Recent content by Kev250R

Thanks guys, it sounds like from this (and some E-mails I've gotten from others) I'm not alone in my thinking. As for the issues with my car, I decided I'm not taking it back to them. It's idling fine now and the seat I should be able to repair myself. It's a 40 minute drive from where I live...

So maybe it's just me but I've had negative experiences with two of my local Toyota Dealerships and I'm wondering if it's just me (possible, I'm rather dis-trustful of most mechanics) or if others are having issues getting proper service at their local dealers as well. I'll detail the most...

I dropped mine off at the dealership where I bought almost three years ago to have a couple of recalls taken care of. It hasn't been back there since I bought it, the Service Writer said they missed it :laughing: Kevin

You might want to check the speed sensor. I had a similar problem on another car (not a Corolla) which gave me the same symptoms as you describe, with the exception of the LCD going blank and changing the speed sensor (which sends speed data to the cluster and the trans) fixed it. Kevin

If you have one plug with corrosion on it that could be indicative of a blown headgasket. How often are you having to add coolant? Kevin

Since we're on the subject of hi-beams can I admit that I miss foot-operated hi-beam switches? I have them in two of my (obviously) older cars. I spend a lot of my free time in the mountains or out in the desert and sometimes, when rounding a corner I just don't have a free-hand to reach-over...

No offense intended but I'm pretty sure any feature which allows a major drain on the battery without the engine running (such as the headlights being left on for 20-30 minutes) wouldn't be much of a benefit. I know GM cars and trucks give 10 minutes before they cut power. To my knowledge my...

No, at least in my '10 Corolla the temp gauge gets to just below the middle and stays there. It sounds like your engine is running hot. To see just how hot you'd need to get a Scan Gauge (or the like) which plugs into your OBD port and can tell you real-time coolant temps (among a myriad of...

Is there a way to check the trans fluid on a CVT? If there is a quick check might tell if there is something internally wrong with the trans. Kevin

Two things come to mind, first are you setting the pre-load correctly and second, at this point it might be a good idea to check (or replace) the Spindle. Definitely odd that you're going through bearings that quickly. Kevin

Looks good! I really need to do my Corolla before my interior fades anymore than it already has. Kevin

I'm with you DK, although to my knowledge no automaker makes a half-ton P/U truck with a stick anymore :( Kevin

My '99 4Runner did this too so it's a post-modern Toyota thing too :laughing: Kevin

FWIW I started my Corolla last night for the first time in about 3 weeks. Stock battery and has been locked with the alarm set the whole time. Due to the age of the battery I was ready to jump it but it fired right up, although it did crank-over a bit slower than normal. Fishy I think you...

It'll likely depend on where you are in the country. From what I've seen on this board prices vary based on location. Probably related to demand; here is So.Cal. I see a lot of new Corolla's on the road which tells me demand is high and from what I've seen so are prices. Paying with a...