Q: How do the warning lights on the gauge cluster work?

The Service Transmission message can appear on the driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this alert, then the transmission is not operating properly and should be serviced as soon as possible.

These vehicles have several common problems that may be causing your car to stall. However, in your case, it sounds like your ignition module may be losing spark when the vehicle gets warm while driving. After sitting for a while,...

This vehicle has many technical bulletins that pertains to wiring issues with pins and connectors to various modules and control units in the vehicle. This issue is one that is hard to track down since it is an intermittent connection...

Hello. Running the A/C will put extra strain on the engine and cause it to heat up quicker. If your vehicle is overheating, you should keep it below 280 degrees at all cost. This is the temperature when extreme irreversible...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2001 Toyota Corolla to have a loss of power. Replacing the spark plugs is a great place to start as this is one of the causes. Other potential faults are the the...

Hi there. There is a PML valve that is on the rack and pinion steering on your vehicle. Check to see if the valve is working. The PML valve is is the speed sensitive steering valve for the steering system....

Hi there - there are several possible cause for over-retarded cam timing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0012-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-a-timing-over-retarded-bank-1-by-jay-safford). The VCT solenoid could cause this, but a failed cam phaser, worn timing chain guide, stretched timing chain or simply low oil pressure can also cause this...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a bad AC condenser (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-condenser-replacement) that may have been damaged in the accident. The A/C uses a compressor to turn a refrigerant gas, usually Freon, into a liquid concentrating its heat. In...

Hi There, A number of sensors may become faulty in hot weather conditions which will ultimately cause the check engine light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) to come on. As the weather gets hotter, many sensors, fuel injectors and other components such as ignition...