20 Most Recent 1997 Toyota Tercel Questions & Answers

You likely need a new clutch, perhaps a new pressure plate and perhaps more. . .

May have two sensors. Usually found in the exhaust manifold between engine and catalytic converter under the car's cabin area. They're expensive little buggers, about $200@ so make sure it's the problem and the right one. Trouble code may indicate A or B or front or back one if more then one.

Hello Theresa Honeycutt, There is an easily explainable configuration that would cause your dilemma on OLD FASHION 4 connection (two big posts & two small gauge wire posts) starter SOLENOIDS... 1997 Tercel is 3 wire (can't happen) Technically what you are describing is not possible as a USER MISTAKE because the TOYOTA solenoid only has THREE Battery TERMINALS showing. It is a MANUFACTURING DEFECT. YOU will need to return the starter as DEFECTIVE and get another one.. Fault: The primary winding of the ("s" lead on classic drawings ... "st1" lead on the 1997 Tercel) has a DIRECT SHORT to the output battery (starter motor side) of the main battery source (internal solenoid defect). There should be ABSOLUTELY no continuity between the large posts (battery & motor) and the ST1 terminal WITHOUT THE STARTER switch ("st1") momentary contact being energized. Then inspect the Ring gear on the vehicle to assure no GEAR TEETH have been broken off in the previous melee... (Serious job... hope not). (BBB-Industries-17681=1997+tercel+starter) Use the BBB Industries FREE wiring diagrams to trace your "starter wire" (registration required: proprietary documents). BBB drawings (my opinion: great company) BBB Industries Premium Alternators Starters Power Steering Products Amazon com BBB Industries 17681 Starter Automotive Carnac the Magnificent

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It blows with the car turned off? Then you have a dead short in the wiring.

Clutch slave will be on the bell housing near the gearbox.

Hello, The knock sensor is usually located in the side of your engine block just under the exhaust manifold. If your standing in front of the car (Since Its Front Wheel Drive) It should be almost in the center directly in front of you. I hope this helps to answer you question. If it does please show your support by clicking the helpful button. Have a great day!

Faulty EGR valve.EGR is exhaust gas recirulation and is typical to have a loss of power when it has gone bad.Replacement is easy,2 bolts hold it on and a vacuum line connection.Do this and get your power back so can climb hills again.

poor fuel delivery, chugging, poor acceleration, stalling, hard starting are just some of the symptoms.

the problem may be a faulty clutch master cylinder that has a blocked compensating port I would suggest taking the vehicle in for an inspection of the hydraulics or the cable if not hydraulic several quotes fro accredited brake and clutch shops. if the hydraulics have never been checked / cleaned or changed, I would be looking at that first because even if it ends up being the clutch and pressure plate, an old clutch slave and master cylinder will fail quickly with the added pressure of a new pressure plate.

Replace oil pumps

Try this YouTube video on the light change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmr49R6MA4w It may be similar to the Tercel, and it is a good starter.

Could be your PCV valve or air filter need replacement. Also could be your EGR system needs a clean out.

Have you changed tires/wheels to a different size than was originally specified for this car? That will throw the calibration of your speedometer off. Sometimes the onboard computer can be adjusted to fix this, but you need garage professional programming equipment to do something like this if it is possible to do at all. Otherwise, if your speedometer is off and you haven't changed anything, it may need to be replaced, or the sensor on your drivewheels. Check with a mechanic.