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1993 Toyota Starlet Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Mechanic, Sensor.
Mileage: 222,222 miles.

Asked on February 21, 2012

Hi whilest driving my car lost all power connected with acelerator , although engine is still running i cant move at all acelerator wont do anything

No revs nothing justs sits there and idels also i woke to find a massive patch of oil this morning could you please give me ideas as to what this may be?
Avatar Asked by Charliechaplin

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Replied on February 21, 2012

Is this an auto or manual transmission?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 21, 2012

Auto sorry

Tiny Response from Charliechaplin
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Replied on February 21, 2012

Have the transmission checked for slippage if okay-test the airflow meter and throttle position sensor

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 21, 2012

Okay thank you very much ill get on to that today cheers mate

Tiny Response from Charliechaplin
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Replied on February 21, 2012

Hi i Just checked the trans fluid itself and its empty like bone dry empty i just went down and put some ATF multi purpose in could this be the reason behind it all i've had it over a year and never checked it and it was sitting in a yard for 7 years should i risk driving it and see how it goes or take it in to the mechanics sorry to bother you i would rather not take it in if its something i can do

Tiny Response from Charliechaplin
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Replied on February 21, 2012

If its moving with no problem-If you wish to continue driving it-try changing fluid and filter and go from there

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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