Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Brakes squeal
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Cause
Replacement brake pads fitted without anti-squeal shims.
Repair
- Ensure brake pad anti-squeal shims are fitted.
- Replacement shims available separately.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Air conditioning (AC) inefficient
Cause
AC compressor clutch relay faulty.
Repair
- Replace AC compressor clutch relay.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Air conditioning (AC) inefficient
Air conditioning (AC) compressor internally damaged. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with air conditioning (AC).
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Symptoms
Noise from air conditioning (AC) when operating.
Repair steps
- Inspect AC system filter and receiver/drier for particles (metallic deposits).
- If particles (metallic deposits) found in AC system: Flush AC system. Replace AC condenser.
- Fit modified AC compressor.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| AC compressor | 88320-44130 or 88320-44150 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Abnormal noise from auxiliary drive belt
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 1AZ-FE engine code.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Cause
Faulty auxiliary drive belt tensioner.
Repair
- Renew auxiliary drive belt tensioner.
- Fit new auxiliary drive belt if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- Receiver/Drier
- The air-conditioning filter/dryer that removes moisture from the refrigerant
- Relay
- An electrically operated switch
- Auxiliary Drive Belt
- The belt that drives the alternator, water pump, steering pump or air-conditioning compressor
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota Avensis Verso Picnic SportsVan 2.0?
This guide contains four workshop bulletins for the Toyota Avensis Verso Picnic SportsVan 2.0. Of these, one concerns the brakes and one the clutch and gearbox. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota Avensis Verso Picnic SportsVan 2.0 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Toyota Avensis Verso Picnic SportsVan 2.0 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.