Tundra Solutions Logo

Go Back   Tundra Solutions Forum > Cars & Vans Forums > Corolla Matrix

KORE
Readylift.com
Free Shipping at Buy.com!
FREE Personal Trainer Program

Notices

Corolla Matrix General discussion forum for the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Matrix.

This is a discussion thread titled "Check Engine Light On", within the Corolla Matrix forum, part of the Cars & Vans Forums category.


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 11-16-2007, 10:41 AM
Registered Member
 
My Garage
Dealer : Van-Trow Toyota
2000 Toyota Corolla
dallas24's Photo Albums
Last Online: 11-17-2007 07:42 PM
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Tallulah,LA
Posts: 1
Rep Power: 0
dallas24 is on a distinguished road.
Default Check Engine Light On

I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla CE Sedan with 74,700 miles on it. I was gonna check my oil yesterday and when I pulled my hood release inside the car, it broke, I eventually got it to release the hood but ever since then, my check engine light has come on and hasn't gone off. Could this cause the check engine light to come on and stay?
Reply With Quote

  #2 (permalink)  
Old 11-16-2007, 03:56 PM
mustang67408's Avatar
KE7WLF Master of Disaster
 
My Garage
Dealer : Findlay Toyota Scion
2002 Toyota Tundra,
2004 Toyota Sequoia,
- Other - 1967 Mustang
mustang67408's Photo Albums
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Henderson, NV
Age: 43
Posts: 4,109
Blog Entries: 1
Rep Power: 10
mustang67408 will become famous soon enough.
Send a message via AIM to mustang67408 Send a message via Yahoo to mustang67408
Default Re: Check Engine Light On

NO, have the code read. Those auto parts stores usually do it for free.
Post the code here and we can assist you. Don't listen to the people at thoses auto parts places, (IMO) they have very limited diagnostic skills.
__________________
2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK

MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | Nurf Bars | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors

23 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official Donahoe Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
K.I.S.S.
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 02-16-2008, 03:23 PM
 
My Garage
Dealer : Carter Toyota
2002 Toyota Highlander
annet's Photo Albums
Last Online: 02-28-2008 04:10 AM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Spokane
Posts: 2
Rep Power: 0
annet is on a distinguished road.
Default Re: Check Engine Light On

my friend has a 2000 Corolla that has had the engine on, except for when reset by mechanic a few times. The code is PO 300, random misfire. Her mechanic has checked out EVERYTHING many times, can't find anything. Any suggestions? thanks. Anne
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 02-16-2008, 07:12 PM
mustang67408's Avatar
KE7WLF Master of Disaster
 
My Garage
Dealer : Findlay Toyota Scion
2002 Toyota Tundra,
2004 Toyota Sequoia,
- Other - 1967 Mustang
mustang67408's Photo Albums
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Henderson, NV
Age: 43
Posts: 4,109
Blog Entries: 1
Rep Power: 10
mustang67408 will become famous soon enough.
Send a message via AIM to mustang67408 Send a message via Yahoo to mustang67408
Default Re: Check Engine Light On

Quote:
Originally Posted by annet View Post
my friend has a 2000 Corolla that has had the engine on, except for when reset by mechanic a few times. The code is PO 300, random misfire. Her mechanic has checked out EVERYTHING many times, can't find anything. Any suggestions? thanks. Anne
Have them try running a product called "SEAFOAM" thru the engine to help break up the excessive carbon on the tops of the pistons. Water also works well, but you have to be very careful, this can cause damage if not done properly.
P0300 is a RANDOM MISFIRE and excessive carbon builup can cause this and be very frustrating to pinpoint.
__________________
2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK

MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | Nurf Bars | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors

23 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official Donahoe Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
K.I.S.S.
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 02-17-2008, 06:53 PM
integraGSR's Avatar
Registered Member
 
My Garage
Dealer : Maita Toyota of Sacramento
2005 Toyota Tundra
integraGSR's Photo Albums
Last Online: Today 08:43 PM
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 793
Rep Power: 4
integraGSR is on a distinguished road.
Default Re: Check Engine Light On

Quote:
Originally Posted by annet View Post
my friend has a 2000 Corolla that has had the engine on, except for when reset by mechanic a few times. The code is PO 300, random misfire. Her mechanic has checked out EVERYTHING many times, can't find anything. Any suggestions? thanks. Anne
first thing i would do is change the plugs.
__________________

05 Salsa Red Pearl DC
01 Honda Civic
95 Acura Integra
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 02-19-2008, 09:02 PM
Registered Member
 
My Garage
Dealer : Dan Hecht Toyota
2004 Toyota Corolla,
2006 Toyota Highlander
AirForceAngler's Photo Albums
Last Online: 03-22-2008 06:59 AM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Highland, IL
Posts: 3
Rep Power: 0
AirForceAngler is on a distinguished road.
Default Re: Check Engine Light On

I've been chasing the same code in my Silverado for a while. Here's some things to start with. Check for vacuum leaks, change plugs and wires, fuel filter and maybe fuel pump if the rest doesn't do it. I've already checked for vacuum leaks on the truck, fuel filter and plugs will be next.
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 02-19-2008, 09:04 PM
Registered Member
 
My Garage
Dealer : Dan Hecht Toyota
2004 Toyota Corolla,
2006 Toyota Highlander
AirForceAngler's Photo Albums
Last Online: 03-22-2008 06:59 AM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Highland, IL
Posts: 3
Rep Power: 0
AirForceAngler is on a distinguished road.
Default Re: Check Engine Light On

Some things to start with on a P0300 code: vacuum leaks, change plugs and wires, change fuel filter and maybe fuel pump if that don't get it. Could also be a loose intake. I've been chasing the same code on my Silverado for a while. Checked for leaks, plugs and fuel filter are next.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:27 PM.


TundraSolutions.com is a registered trademark of Tundra Solutions, Inc.
Other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the TundraSolutions.com User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Questions? Please use the Contact Us link.  Consumer Electronics Hunter  Dealer Hunter  JPV Photography  Tundra Solutions