The Check Engine Light started coming on close to a year ago for no reason. Took it to Toyota and they told me that it was not due to the last recall and it isn't covered by them to fix. Took it to the transmission guy (very reliable) and they checked it out. They told me that there is nothing wrong with my transmission. However, they said that my car will not pass the smog test in order to get my registration tags updated this year without replacing my transmission in order for the check engine light to come off. They said I'll eventually have to have it replaced just so that the stupid light stops coming on because the computer in the car believes there is something wrong the the transmission. I don't understand how this is happening! It almost feels like if I were to replace the transmission even though nothing is actually wrong with it, then what if this happens again? I feel like this is something that Toyota should be taking care of free of cost because it seems like it's a computer issue and that they should be responsible for fixing that. I expected my car to last me at least 10 years before I started having to replace any major parts like this. This is the only reason why I bought this damn car in the first place. I'm not sure what to do as my tags expire next month and I can't afford $2000 to replace a part that doesn't really need to be replaced.
Own a 2005 Toyota and all of a sudden i had really bad shifting and the Check Engine Light would Illuminate and i took it to Auto Zone and they used a Diagnostic check They gave me a Manuf. Code and I took it to a Local Toyota Dealer ant the Technicians told me that it would be $ 700 to check (JUST TO CHECK) and for a while the light goes off and after a week maybe two weeks it would be ok till the problem re occurs
I Own a 2005 Toyota and all of a sudden i had really bad shifting and the Check Engine Light would Illuminate and i took it to Auto Zone and they used a Diagnoistic check They gave me a Manuf. Code and I took it to a Local Toyota Dealer ant the Technicians told me that it would be $ 700 to check (JUST TO CHECK) and for a while the light goes off and after a week maybe two weeks it would be ok till the problem re occurs
HAVE TO BUY A NEW ECM, BASICALLY THE COMPUTER IN YOUR CAR THAT ALLOWS YOUR CAR TO SHIFT. 80,000 MILES IS THE WARRANTY AND I HAVE 83,000, TOYOTA WONT FIX IT. DONT BUT 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA CE THEY SUCK.
During slow, medium, or fast acceleration, the transmission will surg/slam into the next gear. This is accompanied by the service engine/check engine light being illuminated. I've only owned this vehicle for 2 months and thought I was getting something reliable. Toyota's have a good reputation. At 60000 miles the powertrain warranty is up so I get to pay for it. If only it would have happened sooner!! Hope I don't have any other wonderful surprises down the road!!
Free DTC scan at Autozone will show engine code P2716. This is a technical service bulletin (1406) so if you're under warranty the dealer will fix it. It covers model years 2005 - 2007.
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The Check Engine Light started coming on close to a year ago for no reason. Took it to Toyota and they told me that it was not due to the last recall and it isn't covered by them to fix. Took it to the transmission guy (very reliable) and they checked it out. They told me that there is nothing wrong with my transmission. However, they said that my car will not pass the smog test in order to get my registration tags updated this year without replacing my transmission in order for the check engine light to come off. They said I'll eventually have to have it replaced just so that the stupid light stops coming on because the computer in the car believes there is something wrong the the transmission. I don't understand how this is happening! It almost feels like if I were to replace the transmission even though nothing is actually wrong with it, then what if this happens again? I feel like this is something that Toyota should be taking care of free of cost because it seems like it's a computer issue and that they should be responsible for fixing that. I expected my car to last me at least 10 years before I started having to replace any major parts like this. This is the only reason why I bought this damn car in the first place. I'm not sure what to do as my tags expire next month and I can't afford $2000 to replace a part that doesn't really need to be replaced.
- Sophia D., Los Angeles, CA, US