Scion iQ P2270: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

P2270 is a general DTC trouble code, which means it has the same meaning for the Scion iQ as it would any other vehicle.  It means that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 behind the catalytic converter is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that … Read more

Scion iQ P0453: Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor/Switch Too High

Your Scion iQ utilizes an evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system to migrate fuel vapors from the gas tank and fuel filler neck, and sends them to the engine to be burned off.  When the pressure inside of the fuel tank is too high, P0453, is thrown and the check engine light comes on. If the only … Read more

Scion iQ P0452:  FUEL Tank Pressure Low Diagnosis

P0452 is a generic OBD II code that can occur in the Scion iQ.  It means that your iQ’s EVAP system has detected low fuel tank pressure. The evaporative emissions control system (EVAP) sends fuel vapors from the fuel tank to the intake manifold to be burned off.  When the pressure in the system is … Read more

P2189 Scion iQ:  Lean Condition at Idle (Bank 2)

P2189 is a DTC code that can occur in your Scion iQ.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle, specifically in bank 2 (we’ll cover how to find bank 2 later).  Its is different from the much more common P0174, which indicates that bank 2 is lean at any engine speed. … Read more

Scion iQ P2187:  Bank 1 A/F Mixture Too Lean”

P2187 is a DTC code that can occur in the Scion iQ.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle. The technical definition for P2187 “System Too Lean at Idle: Bank 1”.  The code is thrown after your iQ’s oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (usually sensor 1) has detected that the air … Read more

Scion iQ Overheating While Idle: Causes + Fix

There are a few reasons why your Scion iQ would be overheating when idling.  The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level.  This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible.  So, let’s start with what’s easy … Read more

Scion iQ:  P0068 MAP/MAF Throttle Position Correlation

P0068 in the Scion iQ is a generic OBD II code.  In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the iQ’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more

Scion iQ: Engine Smoking Causes + Diagnosis

A smoking engine is a serious thing.  If your Scion iQ’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away.  It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your iQ’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more

Scion iQ Hesitating to Start (5 Most Common Reasons)

While it may not leave you stranded, a vehicle that hesitates to start can be very concerning. There are a few reasons why your Scion iQ may not be starting, such as a bad starter, a bad battery, bad alternator, and more.   Scion iQ Hesitates to Start: Causes Here are some of the most … Read more

Scion iQ:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Scion iQ’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your iQ.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more