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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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Replying to: jim_dandy (Oct 29, 2009 5:30 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Oct 30, 2009 6:00 am) |
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Replying to: terceltom (Oct 19, 2009 11:58 am) Has anybody had a similar issue? |
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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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Replying to: obispo (Nov 10, 2009 8:03 pm) 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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Replying to: obispo (Nov 10, 2009 8:03 pm) |
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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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Replying to: geodrive (Nov 11, 2009 6:13 am) |
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Replying to: jupiter66 (Oct 07, 2009 9:55 pm) |
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