Toyota Tacoma: Door Ajar Warning Stays On

  Your Toyota Tacoma’s door ajar message can help you get a door all the way closed when you otherwise wouldn’t notice when it was open.  Over the life of the vehicle, it is possible for the door ajar warning to stay on even when the doors are, in fact, not ajar.   The door … Read more

Toyota Tacoma Transmission Overheating: Causes and Diagnosis

Transmissions are an integral part of any vehicle, and overheating can lead to costly repairs or even permanent damage. Toyota Tacoma owners should be aware of the common symptoms and causes of transmission overheating to prevent potential issues and ensure their trucks remain strong and reliable. In this article, we will discuss the common causes … Read more

Toyota Tacoma: SRS On Diagnosis

  When you start your Toyota Tacoma, the OBD-II system runs a self diagnostic check on all major systems.  If any of these checks fail, you will see a diagnostic warning light on the dash for the corresponding system.  When the SRS system fails this check, you’ll see the SRS light.  SRS stands for supplemental … Read more

Toyota Tacoma Radiator Leak: Symptoms, Causes, Fix

Radiator leaks in your Toyota Tacoma can cause your engine to overheat, leading to expensive long-term damage, such as a bad head gasket or a cracked head. If not addressed promptly, this can lead to costly engine repairs. It is important to identify the source of the leak and address it quickly to avoid expensive … Read more

Toyota Tacoma Leaking Heater Core Diagnosis

One of the most common problems that can happen to a vehicle is a heater core leak.  If your Toyota Tacoma has a leaking heater core, it is not a breakdown risk.  Although, it is necessary to make sure that the lost coolant is replaced.  It can cause damage to the vehicle in other ways, … Read more

Toyota Tacoma Bad Starter → Symptoms & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems that can occur in the life of a vehicle is a bad starter, that includes the Toyota Tacoma.  It is important to determine whether or not it’s a bad starter that is keeping the vehicle from turning over. If your Tacoma is not starting, don’t assume right away … Read more

Toyota Tacoma: P0720 → OSS Circuit → Malfunction

P0720 is a generic OBD II trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for your Toyota Tacoma as it would any other vehicle.  It indicates that your Tacoma’s OSS (Output Shaft Speed Sensor) is reporting a malfunction. It’s typically caused by a bad OSS, or a wiring problem. The OSS works by … Read more

Toyota Tacoma P0520: Oil Pressure Switch/Sensor → Circuit

  P0520 is a common OBD2 trouble code.  It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Toyota Tacoma as it would any other vehicle.  P0520 indicates that the oil pressure sensor is operating outside of its normal “range”.  It is typically caused by a bad oil pressure sensor switch or a … Read more

Toyota Tacoma P0108:  MAP Barometric Sensor → High Input 

  P0108 is a generic OBD-II trouble code.  It indicates your Toyota Tacoma’s MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor’s voltage reading is outside of the normal operating range.  The voltage is too high.  It’s most commonly caused by a bad MAP sensor, wiring issue, or vacuum leak. The MAP sensor measures the air pressure coming into … Read more

Toyota Tacoma P0443 Code: Meaning, Causes, How To Fix

P0443 is a very common OBD2 code.  It’s generic, meaning it has the same definition for the Toyota Tacoma as any other vehicle.   If your Tacoma has this code, it indicates the EVAP purge control valve circuit is malfunctioning. This is typically caused by a short in the wiring to or from the purge … Read more