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Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8l 100000 miles
I just got home, then went to go back out and the car will not start. All the lights, radio, air came on but nothing. I turned everything off and still nothing. The fuel pump sounded like it went on, but nothing from the starter. My guess is the starter is shot, but maybe a wire? If you have any insight, please let me know. It's an automatic
ek1981 from United States 8 years ago  
EK
Rank 4
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Josh from United States 8 years ago
Check your ground wire on the battery and starter. Lots of times it's the one on the starter. If it's not that replace your starter.
Antg from Ireland 8 years ago
My car has spark and fuel to injectors and the starter works but I have a p0117 fault and I have replaced the temperature switch
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ek1981 from United States 8 years ago
I ended up changing the starter and all is well
Izzy from United States 7 years ago
It wont stay started wen we put the key in the ignition
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Battery dies SolvedSolved

Toyota Corolla 2013 toyota corolla 103000 miles
Bought a battery from toyota that lasted 9 months. Bought battery from AAA that lasted 6 months. Had mechanic due a diagnostic and you guessed it another battery. The next day, the car would not start.
laps from United States a year ago  
LA
1 report 
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laps from United States a year ago
Finally solved my battery die problem. According to the electrical guy, My CPU has died, the starter needed to be replaced, and a relay ignition replaced. My battery is good. Lesson learned, find a good electrical guy. The price was not cheap. The problem is fixed!!! I have a five-year guarantee.
George from United States 4 months ago
It seems a lot of people are having the same problem with Toyota batteries going dead when the car is sitting. The cause isn't always the same, so a consistent answer can't be found. Replacing batteries and alternators only helps for a while and then the problem reappears. It is very expensive, yet not a final solution. Very upsetting for an 86 year old man who has no family and needs a reliable and economical car to get to the doctor and the grocery. Is suicide the only answer - I wouldn't consider it, but it doesn't seem that anything is going to solve my problem.
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Fuel not getting to injectors

Toyota Corolla 2001 Le 152000 miles
My 2001 Toyota recently died while I was driving home I was able to restart it and chug my way home. After that it would not start. Replace the fuel pump, check all plugs, fuse and spark plugs. Now it will start but runs only for a second or two and dies as if it's not getting enough gas. I can hear the fuel pump running when I start and when the car dies. Everything seems to be working no codes come up when plugging in. Not sure what to do now any suggestions?
Genae65 from United States 8 years ago  
GE
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Rusty from Canada 7 years ago
You should change the gas line filter and also try Gas Line antifreeze it removes any water in the line.
imran khan from Pakistan 7 years ago
My altus when hot it does not start fuel pump. Plug. Injector. I replace same problem
Kaz17 from Australia 5 years ago
What kind of fuel fuse do i ask for 2006 corolla accent
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Car won't start

Toyota Corolla 2010 Carolla 52000 miles
Bought car 3 weeks ago from dealership as is. Car was fine until 2 days ago battery was dead, which is brand new, alt good. Noticed that the pass air bag light was blinking every 2 seconds. Wondering if this is normal never noticed it on before. They only thing changed in car was radio didn't work, which they replaced a week ago. Wondering if this air bag light could have drained battery?
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Chrischick from United States 2 years ago  
CH
Rank 7
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Chrischick from United States 2 years ago
Car is still having issues
Chrischick from United States 2 years ago
Car did start after I charged battery 100%, but it was dead 12 hrs later. Never noticed the passenger air bag light flashing after removing the key. Also I had no problem with car for 2 weeks but when dealership replaced factory radio 6 days later is when car wouldn't start. Alt and new battery is good per them. My ? something is drawing power when car sits. A battery shouldn't die when it sits overnight.
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Starting

Toyota Corolla 1992  75000 miles
After some hours of being stopped, I couldn't start driving my car. The engine started running but that was all, it could not be driven. I've checked and there is no spark in the spark plugs, and even the fuel pump seems to be not working. Apparently, there is no electrical current reaching the distributor. I personally believe it might be a computer's failure, can someone give me a hand please?
dotty from United States 9 years ago  
DO
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Scottie from United States 9 years ago
You should check that there is some noise for 3-4 seconds indicating that there is fuel pumped to the injectors. There might be some failure between the ECU and the relay. The best you can do is go to a good diagnostic center.
Richie from United States 2 years ago
Which delay? The ECU relay? Where is it located?
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Won't Start

Toyota Corolla 2008 Corolla 150000 miles
Car won't start until the security light goes off sometimes it never goes off!So like everyone else sometimes starts sometimes won't? Diagnostic test showed nothing!
Used Car Blahs from United States 7 years ago  
US
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Used Car Blahs from United States 7 years ago
Well there's a code B2799 which means your code that marries to the key. But it keeps resetting to a different code after you take key out possibly the key itself? Will give update when I find out!
Used Car Blahs from United States 7 years ago
Put a new alternator and will start sometimes just like before haven't got new key yet will update then!
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Car has hesitation start and power steering delay

Toyota Corolla 2014 Power steering 57289 miles
One day rainy day I went to start my car and it acted as of the starter was broken. It wasn't even clicking. Then the whole car locked up. So I waited for a minute and then it started. From then a few days later it starts semi fine because I can hear a slight hesitation is the engine starting and when I go to drive the power steering does not work. I have to let the car sit after the engine starts for a couple seconds before I can drive for the power steering to kick in. What is going on. Never had any issues or accidents with this car before.
TayRow from United States 7 years ago  
TA
9 reports 
GBL_USA from United States 5 years ago
Same vehicle model and year, 64K miles, with exact same problem. Could it be electrical?
Rotex from Nigeria 3 years ago
My 2009 Corolla's electric power steering is getting stiff and p/s light indicator is on. What is the cause?
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No crank just does a click sound when I turn the key

Toyota Corolla 1997 Dx 401456 miles
Car won't start it only does a click sound only
No start from United States 4 years ago  
NO
8 reports 
Tony from United States 3 years ago
My 2004 ToyotaWon't start it does nothing when I plug a code reader in it will only click I replaced the starter and still the same thing, corrola se
Tony from United States 3 years ago
I need help only part of my dash lights come on and I have nothing no start when I plug a code reader in then the rest of my dash lights come on but it only clicks I have the new battery and new starter installed already but only clicking clicking
Velly from South Africa 7 months ago
My car don't want to start its self there's a sound while I put a key to turn on to start its like problem starter or solo node please help me know I push be fore start.
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Car won't start

Toyota Corolla 2010 Sedan 29500 miles
When I turn the key in the ignition switch, I only get a whirring sound, and no response from the engine. The dashboard lights up with what appears to be every light coming on.
dabloomis from United States 5 years ago  
DA
12 reports 
[email protected] from Nigeria 2 years ago
The Toyota Corolla mottor all the light in bash broad light but it's bid not start what's is the solution please
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Do not Shift the gear above 80KM

Toyota Corolla 2008 Saloon 1.6 335617 miles
I changed Gear box , Plug , Injectors , coils and even fuel pump because my car do not exceed 10KMPL. Finally i came to conclusion that there is problem in Shifting gear because my car do not shift the gear above 60KM/H UPTO 140KM/H. I changed the gear oil and washed the gear filter changed the shifting censor but the issue still exist one mechnics told it might be Computer problem kindly guide me in this regards
Subhan Ullah from Pakistan a year ago  
SU
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There are a few things that could be causing the issue with your Toyota Corolla not shifting gears properly. Some potential causes could include:

A faulty shift solenoid: Shift solenoids control the flow of transmission fluid, which is necessary for proper gear shifting. If the solenoid is faulty or stuck, it could cause shifting issues.
A damaged or worn clutch: If the clutch is worn or damaged, it may not be able to engage and disengage properly, which can cause shifting issues.
A transmission control module (TCM) issue: The TCM is the computer that controls the transmission and gear shifting. If it is malfunctioning, it could cause shifting issues.
Transmission fluid level or quality: If the transmission fluid is low or contaminated, it can cause shifting issues.
It's worth noting that these are just a few potential causes, and there could be other issues at play as well.
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Won't start,no fuel to injection

Toyota Corolla 1993 1.8 liter 412000 miles
Won't start,not getting fuel
Big Daddy from United States 7 years ago  
BI
1 report 
Bubba123re from Canada 6 years ago
Check pressure at fuel rail pressure low or not with in spec sunset fuel pump bad.
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Intermittant starting when clutch pedal is pushed in.

Toyota Corolla 2001 4 dr., 5 speed std. trans. w/OD, 1.8 Ltr. engine 119750 miles
Toyota dealership suggested problem may be "sensor" at time I delivered to dealership. Toyota replaced clutch switch Assy. According to invoice. Car starts a little better (without pushing in pedal so many times) but still will not start at times - e. G. , have to push clutch in several times(3 to 4) and while holding pedal in, I rotate my foot on the pedal.
Chuck from United States 5 years ago  
CH
5 reports 
Chuck from United States 5 years ago
Still have problem with intermittent starting. Some time it will start with the 1st push in of clutch. At other times, I push the clutch in 1-5 times(estimated) and have to "twist" my foot on the clutch pedal while holding all the way to floorboard. In other words, I'm having to move the pedal while holding it to floorboard. It has eventually started when I do the "twist" on the clutch pedal. Any suggestions for correction of this problem will be appreciated.
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Electrical

Toyota Corolla 2009 1.8 2ZR LE 160000 miles
I have to use a jumper box to keep car running. New battery, alternator, and new durlast coils, and new iridium spark plugs. What could be causing start and no start?
Zach from United States 6 months ago  
ZA
2 reports 
Aperson from United States 15 days ago
Fusible link most likely, did you ever solve?
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Car will not start

Toyota Corolla 1996 4door 1.6 engin 250000 miles
Drove my 96 Corolla that night the next morning I went out to leave and it will not start I've changed the coil checked the timing belt it's getting fuel idk what else to check please help it's my only car no money for a garage
Franny Fisher from United States 6 years ago  
FR
2 reports 
Bubba123re from Canada 6 years ago
Back to basics three things your engine needs is fuel, spark and air. Spark check voltage st plugs or injectors. Air ristritions or leaks or loss of vacuum mass air flow sensor or restricted exhaust eg. Plugged catalytic converter. Fuel put gauge on fue rail and check pressure.
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Need help finding wire for tacho

Toyota Corolla 1993 Hatch manual 1.6L injected 326000 miles
Hi trying to put tachometer in car I can't seen to find the rev signal wire anywhere have checked a green one that comes off distributor as have seen that on a few forums people say it's that but still no luck please help
Luke1994 from New Zealand 8 years ago  
LU
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Shane from other 3 years ago
My car gives me pressure on wiring when I start the engine within 30s cut off I don't no the problem please help me
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Vibration on reverse gear

Toyota Corolla 2005 Sedan, auto, 1.8l 100000 miles
Engine vibrates on reverse gear, all engine mounts are normal and serviced there is no problem with the engine mounts, all spark plugs, coils and fuel injectors are cleaned but I still have the same problem. Is it possible that it can be a wiring or electric issue that my car shakes and vibrates when I put on reverse gear?
Sulaimankhail from other 2 months ago  
SU

It doesn't start after changing the bulbs

Toyota Corolla 2015  1800 miles
When I am turning a key it doesn't crank
Sunday from South Africa 3 months ago  
SU
3 reports 

My car crank but no spark to the distributor

Toyota Corolla 1995 5A-FE 258968 miles
My car after heat for few minutes cut off spark to the distributor and few minutes ago the car crank again. What is the causes?
Mwana from other 4 months ago  
MW
1 report 

Security system

Toyota Corolla 2005 LE 250000 miles
Security light flashes continually and the car won't start
Sparrow from United States 4 months ago  
SP

The car acts like it's misfiring

Toyota Corolla 1999 4cylinder 190000 miles
When I've been driving the car for about 20 to 40 minutes it flickers off and on like a m8sfire. The actual engine light will blink on. No codes shown accept bad cadalic converter. That was on at one time and I replace the ignition coils all wires and plugs. It fixed the problem then. There is also a flicking sound under the dashboard like a relay going off and on
Greg from United States 5 months ago  
GR
1 report 

2015 Toyota Corolla cranks but won't start, B2799 code

Toyota Corolla 2015 LE, 2ZR-FE engine  65000 miles
No previous related issues and it has always been able to start until very recently. I have 2 keys and neither had any issues before. Don't see what could have caused the problem. Tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it after 15-30 minutes but it doesn't change anything. Neither does trying to reset the ECU or immobilizer by connecting the 4th and 13th pins on the OBD-II connector, turning on the ignition, and waiting 30-45 minutes. The security light turns off when I insert the key (happens for both keys I have), presumably indicating that the immobilizer does recognize the key,… Read complete
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Dot2k from United States 5 months ago  
DO
1 report 

Ecar won't crank

Toyota Corolla 2009 Corolla 150000 miles
Mix up of battery terminals and damaged visible links,replaced it and all works except it is not starting the engine
Vitor from South Africa 7 months ago  
VI

Car Lights stays on without the key

Toyota Corolla 2003 Toyota corolla 2003 1.8XLI 44698 miles
When I turn off the car and remove the key the lights in the meter and sometimes fan stays on without the key then I remove a fuse number 5 and everything shuts off. If I put it again without the key everything turns on by itself. Other issue my car randomly stops in the middle of the road then I start to start it again the self is fine the engine is perfectly working but it doesn't start.
Wasim from other 9 months ago  
WA
2 reports 

Won't start

Toyota Corolla 2006 1.8 , 16valve 100000 miles
My 2006 Toyota corolla won't start or turn over. I put a new starter on it and still nothing. Battery is good.
InNeedOfHelp from United States 10 months ago  
IN
5 reports 

Frequent coil burnt off on 4th plug sucket

Toyota Corolla 2017 Hatchback 100000 miles
A particular coil keeps burning frequently
Jotdapot from Nigeria a year ago  
JO
1 report 

Don't start but cranks while trying to start it, and no light in coil

Toyota Corolla 2004  201380 miles
Please my toyota corolla couldn't start but cranks , discovered there is no light in the coil, please it goes off while in motion.
Emmy from Nigeria a year ago  
EM
2 reports 

My car won't start and radio won't switch on

Toyota Corolla 2012 Sedan, 1.6 Toyota professional 224183 miles
My car Wont start and radio does switch at all... But before we got to this problem same day in the morning when I started it, it sounded like it have enough power and when I tried to Rev it acceleration doesnt work at all or don't Rev
Eddie from South Africa a year ago  
ED
3 reports 

Keeping Getting different electrical issues - is there a hidden cause?

Toyota Corolla 1994  200000 miles
1994 Corolla DX, generally in good running condition. Problem one: drove the car to a restaurant parking lot, picked up my food, went to the car to drive home and it wouldn’t start at all. No warning or precursor whatsoever. Tow it to a mechanic, replace the starter and “maintainence to wires”, seems to work okay for a week or so. Problem two: drove car to park, drove home. Noticed that the brake lights were on, even when the car was parked, key off, no one in it. Deduced it must be the brake pedal or switch. Takes a while to take it to my usual mechanic, he replaces the brake switch. Seem… Read complete
Erinys from Canada a year ago  
ER

Electrical system

Toyota Corolla 2020 4 door 4600 miles
Car will not start. Ready says may have problem with electrical trodder or electrical alternator
Shorty from United States a year ago  
SH
1 report 

Ignition switch

Toyota Corolla 1999 CE 218000 miles
When i turn the ignition to acc no of my accessories work in my car only when I turn the car to on and I don't know why
[email protected] from United States a year ago  
D4

Won't start

Toyota Corolla 2009 Le/1.8 134466 miles
Won't start nothing wrong with the battery or fuse
Betty from United States a year ago  
BE
2 reports 

Not starting car

Toyota Corolla 2006 Engine  150000 miles
When I try to start , it is not starting, when I checked all related parts all is well but when I try to start there is no electric power in 2 plugs. Even I changed the wiring no changes , What to do ??
Hamdard from United States a year ago  
HA
1 report 

Intermittently fails to start.

Toyota Corolla 2010 4dr base 180000 miles
Will not start intermittently but, will usually start with remote starter. Battery and alternator check out okay.
Algarnier from Canada a year ago  
AL

No Spark But Still Turning Over Just Not Firing up

Toyota Corolla 1993 AE93 Corolla CSI  200000 miles
Hey I have a AE93 corolla I've recently done a service to it that includes, (oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, dropping the oil flushing the old oil out and refilling it with new oil, Cleaning the throttle body with Carby clean) once I did all that I went for a night drive and as i was coming back home the car made a small thud noise then there was no response to the accelerator as I lost speed, I got it back home and went to diagnose the problem but no luck the car still is turning over just no spark I've pulled the rocket cover to see if it just stripped a gear but the distributor is strait connected to the cam shaft were unsure on what it could be were expecting it to be the coil in the distributor unless you guys know anything else it could be, cheers
AE93 Corolla from Australia 2 years ago  
AE
4 reports 

Car wont start

Toyota Corolla 2012  76000 miles
Battery went dead tried to jump start and possible crossed neg with pos post , replaced 30amp fuses but wont start
will from United States 2 years ago  
WI
1 report 

Starting plug not working

Toyota Corolla 2011 Saloon 145000 miles
2 Coil or starting plugs not bringing light and the car is not starting
mmbinji from Nigeria 2 years ago  
MM

System too lean PO 171

Toyota Corolla 2001 1.8l 170000 miles
My car is running too lean plus scan tool read random misfire and cylinder 1 misfire detected I replaced intake and throttle body gaskets I replaced all vacuum hoses I replaced all the coil packs took car to numerous shops they cant figure out why its still running lean also I get a backfire in the intake system
Denny from United States 2 years ago  
DE
2 reports 

My Corolla runx shape doesn't start the engine.

Toyota Corolla 2005 Corolla runx shape  90000 miles
My car was service to change Oil pump and crankshaft, from there my car do not want to start at all, it only turn the engine.
Glad from South Africa 2 years ago  
GL

No spark no fuel wont crank over

Toyota Corolla 1997 1.8 liter 160000 miles
Customer drove vehicle in vehicle has no spark no fuel no power to trigger wire on the starter but can by-pass starter and get vehicle to crank over but no official fire up believe battery was hooked up wrong see also has after market alarm and alternator has been replaced and neg battery cable has been replaced need help
frank from United States 2 years ago  
FR
1 report 

Was driving car went over speed bump car stopped running...starts and

Toyota Corolla 2009 corolla 1.8 140000 miles
Car starts and dies...if I pour gas in throttle body it runs. I put in a fuel pump spark plugs air filter tested fuel pump relay its good tested ignition coils they are good
tomm from United States 3 years ago  
TO
14 reports 


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