# \#corolla **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/corolla/1031.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car Stalls When Trying To Pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-trying-to-pass/193728)
**Author:** [@bkelley502\_187614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkelley502_187614)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-trying-to-pass/193728 "2026-03-27T02:09:11Z")
Good afternoon all. My car, a 1997 Toyota Corolla has developed a problem I’m hoping maybe someone can help me figure out. Lately I’ve had a plethora of work done to the car. I’ve had the gas tank, fuel pump, all four s… --- ## [Battery Replacement Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-issue/200580)
**Author:** [@willb1764\_193849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willb1764_193849)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-issue/200580 "2025-06-11T06:46:55Z")
I’ve an issue w/ replacing my old battery w/ an even older one I charged to 100% (13.2/3 volts). The positive cable won’t reach the post, so I’m thinking of getting this ( Amazon.com: East Penn Deka Top Post Battery Cabl… --- ## [EGR Vacuum Check Valve (Photos included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-vacuum-check-valve-photos-included/74613)
**Author:** [@NomadicHand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NomadicHand)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-vacuum-check-valve-photos-included/74613 "2025-06-11T01:29:05Z")
I replaced my EGR valve vacuum check valve, but now started getting sputtering/rough idle. I'm pretty sure the direction of the vacuum check valve is correct, but I tried both ways to be sure and still got the sputter… --- ## ['Firefighters rescue cat from car engine'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firefighters-rescue-cat-from-car-engine/200229)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firefighters-rescue-cat-from-car-engine/200229 "2025-05-12T17:07:54Z")
--- ## [Parts for strut replacement, 1988 Chevrolet Nova / Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-for-strut-replacement-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/199924)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-for-strut-replacement-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/199924 "2025-04-22T14:10:24Z")
I am planning a batch of repair and maintenance for a 1988 Chevrolet Nova (comparable to a Toyota Corolla) with 277000 miles on it. Since both of the first two items should be followed by alignment, I am preparing to do … --- ## [Car rpm fluctuate after 50km](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-fluctuate-after-50km/199660)
**Author:** [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-fluctuate-after-50km/199660 "2025-03-29T13:55:35Z")
Hello, RPM speed fluctuation sometimes, only from about 50-60 km the problem on occurs when engine is fully warmed. I have s video cam you please recommend what is a major problem? I have uploaded the video on Google dr… --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-wont-start/199593)
**Author:** [@vidnyanbhumika\_193242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vidnyanbhumika_193242)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-wont-start/199593 "2025-03-27T13:52:19Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla and it won’t start. When I turn the key, lights come on on the dash, it shows me my mileage, it lights up the check engine and check battery lights on the left-hand side of the dash, it s… --- ## [Swapped Battery-No AC Cabin blower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapped-battery-no-ac-cabin-blower/191425)
**Author:** [@Toyota-Corolla\_185833](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota-Corolla_185833)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapped-battery-no-ac-cabin-blower/191425 "2025-03-16T17:22:11Z")
Hi, I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla: I failed to replace my old battery on-time and my drained battery surprised me on Christmas morning. I tried to jump-start it, long story short but something went wrong during jump-star… --- ## [Engine ticking sound + shuddery start up - 06 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-sound-shuddery-start-up-06-corolla/199371)
**Author:** [@benit\_193046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benit_193046)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-sound-shuddery-start-up-06-corolla/199371 "2025-03-05T04:30:36Z")
i’ve never posted anything on here before because usually i can find the answer i’m looking for, but for this issue i’m having a harder time pinning down exactly what’s up. my car is an ‘06 corolla with 78k on the clock… --- ## [Corolla E120 dashboard night lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-e120-dashboard-night-lights/192926)
**Author:** [@Ido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ido)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-e120-dashboard-night-lights/192926 "2025-02-27T18:32:11Z")
Hi I have a problem with my 2006-2007 Corolla E120 that came in the interim since last winter. I noticed that when I drive at night that the dashboard, among other things, that the speed indicator misses Dim mode and g… --- ## [Spare tire blown while in trunk, yellow residue on the outside? Remount or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blown-while-in-trunk-yellow-residue-on-the-outside-remount-or-replace/198997)
**Author:** [@cfarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfarv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blown-while-in-trunk-yellow-residue-on-the-outside-remount-or-replace/198997 "2025-02-04T22:58:46Z")
My full size spare tire for my Toyota Corolla deflated (Possibly spontaneously given the yellow residue surrounding the entire rim). CLARIFICATION EDIT: I didn’t get used tires from the junkyard, I just got a used rim, … --- ## [Fuel pump keeps dying in 2005 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-keeps-dying-in-2005-toyota-corolla/179103)
**Author:** [@cfarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfarv)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-keeps-dying-in-2005-toyota-corolla/179103 "2025-02-04T21:14:46Z")
2005 Toyota Corolla with 220,000± miles. So I’m typing this as I lay stranded at work, my car has died twice in the past 2 years due to a fuel pump failure and this would be the 3rd time if it is the fuel pump again. Wh… --- ## [Is this just the tire valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-just-the-tire-valve/198025)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-just-the-tire-valve/198025 "2024-11-18T21:40:44Z")
From daughter’s 2020-ish Corolla. Could not get the portable tire pump to connect properly to one valve. At my suggestion she took it to a tire shop. They replaced this part (for free!!!). It’s been years since I saw… --- ## [Water in gas tank and possible ruined fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-and-possible-ruined-fuel-pump/42582)
**Author:** [@kawhite68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kawhite68)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-and-possible-ruined-fuel-pump/42582 "2024-11-16T20:20:07Z")
We began having problems with surges & hesitations shortly after filling our tank at the local station. We called the station and the owner tested the station tank. Nothing showed up. The next day the problem with our… --- ## [Car Horn Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-horn-issues/197979)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-horn-issues/197979 "2024-11-13T21:12:30Z")
So about a year ago my wife clipped a dear on her way to work, 2009 Toyota Corolla. Got the repairs done, later on we notice the car horn isn’t working. So we have it replaced no big deal. Six months later it stops worki… --- ## [Key won't go into ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-go-into-ignition/71062)
**Author:** [@adamadamadam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamadamadam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-go-into-ignition/71062 "2024-10-20T12:31:29Z")
My 1994 Toyota Corolla wagon has a problem. I drove to work, all seemed fine. I jumped in it in the afternoon, and my key won't go in the ignition - it gets half way in, and that's it. It feels like the key is bumping… --- ## [Fix or junk my daily commuter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-junk-my-daily-commuter/196187)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-junk-my-daily-commuter/196187 "2024-10-08T08:04:57Z")
Just got my 2010 Corolla inspected. Found it needs a new cat ($2000). Car has 220k on it. New struts (as of 12/23). Does have some oil leakage around the valve cover gasket. Over the past 2 years, I’ve spent about $… --- ## [Low Compression Misfiring 2013 Corolla, need it to last 9 more months, HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-misfiring-2013-corolla-need-it-to-last-9-more-months-help/196378)
**Author:** [@joenat456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joenat456)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-misfiring-2013-corolla-need-it-to-last-9-more-months-help/196378 "2024-09-29T04:51:29Z")
2013 Corolla 218k miles. Low compression on all cylinders (60-70 on each one). Misfiring in cylinders 2 and 4 according to OBD2. Dealer quoted me ~3500 for new engine, said there’s scarring on all the cylinders partic… --- ## [Lic Plate mounting nuts and bolts (that embedded in the plastic bumper)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lic-plate-mounting-nuts-and-bolts-that-embedded-in-the-plastic-bumper/195842)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lic-plate-mounting-nuts-and-bolts-that-embedded-in-the-plastic-bumper/195842 "2024-09-09T03:29:49Z")
2009 Corolla One of the Lic plate bolt tightens but beyond certain point, it just rotates! Any fix? For the other side, the bolt that is embedded in the plastic bumper - there is a V-shaped crack and the whole thing is… --- ## [Replacement tire and ABS code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tire-and-abs-code/194170)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tire-and-abs-code/194170 "2024-01-17T21:55:18Z")
2009 Corolla ≈141k. About a month ago I had a flat right rear tire that couldn’t be repaired and the shop mounted a new tire. Since it was coming up on an oil change I decided to wait and buy at least three new tires the… --- ## [Toyota duplicae key costs $500 - better price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-duplicae-key-costs-500-better-price/194001)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-duplicae-key-costs-500-better-price/194001 "2023-12-13T23:30:54Z")
2009 Corolla key cost $200 for programming at the dealer. Where can I get it done cheaper and it work reliably? Homedepot said they do not program! --- ## [I bought a car at a small dealership (paid in full). They will not send in my paperwork, because they lost my cashier's check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-at-a-small-dealership-paid-in-full-they-will-not-send-in-my-paperwork-because-they-lost-my-cashiers-check/193664)
**Author:** [@caliman2010\_187547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caliman2010_187547)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-at-a-small-dealership-paid-in-full-they-will-not-send-in-my-paperwork-because-they-lost-my-cashiers-check/193664 "2023-11-10T19:32:06Z")
I live in California and a couple weeks ago I bough a toyota 2020 corolla from a small dealership. Me and mom paid them some in cash and a cashier check. I have paperwork saying the car is paid in full. The dealership lo… --- ## [Hello my 2009 toyota corolla runs choppy in gear but runs good in parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-my-2009-toyota-corolla-runs-choppy-in-gear-but-runs-good-in-parked/189299)
**Author:** [@joseaguilarvargas39\_184259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseaguilarvargas39_184259)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-my-2009-toyota-corolla-runs-choppy-in-gear-but-runs-good-in-parked/189299 "2023-11-03T12:25:43Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota corolla the runs choppy in gear rpm goes up and down when i turn on the ac and headlight it runs a little better but still a little choppy i have done many things to it changed the PCV valve spark pl… --- ## [2006 Corolla XRS - Leaking Timing Chain Cover Gasket - Replace the Chain too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-corolla-xrs-leaking-timing-chain-cover-gasket-replace-the-chain-too/193582)
**Author:** [@fritzycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fritzycat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-corolla-xrs-leaking-timing-chain-cover-gasket-replace-the-chain-too/193582 "2023-10-26T21:29:10Z")
My 2006 Corolla XRS has developed a leak that seems to be coming from the timing chain cover gasket (apparently a common issue with these engines). Since I’m going to be paying the labor to replace the gasket, should I … --- ## [2013 Toyota Corolla Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-not-starting/163427)
**Author:** [@DarkMarkus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarkMarkus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-not-starting/163427 "2023-10-18T22:53:12Z")
Hey guys! New here to the community! Have a question about my wife’s 2013 Corolla (70,000 miles). Have had no issues with it at all. It hasn’t been driven much due to the stay at home orders etc. but I started it up the… --- ## [Intermittent loss of acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-acceleration/192949)
**Author:** [@Marty.armstrong21\_186912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marty.armstrong21_186912)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-acceleration/192949 "2023-09-18T20:39:20Z")
I apologize in advance, I’m not the most mechanically savvy. I’ll just describe exactly what my 2009 Toyota Corolla has been doing the last couple of months. 6 months ago, I was driving down the freeway with cruise contr… --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla transmission question (backing up)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-question-backing-up/192349)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-question-backing-up/192349 "2023-08-29T18:01:57Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla with about 177,000 miles. For about the past 3-4 weeks in the morning when I try to back out of my driveway to go to work and I put my car in reverse it seems like the car doesn’t want to… --- ## [Car starts and dies immediately and starts in second try](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-dies-immediately-and-starts-in-second-try/192351)
**Author:** [@qlpertunga\_186491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qlpertunga_186491)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-dies-immediately-and-starts-in-second-try/192351 "2023-08-19T23:13:51Z")
Hi, I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla with 115k miles. For the last 2 months my car starts and dies and starts in second try. This is not happening every time. Usually it starts in first try. I use my car everyday and this ha… --- ## [I have a tricky one for you, power issue/no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-tricky-one-for-you-power-issue-no-start/191980)
**Author:** [@xcz.unity\_186223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xcz.unity_186223)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-tricky-one-for-you-power-issue-no-start/191980 "2023-08-01T08:59:43Z")
2009 Toyota Corolla S -1.8 DOHC American Built Okay so let me start off by saying my car was struck on December 24th 2022 by someone driving like an idiot, so the car was sitting for around 6 months before I got around … --- ## [Maintenance required light on Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-required-light-on-toyota/191821)
**Author:** [@hk875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hk875)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-required-light-on-toyota/191821 "2023-07-22T17:33:04Z")
My maintenance required light turned on within a couple of weeks of my annual service for my 2015 Toyota Corolla (~500 miles driven). The dealership says that the problem is not that they forgot to reset the light (or do… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/corolla/1031.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=corolla)