This factory service and repair manual is matched to the 1998 Toyota Avalon as it left the plant, the 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) in XL or XLS form, so the specification you look up and the sequence you follow are the ones Toyota issued for this exact year, engine and trim rather than figures that only roughly apply.
Engines
- 3.0L 3000CC V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- XL
- XLS
Known issues on the 1998 Avalon. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year, and both land on the same part of the car: the anti-theft control module in the ignition and electrical system. The first covers passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles and mini vans equipped with a theft deterrent system supplied by Audiovox Corporation. The second covers aftermarket theft deterrent systems used on 1998 Toyota RAV4, Avalon and Sienna vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Inc. In both cases the condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components. Owners have filed 205 complaints against the 1998 Avalon and Toyota has issued 51 technical service bulletins for it.
Whether you are chasing an intermittent electrical fault back to the anti-theft module or working through a scheduled service on the 3.0L V6, this manual holds you to Toyota's own procedure and the right figure for this 1998 Avalon.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS (TDS) SUPPLIED BY AUDIOVOX CORP
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS USED ON 1998-1998 TOYOTA RAV4, AVALON, AND SIENNA MODEL VEHICLES DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Showing the 8 most recent of 78 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY CAR WAS STOPPED AND THEN HIT DIRECTLY IN THE BACK BY A VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 45 MILES PER HOUR. ON IMPACT, THE PASSE
THE CONSUMER WAS IN THE INTERSECTION MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 30 MPH SHE CRASHED INTO A CURB. WHEN ATTEMPTI
SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT COLLISION
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH CONSUMERS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANTOHER VEHICLE, FULL FRONTAL CRASH, DRIVERS A
Showing the 5 most serious of 195 complaints filed with NHTSA.
