ Answered November 09, 2025 at 5:47 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Why is my engine not pulling when driving

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:02:10 -0700

Engine issue

⟐ Answer edited June 11, 2024 at 8:02 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Car starting issues intermittently

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:12:09 -0700

My car is not turning over intermittently and i don't know if it's the starter or battery

⟐ Answered June 20, 2023 at 17:12 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: No Power, can’t get it out of park

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:09:08 -0700

Hello, drove my 06 RAV4 earlier went to get in it again and it won’t crank. There’s no power whatsoever. No horn, lights, not even a door ding. Tried jumping it and put the battery on a box and it’s reading 12.8. Tried to put it in neutral and it won’t come out of park. Pressed the brake and and the key turned still wouldn’t come out. Please help me

⟐ Answered September 06, 2021 at 5:09 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: How to install remote start

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:06:39 -0700

During this winter season, it would be really helpful to know how to install a system that starts my vehicle remotely without leaving the key inside for security reasons. Could you help us with a detailed guide?

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: after 80 km/h it stops gaining speed for a few seconds

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:17:43 -0700

after 80 km/h it stops gaining speed for a few seconds. The injectors were replaced. It didn't help.

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Won't start after driving for awhile

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:37:30 -0700

After I drive it for a while and shut it off won't start back up for about 10 minutes then fires right back up.

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Screen display Check ABS?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:11:00 -0700

The screen on Dash Board says check ABS

⟐ Commented February 03, 2025 at 12:11 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Annoying sound from the ceiling

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:08:37 -0700

When walking on unpaved roads, I hear knocking sounds from the roof of the vehicle. I couldn't pinpoint exactly where the sound was coming from. Sometimes I hear the sound from the sunroof, and sometimes from somewhere else.

RAV4 2010

2.5

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: My car keeps over heating. The top was changed twice what could be the

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:36:45 -0700

My car keeps overheating and different mechanics seem to be struggling to fix it. The top had been opened twice already

⟐ Commented September 28, 2023 at 12:36 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Toyota rav4 sport 2008 - Spare tire zipper cover stuck.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:45:47 -0700

Due to accumulation of minerals and debris, I can't find the way to unzipped the cover and access spare tire. Anybody would have a trick to free this zipper? I tried to spray vinegar and ad lubricants … still stuck.

⟐ Commented March 01, 2022 at 8:45 MST

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: Odd combination of warning lights on 09 Rav4

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 18:38:34 -0700

2009 Rav4 has check engine, 4WD and traction control warning lights on. The 2 codes show as PO158, both O2 sensor codes. Reset lasted ~ two days. Other on-line sources have said that replacement of O2 sensors failed to solve the problem. Ideas?

2005-2012 Toyota RAV4: How to replace CV axle?

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 22:11:36 -0700

So I have a 2012 Rav 4 base.

I have been having a problem with the CV axle where making turns causes a pop there are no guides anywhere that i know of with an explanation on how to remove one.

(I do know how to get the wheel completely off i just need to remove it every where else it may be connected (by brace or connection point))

⟐ Commented November 20, 2018 at 22:11 MST