Toyota Solara Humming Noise Getting Louder With Speed: How to Fix

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If your Toyota Solara 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.  Check … Read more

Toyota Solara P0026: Symptoms, Causes, + Common Fixes

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P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Toyota Solara’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

Toyota Solara P0523: Meaning, Causes, + Likely Fixes

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P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Toyota Solara. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps will depend on your Solara’s … Read more

Toyota Solara P0705: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

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P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Toyota Solara. In layman’s terms, it means that your Solara 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

Toyota Solara: DRL Warning Light On – Causes + Fix

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Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Toyota Solara’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 Solara’s DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control module (commonly … Read more

Toyota Solara P0116: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

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P0116 indicates that your Toyota Solara’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it has the same basic causes … Read more