I had the same problem with my 99 corolla. It was the solenoid contacts in the starter...they were worn down and didn't either get enough contact or sometimes kind of melt togther (that's why starter spins even after you turn off car and key). Got new contacts and car starts like new!
It sounds like either your having a short at the starter or the ignition switch is bad, I am leaning towards the issue being the starter, usually when the ignition switch is going bad there will be no click,
SOURCE: 2005 toyota corolla ce maint. required need to know how to reset.
To reset the system. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position with the odometer reading shown. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position while holding down the trip meter reset knob. Hold down the knob for at least 5 seconds. The odometer indicates "000000" and the light goes off. If the system fails to reset, the light will continue flashing.
SOURCE: 2005 toyota corolla ce is overheating when a/c is and i'm stopped
multiple corrections.. possible thermostat,fan, coolant. waterpump etc
SOURCE: Toyota Corolla CE 1999 wipers not working.
Open the wiper panel located at below wiper arms,
it could be any of wiper mechanism untight
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This is exactly the same thing my 1999 corolla does. It will start after several tries.I may go several days with no problems, then it will do the same thing again.Mechanic can not find the problem.
Mine has only done the clicking instead of starting twice, about 1 month ago. Then today it did the loud roaring noise that continued after I turned off the car. After starting and turning it off 2 more times it stopped without me having to disconnect the battery like the first post. I have done research and talked with a friend that is a mechanic. Seems to be the starter solenoid. Basically the starter and relay aren't connecting properly.
same exact problem
My 99 Camry is doing the same thing. It will take 3 or 4 times to start then be fine for a week or two. This morning it just clicks. Will not start.
Car does same. Been getting worse then fine for a week. Now it just clicks. Won't start this morning.
I have the same problem, but it occurs only in cold winter days (in Houston).
Toyota Corolla 1999 - won't start when cold for the last month, have to make several attempts before it starts, got new battery, worked for two weeks, then the same thing. This morning after several attempts to start, it started but made a terrible noise, made it to the shopping center, then after turning the ignition off the motor kept on running. I'm afraid to start it again and drive it. HELP
Wow, I had thought my corolla had suddenly become possessed!
1999 Toyota Corolla CE. For about 2 months, the engine does not startimmediately. I need to turn the ignition key several times until itstarts. Each time when I turn the key, a clicking sound happens insteadof starting. Today, the first time, when it started the engine made aroaring sound and it sounded like the starter was continuing firing.When I tried to turn the ignition off, the engine did not stop running.Even after I removed the key from the ignition switch, the engine didnot stop. So, I finally disconnected the battery cable from thebattery. Battery is full charged. Fuel tank is full. Please let me knowif the ignition key has a problem and I need to replace the switch".
i copied and paste this info because i have thesame problem. however, i did not know what to do in the situation and guess what happened i burn the starter." we need to alert toyota for a recal or pay us back for the problem.
I hear a single "click" when I turn the ignition to start the car. It usually starts if I remove the key from the ignition and then turn the ignition once more. On some occasions, I can hear that the starter stays engaged and it (and the engine) will continue to run even after I turn off the ignition and remove the key.
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