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Sedans Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla Transmission Questions
53 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 4:36 PM
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Well, (this is a long story, but I need some help) I don't have a new version car, but I have a 93 TC (kept in good shape) that has been very good to me until a week ago; I purchase $20.00 worth of gas that gave me a half a tank and a day later my car start acting up..... I was driving about 40 mph going up an incline leading up to 45 and it begin to drop back in speed. Then I shift down to second gear hoping it would bring the speed back up but it didn't, so each time I was pressing the gas paddle I was not getting any power....its like somebody pull the plug out on me....Anyway...I was able to get through 2 lights before I had to pull over. I was going up an incline and the more I press the paddle I wasn't getting any speed. it was going slow.....pull to the side of the street and the car cut off. Try to start it up nothing. We tried everything to get it started up ....nothing. Then I was so mad inside because no one stopped to help me in this heat, not even the popo (police)......Called my husband for help. A private auto repairman friend and myself checked everything to see what the problem could be....Battery..good, each time turning the ignition switch the car not start until my good battery went down. After about 4 hrs it eventually started up with the help of a bottle of HEET (after taking off the fuel ejector and taking it to a auto shop to purchase thinking that was the problem according to ..... wow for one ejector cost $129.99 a piece...put on order). Went back to the car and for about 10 block it was driving well; then it cut off again couldn't get it started back up. Had to push it. So, this is what i already purchases: TSP, spark plugs and wires, fire ejection O rings etc., air filter, A HOLD LOT OF PATIENT. So who can help me because the ppl that knows about cars????? keep telling me its this and its that. What do you all have to say that can help me get my car started. Oh yeah it have 172253 thousand miles....highway miles and 15 yrso. Help!!!!!
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Replying to: veronnie (Jun 18, 2008 11:21 am) I am not an expert but I have a thought based upon something that happened to me back in the 80's with a Corolla I loved and pumped life into until it was a losing battle. I think your engine (piston's and rings) are asking for retirement. Have someone check the pressure in the engine when you can get it running. If the engines sound - congratulations. If it is not, decide where you want to put your dollars. Good Luck
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Replying to: raye5 (Jun 19, 2008 3:21 am) |
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Replying to: jrcarder (Jan 13, 2008 3:02 pm)
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| I had a problem with my trans, this happened two different times and i told them the next time they would have to buy it back under the lemon law. The trans would just quit pulling, get in it the next day it would work fine. I read about another person who had the same problem in 08. So I told them to do some research. They did and toyota told them to change the engine wireing harness, so far it has worked. | |
I only had about 3,000 miles and a place starting wearing out at the gas pedal. They told me that was normal wear, that was a joke these mats costs $161.00. I made them give me a new set, they are doing the same thing. This is the first Corolla I have ever bought and the worst car I have owned. Trans. problems and floor mats won't last 3,000 miles
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Replying to: 759566 (Oct 10, 2008 8:05 am) |
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Hi there, Odometer: 93,000 miles. I recently discovered a slightly grinding noise, that got higher in pitch the more I accelerated. When I reached 40 mph is usually disappeared and came back once my speed dropped below the 40 mph mark again. After a couple of weeks the noise disappeared. But now my reverse gear is causing problems. When I shift into RG the transmission does not pull. I hit the gas pedal but the car won't move. It basically behaves as being on Neutral. Do I have to get a new transmission? Any help is highly appreciated! Many thanks in advance!
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Replying to: evil1603 (Oct 16, 2008 7:06 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Oct 16, 2008 8:50 pm) Fluid level looks ok to me. Two additions: 1. This car is the Sport ('S') model. 2. If the engine is cold, the reverse gear works (f.e. if I start the car in the morning). Once I have driven a couple of miles and the engine is warmed up, the reverse gear does not clutch anymore. Many thanks in advance!
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