When your Toyota Solara is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your car’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Toyota Solara is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Solara is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your car out immediately, as … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your Toyota Solara’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your car’s tire pressure must be checked. If your Toyota … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Toyota Solara is P0174. It indicates that your Toyota Solara is running lean on the bank two side of the engine. P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more
Does your Toyota Solara have lights that come on and a clicking noise when you turn the key, but it won’t start? This article is meant to help you diagnose this exact scenario. The good news is that this is a fairly common no-start situation and is usually pretty easy to repair. A weak battery … Read more
If you find yourself in a situation where only one of Toyota Solara’s windshield wipers is working, there’s a lot you can do to get it fixed at home. We know that when only one windshield wiper is working, your Solara’s windshield wiper motor is still functional. So we don’t need to check the windshield … Read more
A functioning horn is one of a vehicle’s most critical safety features. If your Toyota Solara’s horn isn’t working, there are a few potential causes. We’ll cover each of them, starting with the easiest and most likely issues and working from there. A test light can make diagnosing a horn that isn’t working much easier. … Read more
P0100 is a generic OBD2 trouble code that indicates an issue with your Toyota Solara’s Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. This code is usually caused by a MAF sensor that is faulty, dirty or a wiring issue related to it. It may be tempting to replace your Solara’s MAF sensor without checking the electrical system … Read more
If your Toyota Solara has washer fluid that is not coming out, it is caused by a few common issues. This article aims to give quick practical advice to help you get your wiper/washer pumping fast. Toyota Solara Washer Pump Not Working Quick Diagnosis Table Did You Hear the Washer Motor? Causes Yes No Fluid, … Read more
A mysterious noise you don’t know the source of is one of the most stressful things that can happen during vehicle ownership. If your Toyota Solara is making a sloshing sound while driving it, this is the guide for you. If your Solara makes a sound like sloshing water while driving, this is undoubtedly a … Read more