Most important: we do not drive the car now. Unable to get answers to possible solutions. Called toyota they said they cannot assist if the problem is not happening when they get the car. This problem is intermittent at best. I asked if they had problems such as mine below and can give me some idea and they said they cannot assist me without having the problem occur while they have the car. We cannot drive the car for it may shut down on us. Latest problem: the vehicles engine shut down while driving 30 MPH. Tried to restart the vehicle and everything comes on as if it was going to start up (meaning: the problem is not battery), but would not crank over, no noise, nothing. After playing with the fuses, and waiting a bit the car was able to crank over and start. A week before the latest (above): the car was in park and running, the engine shut down, tried starting the car and same scenario as above, we let the car rest overnight and the next morning it started up. (we didn't do anything to the car). Years ago: the same thing as above except, I went to go use the car, it would not start, had noise and lights but no cranking of engine, nothing (same scenario as above). But, after letting time go by the car would start. (I changed the key to a backup key I had and it started up.) others have this problem as we have tried to find out what the problem is, we came across the same scenarios but no solution.
2004 Toyota Corolla electrical complaints
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I was on the highway 605 freeway in california on december 24,2014 at 10: am . I was driving 60mph and suddenly felt a very strong shake in my car that continued for about two minutes and then I suddenly went from 60mph to 15 MPH . I was really scared and concerned about this matter. If I didn't have control I would have gotten cars behind me or myself in a major accident due to this malfunction. I was very shaken up and stressed. I have never been this scared in my vehicle. I drove my car in search for an open mechanic and found one he did a full inspection which was very stressful due to the fact that it was a christmas eve . I really have been a loyal customer to toyota my whole family and I really would like this to get taken care of. I don't see the need for me to spend more money when its a toyota problem.
Electrical problems engine light on poor gas mileage took to various auto repair locations to determine problems numerous codes confirmed by state vehicle emission testing facility had to take a waiver paid thousands of dollars to various auto service locations to have parts replaced often the same parts being replaced by camelback toyota salem boys auto repair brakes plus check engine light remained on car mat drivers side kept getting caught under accelerator replaced due to safety problems with wheels brakes paint chipped flaked off list goes on now recalls for SRS airbags and the list goes on.
Our airbag light came on, and we had the car checked by airbag service of utah. They found that the spiral cable was defective, so a new part was ordered and replaced. Toyota recalled vehicles with the same spiral cable issue, but only beginning with model year 2005. Ours is a 2004 model, and we feel that the expenses we put into replacing this part should be reimbursed as part of the recall issues.
Every time it rains and creates a water puddle on the road, when I drive my car through it, water goes up under the car causing it to lose power, to momentarily shut down and I lose my steering. The battery light comes on as well. Also when I come to a stop the car starts shaking or vibrating and it seems like it wants to shut off.
I have received recall letter from toyota to fix the SRS electrical issue. I went to the toyota dealer and they fixed the issue. But I am able to hear the electrical noise after the fix also.
I was driving at 70 MPH on the interstate when the car stalled out. We were able to pull to the side of the road luckily. It did start again but stalled again if I went over 40 MPH. I had replaced the transmission the week before and had a transmission place check it out. They said the transmission is fine and that the error code is for the ECM. I had taken the care back to my transmission place (certified transmission in bellevue ne.) and he had the same answer for me. I attempted to work with toyota on this through their customer complaint dept. They referred me to nick anderson (customer care manager) at bellevue toyota. He didn't care that the car is unsafe to drive or that it stalled on us going 70 MPH on the interstate. All he cared about is that the care is over miles on the extended warranty (80,000) and he wouldn't do anything for me at all. I believe in companies that back there product and I no longer believe in toyota. I have found out that there is a very strong chance that the reason I had to replace the transmission on this auto is because of the ECM that was misdiagnosed as transmission issues. I believe this to be true because I am having the same stalling issues that I had before the new transmission was put in. I feel that toyota should at the very least repair/replace the faulty ECM at no additional cost to me.
The vehicle I believe has an ECM (engine control module) problem. Since the first incident where the vehicle wanted to shut off at a stop light, the vehicle erratic RPM fluctuation when the vehicle is at a stop or hesitates when taking off. Toyota has done a recall on some of the 2005 thru 2008 models and I believe this model should be included since it uses the same ECM and has the same engine as the other models
My car on an intermittent basis will not start as well.....there is no cranking whatsoever. Although upon turning the key all the lights on the dashboard light up in a normal manner, there is absolutely no sound from the engine. After either a few tries or roll starting the vehicle (manual transmission)....it will start. I brought it to the dealer once and they originally thought it was the battery, then the starter *which they proceeded to replace, then after a few days the same problem occurred again....I am bringing it back to the dealer.
My car on an intermittent basis will not start after turning the key in the ignition. There is no cranking whatsoever. After several attempts of turning the key, the car finally started. I took the car to the dealership on the first incident and the nothing wrong could be detected. In april 2006, it has occurred again as the car will not start until several attempts of turning the key in the ignition. I am taking the car to dealership again on monday, april 17th, 2006 to find out what is the matter with the car.
I hate the fact that the engine lights comes on and my car in under manufacturer warranty and I have to pay to find out why my light came on the excuse after paying 50.00 dollars in my gas top was loosen that was bull it came on again. So why when I left the top off intentionally it didn't come on again?
Consumer's vehicle came to a stop at a red light when hearing three beeps coming from the car, the car died. She tried to restart it but car would not turn back on. Consumer then turned on hazard lights which flashed quickly then turned off. Consumer got out of the car, looked back, and saw fire coming out of the bottom, which then spread to the hood and windshield. This was caused by an electrical malfunction.
On three occasions the vehicle would not start, as a result of a drained battery. 1st time the dealer replaced the battery, 2nd time the dealer stated that the alarm system had a short wire and was fixed. The 3rd time just occured and we are having the car towed to the dealer.
On two separate occasions while trying to start the vehicle engine would not turn over. Consumer felt that the problem was the battery. Vehicle is currently at dealer.
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