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My brake light is on and also my battery is on also.. my hand brake is not up so I know its not that problem,
I went to a mechanic a few days before it appeared and he said my brake pads were fine. I thinking it might be my alternator.
My Car starts up like regular, but there is an a kinda exhaust smell,
Can anyone help? please? Much apprecaited.
thank you for your help guys
:confuse: does anyone know whats going on? maybe it was too cold since I am in albany.
thank you all for your advice
Thanks a lot
I have the Chevy manual for the 2000 prizm and ran through the various diagnostic tests myself, but was never able to come to a conclusion. While at the Toyota shop, I looked at the corresponding Toyota manual for the 2000 Corolla and it was much more insightful. It gave a specific test for determining if the MAF was functioning at appropriate values.
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Anyone have any idea what is going on with my car? I've gotten suggestions but I'd like some more with a little insight as to why, out of the blue, this would happen.
It starts up and idles great, then after a few minutes of running the idle gets rough and sometimes it even stalls.
What could it be? I have changed plugs, oil, coolant, fuel filter. No change. Oh yeah, the Check Engine Light flashes at idle and whenever the rpm's stay constant.
Thanks
((1990 prizm))
The manual calls for a removal of the center console. Can I get to it by just prying off the top cover plate by the shifter...I'll guess these not enough room...but I'll ask anyway...
Jake
I have had an intermitent starting problem since November (went 7 months with no issue). When hot, it will sometimes not start. I'll add a separate post, but do you have this issue?
I replaced the started again. This time it went 3 weeks and started the same problem. The solenoid is on the starter so it has been replaced twice. Also I noted in the maintenace papers that the prior owners had also replaced the starter a year ago. I also replaced the battery a week ago. No impact on problem.
I loosened the starter to be sure it was in place and retighten. I looked ath the battery cable connection at the startedr and it was tight and looked fine. I know this is a common problem so hopefully someone has the answer.
BTW: My son's girlfriend has the Toyota version of this (91 andd auto transmission though) but is having the same problem. Replaced the starter and after a few months had the same problem. All starters came from Advance Auto.
What if your key switch has bad contacts and is not even switching on the starter solenoid/relay?
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I think the key switch contacts are fine. With the switch on start, the dash dims. If I release the clutch it brightens. So I can get the same response as the keyt switch by releasing and engaging the clutch with the key in start.
Has anyone driven a Prizm for 300K miles or more? Maybe an affirmative answer is what I need to hang onto my old friend!
Did you ever get this problem completely resolved? I just bought a 95 Prizm with 90K miles with the same problem. I took it to a mechanic and he couldn't find the problem. He suggested I take it to a muffler shop and have them check the exhaust lines for any blockage as the problem only starts when the car is warmed up. He also suggested me having the fuel pressure checked. Any advised would be appreciated.
Thanks.