Q: My alternator has failed and now my car is dead

While steering wheel fluid cleaning is common in other vehicles, your Toyota Yaris is instead equipped with what is known as electronic assist steering. This means there is no fluid to flush or clean. Instead of looking at the steering...

Hello. If there is no pressure in the system, then that means that there is a leak in the system. If there was no refrigerant, then there is going to be air in the system. If that is the case,...

Hi there: If the mechanic completed the O2 sensor replacement, reset the codes and the error code was triggered again, it is possible that the catalytic converter is damaged (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter) and needs to be replaced. However, it's also very common...

Hi there. It sounds like there is either a short to power or feedback occurring in an electrical circuit. Locating the faulty circuit can be time consuming, but it can be accomplished. Look for chaffed/melted wiring and corroded connectors and...

You may want to check the cycling of the fan to be sure they are coming on at the correct speeds. If the fans are not coming on and maintaining the proper speeds to properly cool down the radiator and...

Hello. When you get this code on this vehicle along with a sluggish engine or low power then it almost always means that the catalytic converters are bad. This is a common issue. I would recommend taking it to an...

A radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) and radiator hose (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-hose-replacement) is typically a relatively inexpensive fix, however you may want to consider having an inspection done on the vehicle to be sure there are not other issues that may be present. I would...

This is normally due to brake calipers (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-caliper-replacement) sticking. I would recommend having a brake inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) performed to determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as this can be done at your home or office.

The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely a reduced engine power diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reduced-power-light-is-on-inspection) is performed by technicians dispatched by YourMechanic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will get this...