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#283 of 1322 Long Live the Prizm by doug_x90 Sep 15, 2000 (4:43 am)
If Calty is designing the face-lift for the next Prizm, then we are in very good hands. Although not the same class as this car, they did an incredible job with the '00 Celica. If GM ditches the Prizm eventually, it is 100% their loss. Somehow, I think we will always be able to buy a Corolla. I don't see Toyota canning the undisputed, bulletproof, King of Reliability.
#284 of 1322 98 Check Engine Light by lally Sep 15, 2000 (11:07 am)
I just had my 2000 prizm in for the 3rd time in 5000 miles for the check engine light. First 2 times they blames the gas cap, yesterday they did a vaccum test and found no problems, so they called GM and there is a technical bulletin saying that they have been having problems with the evaporation canisters letting out pressure. So the ordered one for me. Maybe its the same for your problem.
#285 of 1322 2001 Seat back Problem by fidldd4 Sep 15, 2000 (10:01 pm)
I just bought a new 2001 prizm sedan. The driver's seat hurts my back. There's a bar or something across the seat back near the seam. Has anyone else experienced this problem? And was the dealer able to fix it? This is my 3rd prizm (own a 91 & 96) and never experienced something like this before.
#286 of 1322 Prism Information by juniek1 Sep 18, 2000 (10:37 am)
I just purchased a 2000 Prism LSI. There is no reference in the owners service manual to replace the timing belt at a specified mileage. When they went to variable valve timing for 2000, did they add a timing chain? Also, Toyota has as an option for an all weather package which includes a heavy duty starter, heater, ventilator and rear heat ducts. Does the Prism LSI which contains rear heat ducts, include these heavy duty items?
#287 of 1322 timing belt by Boris2 Sep 18, 2000 (5:14 pm)
juniek1, I am not sure about the 2000 model, but in my '98 they did use timing chain. As for the maintance requried for the chain, when I asked chevy dealer, they were not able to give me a good answer. They said that according to the experience on the "old V6 Buicks" (I'm quoting them) the chain might needs to be replaced at 120K mi. It seems to me that you can get better answer to any Prizm related questions at Toyota dealership I've never heard about all weather package for the Prizm.
#288 of 1322 99 corolla use timing chain by wenyue Sep 18, 2000 (9:51 pm)
I know for a fact that my 99 Corolla use a timing chain. But corolla did go to a VVt-i engine starting 2000 model year. Maybe they changed the timeing chain/belt thing, but I don't think they did. The corolla engine is tune up-free for the first 100,000 miles. You don't have to do a engine or transmission tune up until then. The prizm should be the same thing.
#289 of 1322 Dashboard squeaks by squeakmeister1 Oct 05, 2000 (11:49 pm)
I purchased a 2000 Prizm in August and really like the car one problem that drove me crazy over time was a squeaking noise comming from the dashboard. Took it to the dealer after driving it for a month. Service dept heard the problem at first then couldn't find it told me i'd have to leave the car with them (they already had it 2 days!) Took the car back home and proceeded to remove the panel beneath the steering wheel to gain access to area where I thought noise was comming from. Lo and behold there it was..a bundle of wires wrapped in electrical tape rubbing against the inner dash behind the hazard/rear defroster switches. I moved the wires away from dash..No more squeak!! (it only took me 5 minutes to locate the problem.) Now I can say I'm 100% happy with the car!
#290 of 1322 Thanks for the tip! by denniswade Oct 06, 2000 (7:20 pm)
Corolla and Prizm owners have both complained about dash squeaks. Maybe you've found the cure (why couldn't the dealer?!!!).
#291 of 1322 99 Prizm CD Player by 3904 Nov 13, 2000 (2:53 am)
I recently decided to replace the AM/FM cassette player in my 99 Prizm with an AM/FM cd unit BUT due to it's double DIN size, all I can locate on the internet are $$$ priced units -- in the $300-$400+ range. The local Chevy dealer quoted me a price of $400+ (incl. installation) for an original equipment Delco unit. Does anyone know where I could find a quality cd unit (double DIN)in the $100-$200 range?? I did find some that fit that aren't double DIN but you have to use filler panels.
#292 of 1322 No sqeaks here! by yorgan Nov 15, 2000 (11:46 pm)
I own a 1990 Geo Prizm GSi (4 door). It has about 135000 miles on the odo but is still as tight as new. No sqeaks, rattles, clicking sounds ... whatsoever. And in general, it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. I owned a Volvo 245 station wagon before and had a few repairs performed on it now and then. However, the Prizm has NEVER been in the shop for ANY repair, except for the muffler and brake pads replacement which is normal wear and tear.

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