Hi,
Today, after ~30min of driving in the rain, my 2013 RAV4 engine shut off while I was in stop-and-go on the freeway. Most often these warning lights were all lit together (plus a few more)
A/T Oil Temp (automatic transmission fluid temp), charging system warning light (battery symbol), electric power steering system warning light, and the low engine oil pressure warning light.
Sequence:
1. While in stop and go, my car suddenly went nuts with audible alarms, a ton of warning lights (didn't pay close attention to which lights, but easily half a dozen or more lights were lit), and I noticed my braking wasn't going well so I used my emergency break to come to a sudden stop. I lost power foot brakes. I lost power steering. My car was quiet, except for some alarm noises.
2. I tried to start my car a few times. (Ok, I'm getting nervous with a toddler in the car and I'm on the freeway in pouring rain hoping the hazard lights I just turned on prevent us from being rear-ended). I tried a bunch of things that mostly didn't work, but the audible alarms stopped and for a moment I thought I might have the gas pedal back and started heading for the shoulder.
3. My priority was getting out of freeway traffic and I was fortunately able to coast gently onto the shoulder and the steering became easy again.
4. I tried to start my car. A ton of lights. I used my cell to call for help. I made note of the lights that most commonly kept appearing together.
5. I tried to start my car again. It sounded like it was almost turning on and then just quietly and slowly turning off. I turned it off, waited a little (barely 30 sec?), then turned it back on again.
6. No warning lights. Completely normal car.
7. I drove off the freeway. I pulled into a parking lot.
8. Toyota service center recommended I have the car towed to the service center. I did.
Now, the car isn't reproducing the faults. It seems fine. Toyota is still looking at the vehicle. Anybody experience anything like this? Flakey electrical? Water where it shouldn't be?
What do these 4 lights have in common? And how could my car be completely normal again?
I'm super nervous about driving my car again if they don't find anything to fix.
Thanks, Kristy
I have the 2013 Limited with all the perks package (sunroof, power lift gate, etc).
Today, after ~30min of driving in the rain, my 2013 RAV4 engine shut off while I was in stop-and-go on the freeway. Most often these warning lights were all lit together (plus a few more)
A/T Oil Temp (automatic transmission fluid temp), charging system warning light (battery symbol), electric power steering system warning light, and the low engine oil pressure warning light.
Sequence:
1. While in stop and go, my car suddenly went nuts with audible alarms, a ton of warning lights (didn't pay close attention to which lights, but easily half a dozen or more lights were lit), and I noticed my braking wasn't going well so I used my emergency break to come to a sudden stop. I lost power foot brakes. I lost power steering. My car was quiet, except for some alarm noises.
2. I tried to start my car a few times. (Ok, I'm getting nervous with a toddler in the car and I'm on the freeway in pouring rain hoping the hazard lights I just turned on prevent us from being rear-ended). I tried a bunch of things that mostly didn't work, but the audible alarms stopped and for a moment I thought I might have the gas pedal back and started heading for the shoulder.
3. My priority was getting out of freeway traffic and I was fortunately able to coast gently onto the shoulder and the steering became easy again.
4. I tried to start my car. A ton of lights. I used my cell to call for help. I made note of the lights that most commonly kept appearing together.
5. I tried to start my car again. It sounded like it was almost turning on and then just quietly and slowly turning off. I turned it off, waited a little (barely 30 sec?), then turned it back on again.
6. No warning lights. Completely normal car.
7. I drove off the freeway. I pulled into a parking lot.
8. Toyota service center recommended I have the car towed to the service center. I did.
Now, the car isn't reproducing the faults. It seems fine. Toyota is still looking at the vehicle. Anybody experience anything like this? Flakey electrical? Water where it shouldn't be?
What do these 4 lights have in common? And how could my car be completely normal again?
I'm super nervous about driving my car again if they don't find anything to fix.
Thanks, Kristy
I have the 2013 Limited with all the perks package (sunroof, power lift gate, etc).