2001 Toyota Corolla: check engine light

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · OK

We have a 2001 toyota we noticed that the check engine light would come on every month and so I took the car to autozone for a free diagnostic test each time with the result showing that the car has an electric short circuit problem. This is a defect in the timing chain and a part called a cam. To fix the problem it would cost me around 800 dollars. I reported the problem but they just ignored me. The result is I have to do an oil change every 1200 miles as there is no oil in the engine after 800 miles. Normally one would have an oil change done every 3000 miles. So the check light comes on every 400 miles intervals. This problem has been reported by many people on forums about the 2001 corolla, but toyota never bothered fixing. In addition to this problem the plastic lining around our car windows, on all four doors has peeled off. I reported this to the toyota dealer last spring. The assistant service manager acknowledged that toyota knows about this lining problem and yet the dealer ignored me on this. Instead they asked me to cough up $450 to fix the problem. If this is not a ripoff on thamerican citizens then what is? Also the headlights and blinkers dont stay in the car I use wire to wire them to the frame or they fall out which happened to me alreadt thank god it was daylight here are some http://www.corolland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/18973-2001-corolla-check-engine-light-issue/ http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1082872-check_engine_light_2001_toyota_corolla http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/corolla-matrix/69501-2001-corolla-check-engine-p0446/ http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2001-toyota-corolla-check-engine-light-is-on-vt126177.html the same problem of the check engine light has been reported on corollas 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,... Will the dept. Of transportation act against toyota and help us fix our cars?

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Fuel system · TX

Check engine light not going off even after replacing the parts

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Engine · 94,123 miles · IN

Driving car check engine light came on along with oil light and engine rattled. Shut car off and had towed to toyota. They changed cam gear. Drove car home oil light came on and engine rattled. Dealer did have it towed back. Dealer stated that if they find this part was not the fix they would credit me cost. They then changed oil control valve, and charged me $100.00 more along with stating the cam gear was still necessary for fix. Brought car home and check engine light came on again. Changed oil and oil light has not come back on, but don't feel that car is really fixed. Paid $900.00 for all this and not comfortable that car is really fixed. Called toyota customer service and they would not help, just stated that this is in the dealers hands. Great the dealer watching out for itself with toyota having a hands off approach to taking care of this.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · TX

We have a 2001 toyota corolla that we purchased in july 2000 from don mcgill toyota in houston. In nov 2008 we noticed that the check engine light would come on every month and so I took the car to autozone for a free diagnostic test each time with the result showing that the car has an electric short circuit problem. This is a defect in the timing chain and a part called a cam. To fix the problem it would cost me around 800 dollars. I reported the problem to the dealer don mcgill in houston and they simply ignored me. I then called up toyota in california and they too ignored me. The result is I have to do an oil change every 1200 miles as there is no oil in the engine after 1200 miles. Normally one would have an oil change done every 3000 miles. So the check light comes on every 1000 miles intervals. This problem has been reported by many people on forums about the 2001 corolla, but toyota never bothered fixing. In addition to this problem the plastic lining around our car windows, on all four doors has peeled off. I reported this to the toyota dealer last spring. The assistant service manager acknowledged that toyota knows about this lining problem and yet the dealer ignored me on this. Instead they asked me to cough up $450 to fix the problem. If this is not a ripoff on the american citizens then what is? Here are some urls of forums, of the check engine problem on the 2001 corolla http://www.corolland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/18973-2001-corolla-check-engine-light-issue/ http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1082872-check_engine_light_2001_toyota_corolla http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/corolla-matrix/69501-2001-corolla-check-engine-p0446/ http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2001-toyota-corolla-check-engine-light-is-on-vt126177.html the same problem of the check engine light has been reported on corollas 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,... Will the dept. Of transportation act against toyota and help us fix our cars?

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Engine · 65,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. While the contact was driving 35mph she suddenly noticed that the check engine light had appeared on the dashboard. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle before or after noticing the check engine light. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 65000.

Filed Jul 23, 2009 · Engine · GA · crash

I was driving to work on june 22, 2009 on interstate 75 going north and another driver struck me from behind and the impact of his truck hit me on the right back quarter panel under the right rear light and on the bumper in the same area. My check engine light came on in my car on july 5th. I have taken my vehicle to an local aamco for service and it registered to gas cap. The gas cap has been replaced with a new one and 6 days later on july 14, 2009, check engine light came back on. The cause of the light may have be triggered from the auto accident. I will be taking my car to the toyota dealer on friday, july 24 in the morning for diagnostics of the check engine light. I will post again an update of my vehicle status after this weekend and upcoming week based on the dealership assessment.

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · IN

My 2001 toyota corolla le with about 68,000 miles, my check engine light came on. I had my mechanic run the obd code, which returned the code of p0446 (evaporative emission control system vent control circuit). My mechanic determined the problem was with the charcoal cannister system that controls the emissions of the corolla. When I was reading on here I found several people who have the same problem and I want this resolved to no expense to me. I don't have the money it will take to fix this problem.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Engine · CA

Own corolla 2001 with 45,000 miles, engine light on. I took it for diagnostic, it was charcoal canister. Extended warranty did not cover part & labor. Searching in the net me many same model owners with exact same problem. Toyota is definitely ignored this issue while selling the care. Aware that after 35,000 miles the part must be replaced. Labor and part everywhere over $400.

Filed Feb 16, 2007 · Engine · CA

The dashboard is showing check engine light. The dealer told me that the charcoal canister and vsv have to be replaced. I feel toyota 800‑331‑4331, is aware of the problem with this canister and is deliberately ignoring instead of recall or free parts and labor. I found a similar kind of issues raised by other corolla owners on the net. Please do the necessary investigation in this matter.

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NC

My check engine light of my 2001 toyota corolla le repeatedly comes on. When checked it states there's an problem with the o2 sensors or converter system. I have had these replaced several times. I am told other years of the toyota corolla have been recalled for this problem. Several mechanics have stated the sensors are too close together and thus the check engine light gets triggered on. I have spent thousands of dollars replacing both o2 sensors three times, and the converter at least twice and the check engine light still comes on with the same codes for these same issues.

Filed Nov 13, 2006 · Fuel system · NJ

On my 2001 toyota corolla le with about 60,000 miles, my check engine light came on. I had my mechanic run the obd code, which returned the code of p0446 (evaporative emission control system vent control circuit). My mechanic determined the problem was with the charcoal cannister system that controls the emissions of the corolla. I researched this issue online and found that many corolla owners have experienced the same situation. The repair of this part on my corolla totalled about $640 and I feel that toyota needs to correct this issue as it being reported by several individuals owning corolla's (and other models of toyota). My hope is that toyota will be required to reimburse the cost of repairing this part due to the lack of attention given to a malfunctioning system.

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Engine · 55,000 miles · WV

Have a corolla 2001, 65k miles on it today. At 56k miles, engine light came on, started misfiring, took to toyota dealership, changed out points and plus. Engine light came back on, dealership performed "induction" through engine. Engine light came back on. Dealership could not find cause because computer readings vague; got frustrated and took car to independent mechanic shop that specializes in foreign cars; they determined it was a coil. Replaced coil. Car started burning oil profusely (1 quart a week in in-town driving). Now same shop has determined that the head gasket on engine needs replaced. (car has 65k miles). Car is scheduled to go in for a complete engine tear-down and head gasket repair/replacement at a cost of $1500-$1600. This 01 corolla is the 5th toyota auto I have owned and I have had an superior experience with all -- except the 2001 corolla which I brought brand new from a toyota car lot.