2003 TOYOTA YARIS
50,000 MILES
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BINNYNIGE
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Hi, my Toyota Yaris 2003 semi-automatic has appeared to have developed a fault, when i travel a short journey all of a sudden the nuetral light starts flashing and the car loses drive, also the red transmission light comes on, if i turn off the engine and start it again immediately i can drive it again until it changes up to 2nd gear and a few yards down the road the same thing happens again, no gears however if i leave the engine switched off for a short period (10 to 15 minutes) the problem seems to correct itself and the car drives fine once again, could you please give me some advice on this, i would be very grateful.
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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KHLOW2008
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An error has been detected by the transmission control system which then switches to "limp mode".
You need a scan to check for trouble codes and proceed with rectifications as per the result of the trouble codes present.
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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BINNYNIGE
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Thank you very much, you've been most helpful.
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome. Let us know the codes and we shall see what needs to be done.
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM