Toyota Sequoia: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Toyota Sequoia if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more

Toyota Sequoia: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Toyota Sequoia is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more

Toyota Sequoia:  Lifter Ticking Diagnosis

One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Toyota Sequoia is a ticking lifter.  The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time.  There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such as … Read more

Toyota Sequoia:  VSC Light Meaning + Diagnosis

The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is a traction/stability control system designed by Toyota and is used on all of their modern cars and trucks, including the Sequoia.  Like any other electronics system in a vehicle, it can malfunction.  We’ll go over how the VSC system works and what can cause it to malfunction below. … Read more

Toyota Sequoia: P0171 and P0174 Diagnosis

P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Toyota Sequoia.  By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes.   When they appear together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same meaning … Read more

Toyota Sequoia:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Toyota Sequoia’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more

Toyota Sequoia:  Engine Sputtering (Causes + Diagnosis)

A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems.  If your Toyota Sequoia has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter.  Your Sequoia’s engine is a giant pump.  It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more

Toyota Sequoia:  Brake Pedal Going to Floor Diagnosis

The single most important safety feature in your Toyota Sequoia is a good set of brakes.  If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system.  When the pedal goes to the floor, it’s usually caused by a bad master cylinder, leaking brakes, bad … Read more

Toyota Sequoia:  Hard Shift Diagnosis

One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard.  If your Toyota Sequoia has a hard shifting transmission is not only can be uncomfortable to drive, it can be a sign of some serious problems.   Transmission Shifting Hard Diagnosis:  Toyota Sequoia Here is a list of practical things that most people can … Read more