Hello all - First post here. I recently bought a used 2007 in fantastic condition and with only 90k miles. I absolutely love the car and learning about how it works, but I've also had a couple of issues. The car was due for an oil change, so decided to have the local dealer diagnose a cruise control issue and also a rough idling issue. The dealer called me back later in the day and mentioned that the cruise control issue was due to a faulty brake light switch and quoted me approx. $125 for replacement. Seems like something I could probably do myself, but would appreciate any tutorials and also recommendations for purchasing the part. The other issue, the rough idle, is apparently due to a faulty ECU, which is some type of computer piece. They quoted me around $1k to remedy this issue, which is too much considering what I paid for the car, and also because its primary usage is for commuting. Still, is this ECU issue something I can repair on my own. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks!
I can ask them. The receipt just states "needs new ECU" @ $991 and change. This was recommended by the technician, though the service guy that checked me out recommended against it, assuming it's not a major issue and due to cost relative to the age of the vehicle.
If you find out exactly what DTC was logged, then it would be easier to say whether an ECU has actually failed or not. It would also be good to pin down which ECU is recommended for replacement (for example, engine, or hybrid vehicle). Then you could buy a used ECU on eBay for $200 or less, and replace it yourself. Both of those two ECUs are located behind the glove compartment, and access requires removing most of the plastic dashboard pieces. Regarding the brake switch, you could buy it from any of the Toyota dealers that sell parts over the web at a discount. Autonation Toyota Gulf Freeway (Houston, TX) is one such dealer. Parts.com is another great website although their parts catalog is not as comprehensive since the website supports multiple manufacturer brands.
