The CVT transmission on the vehicle may go into what is called 'transmission safe mode' if it is overheating. The safe mode will cause low engine power, and limited shifting of the CVT system. This could be caused by incorrect...
The refrigerant inside the compressor has nothing to do with the compressor pulley turning freely when the compressor is not engaged. If the pulley is not turning free then the bearing inside the pulley will need to be replaced. If...
Hello. There area lot of things that can cause this. The first thing I would check is the thermostat. If the thermostat is not opening right then this will occur. If the thermostat is fine then it may have a...
Hub bearing failures are common. The description you gave is very typical of one. Bad hub bearings can sometimes vary in noise intensity when you turn left or right. This happens because more pressure is put on the bearings during...
I can imagine it is a bit scary to drive at low speeds with your Avalon’s steering wheel shaking when you need to turn! One way to verify if your Toyota’s steering is giving you trouble is to open...
The two code are for two different issues and if both codes were not fixed, or after the repairs the engine self learn was not reset, then the light may come back on and the car not run correctly. I...
The throttle position sensor is designed to monitor the position of the throttle butterfly valve in relation to the throttle pedal position. If the engine runs rough when it is plugged in and runs fine when it is unplugged, then...
Hi there. A misfiring cylinder can be expensive if allowed to continue. The catalytic converter can be damaged. If the cylinder is misfiring, the coil, wire, and/or spark plug could be the cause. First swap the spark plug between cylinder...
Hi there: Once the vehicle starts, the job of the battery is pretty much done; which means if you're having issues with the vehicle shutting off, it's most likely caused by ignition system components; such as a the distributor or...
The first thing I would do is check to make sure that you have a good ground for the fans, then I would check for voltage output from the relay and then at the fan connector. I would also use...
Check to be sure that the manual lever on the top of the transmission actually moves into each "detent" position, beginning with the park position, as you move the gear shifter. In all likelihood, the manual lever is not moving,...
The accessory belt is used to turn any accessory by the crankshaft of the engine any time the engine is running, without having a direct mechanical connection. The belt is used by the engine to turn all the accessories at...
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....
There are a lot of inquiries regarding a similar issue with vehicles of your year and model. The linkage connection is made of plastic and will eventually break. A metal safety clip or an extra tie may be used to...
It sounds like what you are describing may be related to a faulty starter relay or some faulty wiring that may not be producing a proper connection to the starter. The starter relay directs power from the battery to the...
Hi there, from the symptoms you have described, it sounds more like a fuel issue. Either the fuel pump is failing and not pumping enough fuel into the engine, or some component such as a coolant temp sensor or fuel...
If the engine was replaced and the AC refrigerant system was drained then the system should be put under a vacuum for a minimum of 30 minutes to ensure all moisture is boiled out and then leak tested to ensure...
I have seen this issue before. Your gas pedal is connected to the throttle plate via a cable. If the throttle plate becomes dirty, it will get stuck and harder to move. You will feel this in the gas pedal....
