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NRV · 07-31-2007, 10:45 AM

First of all I would like to start by saying that.... I'm french so I do apologize in advance .

I own a 2000 Corolla and I've been running through this problem for a couple of months now. I'll try to explain it the best that I can....

Alright ... when I step on the gas really fast it looks like the engine wants to die and then it Revs’ really high ... It sounds like there is a sensor not reading properly. I don't want to bring it to the dealership because they charge like $76/hr and most of the time they can't find the problem within an hour ... So I’m counting on your "expertise" to help me out on this one.

Thanks

FinalGear · 07-31-2007, 02:29 PM

Is it a stick shift or automatic?

NRV · 07-31-2007, 02:39 PM

It's a stick shift

FinalGear · 07-31-2007, 02:46 PM

Check your spark plugs...what kinda of shape are they in right now.

NRV · 07-31-2007, 02:47 PM

I changed them last year ... Iridium NGK spark plug ...

I did read a little bit on the internet and it might be the MAF (Mass Air Flow). What do you think?

Papa Bear · 07-31-2007, 04:23 PM

Is the "Check Engine" light on ??

NRV · 07-31-2007, 04:39 PM

No CEL on!

FinalGear · 07-31-2007, 04:42 PM

Inspect the Throttle Position Sensor.....it might be a faulty throttle postion sensor or throttle position sensor circuit....

Regarding the MAF, I have to look into it...

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-31-2007, 04:42 PM

Try a different dealer, most of them give free estimates on the type of work needed before starting.

Try calling around and post your results here.

NRV · 07-31-2007, 04:46 PM

how am I supose to check that ??

NRV · 07-31-2007, 05:02 PM

Phatroyal -- I just found that one of my friend own a ODBII reader that he can plug into his laptop ... but I don't think that it will do me any good just for the fact that I don't have any CEL on

. But I will certainly start checking around to see