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Hello, thanks for writing in. This can be caused by a number of things. From the symptoms that you have though I would start by checking the throttle body. If it is very dirty then the throttle plate may be...

Based on your description it sounds like your engine is overheating. Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of...

Hello. The code means there is either an electrical or mechanical (hydraulic) fault in the transmission, or the transmission "controls" and in your case that fault is causing your transmission not to shift. The fault itself can range from the...

With a filter change, the crankcase capacity is 6 quarts. If the filter is not changed add 5 quarts (the filter holds 1 quart). Note that you should check the dipstick and regardless of the specification do not maintain the...

When the auto volume is turned on, the volume of the infotainment system will automatically adjust to make up for road, vehicle, and wind noise. To turn on or turn off the setting, follow these easy steps: 1. Press the...

Check the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir and see if its low. If the fluid is low then top it off with Dot 3 brake fluid and see if the light goes out. If the brake fluid is...

Hello. Small beeps when the AC is on can be caused by dirty or faulty AC components. A common source of a beeping or chirping sound when the AC is turned on is a dirty or faulty evaporator case. The...

You should have the computer tested to see if you have cam or crank sensor codes. You may not be getting the injectors turning on due to the camshaft sensor or a weak spark from coils. After computer test then...

If your car’s battery has been recharged, disconnected, or changed, then you may need to initialize the sun roof. If the sun roof is not initialized, the express feature won’t work. Initializing the sun roof is easy: Press the...

You may have a wheel bearing gone bad or there is a problem from the brakes. Inspect the back of wheel to see if any road debris like a plastic bag did not get on brakes? If no debris then...

This can often times happen when the ABS system is activated which is usually activated when driving over rough surfaces or bumps. The ABS system will trigger warning lights and typically cause a momentary lapse in traction control as the...

The code P0977 will set if the transmission control module (TCM) records an abnormal voltage reading from a shift solenoid in the transmission. A vehicle with the P0977 trouble code will generally be driveable but due to the potential for...

Hello There, Shaking at high speeds is often times related to tires that may be out of balance, low on air, potentially a badly aligned front end or failing suspension components or ball joints. When any of these things are...

Hi there. If the car will run with the relay bypassed then the fuel pump is fine. If the relay is fine also then the control for the circuit has a failure. Most of the time this is caused by...

The output shaft and input shaft transmission speed sensors are inside the transmission pan. The output sensor is near rear of pan and input is near front of pan on transmission. The pan needs to be removed for access to...

Hello. This code typically comes up when there is a voltage loss in the system. If the key was left on in the "acc" position then the voltage may have dropped to a low enough level to affect module communication....

Hello - newer cars are designed with convenience features that keep certain systems (radio and other infotainment systems) "active" UNLESS the car is in Park. This means there is an on-going battery drain, which will run your battery down after...

The DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system on your vehicle uses a number of inputs to be able to perform its duties. The most common cause of the DSC fault light showing up is a low vehicle battery or a bad...

Unfortunately for safety and legal reasons, yourmechanic.com cannot advise on disabling any component related to safety - seat belts, air bags, warning chimes, etc. Your local Toyota dealership service department may be able to advise you as to whether it...

Hi there. The blower resistor and wiring is right there next to the blower and may be what is smoking. I recommend checking the blower wiring and check resistor and wiring to see if something is shorted out. If you...

Hey there. There is no information on the issue you are having with the dash lights. You may have a short in a harness causing the light to stay on. I would have a mechanic scan the body computer to...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With the car seeming to have issues with the extreme cold weather, there may not be anything technically wrong with it. It is not uncommon for vehicles to struggle with this. You may want...

Your fuel pressure regulator is mounted to the fuel pump module as part of the fuel pump assembly inside the fuel tank.

The remote start may not activate if the systems show there is not a correct condition for the remote start to activate. If there is a problem in the body control module security system that may be a problem in...

For your particular vehicle there is a technical bulletin PL1268A, dated on March 4, 2015. It calls for the replacement of the two front overhead console lights with part number 23104411. If you are still under warranty, then it will...