You go through N5 and end up at the TCCS ECU module (Toyota Control Computer System - Engine Control Unit) terminal STP-6 under the dash on the passenger side. This STOP brake light switch wire is not the one that activates your brake lights - it feeds a signal to the TCCS tha...
Hot weather and older vehicles are the two main catalysts for an overheated car. Not quite unprecedented but modern cars hardly suffer from this problem. It could happen when you are climbing an uphill or get caught up in stop-and-go traffic on an exceptionally hot day. When dealing with a...
Even if you can figure out what’s wrong, there could be times when the issue is over your head or you don’t have the equipment needed. There’s no shame in getting some help to ensure the fault is repaired properly. Can a bad AC compressor cause a car to overheat? The compressor...
Antifreeze/coolant levels Engine air filtration Belts Brake fluid level (in transparent reservoirs) Wiper blades Exterior lights Chassis (lubricate where available)4. Check/FillTire pressure Transmission fluid Differential/transfer case fluid Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid Battery water (...
“If your engine is having issues, nobody should go straight for a full engine swap,” said Kim. “First, pay a trusted mechanic to perform a full diagnostic. For all we know, it could just be a bad spark plug or two making the entire engine act up, but in reality, all you need...