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I bought a 2008 Toyota Corolla LE in November. Its at about 36000 miles. For the last few months there is a metal scraping noise apparently from the brakes the first time I press on them with every "trip." After braking once, I never get the sound again--until the next time I start the car and head out. It happens when I reverse, and when I go forward. I thought it might have something to do with using my parking brake (when I'm parking of course), but it happens whether I have used it or not. Any ideas?
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Replying to: speedymilo (Feb 24, 2009 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: speedymilo (Feb 24, 2009 5:27 pm) |
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Having the same issue on our '05 Mazda 3s...no big deal...gone after using the brakes once. Funny though, our other 3 cars don't do this at all  . The Sandman 
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Hi all, I have a 1996 Corolla DX (1.8 L) which has 201K miles with the following issues: 1. For the past several years, when it gets really cold out (below 20F) you turn the key and the dash lights come on, but nothing else happens (no crank or start). However, if you hold the key in the start position long enough, it will start (unless it's below zero, in which case I take a different car to work). 2. New problem (started five days ago) - when you start the car, there is a strong air sound coming from the engine compartment. I have theorized that it may be a belt rubbing against something (no squeak) or something with the air intake or vacuum line. The noise stops after about 30 seconds. This happens upon start up even when the car is warm. 3. Every once in a while, the check engine light goes on (no, it's not the gas cap) and will turn off after 2-3 days, or 2-3 weeks. I have replaced both O2 sensors. I would like to sell the car, and a friend has expressed interest. I would not sell to him with these issues, though. Please help me out! Thanks, Steve |
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Replying to: terceltom (Feb 19, 2009 4:11 am) I have tried every trick (and believe me I mean every thing) in the book to stop the mice entering into the cabin without success (glue traps, etc., etc... - even covering holes with mesh per the dealer mechanic's suggestions - at a cost they could do that for me - I wonder why I ever bought a new car - to provide free transportation for mice?????). They have eaten into two air filters. I have never had mice or such get into any of my other cars. These were parked in the same spot as this new Toyota. Right now there are two other cars parked right next to this one and have never seen this problem. I am sick and tired of the dealer and others telling me that I don't understand the problem. Let me tell you - it not the mice that are the problem. It is the dumb design of Toyota that allows the mice to find their way in. If that is not the case, then I have been sold a lemon of a car. The dealer who is supposed to help me with this only wants to make more money out of the situation that Toyota has put me into. Do you consider this as a feature and I should be so happy for. These dealers were so happy to sell me this car - and once bought they don't want to know about the problems. I will join the line of people who will not touch another Toyota even with a barge pole. Let me tell you something else. The people who bother to write about problems with their cars do so after exhausting most normal channels. I have been struggling with this problem for over one and a half years. I take offense at comments that outright tell me that there is nothing wrong with the car. If you really believe that there is nothing wrong with the car, than why don't you buy this junk off me for a mere $15,000. I'd be more than happy to give you this simple problem to fix. You have no idea how I lost my excitement of purchasing a new car transformed into disgust within the first two weeks and subsequently into utter stress because I can never drive this contraption with peace of mind. Let me know if you are interested in purchasing this car from me. You'd be most helpful. I say shame on Toyota!!!!!! Apologize for the long reply and no personal anger intended, but that's how cheesed-off I feel with such ill-considered responses. Geeta3
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Replying to: geeta3 (Apr 27, 2009 7:49 pm) http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/01/mice-ate-my-car The baby powder near the bottom of the artical i thought was a good idea MNF |
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Replying to: geeta3 (Apr 27, 2009 7:49 pm) |
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Two days ago my cruise control stopped on its own, I reset it and its been fine since. Tonight my car engine stalled and I pulled off the road and restarted the car, the malfunction light was on. When i put it in drive it felt like the transmission had jumped. I could drive at a normal speed but the light was still on. I pulled off the road again and unscrewed the gas cap and reapplied it. The malfunction light turned off and I was able to drive normally. Has anyone else had similar problems and is this a one off or should I expect it to happen again?
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