Questions tagged [corolla]
Sedan produced by the Toyota Corporation from 1966 to present.
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Grey buildup in engine block
Car: Toyota Corolla 2002
Engine: 1zzfe
235000mi
Hello, I removed my cylinder head to do a piston job and noticed some grey buildup on the outer wall of the combustion chambers (see picture). It’s the ...
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Replaced car door speaker, question about connecting the wires
I had to cut the wires and connect the copper strands together, I basically just twisted it together and put electrical tape to hold it. My question is that I cut some of the copper strands of wire ...
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Toyota Corolla metal clanking sound after driving
I noticed a metal clanking sound after driving my car not sure what’s causing it. I don’t see any leak or anything under and I can’t hear it inside the car or while driving. I began to noticed it ...
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Difficulty removing car radiator in 2001 manual 1.4l petrol Toyota Corolla
I'm trying to remove the radiator from my 2001 Toyota Corolla in order to provide access to the lower radiator hose (which is to be replaced). At present, the radiator readily rocks forwards and ...
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Does a 2015 (11th generation) Toyota Corolla accept a cartridge-type block heater?
I bought a this cartridge-style block heater which lists it as compatible with my 11th generation 2015 Corolla. However I cannot see the insertion slot that is visible in this video for the 10th ...
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Engine leaning more after refueling?
Corolla with intermittent code saying System Too Lean (Bank 1) P0171 after refueling. First i noticed that there is slightly stronger fumes when i refuel then the code will illuminate ( Code not ...
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Is this Purge valve ticking sound normal? Youtube video
It is 2001 Corolla 1.8 engine. I'm still in the process of diagnosing an intermittent P0171 code. I posted a video in other post and user Carguy was very helpful and he mentioned that this ticking ...
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What does the fluctuating needle means in this vacuum test? Video uploaded to youtube
I would appreciate any opinions on this vacuum test. Car is corolla 2001 1.8 engine with the code p0171. While the needle is in the normal green range, it fluctuates rapidly with very small movement. ...
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Lowest Fuel trims achieved only in the 1200-1500 RPM range?
This car still driving me crazy. I wrote here before about getting the code P0171 and some suggested a vacuum or exhaust leak. I sprayed some flammable connector cleaner around the intake manifold, ...
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Corolla 2001 engine 1ZZ-FE with P0171 code
I bought this car about three months ago with 180K on it and tested for codes after taking for drive test with no problems. I drove it for about 200 miles after purchase no problems except not so ...
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What's everything I should replace/maintain while changing the clutch? [duplicate]
I've got a 2007 Corolla with what seems to be a bad pilot bearing. I know changing the clutch isn't a trivial job, so I'm going to do whatever else I can do w/ the gearbox removed. I just ordered this ...
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Toyota Corolla 2011 Model Auto Transmission RPM / Accelerating problem
I have Toyota Corolla 2011 model. When i accelerate the car from 35 to 60 KPH, the RPM increase a sudden and remains 2000 and above (it's not normal as before) but car doesn't accelerate. When i ...
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Can I shift the AT gear while on handbrake without using the brake pedal?
Probably I will seem a bit silly, but still.
I have Toyota Corolla 2006 with automatic transmission.
Today, after the ride, I was curious to see how the motor behaves on different gears. Car was ...
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2016 Toyota Corolla A/C not working
I just purchased a 2016 Corolla (15000 miles) in Feb 2020. Went to turn on the A/C and hot air comes out. Took it back to the dealer (which was a Nissan dealer) and they did a few tests and ...
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2009 Toyota Corolla difficulty starting after sitting over 30 minutes engine warm
Starter motor runs for 3 seconds or more after 2009 toyota corolla has been sitting 30 minutes or more and engine is still warm.
If engine is cold it starts fine. If engine is warm but only sitting ...
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2004 Toyota Corolla - Brake Pedal Pressue
The other day, I had been driving for about an hour and whilst stopped at some traffic lights, I pumped the brake pedal about 15-20 times, out of boredom.
I then noticed that the pedal become very ...
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Mother in law damaged new car
My mother in law drove over a center divider in her brand new corolla (which we bought her 🙄)
The only damage I can see is this area of the undercarriage, under the driver seat.
Being a new vehicle, ...
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Will my car pass emissions if all monitors pass scanner except EVAP monitor
I had toyota remove a P code off my 2010 1.8L corolla after a repair. I need to pass emissions in Arizona in the next 2 weeks. I went to AZ and they let me borrow the scanner so I plugged it and ALl ...
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Do Check Engine Light Codes get Stored in ECM if the check Engine Light turns off on it's own?
I have a 2010 corolla with 166k miles on it. I have never had any major issues with the car. This past Saturday I drove about 300 miles and just as I was about to get home I got 3 lights that turned ...
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O2 Sensor Bad Voltage Reading? 2013 Toyota Corolla
I'm Looking at the o2 sensor data for my 2013 Corolla and don't know if B1S2 is bad or not. I've heard that o2 sensors in general should oscillate between 0 and 1 V but I've also heard that for newer ...
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06 Toyota Corolla No Brakes
I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla with 132k miles. Just replaced the front brakes rotors and pads yesterday. Afterward, I manually pumped them up before starting the vehicle; however, upon starting my ...
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My Toyota Corolla 2007 vibrates when idling, stopping at a stop sign. No issue when car is running
My Toyota Corolla 2007 CE, vibrates when idling or when stopped. The vibration goes away when the car is running. The vibration is coming from the engine. What could be the issue?
I recently changed ...
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2003 Toyota Corolla - Cyl Misfire + Lean Mix after month long storage. Possible causes?
I've not been driving my 2003 Toyota Corolla since we were ordered to shelter. Today, I turned it over and found it rough idling. ECU faults show as follow:
which reads:
Current Fault: P0303 - ...
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Slow acceleration is working, but rapid acceleration is not
When I press the accelerator pedal slowly, the car normally accelerates, it does this in a good way, no lack power.
If I press the accelerator pedal all the way to the maximum in one rapid movement, ...
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How do I raise the “biting” point of brake pedal?
The car in question is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, ABS Brakes, Automatic transmission and has 250,000kms.
The car is new to me so the service history of brake system is not available. What has been done ...
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My Toyota kills USB sticks connected to USB/AUX music port
I have a Corolla 2013 S. It's the second time happening. The USB stick was connected to the Audio USB/AUX port like always (#19 below). I was just trying to play some music, and realized it doesn't ...
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2016 Toyota Corolla L Keyless Entry / Remote lock unlock
I just purchased a 2016 Corolla L. Love the car! I recently had a remote start/keyless entry system installed. (it's the scytek a4.2w - linked here) The issue is that I cannot figure out how to get ...
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Intermittent A/C 1994 Toyota Corolla
Symptoms
Refrigerant is not low. I repeat - refrigerant is not low.
A/C is not "freezing" up.
A/C works every morning. Turn off A/C or stop and get gas after engine is running for 5 minutes and hit ...
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Can I shift to neutral when driving? [closed]
Many questions on if we should shift to neutral when at stop lights. But I've developed a habit to shift to neutral when going downhill or far away approaching a stop light to avoid unnecessary speed-...
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Can gear shift labels be illuminated in Corolla 2013?
Does anyone know if the gear shift labels can be illuminated in a Toyota Corolla 2013? I circle the labels in the image below:
I ask because I only noticed they weren't illuminated after getting the ...
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Changed AF sensor and O2 Sensor but Check Engine Light still on (P0138)
I recently had a CEL come up on my 2015 Corolla S CVT. It was code P0138 so with my mechanic's recommendation, I ended up changing both the AF sensor and the downstream O2 sensor with Denso OEM parts. ...
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how to prevent uncontrolled speed while driving downhill in corolla cvt?
I got corolla cvt 2017 se car which i sometimes take up the hill on hiking trips to trail head. My worry is when I driving downhill it drives uncontrollably and requires constant braking. This clearly ...
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Is this normal - scoring in the water pump housing?
Just changed out the water pump on a 2009 Toyota Corolla with 149,000km on the 2ZR-FE engine. The previous water pump was likely stock from factory. With the water pump removed the housing had some ...
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Car jerks intermittently - Corolla 2007
A month ago, after driving for 2 hours, my car suddenly started jerking on the highway. By the time I pulled over, the car died and everything turned off.
I was able to start the car again and exit ...
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Corolla idle fluctuation and noise
This is a 2009 1.8 Corolla with 150k km on the 2ZR-FE engine. At idle RPM's cycle up and down by one or two hundred RPM and there is a gasping or rotational noise from the right hand (belt) side of ...
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oil change in Toyota Corolla 2011
I have a Corolla 2011 LE, I want to Change oil, but I don't know which type of Oil is useful I meant(5W-20, 5W-30 ......), my car's miles is above 120 miles and for winter and summer which type is ...
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2009 Toyota Corolla Air Conditioning
Whats up everyone:
I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The AC stopped blowing any air whatsoever, unless I went to level 4 (the highest level). Then it would blow the AC air ice cold, as it should. One day,...
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Car is running louder and slower than usual
I drove at an expressway which requires 60 - 100 kph, after about 20mins of driving, my car started to run louder than usual and 10mins later it's running slower even for a 5th gear. Please help. My ...
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My 2007 Ford Focus feels like an SUV going around curves. Why?
My wife has a 2007 Ford Focus and I have a 1997 Toyota Corolla. The reviews I read of the 2007 (and similar years) Focus say that it's actually pretty fun to drive, but personally I hate it. It just ...
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Clicking sound. Revs decrease and increase
I just bought a 2nd hand 2004 Corolla and am worried it's a lemon. When idling the engine feels like it going to lose power and the revs go down, then there's a clicking sound and the revs increase. ...
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Where can I find an image for the location of the cold start injector on a 1996 Toyota Corolla DX?
Where can I find an image for the location of the cold start injector on a 1996 Toyota Corolla DX?
I cannot seem to find it on the engine and my googling seems fruitless.
Thanks in advance!
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1996 Corolla won't start in the cold (starts/runs great above 40F)
My 1996 corolla cranks, but will not start unless it is above freezing. However, above 40F it starts and runs great, no issues at all.
Already I have replaced the spark plugs, wires, checked the ...
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Toyota Corolla 2002 Automatic - Flapping noise on hard acceleration
I've got a 2002 Toyota Corolla with an automatic transmission - 110k Miles.
When driving, if the revs get up to 3500 and above there is this loud flapping noise that gets louder and faster as the ...
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Running engine without ignition condenser/capacitor
tl;dr: Is the capacitor inside a 97 Corolla's distributor important?
A few months ago my 97 Corolla wouldn't start. After some investigating we found what looked to me like a bad capacitor (plastic ...
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When should I change my car's oil?
I had my Toyota Corolla 2013's maintenance light starting to flash when I turn on my car. Probably due to an automatic maintenance schedule or oil change.
I had my car's oil changed Jun 1, 2018 with ...
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Toyota Corolla Maintenance light flashing [duplicate]
My Toyota Corolla 2013 maintenance light starts flashing (for 8 times) when I turn on my car. What does it mean?
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What is this fuse socket in my 1988 Toyota Corolla?
What is this it's attached to my positive terminal and had both of these in it which one goes where and am I missing any?
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Toyota Corolla 2006 Under dash Fuse list abbreviation
I am trying to replace the Toyota Corolla 2006 fuse but can't understand the abbreviations:
P/W
AM2
AM1
ECU-IG
INV
P/POINT
ECU-B
CIG
GAUGE
OBD
Thank you.
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2016 Corolla LE Dented/Broken Beam Under Car
I've got a 2016 Toyota Corolla LE and a couple days ago I ran over a dead animal. Smaller than a deer, larger than an opossum, praying it wasn't a dog. The car in front of me that was going about 60 ...
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Hesitation to accelerate under load
Hi I have recently started getting some problems when accelerating from slow speeds under load. For example, I am driving up a hill behind a slow truck, when I am ready to accelerate the car ...
