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Yes going replace with SAME SIZE. Please kindly explain me , what is PCD? Is there any sensor or something on wheel? What is the best place to do this job?

My Car is TOYOTA Corolla AE110 (1998 / Auto) Going to replace new set of alloy wheels. What is the exact size of the wheel should I choose? What is the best place to purchase them? How about the cost? Please advice me. Thanks.

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Do you put the handbrake on when in P?

I will check the resistance of plug wires. One probe of the multimeter should be touched on distributor side and one probe on spark plug side, Am I right?

Yes I remember, I have replaced this PCV valve few months ago. But it's not an original one. I couldn't find an original PCV valve at that time. I just remove it and took some photographs. I tested it this way, when I blowing from "B" side it's passing air to "A" side. But when I blowing from "A" side it's not passing air through the valve. I think PCV valve is working properly.

PCV located in Yellow circled place?

Thanks for your prompt reply. Can you help me to identify the PCV in above pictures? I think it didn't cleaned in last tune up. How to clean it? How can I solve this vibration problem in my car? I am waiting for your advises.

I need your help to identify the parts which RED circled and GREEN circled. I think RED circled one is not a MAF or MAP sensor. Then what is it? Should I clean it? How to do it? I hope I can do this job carefully. I need your advices. Thanks.

There is no RPM meter, But Mr.Dhammika said it's about 700RPM in idle. But that time car wasn't vibrate.

Is there a Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) in Corolla AE110 1998 Model? or, It has Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor (MAP sensor)? How to clean it?

My car is auto transmission, when the gear in "N" position and "P" position it's vibrating. When I shift the gear to "D" or "R" it also vibrating. But drive in little higher speed (15kmph) it dose not happen.

My Car is TOYOTA Corolla AE110 (XE Saloon / 1998 / Auto / Petrol) Recently my car has started to vibrate when in idle. All engine mounts are OK, ATF oil, Engine oil and air filter ok. recently scanned by Mr. Dhammika Fernando (Cotta Road), He said all are ok. but sometimes my car is vibrating when in idle. I think the problem is on fuel filter (I didn't check it recently) or IAC valve or throtle body. Dear friends, Is fuel filter cause for this issue? I am planning to clean the throttle body and IAC valve. I need your valuable advises to do this job by my self. What is the proper way to clean this? What are Chemicals used for it? (Please mention the brand and price) I heard professional peoples are using a silicon grease or something to sealed up the gaskets and joints, What is that compound? Where can I buy it? What are the safe actions in this process? Please help me. Thanks.

Mr.Silvy, I heard Pala Auto Electrical is very expensive. One of my friend said to go to Upul Auto Electrical at Dalugama, Kiribathgoda. I am in Kadawatha, but daily travel to Bambalapitiya.

Dear Friends, My car is Toyota Corolla AE110 (1998 / Auto / Petrol) My car's radiator fan working continuously. Today I checked the car and found the fault. There is a problem on AC pressure switch. The switching terminals are always open, so the relay of radiator fan is always switched on (The relay is "Normally-Closed type 4pin) So I tried to short circuit the AC pressure switch terminals by a tweezers. It was successful and radiator fan was turned off. Then I pointed the problem is on AC pressure switch. I have to replace it. But If I removed it, I will have to refill the AC gas. So I have to go for a professional auto Electrical workshop. But it is not the main problem, When I do the AC pressure switch short-circuit, by mistake I have short circuited wrong terminals. Now there is no voltage on AC pressure switch. AC is not working, AC light indicator and AC Fan is not working. I checked all fuses, but I couldn't find AC fuse in my car. I need to check it and repair by a qualified technician. Please advice me to, what is the best place to solve this problem. What about "Pala auto electricals"? I am planning to go there tomorrow.

May I have the contact details of Mr. Dammika fernando? Where can I meet him? Sampath

What about Auto Miraj?

15 Tips for Cleaning Carpeting & Upholstery in your Car There's nothing worse than buying a new car, and weeks later, it looks more lived-in than a 100-year-old house. Drive-thru food and drinks, kids with sticky candy, and drooling Fido also do their fair share toward making your car's interior — be it leather, cloth, or carpet — look beaten and worn. By maintaining the appearance of the vehicle inside as well as out, you retain the value of the car, which will help you when it's time to trade it in or sell it. Here are a few helpful hints to help you tackle the spills and spots: 1. Dilute coffee spills immediately with cool water and blot with paper towels or clean rags. If a stain remains after the spot dries, spray on a glass cleaner (yes, a glass cleaner!). Soak the area, allow to sit for five minutes, and blot. Glass cleaner cleans all types of carpeting and upholstery without leaving the soapy residue of most traditional carpet cleaners, which only attract more dirt afterward. Glass cleaner isnormally effective on even the most difficult stains. Once your carpet is cleaned it's time to Scotchgard the surface to limit further staining. 2. Most greasy carpeting and upholstery stains can be removed by rubbing on paint thinner with a clean, 100-percent cotton cloth. Then cover the stain with salt until the remaining grease is absorbed, and vacuum. Or cover the spot with cornmeal and let it sit overnight and vacuum in the morning. Note: Test the effect of the paint thinner on the colorfastness of the carpeting and/or upholstery in a discrete area first. 3. Hairspray will lift out pen ink stains on carpeting or upholstery. Salt will also lift the stain out of the carpet. Allow to sit until the stain is absorbed and brush off. Repeat if necessary. 4. Carsickness stains, from children, pets or adults, should be diluted and neutralized (vomit is acidic) with club soda or a mixture of baking soda and water. 5. Blood stains on carpeting or upholstery, whether animal or human, should be immediately covered with a paste made up of dry laundry starch and cold water. (Do not use hot water, as it will set the stain.) Allow to dry, then brush or vacuum the residue away. 6. Though you should never drink and drive, if alcohol spills while on your way home from the grocery store, beer and alcohol spills on your carpeting should be immediately diluted with cold water so they don't permanently change the color. 7. To clean vinyl seats quickly, wipe them with baking soda on a damp rag. Rinse with dishwashing detergent and water. Baking soda is gentler on vinyl than oil-based cleaners, which will cause the vinyl to harden. 8. For general carpet or upholstery stains, take a gallon of hot water, a generous amount of dish detergent, and add a cup of white vinegar. You'll need a hard bristle brush to work the mixture thoroughly into the carpet fibers. Let sit for 30 minutes. Blot until dry with towels or thick absorbent rags. (This also works well for pet stains). 9. To brighten a fading carpet, first vacuum, then use a sponge mop to lightly apply a mixture of a half cup clear ammonia to one pint of water. Test this mixture on a discrete area of carpeting of first. Note: Do not use ammonia on wool carpeting. 10. If carpeting begins to smell, sprinkle on 20-Mule Team Borax generously, then let it sit undisturbed for an hour before vacuuming up both dirt and unpleasant smells. If your dog goes off-road with you, you might be interested to learn that a second application of Borax will kill fleas and their eggs. 11. Carpet edges starting to fray? Paint carpet seams and edges with a liquid resin, found in craft and fabric stores, to hold the fibers in place. 12. Before your vehicle carpets begin to show excessive wear and tear, vacuum them just as you would at home. This will lift the fibers back upright and counteract the long-term ill effects of the dirt that's been pounded into it. If the situation is really bad, you might consider renting a steam cleaning-machine available at most supermarkets. If you do, be sure to bring up all the water when you're done, as stepping on a wet carpet only will damage the fibers further. 13. Spraying a mixture of five parts water and one part liquid fabric softener onto your carpets will lessen carpet static and remove the light shock that occurs when you touch metal objects. 14. If objects stored in the back of your sport/utility vehicle have left indentations in the carpeting, place a damp towel over the spot and press lightly with an iron on a low setting. The indentation will rise as the towel dries. Be careful not to leave the iron on the spot for too long as synthetic fibers can melt. 15. To keep car mats looking brand new, wax them with a liquid shoe wax polish. This will also make them much easier to rinse clean.

Dear Friends, What is the best place to do an EFI Tune up in Colombo area? What about Auto Miraj?

OK, I sent you a PM.

OK, I will find it. Thanks in advance.

Dear Mr.Rumesh, Yes it's light green wire, How can I easily find the AC pressure switch? Next step is not clear, please kindly explain me again. (I checked the Radiator Fan relay socket when removed the relay, Both pins connected to the relay coil are reading as +12V, why is that?) Thanks

Today I checked my Corolla AE110 Car again. * It Comes with "Normally-Closed" Relay (4 Pin) * The Positive (+) Line of the radiator fan is switching by this relay * I checked there is +12V on both pins of the relay Coil (But no voltage difference in each pin, It's 0V, So the relay is not activating) * Therefore the fan is working continuously * The thermostat sensor comes with single wire * I think the body of the thermostat sensor is working as other terminal * Both terminals are reading as short-circuited with the chassy (Battery -) * There is no direct connection with the fan relay. * I couldn't find any modified point in this circuit Please help me to solve this problem.