1991 Toyota Corolla

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1991 TOYOTA COROLLA

1991 Toyota Corolla

I was recently in a car accident and I got hit on the passenger door and front right fender, after the accident the car won't start I was wondering if there was an emergency fuel shut off switch, if not what might be the problem?

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KLSHIEL

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There isn't exactly a fuel shut off switch, but the computer has alot of sensors and will stop the motor from running if the sensors are telling it running will cause more damage. Check and see if you are getting spark at the plugs and fuel at the engine. If you are getting both Then the computer isn't shutting the engine down and you may have mechanical problems in the engine. If no fuel then it is either the fuel system or computer. If no spark it is in the ignition system.

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Thursday, July 31st, 2008 AT 3:48 PM

NAVYUGY07

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I'm having a similar issue. Mine died after going over a bump and won't start since. No spark since. Good wires, good plugs, good coil, good rotor, battery, and as far as I can tell, good harness. What other electrical connections am I missing that is preventing spark?

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 11:48 PM

MMPRINCE4000

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The passengers side on this engine is where the assy. Drive is, inspect the damage to the assy side.

There is very little room in that side, it may have pushed the unibody against the assy drive, or possibly broke the timimg belt.

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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 8:44 AM