Computer or torque converter fault causing check engine light on Toyota Tacoma

Problem overview

In some vehicles, the automatic transmission over heat light may come with sustained highway driving or driving at a sustained speed. Flushing the transmission and changing from Dextron lll to Dextron ll can help remedy this problem.

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Computer or torque converter fault causing check engine light on Toyota Tacoma

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