What Causes the Toyota Corolla Warning Light to Illuminate?

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SanJosiah
07/29/25 6:55pm
Toyota Corolla warning light illuminates due to: 1. Sensor issues: When the water temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake temperature, or oxygen sensors are damaged, have poor contact, or experience signal interruption, the vehicle's ECU cannot accurately obtain engine data; 2. Maintenance problems: Irregular maintenance and poor driving habits increase the engine's operational burden; 3. Fuel quality issues: The vehicle requires specific fuel grades, and failure to meet these requirements can cause engine wear; 4. Poor fuel mixture combustion: This can lead to engine carbon buildup or knocking issues, which are detected by the engine's oxygen sensor; 5. False faults: These can occur due to impacts while driving, tampering with engine connectors, or temporary ECU signal interruptions.
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