My 97 Toyota Corolla sometimes has trouble starting. Occasionally when I turn the key nothing (and I mean nothing) happens. When the key is turned all the way there is power in the car (lights, wipers, etc.), but it never even cranks. Sometimes if you hold the key turned all the way for several seco…

Yes, but only one. It used to be the chief cause of that problem but hasn’t been one lately. The engine to body ground could use some cleaning on the body end. It may be a wire or a braided cable. It should be on the right front fender and it will be from there to some metal part attached to the eng…

There are several possibilities. Certainly the battery cables could be one. Make sure ALL ends of ALL battery cables are removed, cleaned and properly reconnected. Cables can be internally damaged. Here a ohm meter would be able to find the problem. Frankly my money would be on the ignition loc…

My guess is the starter solenoid. They fail this way all the time.

Thanks. The cables seem good, although I’ll take a closer look. I don’t have an anti-theft system. Any way to test/check the ignition lock? I’ll look into the starter solenoid as well. It started fine this morning (19 degrees and snowing, had been outside all night). But yesterday evening it gave m…

Is the solenoid separate from the starter itself, or is this all one unit?

Anymore suggestions? I drove fine this evening; it started several times with no problems, but I have no confidence that it will start when I need it!

I don’t know if you still are having this issue or if it has been resolved. Anyway, I too have this problem - exact same thing. I replaced the battery. Problem seemed fixed for 9 months. It resurfaced. I bought a starter thinking for sure this was the problem, however, when I removed the batter…

Toyota starter solenoid contacts frequently wear out (6-10 years is typical). If you’re handy, you can remove the starter, take off the solenoid, and replace the contacts for less than $30. Here’s a description of what’s involved (make sure you get both the side contacts and the center disk). Her…

Where you ever able to find out what the problem was? Im also having this same problem.

97 Corolla (sometimes) won't start

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dan121 December 8, 2008, 7:01pm 7

Grrr…happened again. Drove it fine to work this morning. Then I was out running errands and came back and it wouldn’t start. Repeated attempts and nothing. Went inside and waited about 5 mins, came back out and it started right up.

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97 Corolla (sometimes) won't start

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