P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Toyota Echo. 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
If your Toyota Echo’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 Echo’s broken AC system: … Read more
P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Toyota Echo. 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 Echo’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel pressure. P0088 Definition: Fuel Rail/System … Read more
P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Toyota Echo’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a generic code (it has the … Read more
P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Toyota Echo’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which means it has the same … Read more
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Toyota Echo. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Echo with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is a generic code (it has … Read more
P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Toyota Echo. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, which means it has the … Read more
P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Toyota Echo. It indicates that your Echo’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any vehicle … Read more
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Toyota Echo. In layman’s terms, it means that your Echo can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), but there are other causes … Read more
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Toyota Echo’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Echo’s DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control module (commonly … Read more