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For more info. I have not bring my car to dealer for services since I bought in 2001. Just have the regular oil change every 3000 mile at Walmart, and always check all liquids.
Thank you,
I have a 98 corolla 5 speed with 185 000 km. Went in for oil change (at 6k interval), dealer said there wasn't much oil left (~1 litre) They don't know where the oil went (no leaks, no signs of burning oil), and there were no warning lights on. Now the timing chain makes a rattle. Toyota said the engine was likely "oil starved" and the chain was subsequently damaged.
Does this make sense? Has anybody had a similar experience.
To prevent further damage I know I need to replace the chain. If the engine was low on oil, but no warning lights on, engine temp was fine, bit of a rough idle . . . is there likely to be other damage, i.e., valve or piston?
I'm tempted to have the timing chain replaced and then post a for sale sign.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I give them a 6.
Regards and safe driving,
Ken
Ken
The driver's side power windows on our two '05 Toyotas work differently. On our '05 Highlander Limited, the "auto" function works both ways: down and up. On our '05 Corolla LE, it's only auto-down, not auto-up.
Does anyone know if there's a way I can make the Corolla also have "auto-up" on the driver's-side window?
Thanks so much!
SDE
Check with the dealership, but I think it's working just the way it was intended. Your Highlander is a more upscale car and it makes sense it works both ways!
The Sandman
I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY ' 97 COROLLA ONLY 1 HOUR AGO. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM ?? THE SELENOID, STARTED OR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I APPRECIATE YOUR TIME.
THANKS,
BILL
There is another board, I'm not sure of the name, that has loads of such complaints on it.
Good luck with yours. If I hear a solution, I'll post it.
Ken
There is also some hesitation when you get back on the gas, roughly 1 to 2 seconds, the timing may be out a tad but I have had no luck finding a timing procedure for this car.
Other then those two problems I am set. But if anyone knows which vacume lines can be plugged and what not, or any other little tips, tricks, and tweaks I would be glad to hear them, and remember it doesnt go on the street so anything goes.
thanks in advance
The tall narrow body of the 2003 (and later) corolla does make the car particularly susceptible to cross winds, but that's the price to be paid for increased interior space.
Here's a dumb question: is auto-up something that could be added to the driver's window somehow? It is a power window, after all... might the switch be rigged to add that functionality? If so, what sort of place might do that?
Thanks,
SDE
hope that helps
Ken
I am glad you have no troubles with your corrolla. I have a "98" and have had its engine replaced. After it was eating alot of oil, they said the rings and seals had to be replaced. Much before all this it overheats and still does, replaced with 3 thermostats.The car is at 61,000 miles. I have always taken care of my car.
Does anyone have any advice on how to trouble shoot this, or a link to an online repair manual that addresses the windshield fluid distribution system and how to fix/replace it. Thanks so much. Also when I purchased my replacement part (from a Toyota parts dealer) the cap they sold me doesn't seem to fit - is this a common problem. Did they sell me the wrong part, or is it typical to have a problem with the cap. Should I just go to a chain store and get a universal cap, if there is such a thing? Thanks for any help or advice you can give me.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I have to do this 5 to 6 times and finally it starts. I would like to know if anyone saw this problem with their corolla. What is the root cause for this? How can I diagnose the problem.
Thanks,
Vijay
I appreciate any feedback. :confuse:
I have a 98 Toyota Corolla, I had gone threw the same thing, I had to get a starter at 37,000 miles. Thank goodness for Toyota Extra Care, that covered a big part of the cost.
How old is the battery? Have it load tested first and see if the cheap solution is the one for you.
Didn't we learn all this as a kid?
The Sandman
I think I was able to decipher that you do not have oil change receipts (slips) because they were lost in a move. It is important for you to be able to prove that you properly maintained your car if you expect any reimbursement from Toyota. Corollas are not covered for some reason under the sludge policy, so it is a long shot anyway. Most places these days have electronic files and could probably recover your receipts if you call or write. It if was another Toyota dealership, your local dealer may even be able to call them up on their computer.
I know how you feel, I had to go through alot to try and tell Toyota that the cause of my car eating oil with no leaking had no said cause due to my lack of service on the car,I always had the car serviced on time for whatever was needed.To make a long story short, I had all my paperwork and they were given copies not the originals. Toyota paid for parts since the engine needed rings and seals replaced? But I had the bigger cost which was the labor. I still have problems with the car at times over heating,been back alot getting it serviced they still say nothing is wrong. I never was given my old parts back which I told them to do, how do I know the work was done. I wish you the best of luck !
When I start the car in the morning or after work I have problem with turn signal it happened six times, simply they do not work (no indication) for two three minutes then they come back and everything is OK. IT happened ones on the freeway for two minutes. Any advice.
However, when i drove on the highway, i realized that the car although would cruise easily at 80Kmiles on a straight stretch, LACKED accelerationwhen the pedal was floored, there was literally no response with the rpm, and only when i take the overdrive off, the rmp Revs higher.
It seemed to be harder to overtake other vehicles as there was no acceleration, i.e. tyhe acceleration was very gradual. To be honest Im really upset at this time, wondering if I have been ripped off.
Can someone please advice me as to what might be wrong. I guess if I have an idea about what might be wrong, would give me a basis to approach a delearship or a mechanic so that I dont get ripped off
WOuld appreciate any comment. Thanks in advance
:sick:
ANXIOUS
For those who can help, I will be forever in your debt.
I have a 92 corolla wagon.
Recently a clicking noise has started when I turn corners in both directions. It only happens when I am accelerating around the corner in 1st gear (It doesn't happen if I am coasting around a corner or if I am accelerating faster in a higher gear than 1st). It also does it when in reverse and pushing the gas and turning the car.
I notice it most when i am coming out of parking lots and driveways.
What is this and how much does it usually cost to fix and how long can I continue to drive it the way it is.. I checked the power steering fluid level and it is fine.
I have an 85 Corolla with 240,000 miles. The engine was rebuilt 3 years ago, the distributor was replaced 2 years ago and the gas tank replaced 2 weeks ago.
While driving on the highway last week it was running fine but then it jerked like it wasn't getting any gas. About 10 minutes later it spluttered and stalled. It would start after that but I would have to keep the gas floored for it to run.
I had it towed to the nearest garage and the service guy said it was the distributor and replaced the cap. I don't think he's right and the car doesn't work any better with the new cap.
I'm thinking the problem is a plugged fuel line, fuel pump, or something wrong with the carburator.
Does anyone have any ideas about what it could be and what it might cost to repair?
I'm in my last year of college and have to rely on "zippy" for nine more months. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am not car expert, but know little about this problem. This may be caused by several reasons:
+ Car Starter is bad.
+ Car needs tune up - e.g. change spark plugs.
+ Battary may be near the end of life.
Shukriya,
Jiism
I would appreciate any help. I have '91 Corolla w/ about 147K miles on it. Recently, my car battery died. I replaced it w/ new one from Walmart. However, after installation, the sensor lights for battery and break started to remain on while driving. Exchanged another one from Walmart. Still the same problem. Both were compatible w/ '91 Corolla. Returned both.
Later, I purchased it from Toyota dealer and installed it myself.
Now, the sensor lights for battery and break stays on most of the time when I drive the car. Every once in a while during driving, the sesor lights go off (haven't found any patter yet on when), but most of the time they remain on while driving.
What could be causing this problem? It seems like some electrical system problem in the car. But, I'd like to find from experts here what could be causing this and hoping to save some $$s on diagnostics cost.
Thanks very much for help.
Regards,
jissm
brake pedal. the dealer told me it was coming from the brakes themselves because they were new and tight and it was completely normal. thinking this was b.s i crawled under the dash and lubricated the moving parts of the brake pedal assembly with a dab of white lithium grease and this took car of the problem. there was a some lubrication on the moving parts of the assembly from the factory but apparently not enough.
Keep an eye on it, though. Grease may be a temporary fix and you'd hate to find that out at 36,001 miles.