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    Radiator fan won't turn on a Toyota Starlet 1985?

    Ok. 1) I started the car when it was cold, the upper radiator pipe heats up, lower remains cold, when car reaches operating temperature the lower pipe also heats up, so I assume the thermostat opens. 2) In the fuse box under the bonnet, I tested the fan fuse for continuity and its ok. 3) Next...
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    Verizon Wireless online and store question PLEASE READ!!?

    its time for an uprgrade on a new cell phone, so i logged on and theres a whole bunch of phones for low prices but im wondering if i go to the store n they see that i need an upgrade can i get the phone i wnt for the low price like on the internet so i dont have to wait till its shipped? or is...
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    Battery/Alternator problem on a Toyota Starlet 1985?

    Hello, Its a 1985 Toyota Starlet 1.0L, 12V, 185000kms. The car dies after 20 mins driving, all the electricals fail as if the battery has no charge and engine won't crank (just a click). After I leave the car for an hour, and it will start right away. Any idea what might be wrong? Thanks for...
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    A weird (battery/alternator) problem with Toyota Starlet 1985 :(?

    Its a 1985 Toyota Starlet 1.0L 12V version with 180,000kms on it. I had been driving this car for over three months now, never have had any problem so far. But today I drove to a friend's place and car refused to start, I jump started it with my friend's car. And when I reached home I noticed...
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    how to change starter on a toyota carina 1996?

    Its a 1996, 1.6L Petrol Carina. I am planning to change the starter motor. Does anyone know where exactly is it located and do I need to remove any other components to get access to it? and do I have to get under the car? Thanks :)
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    How difficult it is to change starter motor on a Toyota Carina?

    I am planning to change the starter motor of a Toyota Carina 1.6, 1996 Petrol. Any ideas how to do it? what kind of tools I need?
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    Toyota Carina 2, jerks at low rpms!?

    Its a lovely 1985 Toyota Carina 2, 1.6 Petrol Engine. 150k km carbureted engine. It started jerking a couple of months ago, I changed the timing belt, then changed spark plugs, cables, petrol filter, distributor head and rotor etc But the problem persisted. I then cleaned up the carburetor (it...
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    Carburated engine stumbles at low revolutions. Toyota Carina?

    Hello, Its a toyota carina 1.6 4A Petrol Engine. The engine sounds smooth at idle, and runs smooth at high revolutions, but at low revolutions it stumbles and car starts jerking. I checked the float bowl, the fuel level was a bit low, I adjusted the float and now fuel level is ok (middle), but...
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    Toyota Carina carburetor problem.?

    Hello, My car was misfiring, I cleaned the carburetor jets and the problem was solved. But after two days I drove it on motorway at high rpm's and the problem started again. Can it be the carburetor again? Shall I take it to the garage for professional cleaning? Car is 1985, 1.6 Petrol 4A engine.
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    Toyota Carina 2, ignition module goes bad again and again?

    Hello, I have a toyota Carina 2, 1985, 150k kms, 1.6 Petrol Engine. When I bought the car, I found two broken ignition modules in the boot of the car, which shows previous owner had changed them at least twice. Soon the car started misfiring, I changed spark plugs, cables, distributor head...
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    Toyota carina 2 jerking/misfiring problem :(?

    1985. 1.6 Petrol (4A Engine). 150k kms on the clock. Toyota Carina 2 jerks badly, engine keeps misfiring at idle, which relatively is lower when engine is cold, however, increases significantly when temperature gauge reaches the normal position. Works better at high rpms, especially when driving...
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    Toyota Carina Jerking while driving?

    The jerking is increasing day by day. It doesn't jerk when engine is cold. its a 1.6 (4A-Y) petrol engine, with 150,000 kms on clock. I have changed the following this week, but problem persists: -Timing Belt - Spark Plugs, spark plug cables, distributor head and rotor - Fuel filter - Ignition...
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