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1997 Toyota Corolla Repair Question


Topics covered: Check engine light, Engine, On star.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on April 9, 2012

My began running on only 3 cylinders suddenly. was running fine, tunned off the engine... when i started up again it is missing. engine light on. what could be the problem?

The car was running fine when I went to the store. Upon starting it at the store, it was running rough and the check engine light came on. Seems like it is running on less the the 4 cyclinders it should be running on. Should I just junk it? I cant afford a large repair bill.
Avatar Asked by tom28000

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Replied on April 9, 2012

i'd go over to auto store to get codes read and see what it says. could be spark plug SP wire or coil or something else simple. i take it you dont mess with this stuff at all?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 9, 2012

Good idea.. I will contact Auto Zone and see if they can read the check engine light code.
No, I dont mess with stuff like this. This car is just my "run about" because it gets 31 MPG !

Tiny Response from tom28000
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Replied on April 9, 2012

good cars actually. i would own it if more people would part with them willingly and cheaply.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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