# \#echo **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/echo/2631.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rapid Flashing turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-flashing-turn-signal/186668)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-flashing-turn-signal/186668 "2022-10-02T01:44:09Z")
My left turn signal started blinking rapidly. The right one blinks at the normal rate. Can someone tell me what might be the cause of this? --- ## [Towing with a toyota echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-echo/6898)
**Author:** [@echohitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/echohitch)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-echo/6898 "2021-09-16T15:05:35Z")
My 2000 Toyota Echo has installed a Reese Towpower/Trailer hitch which I currently use to carry a couple of bikes during the weekends. I want to tow an small trailler(4'x5') with a total weight of 250-300 pounds for… --- ## [2000 Echo shuts down intermittantly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-echo-shuts-down-intermittantly/176479)
**Author:** [@Mel\_001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel_001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-echo-shuts-down-intermittantly/176479 "2021-05-01T19:56:08Z")
I have owned a 2000 Toyota Echo since new and all maintenance has been done at the same Toyota dealership. It has been a reliable drive but it is over 20 years old. There is one intermittent problem. When driving, it … --- ## [2004 Toyota Echo intermittent no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-echo-intermittent-no-start/170699)
**Author:** [@cycle2xs\_171231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cycle2xs_171231)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-echo-intermittent-no-start/170699 "2020-10-02T15:30:31Z")
My car engine light stayed on all of the time and I had intermittent no start issues. I took it to 2 different mechanics who indicated that it was the ECU. So, I got a new ECU and for about a week the car engine light … --- ## [Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Echo with 255k on it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2000-toyota-echo-with-255k-on-it/75889)
**Author:** [@mherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mherman)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2000-toyota-echo-with-255k-on-it/75889 "2020-05-25T20:05:34Z")
Hi! My husband and I own two larger Hondas and love them. However, we're looking for something with better gas mileage and found a 2000 Toyota Echo manual transmission with 255k miles on it, asking less than $4000. We … --- ## [Car shakes at high speed..tires are balanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-high-speed-tires-are-balanced/71943)
**Author:** [@Jennajane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennajane)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-high-speed-tires-are-balanced/71943 "2019-08-10T13:16:04Z")
Ok,I have brought my car (2005 Toyota Echo) into the shop three times and they can't figure it out. I have summer and winter tires. Last summer the summer tires were fine, the winter tires were fine, then I changed the… --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-light/143835)
**Author:** [@MeganPenaherrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MeganPenaherrera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-light/143835 "2019-07-07T16:59:04Z")
The battery light goes on when I drive through a deep puddle, or when there is a lot of rain. --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-ignition-switch/133646)
**Author:** [@Kipps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kipps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-ignition-switch/133646 "2019-01-30T23:21:08Z")
My 2000 ECHO only has 169,000 miles on it. I still like the car, and would like to keep it for a few more years. But recently, the ignition switch won’t turn to start the car except after numerous tries. Eventually, it t… --- ## [2003 Toyota ECHO transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-transmission/129199)
**Author:** [@Chris28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-transmission/129199 "2018-11-20T00:42:33Z")
I have a 2003 echo. I was sitting at lights with clutch in and when light turned I let out clutch and started to move then there was a noise like the transmission jumped out of gear and then car wouldn’t move, just revve… --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO battery drains overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-drains-overnight/124244)
**Author:** [@jan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jan17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-drains-overnight/124244 "2018-09-03T23:55:56Z")
battery drainns out over nite .caharging lith on ,but ncar runs is you dicconrct battery --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-shifting-problems/118080)
**Author:** [@RyanGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyanGardner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-shifting-problems/118080 "2018-05-29T23:07:28Z")
My car (with an automatic transmission) will not shift into 4th gear, but shifts correctly otherwise. The error code I’ve been getting is P0500. My vehicle speed sensor was recently replaced, the speedometer works, and… --- ## [Flood waters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-waters/94248)
**Author:** [@Tlw0970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tlw0970)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-waters/94248 "2016-08-03T13:12:00Z")
I have a 2002 and have not had a problem with blower motor, we had a flooded parking lot at work I had to move car out of, it was working while I moved it and at end of day absolutely nothing when I turn blower on --- ## [Struts leaking after less than 10,000 miles on Toyota echo 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-leaking-after-less-than-10-000-miles-on-toyota-echo-2001/83718)
**Author:** [@Arana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arana)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-leaking-after-less-than-10-000-miles-on-toyota-echo-2001/83718 "2014-02-15T18:45:09Z")
my mechanic thinks there is a problem with the car's frame. Alignment testing showed the front right wheel sitting just behind the position of the left front wheel. He thinks he can fix it. Is that why the struts are … --- ## [Toyota Echo shudders when accelerating, mainly on hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-shudders-when-accelerating-mainly-on-hills/82996)
**Author:** [@carlamity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlamity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-shudders-when-accelerating-mainly-on-hills/82996 "2014-01-05T23:58:49Z")
We have a 2005 Toyota Echo, manual 5 speed, with 160K miles. Everything works fine except for when you are accelerating (can happen in any gear) and mainly uphill. I assume the primary condition is when the car is bein… --- ## [Australian Haynes Manual for Echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/australian-haynes-manual-for-echo/80624)
**Author:** [@Rob2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob2001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/australian-haynes-manual-for-echo/80624 "2013-07-31T01:43:48Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Echo and I want a Haynes Manual for it. As it turns out they don't make one for Echo or Yarris that is available in the United States. They do make one that is available in Australia but they drive… --- ## [Clear coat leprosy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-coat-leprosy/79911)
**Author:** [@Liopleuridon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liopleuridon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-coat-leprosy/79911 "2013-06-19T21:42:59Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Echo that succumbed to clear coat peeling beginning about 2 winters ago. It began abruptly and spread quickly on roof, trunk lid and areas along the sides that receive light from above. The hood is f… --- ## [2000 Echo: mysterious noise in heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-echo-mysterious-noise-in-heater/78162)
**Author:** [@meran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-echo-mysterious-noise-in-heater/78162 "2013-03-23T20:21:45Z")
This winter, my little green Echo sprang a noise. I noticed that when I turned on the heater plus fan that it would often (but not always) make a ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch sound that would last maybe 3 seconds then fade aw… --- ## [2000 Toyota Echo - blown fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-blown-fuses/78159)
**Author:** [@jasonr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-blown-fuses/78159 "2013-03-22T19:43:18Z")
I put in an aftermarket stereo. It has been awhile since I have done that and somewhere along the wiring process I made a mistake and blew a fuse. I knew the lights around my speedometer weren't working but what I didn't… --- ## [Toyota Echo 2003 - Screeching when A/C is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-2003-screeching-when-a-c-is-on/73707)
**Author:** [@PaulTony2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulTony2012)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-2003-screeching-when-a-c-is-on/73707 "2013-02-26T18:18:45Z")
My Echo screeches when the AC is on. If I hit the gas, the sound will go away. Also, sometimes when I'm slowing down the screech starts with the AC on. Occasionally, the sound goes away after I've driven about 20 - 30 mi… --- ## [Echo temp light comes on at 60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/echo-temp-light-comes-on-at-60mph/77626)
**Author:** [@BondKennyBond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BondKennyBond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/echo-temp-light-comes-on-at-60mph/77626 "2013-02-26T08:07:06Z")
My 2000 Toyota Echo has a strange problem. At 60 mph (+/- 5 mph) the temperature light starts flashing. If i slow down it stops. Coolant level is fine. Car doesn't seem to be overheating. Radiator fan is working. With ra… --- ## [Water collecting on top of 2000 ehco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-collecting-on-top-of-2000-ehco/77457)
**Author:** [@olsalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olsalt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-collecting-on-top-of-2000-ehco/77457 "2013-02-18T21:30:48Z")
We have a 2000 Toyota Echo and am having a recurring problem, I hope you can help! I have had no luck with the dealership or other mechanic’s. We don’t drive it a whole lot maybe once or twice a week, we usually take my… --- ## [Knocking creaking noise no one can figure out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-creaking-noise-no-one-can-figure-out/76587)
**Author:** [@ab1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ab1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-creaking-noise-no-one-can-figure-out/76587 "2013-01-13T00:34:53Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Echo. About 6 months ago it starting making a knocking noise when I applied the brakes. I thought it was my differential (it isn't) because it is a used transmission. That's not it. My mechanics were… --- ## [Car sometimes starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-starts/75131)
**Author:** [@kigroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kigroy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-starts/75131 "2012-10-24T19:53:58Z")
Hi All, Current Problems: Car starts normally sometimes. Other times it will not start at all (it sounds like the battery is dead) or it will struggle to start and once it does start the electronics in the car seem … --- ## [The Mystery of the Disengaging Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-of-the-disengaging-clutch/75058)
**Author:** [@samba-guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samba-guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-of-the-disengaging-clutch/75058 "2012-10-19T23:27:42Z")
HI everyone, I am looking for help. 2 years ago I had the transmission and clutch replaced on my 2002 Echo. it has driven fine since then but three days ago we were on the highway and the clutch suddenly disengaged..I … --- ## [AC works intermittently--compressor replaced, do we need to replace condenser?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-intermittently-compressor-replaced-do-we-need-to-replace-condenser/74047)
**Author:** [@mmrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmrace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-intermittently-compressor-replaced-do-we-need-to-replace-condenser/74047 "2012-08-14T06:22:11Z")
The AC in my 2000 Toyota ECHO died a couple of years ago. With the record heat this year, we finally decided to get it fixed. On the first try, the mechanic thought it just needed some adjustment and recharge, and we wan… --- ## [2002 Echo a/c fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-echo-a-c-fuse-keeps-blowing/73642)
**Author:** [@mcakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcakey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-echo-a-c-fuse-keeps-blowing/73642 "2012-07-21T10:46:19Z")
the 7.5 a/c fuse blows every time the a/c button is pressed. replaced the a/c relay but problem persists. --- ## [Toyota Echo Intermittent Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-intermittent-stalling/70581)
**Author:** [@Halberstadt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halberstadt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-intermittent-stalling/70581 "2012-01-25T20:44:34Z")
My beloved 2000 Toyota Echo has started to stall intermittently. It has worked with no problems for the past 100k miles that I've owned it (purchased used with 40k already.) What happens is that while driving I hear a li… --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO gas fill problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-gas-fill-problem/70545)
**Author:** [@bumble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bumble)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-gas-fill-problem/70545 "2012-01-21T19:49:37Z")
I got this car recently but had driven it several times before. I had never had trouble before, but now it is a very long process to fill the gas tank (at any station/pump type). There was a thread where someone with a… --- ## [Speedo and Tach peg on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedo-and-tach-peg-on-startup/70115)
**Author:** [@Warren\_Buffett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warren_Buffett)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedo-and-tach-peg-on-startup/70115 "2011-12-30T23:31:12Z")
In the last six months I've occasionally seen both the tach and the speedometer slowly peg when I start in the morning. My mechanic says to not worry about it but I do. Any comments, suggestions of the cause and fix? The… --- ## [Deep puddle, In trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deep-puddle-in-trouble/69784)
**Author:** [@Huckfinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Huckfinn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deep-puddle-in-trouble/69784 "2011-12-02T07:41:25Z")
Recently I drove through a fairly deep puddle in the road and now my 2002 Toyota Echo is acting a little funny. I was driving home on a back road at night after a very rainy day and did not see a massive puddle in the ro… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/echo/2631.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=echo)