I have a 2008 Avalon. A red dash light (of a car) keeps blinking.

back ordered is back ordered this is fixya we're not associated with dealers or thier ordering process -----look elsewhere such as online or junkyards for replacement and if find one cancel dealer order when other replacement is in route

The problem might be that the alternator is faulty or the idle screw is making the engine run at a very low speed when idle.

sounds like you have a flat battery

This is most likely your "Valet" alarm disable switch. Use to disable your car alarm so you can keep your Alarm Fob and let a Valet, mechanic, friend etc. operate the car without the alarm being functional. If it is an after market alarm, consult the mfg's manual, if OEM contact dealer for operating instructions.

There is a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the high beam bulbs on the Avalon. TSB# 0044-10, NHTSA# 10033406. Mind you, this is not a recall, so any repairs the dealer makes will cost you dearly. Since the high beams are standard halogen bulbs, I would recommend that you replace them yourself with Sylvania long life bulbs. If the dealer replaces the entire assembly, it may involve the HID low beams to the tune of $1000 or more. You can contact your dealer and ask for information about the tsb, all the dealerships received the tsb. If he offers to repair it in accordance with the tsp, get it in writing that there will be no charge.

Hello chinson. When the highbeams are not working, the problem is usually the switch. Since this is a 2008, your warranty will probably be in play. Contact your Toyota dealer before you do a self-repair. Joe

Thanks for choosing Fixya

transmission services are usually recommended at about 40,000 miles.

its under warranty take it to the dealer now!!! they are having problems with egr valves and turbos and particulate filters plugging , get a paper trail stated now. the repair for plugged particulate filter after warranty will set you back about 3 to 4 grand. your friend dan.

I had the same problem took it to the dealer and it was a sensor inside the transmission.

I doubt this is a smart key problem, the key uses a chip and its own battery. Something in the car is causing a drain, a light is staying on possibly. Trunk light, glove box light, under hood light... maybe you have a portable GPS unit plugging into the auxilary port? Just a thought. This is not a common problem that has been reported by Avalon owners as of yet.