20 Most Recent 1996 Toyota Tercel - Page 4 Questions & Answers

you check the ATF (trans oil) condition this good indiccator for your trans status . (burn mean clutch inside burn ) have small chips . change ATF and filter and make sure it;s in level.

rattling noise from front, first rule out any loose heath shield check exhaust system, and also your engine mounts when given gas your engine shifs under torque and when you let off the gas to shift engine moves back(no load, torque) if loose or broken mounts may cause interierence on moving parts(binding). do this firts good luck

I assume you have turned the dial on the dash and have them set to the brightest setting? If you have, and they are still too dim, then you probably have a bulb burnt out.

Probably water in the electrics, was it pressure washed or steam cleaned?. Check all electrical junctions, sockets and unions for signs of dampness - including spark plugs. Anything obviously wet, dry the best you can with a cloth and treat everything else with a hair dryer. As the engine gets warm it will tend to dry most everything out anyway.

Strongly suspect that someone forgot to put oil in your car when they were finished.
This car may be done for.

give me more info abouth the car model of engine?

I would say 1000 is almost what the Tercel is worth, depending on it's mileage. Also, I really don't see why it should cost so much for a brake job on that older vehicle. Get another estimate for that brake job somewhere else.

May have a wheel cylinder kit gone bad, Have a break job done and it will fix the problem. Make sure they check the wheel cylender kits.

Based on the age of the vehicle I would check the speed gear on the transmission for being worn or loose. If the Speedometer actually has a cable attached to it replace the cable totally. This symptom is more a sign of a worn cable than a twisted cable.

Your CV joints are worn out, and need to be rebuilt or replaced.

some engines have a particular torque sequence and you cant just **** them down to torque, i suggest getting a repair manual as it comes in handy for many things, and a good $23.00 investment.

check belt tightness

That car may run forever with check egine light on, but you can visit most any auto parts store to get code read for free.
Often the light refers to oxygen sensor.. Maybe just need plugs or wires etc. Go to Auto Zone ask to check code for free.

Hi,

Check if the alternator output is 13 volts to 14 volts or when the engine runs try to disconnect the negative (- ) terminal from the battery, if it still runs your alternator is okay. Just to check if that new alternator works.
If the procedure that I have told you is working, the battery must be brought to the nearest battery center, they have a load tester that will definintely assess the battery's condition if it really good or needs to be replace.

Hope that charge up the problem!

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Hello mmdwell.
You may be able to replace the seals, but it is a difficult job and you will likely find the surface the seal rides on will also be scratched, rusted and scored.
People in the auto repair trade usually go for a rebuilt unit available at most auto parts supply.
They are not that expensive and make the job much easier.
Get one that already has the inner tie rods mounted on it as your Tercel is a few years old and will likely need them anyway.
You will need an alignment after the replacement. A tape measure toe set usually results in worn tires.
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