1998 Toyota Corolla electrical problems

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

Safety issue!!! The low mileage vehicle has a strange issue that toyota seems unable to repair! 139000.0 miles the vehicle will intermittently refuse to start. T the key unlocks but only so far it refuses to engage the starter or allow the auto gear selector to work! Strands my wife in the bad parts of town and causes distress and danger because of the stranded vehicle condition! No codes generated and twice toyota has had for two days and no fix! Corporation has case or incident report open but not fixed. So far ignition replaced but was told that the following could be issue? 1. Ignition key cylinder 2. Ignition electrical switch and or relay, 3. Transmission interlock switch, 4. Gear shift lever button? Gear shift linkage adjustment to ensure car is in park properly for interlock switch to work. Each time it costs over $200.00 and a new $200.00 or more worth of parts! Would this not be a safety recall issue with gearshift neutral interlock or something? My alternative is to keep driving a gas hog SUV that is at least somewhat reliable? So much for saving fuel or the environment if a car is not reliable or according to toyota fixable without throwing cash at mechanics or don't know how to fix without just guessing at random parts replacements? The vehicle is at rest after driving and is in park with key engaged properly with brake engaged properly to start the ignition process that intermittently engages solutions ... Make a new key?, replace key and cylinder or any number of other things? Never a rental or loaner so lojack not an issue, no bluetooth, no GPS disabler to my knowledge if one exists it is a criminal act targeting my wife or myself.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · IL

Starter did not stop cranking, although ignition was turned off and key was removed. Continued cranking until after large amount of black smoke billowed from engine. Eventually stopped before catching fire. Found main engine wire harness melted, charred:; starter charred: battery case melted; battery wire melted. Unable to roll window back up, even after reconnecting battery. Required tow home.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · CA · fire

I noticed smoke coming from my drivers side window switches.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Acceleration, Body · FL

1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own. On august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong. The door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric. The dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem. *jb the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 MPH, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed. The consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on. Updated 05/26/10.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 61,200 miles · ID

Dt*: the contact stated without incident, the airbag light illuminated on and off. The dealership determined the connections were loose. The connections were tightened and the code was reset. The consumer was told the air bag would probably not deploy if the light was flashing. Updated 11/21/06.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · MD · fire

Engine starter motor continues to run after engine has started. Starter continues to run even after engine was stopped and key was removed. Starter motor caught fire. Car now inop. Some wiring needs replacement. Starter motor needs replacement with remanufactured starter motor if available.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Electrical · 44,022 miles · NV

Contact states: starter stuck, couldn't shut off ignition. Then smoke began to come out of the vehicle. Took vehicle o dealer, and repairs were done @ a cost of $1,300. Car was regularly maintained. In the past, while turning key, engine wouldn't start. This happened twice. Service records stated starter shorted out and starter wires burned. Replaced starter. *ak

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Airbag light was flashing. Took vehicle to the body shop, and was told that airbags won't deploy in an impact. This was due to an electrical circuit being agitated when driver's seat was moved back and forth.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Electrical, Locks · GA

Electric windows do not work when extreme temp arise. Cold winter days amd extreme summer days. Locks on doors popped out of place. Windows slipped and needed to be reparied

Filed Jul 31, 2003 · Electrical · CA · fire

My car starter would not stop cranking after I stopped and pulled the keys out. It kept cranking until the battery died. A fire started which melted the harness.