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Re: Hissing noise, suggestions please! [lonclip]
by jsol20
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Oct 22, 2009 (10:04 pm)
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Replying to: lonclip (Oct 21, 2009 6:56 pm)
i took my toyota corolla srx 2009 in, it was making a odd clicking noise and then a hiss like noise. they short block went out at 4000 miles! i was told that the balancing shift is out! this is a big bummer i recommend you take it in ASAP!
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2009/2010 Recall
by terceltom
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Nov 10, 2009 (6:26 am)
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Received my recall notice yesterday for the "09"/"10" Corolla brake vacuum port freezing problem. Trying to decide if I want to take my car in for this repair. I don't live in one of the 19 colder states listed, but still eligible for the repair if I decide to. This recall affects Corollas with the 2ZR-FE (1.8 liter) engines. Any other feelings about this 2009/2010 recall?
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Re: Hissing noise, suggestions please! [lonclip]
by terceltom
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Nov 10, 2009 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: lonclip (Oct 21, 2009 6:56 pm)
I take it your not happy with your purchase ?????
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Re: 2009/2010 Recall [terceltom]
by mcdawgg
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Nov 10, 2009 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: terceltom (Nov 10, 2009 6:26 am)
Well, you don't have to do it right away, so take your time and do it when you have a chance. Of course, if you have to go to the dealer anytime for something else, just do it then. I'm not sure, but they might have to change the brake fluid as part of the repair, so you'd get a free brake fluid replacement!!
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Re: 2009/2010 Recall [mcdawgg]
by vcheng
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Nov 10, 2009 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Nov 10, 2009 9:28 am)
They don't have to change the brake fluid at all.
The recall involves a new part added to the intake manifold to relocate the vacuum draw line for the booster from the bottom to the top.
Apparently, water condensate was blocking the draw line and preventing the booster from working properly in the old design. In really bad cases the intake manifold itself, which is plastic, was being split by the accumulation of freezing water condensate.
The new design relocates that line port above the potential water condensate level and thus solves the potential problem.
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Re: 2009/2010 Recall [terceltom]
by louie_jr2005
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Nov 10, 2009 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: terceltom (Nov 10, 2009 6:26 am)
Took my corolla in for my 30K service, I had them do that and also the recall. I do not live in one of the 19 states but in MA it gets cold so I wanted it done and they did all the work, 30k service, alignment and recall all in under 2 hrs. So I think the recall is a fast repair.
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2009 corolla
by ginger02
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Nov 11, 2009 (8:47 am)
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Is is true that with this yr. model vehicle that the car is slower to switch into overdrive if the temperature is cold. I was told this would happen, because the oil is cold and needs to warm.
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Re: 2009 corolla [ginger02]
by terceltom
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Nov 11, 2009 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: ginger02 (Nov 11, 2009 8:47 am)
In any car, regardless of make or model, the transmission can be slow in shifting in very cold temperatures until the fluids warm up to operating temperature. On a related note, this is why they always recommend to avoid over revving your engine on a cold day also when first starting it up. Because motor oil has a tendency to thicken when cold the engine oil is slow to reach those vital engine components for lubrication which can result in premature frictional wear. Remember the phrase "as cold as molasses in January" think of that on a much milder scale.
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Re: 2009 corolla [ginger02]
by mcdawgg
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Nov 11, 2009 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: ginger02 (Nov 11, 2009 8:47 am)
See your owner's manual. It will tell you that it will not shift into overdrive until the engine is warm. Basically, the reason is for emissions - all the automakers have to get the engine warm quickly to reduce pollution.
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Re: 2009/2010 Recall [terceltom]
by newby8
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Nov 11, 2009 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Nov 10, 2009 6:26 am)
I don't know if you have a warranty but I would think if you qualify for the recall, you should take it. They will be responsible for any further issues that could come from that recall so what is the loss? Brakes are pretty important if you ask me. Why not? Do it when it is convenient for you.
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