Scion xA AC Smells Bad: Smell ID + How to Fix

Does your Scion xA’s air conditioning smell bad? This article will provide you with some quick and comprehensive list of causes to help eliminate your car’s foul odor.   This guide is broken down into three sections:  AC Smell Reference Table Smell Type Potential Causes Sweet Leaking Engine Coolant, Leaking Refrigerant Mold, Mildew, Fungus Clogged Drain … Read more

Scion xA P0020: Meaning, Causes, Diagnosis

P0020 is a rarely seen OBD II trouble code that can affect the Scion xA. It’s a variable valve timing (VVT) related code, indicating a wiring issue with the bank 2 camshaft actuator “A.” P0020 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your xA’s oil as soon as possible. P0020 is a generic code, … Read more

Scion xA P0001: Causes + How to Fix

P0001 is a rarely seen OBD II error code. It indicates an issue with your Scion xA’s Fuel Volume Regulator (FVR) Control System. P0001 is usually caused by a wiring problem or issue with the fuel volume regulator. The most difficult issue with diagnosing the fuel system is getting to the parts.   P0001 is a … Read more

Scion xA P0200: Causes + How to Fix

P0200 is a common OBD II error code that can occur in the Scion xA. It indicates an issue with your car’s fuel injection system. Specifically, the fuel injector circuit is out of range (in terms of voltage). Scion xA P0200: Quick Info Definition P0200: Injector Circuit Malfunction Frequent Symptoms Check engine light, engine misfire, … Read more

Scion xA P0234 Code: Causes + How to Fix

Your Scion xA’s electrical system provides early warning signs of possible trouble. Each of those warnings has a unique error code to help with the diagnosis.  P0234 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the xA. In layman’s terms, it indicates a potential problem with an engine’s forced induction system, and you … Read more

Scion xA P0000: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Scion xA. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your car’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are stored. The most common reason … Read more

Scion xA Humming Noise Getting Louder With Speed: How to Fix

If your Scion xA has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine what’s causing the hum.  Scion … Read more

Scion xA Air Conditioner Not Working: Causes + Fix

If your Scion xA’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing your xA’s broken AC system: … Read more

Scion xA P0073: Meaning, Causes, & How to Fix

P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Scion xA. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your car’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating your vehicle’s automatic climate control … Read more

Scion xA P0088: Causes + Likely Fix

P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Scion xA. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your car’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your xA’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel pressure. P0088 Definition: Fuel Rail/System … Read more