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Re: 2003 Corolla won't start [terceltom] by jtackett
Oct 25, 2009 (8:44 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Oct 25, 2009 8:00 pm)

The starter had a hard time starting the car. It ran fine after I got it started. New plugs at 100,000 miles. Battery terminals clean. Plug wires good. Power to starter, will check solenoid in the am. Counter guy at Advance auto stated that even if "bench checked" need to know output of starter. If 10ohms output should be around 70ohms so still could be starter.
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Toyota Problems by jim_dandy
Oct 29, 2009 (5:30 pm)
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"Toyota issued the largest recall in company history, affecting 3.8 million vehicles dating back to 2004".
 
http://www.leftlanenews.com/a-closer-look-at-toyotas-sudden-acceleration-problem- - .html
   
They designed a car with out a kill switch and a poorly designed accelerator pedal, and then blame it on the car owner which installs a floormat and not aware of the 3 second kill delay?
Not so "Smart"
   
Here are some additional information about Toyota's quality and engineering practices:
   
"Consumer groups are watching and If the allegations are correct that Toyota destroyed or withheld (electronic) data, it has the potential to reopen hundreds of Toyota rollover cases."
   
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2009-09-01-rollover-lawsuits-toyota_N.htm
   
"Consumers saddled with sludge-clogged Toyota engines may soon get some help from the Japanese auto giant under the terms of a class-action lawsuit settlement that covers roughly3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles damaged by engine oil sludge."
   
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/toyota_sludge_settlement.html
  
jd
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Re: Toyota Problems [jim_dandy] by terceltom
Oct 30, 2009 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Oct 29, 2009 5:30 pm)

JD, the mat recall was for Camrys not Corollas, perhaps you might want to post that on the Camry forum.
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Re: Toyota Problems [terceltom] by mcdawgg
Oct 30, 2009 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: terceltom (Oct 30, 2009 6:00 am)

He posted there too.
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Re: 2004 toyota corolla grinding bearing noise when cold [terceltom] by cla10beck
Oct 30, 2009 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: terceltom (Oct 19, 2009 11:58 am)

We'll, Perhaps I should have trusted my gut instead of acting on the diagnosis of the Toyota techs. I replaced the belt tensioner, and the grinding noise that occurs when cold still happens. Once the car warms up, it is fine, and in warm weather there is not issue. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger floorboard area
 
Has anybody had a similar issue?
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2000 Corolla Has Trouble Starting by obispo
Nov 10, 2009 (8:03 pm)
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Howdy! I have a 2000 Corolla that has difficulty starting if it has been sitting too long in the heat. If you wait 2-3 minutes, it's fine and will not die on the road, but if you try to drive immediately after starting up, it will shudder and die. Flooring it does not work, you have to feather the gas. I just had the spark plugs replaced, a small oil leak fixed, and the catalytic converter replaced- nothing helped. I've heard compression and vapor lock theories...but have no idea- the mechanic kept it for 2 days and couldn't figure it out. Any information would be so greatly appreciated!
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Re: 2000 Corolla Has Trouble Starting [obispo] by rlhounds
Nov 10, 2009 (10:11 pm)
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Replying to: obispo (Nov 10, 2009 8:03 pm)

Hi There,
I had the same problem (heck of a time starting it again in the heat and after it had just been running fine) and through alot of troubleshooting different suggestions, we finally pinpointed it to the contacts in the starter? alternator? yikes, forget which one now and my husband isn't home for a week. But anyway, that's a start for you, there was 2 out of the 3 contacts that were fried.
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Re: 2000 Corolla Has Trouble Starting [obispo] by rlhounds
Nov 10, 2009 (10:15 pm)
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Replying to: obispo (Nov 10, 2009 8:03 pm)

Oops, now that I remember a little more, we had the whole part replaced that contain the 'contacts', it's a part shaped like prawn. Sorry if this confuses you but I wanted to try and help you out as we had quite the headache narrowing down the problem. Thankfully we have good friends that know their alternators and starters and we got the part at cost. Expense was $100.00 even.
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2009 Corolla Fuel consumption by geodrive
Nov 11, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Fuel consumption of my 09 corolla has suddenly increased. Earlier a full tank used to give me atleast 550Km (even more sometimes), but now its giving 465 to 475 km with a full tank.
First two services are done. I also got that brakes issue fixed from toyota for which toyota canada recalled all 09 corolla and matrix.
Last week I took it for 2nd service to toyota dealer and informed him about the fuel consumption problem. But they said we don't see anything wrong with the car. So it is what it is.
I have noticed that earlier with a full tank it used to show me around 630Km Range reading but now the same range reading is shown as 515km with a full tank.
 
Any ideas ? I know heating could make it happen but its still not that cold weather.
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Re: 2009 Corolla Fuel consumption [geodrive] by JDM5LugHatch
Nov 11, 2009 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: geodrive (Nov 11, 2009 6:13 am)

Poor fuel consumption can be caused by several factors. The main reason for this time of year is the switching to winter fuel blends. Other things to check and replace are your tires air pressure and air filter. Might also want to run a can of BG 44k through your fuel tank on the next fill up and use Shell's Premium 91/93 fuel at the same time as it has a cleaner in it as well. Also, switching to a synthetic oil if you haven't already might help and it will extend the oil change intervals. I prefer Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic as it has the best VOA's (virgin oil analysis) and UOA's (used oil analysis) I have come across. Well worth the switch in my opinion especially if you can't stay on top of 3,000 mile oil change intervals.

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