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I know it’s not the motor cause I can still here it running when I try to turn it on. So, from my reading I'm thinking its worm gear.
I was wondering if I could replace that myself or would I have to take it in. If this can be done as a home job can someone explain it to me?
Thanks, NE
I've been handling it for my uncle because he works long hours out on a construction site, so it's not convenient for him to deal with it. I got a message on the answering machine last nite from the service guy, and I knew it was going to be bad. The guy was actually stumbling over his words and pausing just a little too long in places as he was trying to get out what was wrong! So I KNEW it was going to hurt!
Well, I talk to the guy today, and he says $1500!! :surprise: Now the labor isn't all that much, but supposedly the part itself is like $1300+.
Does that sound right? The car has 103,000 miles on it, so unfortunately the warranty is a distant memory...
Anyway, it seems to be running fine. As for the warranty, I believe the emissions controls are warrantied for something like 8 years/80,000 miles, but unfortunately, my uncle is already past the 103,000 mile mark. He can't remember when it's due for emissions testing, but we're going to wait until then and see if it passes or not, and then just go from there.
As for the sudden acceleration problem, interesting that it got brought up. I just noticed for the first time last night now close the brake and gas pedal are together on this car, and how they're almost at the same plane. I was thinking that it's suprising that more people haven't accidentally hit the brake and the gas pedal at the same time. It seems very easy to do.
On older cars, often a stuck cable, spring, or whatever could cause sudden acceleration, but I dunno about these newer ones. I guess the computer could get confused and go into fast idle mode when it's not supposed to, or do something else to make it surge even faster?
This venue doesn't work very well with "won't start" conditions, since most people can't wait for an answer.
I assume, since you're saying it "tries to" start, that the engine cranks when the key is turned. Can you smell gas after several unsuccessful cranks?
If you can't, it's a sure bet the engine isn't getting fuel. One possible problem is the fuse that governs the fuel pump. It could also be a loose or corroded connection to the fuel pump.
Corollas don't often have bad fuel pumps, but of course, this is also a possibility.
A failed spark plug seems *very* unlikely, since not only is this unusual, but you could probably still start with three good ones.
display are out of power. i thought it maybe some fuses problem. but i checked all three fuses box in front. nothing wrong. anyone can help me where is the radio fuse locate? or what else could be wrong?
did you try googling it? perhaps an online parts supplier or used parts outfit.
I wash the wheel because it covered by dirt and saw the both front alloy wheel's paint seem melt off and the dirt on it; it won't wash away, I bring to service dept and ask it will be cover by the warranty, the service guy told me - because front wheels close by the brake so always happen like that; and he told me to buy a wheel cleaner and a brush to wash it; then it should go away. Do you thinks that is true?
I like the Alloy wheel because it look nice and easy to clean, I saw other cars with alloy wheels doesn't have this problem on their alloy wheels. Anyone have an information for me?
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Salina
I would try to get the extended warranty thrown in for free for your suffering. If no luck at the dealer, contact Toyota directly. If they do the repair right, you will have nothing to worry about.
There may be a tire warranty that came with the car that you can leverage here.
Help!
Thanks.
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Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I can clean it up with a lint roller, but the problem reappears within a few days.
Would a ScotchGuard-like aftermarket treatment help this? What's the deal?
I am anticipate that the cold choke is something wrong..Should I check the airflow meter??? or any others suggestion
Please help...