I recently purchased a 1994 Toyota Corolla. It is an automatic, if that matters.
Occassionally it won't start. Usually starts normally. I'm not the main driver, but I'm told that when you put the key in and turn it the warning lights come on (as they should to check the bulbs), but then when you turn it all the way to start it, there is nothing. I don't think there is even a clicking, though I'm not sure.
This happens both when the car and engine are cold and when they are hot.
Eventually the car will start again if you just keep trying to start it, usually within a few to several tries (without even shutting the car off, just keep turning the key all the way to that momentary start position).
A relative had this same problem with her 1995 Corolla, but ended up selling it before it was fixed. So I'm thinking this might be some sort of typical issue.
Has anyone had this problem? Can you tell me what needs doing or checking?
Occassionally it won't start. Usually starts normally. I'm not the main driver, but I'm told that when you put the key in and turn it the warning lights come on (as they should to check the bulbs), but then when you turn it all the way to start it, there is nothing. I don't think there is even a clicking, though I'm not sure.
This happens both when the car and engine are cold and when they are hot.
Eventually the car will start again if you just keep trying to start it, usually within a few to several tries (without even shutting the car off, just keep turning the key all the way to that momentary start position).
A relative had this same problem with her 1995 Corolla, but ended up selling it before it was fixed. So I'm thinking this might be some sort of typical issue.
Has anyone had this problem? Can you tell me what needs doing or checking?
