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2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

606 messages,  Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 4:11 PM

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Re: Power steering headache [lls57] by busiris
Apr 16, 2008 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: lls57 (Apr 16, 2008 1:49 pm)

I purchased a new 05 Corolla LE automatic transmission for my daughter in April 05. It came equipped originally with a cheaper version of Goodyear tires, which lasted about 20 K miles (she now has 60K miles, 70% interstate commuting back and forth to college).
 
I replaced the tires with Goodyear Assurance tires, which have a great wet-weather tread (and, excellent wearing characteristics).
 
Like you, I have never noticed the drifting issue while I was driving, and she is such "sensitive" driver that I am sure she would have complained to me about it if it was an issue.
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Re: Power steering headache [busiris] by m6user
Apr 16, 2008 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: busiris (Apr 16, 2008 2:09 pm)

I was really referring just to the 09 Corollas. They have went to a total electric steering system and a lot of reviewers and some consumers say that the car has to be constantly adjusted to hold a center line which can get very tiresome on long drives. Also, they say that it takes some getting used to as the car will not "straighten out by itself" when turning at slow speed but must be actually steered to center again.
 
Unlike the good old days when you could back up and crank the wheel and then give it some gas with your hands off the wheel and the wheels would automatically center again from friction.
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Re: Power steering headache [m6user] by jaxs1
Apr 16, 2008 (7:36 pm)
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Replying to: m6user (Apr 16, 2008 6:29 pm)

The wheel probably has no play at the center position. In a normal car there is some play at the middle so you can slightly move the wheel as you adjust your hands over time and the car will keep going straight. If there is no play, the car will keep moving slightly left and right on the freeway because you aren't able to keep the wheel completely motionless for a long period of time.
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Re: Power steering headache [jaxs1] by m6user
Apr 16, 2008 (9:05 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Apr 16, 2008 7:36 pm)

You're probably right. I guess the only way to really decide if it's a factor for me is to rent one for at least a weekend trip and see if I it bothers me. I do know that my Mazda6 has quick steering and slight movement on the steering wheel makes the car move substantially. Just takes some getting used to. Tks.
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electric steering by slowlearner1
Apr 22, 2008 (10:34 am)
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I just test drove an S and one of the things I wanted to check was the steering not staying on line as many reviewers have mentioned. My current car is a Prius with electric steering, so I am used to that and have no problems with it. I noticed no problems at 65 keeping the car on line, but if I took my eyes off the road I had to bring the car back in line as soon as I looked back at the road. I think that is just not being used to driving the car. All in all, the test drive was agreeable.
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Re: Power steering headache [m6user] by rceccat
Apr 23, 2008 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: m6user (Apr 16, 2008 7:45 am)

I purchased a 2009 Corolla 2 weeks ago. I find the steering more sensitive to slight movement, but it is not a problem. At first I found the car had troubles going straight as other users report. Once you get used to it, the car tracks very well. It is just different than hydraulic power assist.
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Re: Power steering headache [rceccat] by m6user
Apr 23, 2008 (6:43 pm)
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Replying to: rceccat (Apr 23, 2008 8:53 am)

Thanks. My Mazda6 has pretty sensitive steering as well and it took some getting used to after driving cars that were more "boaty" for lack of a better term. How do you like the way it handles in tight parking maneuvers in regards to the steering?
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2009 Corolla SRS (Airbags) Malfunctions by thaip
Apr 24, 2008 (10:23 am)
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Hi,
 
Is anyone out there has a problem with the airbags system for the 2009 Corolla. I had my 09 Corolla LE also made in Japan for almost three months and almost 3000 miles and everything was running smoothly. However, I just noticed that the SRS light is on and the passenger airbag light is off even if someone sitting in it.
 
Is there a possiblity that the airgbags will pop out even without a crash? I know that there is a great chance that they will not pop out if there is a crash.
 
I have scheduled with a local toyota dealer to address the matter already and praying they can get it fixed in one trip:)!
 
thanks.
 
P.S. Anyone exprienced the same problem, please share.
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Re: 2009 Corolla SRS (Airbags) Malfunctions [thaip] by louie_jr2005
Apr 26, 2008 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: thaip (Apr 24, 2008 10:23 am)

Hello if the SRS light on the instrument cluster is on and the light on the center panel under the radio shows air bag off when someone is sitting in it you have a problem and should get it check ASAP. When ever the SRS light is on when driving it means you have a malfunction in the air bag system.
 
I have owned my 2009 corolla S now for over 3 months and 4400 miles. I never had problem with it, yes the steering is senative but it was no problem for me once i drove like 500 miles and got used to it. I love this, also gettting 40-43 mpg average!!
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window tint by louie_jr2005
Apr 26, 2008 (6:33 am)
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Hello does anyone know what the window tint % is on the s model. is it like 80%, 50%, 35% i see a tint but not sure how dark it is.

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