Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion tc. While driving at any speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch leaked. As a result, the charcoal canister was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,841.
2006 Scion TC: check engine light
6 of the 161 complaints about the 2006 Scion TC describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 69,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
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- 20073
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What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion tc. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the check engine, oil, and battery warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
Scion tc 2006 - temperature went all the way to hot on the gauge. The check engine light came on. The car started running rough. Took the car to local service station. They took the head off. Said the engine block bolts are stripped. Mechanic is charging $3000+ to fix. See this issue posted here and elsewhere on line with the 2006 scion.
On 08/28/2012 I was driving on the freeway on my way home from work when I noticed the radio went out. I exited the freeway. I made it about 2 blocks and was at a stop light when suddenly my car wouldn't advance. A police officer a few cars behind was able to push my car to the side of the road. I had my car towed for service to an independent non-toyota mechanic. I was told I needed a new alternator. Given this was a necessary repair I went ahead and had the repair done. The car was running pretty well until 01/01/2013. On 01/01/2013 I was driving home when I noticed the heater stopped working. Thinking nothing of it, I kept driving. On 01/04/2013 (about 75,000 miles on the vehicle) I was returning from an errand (driving about 35 MPH) when I noticed the check engine light had turned on. I pulled over at a gas station to fill up and called an independent non-toyota mechanic to see if I could bring my car in. I was instructed to bring my car in on 01/05/2013. After I pulled out of the gas station and drove a few blocks I noticed the needle for the thermostat was at the hottest level possible. The next morning I took my car in, it overheated in the 5 minutes it to me to arrive to the shop. I was informed the engine had stripped head bolts and I would need a new engine . I called toyota/scion and they didn't acknowledge either the alternator or stripped head bolts being an issue. The representative, [xxx] said they would open up a case and I was given the following case # 1301070610. I however came across various scion/toyota owners online who have had this issue. A simple google search for "scion stripped head bolts" will show just how many people have this problem. I was told by [xxx] that if in the future scion/toyota recognizes the issue(s) I may receive a reimbursement but there is no guarantee. This is an expensive fix that I just can't afford. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I took a 2006 scion tc in for a mechanic to investigate the cause of a "check engine" warning light. During his test drive, the vehicle reportedly unexpectedly accelerated and raced almost out of control. Per the mechanic, feedback from toyota suggested the incidence was caused by a defective throttle body/sensor. According to the mechanic, the replacement part now offered by toyota reflects significant modifications when compared to the original equipment.
On my way home from driving my parents to the airport on may 18th, 2010 at approximately 4:00pm my check engine and low tire pressure light came on. I returned home and was there for a few hours. Around 7:00pm I went out to dinner with a friend. I returned back home shortly after 10:00pm. At approximately 1:10am on may 19th, 2010 I heard the sound of what I thought was fire crackers from the front of my home. I went outside to investigate the noise and to my complete shock my entire vehicle was in flames. I immediately called 911. The fire department put out the fire and said they believed it was electrical. I called the fire investigator that same day and left a message for him to come back out. On may 20th, 2010 around 9am michael burkhart from cape coral fire, rescue & emergency management services came to my home to investigate the fire. He determined that it was caused around the wire housing towards the back of the engine as he pointed out where the most heat was located. Also the wiring that goes to the housing in the engine was completely burned to the metal unlike the wiring inside the passenger compartment which still had some plastic coating over it. The report number is [xxx] for the city of cape coral fire department. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2006 Scion TC check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2006 Scion TC?
6 of 161 owner complaints about the 2006 Scion TC (4%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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