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Expertise
I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.

Experience
Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician.
Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.

Education/Credentials
Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.

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Toyota Repair - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Expert: Ted Ritter - 10/24/2009

Question
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp came on in my 2005 Toyota Corolla 110,000 miles. It has happened before (gas cap loose) and was corrected after few trips. But the past week it has come on and mainly stayed on. My husband had run the gas tank low, almost empty, and it happened after that. He filled it up. Then when it got hslf way he filled it again and light went off.When light on there is a "kick" when accelerating, Very slight but there.

Answer
I need to know what the troubled codes are in the computer, can you have them retreived, most of the large auto parts chain stores assist with this at no charge, try to locate an autozone store or any other major parts store and see if they can help you get those codes then let me know.

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