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Ive got a Corolla 2006 model,im getting a lot of vibration from the engine while in drive but stationary-like at the red light,my engine RPM is showing about 500 is that to slow can I get the RPM adju

Full service did not help.

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You have probably already gotten this fixed,,, but, The idle speed of 500 is too low and along with the "engine vibration" it leads me to believe you have a misfire. The fact that of low idle speed would suggest one completely dead cylinder either due to a bad spark plug, wire / boot coil, injector or wiring etc..

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    Sounds like a misfire to me which can be caused by a large variety of reasons. Get it checked by your mechanic.

    Sorry I cant be more specific but it's impossible without physically being there and checking it.

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Hello, the idle speed is controlled by the computer, there is no adjustment, what you can do is to clean the inside of the throttle body:

Remove the intake hose from the T/Body, disconnect the battery, use a can of air intake/throttle body cleaner and a brush, open the throttle all the way and clean the carbon out, put the hose back and reconnect the battery, start the engine and keep the rpm up until it clears out, drive it for about 15 minutes, about 90% of the time this fixes low idle.

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SOURCE: 2000 Toyota Corolla, vibrates when brake on and in reverse, check

check the coil. you can switch them around to see if the code changes to the cly that has the coil from the #1 cly.thats the fastest way to check the coil.

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: How to make the service engine light go out after a 5000 mile oil change.

These instructions were posted to reset the Maint Required light on a Toyota Sienna. Process should be the same for your Corolla. Best of luck and hope this answers your question.
Greg

  1. With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B).
  2. Turn the car off (ignition key to the OFF position).
  3. Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer
  4. Turn key to ON position without starting the car. You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out.
  5. Release the odometer button/knob.
  6. Turn key to OFF position.
  7. That's it! The "MAINT REQD" light has been reset to warn you to change your oil in another 5,000 or 7,500 miles or so

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  • Posted on Apr 28, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 toyota corolla rpm drops when a/c or lights is turned on

There is a solenoid that is mounted on the carburetor that increases the idle speed when extra strain is put on the power supply (a/c etc). Usally it gets dirt in it and jams which can cause it to burn out. A spray with a CRC type product and giving it a wiggle will usally get it going again.

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2009

SOURCE: Prado 1993 vibration at high speed

If your tires are excessively worn or is you have a puncture sealant in them, it can cause these issues.

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  • Posted on Jan 15, 2010

SOURCE: code 441 and 446, also poor performance, corolla 2006

You can change oil and test it again. If you don't get power, then you can check your car coupling. I like toyota.

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I purchased one but did not install it yet. I am sure this will resolve the problem since all other suggested fixes I found on the internet did nothing but unnecessarily frustrate the owners.
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