So what’s the year make and model of the vehicle in question?

Yes it’s dangerous but if you give us that information we can point you to an exact fit replacement

How did you find this out?

What aftermarket starter did they use?

The converter is in the exhaust manifold attached to the engine…no one is going to saw it off. Don’t waste your money

Jiggle the steering wheel, whilst trying to turn and remove the key.

Look in the maintenance manual. IIRC there is a listing for “Severe Service” with a CHANGE interval of 60k miles or 6 years whichever is earlier.

Drain and fill, use WS or CVTFE fluid transmission depending of course. TheCarCareNut has a video on YouTube for how to do it.

Charge nightly until you can get the RockAuto alternator swapped.

Bring the charger with you to work as well providing the boss allows it.

Last time you did basic maintenance?

Oil change

Transmission fluid and filter change

Air filter change

Throttle body cleaning

Throttle cable adjustment (if applicable)

Return, misboxed mislabeled part.

For a genuine AISIN part.

There’s a service campaign-see here

https://www.tsbsearch.com/Toyota/22TE05

Change cabin filter and clean out the crap from the motor

Problem solved

I think some of these vehicles had an issue with water intrusion check out TheCarCareNut on YouTube he did a video about it.

Hang on here:

primary coverage until 31 October 2016 unlimited miles

Secondary coverage 10 years from Date of First Use (DOFU) OR 150k miles whichever is EARLIER

03 was covered

An alignment is strongly recommended when you replace all 4 tires for best wear and tread life.

Change it anyway.

And get the 2AZ-FE overhaul kit. From the CSP ZE7

There is no bank 3 or 4.

Look for vacuum leaks

All Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles disable VSC/TCS when the CEL is on.

Check the under hood vacuum hoses for cracks or breaks and ONLY USE AN OEM gas cap. Aftermarket ones don’t seal as well.

Late 90s actually. And they warranty all HV components battery included for 15 years/150k miles

Correct, the hybrid CVT is just a motor generator.

There are no gears and most shifts are simulated