Q: can eps light affect the electrie function of my 2012 toyota camry

asked by on November 26, 2017

my eps light is on and my eletrical system going crazy lights flicker and battery not charging car still runs battery light is also on

My car has 175000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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