Cars these days are equipped with a myriad of different computers and sensors. Most of the time, these components are very helpful and allow the ECU (engine control unit) to help the car run smoothly and efficiently. However, if one of these sensors stops working for whatever reason, it can greatly affect the performance of … Read more
Those who own an Acura TL know the compact executive car is worth keeping. It ranked number two in luxury sedan sales in the U.S. in 2005. It has a host of advantages but since the car series ended production in 2014, those who own one are now seeing their Acura TL’s age. An older … Read more
Cars contain a lot of obscure, very specific components that can completely screw up your driving experience if they fail. One such component in the throttle position sensor (TPS), which is a sensor that, as the name implies, measures how far the throttle has been opened when you push on the gas pedal. Having an … Read more
Cars are great to have until something goes wrong. One of the problems a car can have is that it isn’t idling correctly. It may be fluctuating or high idle but all you know is it doesn’t sound right. It is time for you to test your throttle position sensor (TPS). You will need a … Read more
You are looking forward to a weekend day trip and your car suddenly starts jerking like a bad roller coaster. This is a sure sign you could have a bad throttle position sensor. Your car may show many bad TPS sensor symptoms or may have a few subtle clues but some of the obvious are … Read more
Some people have the experience of driving and their car’s engine just doesn’t feel right. They can’t identify the problem but something just seems off. They could have a bad car knock sensor Bad knock sensor symptoms include a lack of acceleration or loss of power, lost fuel mileage, and the check engine light appearing. … Read more
People don’t realize how many sensors are in their cars or how important they are to driving. There used to be parts like carburetors and distributors but modern cars have sensors. It has lots of sensors. One of those is a camshaft position sensor. There are symptoms to let you know something is going on … Read more
Toyota Camrys, for all the accolades it has received, had some serious acceleration problems. A class-action lawsuit identified issues with the car model suddenly accelerating. However, other Camry owners have asked about deceleration or loss of power too. Acceleration problems fall into two categories. Those with sudden acceleration were under a recall while those facing … Read more
Toyota Camry’s are not known for having problems starting. Starting problems aren’t on a list of common complaints with the car and most issues with starting are the same, common issues that could happen with any car. Seven issues could be causing your Toyota Camry starting problems. Those are no gas in the car, a … Read more
Most drivers have experienced a loss of power at some point in their lives. It could be your car won’t accelerate or maybe your inside lights dim. You end up taking it to a mechanic and hope for the best. The Toyota check charging system is a system that keeps your battery charged while your … Read more