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The engine can start up again, but will constinue to struggle. Any thoughts on what the cause could be? It's a 2000 4-door automatic with just over 31,000 miles. I opened the hood and checked the air filter; even though it's not clogged, I replaced it anyway due to the mileage. I pulled the spark plugs to inspect them; they are Denso Iridiums, and they don't look fouled.
It's going to visit the dealership tomorrow. If it's a drivetrain issue, it should be covered under the 5/60 warranty, right? My favorite theory at the moment is that she got a bad tank of gas somehwere.
i doubt slugline that your stalling engine would be covered under the drivetrain warranty(but it might be) A better bet would be the emissions warranty. If they dont want to cover it mention the emissions warranty and read the owners manual information for information about it. Im thinking this sort of thing if in fact not under warranty is something you could get results by complaining about. Does the exhaust smell like rotten eggs? I had a tank of cheapo gas do that once. It sounds to me like your cars computer is in limp home mode which means one of the sensors is bad. Good luck and tell us what you find out!
It was a simple fix.
When she took the car in, the tech found a valve disconnected from the airbox. They reconnected it and the car is running fine now. They posit that I disconnected it while changing the air filter and forgot to reattach it.
Of course, this is a bit confusing to me, because I wouldn't have even been under the hood looking at the filter if the car was running fine in the first place.
46K miles sounds like a quick wear out on the brake pads to me. But surely no big deal, just probably a different driving style that results in such wear. Not a costly replacement, I would think. And a little wondering if you got to see the pads, perhaps thinking that the mechanic was looking to do some business.
I was doing a bit of reading on the 2003 Corolla somewhere, maybe a consumer reports test issue. Because it seems like a reasonable alternative to the Echo, being very little more cost when you consider what features come standard. But I noticed in that road test that the turning circle was 38feet on the Corolla. That is way more than the Echo. If we werent short on funds these days I would sure be looking for a 2000 - 2002 used Echo with not too much mileage, because the prices seem good. And I could pass it or mine over to my sister. I sure think it is a fine car. I also notice in the monthly news reports that the Echo is selling noticeably better this year than it did last year.
I was looking through the auto section from Saturday's paper and the dealership where I bought my Echo is now offering a 10 year/100,000 mile limited power train warranty and other goodies [for no charge] on not just the 2003 Echo, but every new Toyota they sell.
No one has answered my questions about tire warranties. If a tire does not last as long as it is supposed to, are the tires replaced free of charge or do they sell you new tires at a discounted price based on the percentage of how long the tires last in the first place?
http://www.canadiandriver.com/roadtest/04echo_hb.htm
which has pictures and a review of the new Echo hatchback. My first impression was that Toyota is trying to mimic Honda. If not for the front of the vehicle, I would think it were a Honda hatchback. I think the beauty of the Echo sedan is it's uniqueness; the hatchback, in my opinion, looks like at least one other hatchback on the market now. Plus it's too low to the ground. From what I can see in the article, I don't care for it. Hopefully, in person, it won't look so Honda-ish.
doing this?
I did NOT receive "a pro-rated refund for another set of the same crappy tires."
I was told that my tires were the victims of poor alignment and wore unevenly as a result, and therefore were NOT covered by the warranty at all. I received NOTHING and purchased an entirely different brand of tire.
(For the rest of you, it was only then -- when I had the new tires installed -- that I learned, too late since my Dunlops were already on a scrap heap somewhere, that my alignment was dead-on. I could've had a case, but frankly I was tired of arguing, I was glad to get rid of the Dunlops, the new tires are great, and it wasn't worth a hundred bucks to keep this stress going.)
Meade
Happily driving on BFG Touring T/A VR4s now
Also, regarding tires, I had to replace my original Good Years after only 13k miles. Good Year will not provide ANY assistance and tells you to go back to Toyota and of course Toyo sends you back to Good Year.
I got Yokohamas - the best tire I have owned ( among Michelins, Continentals, Firestones)
Any way you cut it though, the tirerack.com ratings are still dismal.
Good luck.
I have since replaced them with GoodYear Allegras. Have driven them in all weather types and have excellent traction....Plus Managed to get them at a good price through our Canadian Tire Store ($75 a piece).
'72 Corona Mark II (parent's)
'77 Pickup (new)
'81 Tercel (new)
'82 Tercel (new)
'83 Pickup (new)
'88 MR2 (new)
'99 Sienna (new)
'01 Tacoma (used)
'01 MR2 (new)
'03 Echo (new)
Since I already use their bypass filter system and motor oils with great results I am going to try their ATF for my '01 Echo.
Since you own a factory manual, could you tell me how to flush and fill the automatic transmission? I need the location of the drain plug and the exact capacity of the tranny.
Many thanks in advance.
I didn't want to take my Echo to the local Toyota service station and ask them to install an ATF not approved by Toyota. I'll consult my manual, loosen the transmission drain plug, drain and replace the ATF 1 pint at a time. If anyone has a better procedure, please let me know.
I could also use a suction pump and get the ATF out through the dipstick opening.