1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6 have change new distributor, crankshaft sensor, wires plugs,clean the throttle body, new battery, car will start, ass soon is hot, will die, and no spark, after 15 minutes , the car will start again, what is the problem please

270

Asked by chrisdembass Dec 14, 2013 at 08:56 AM about the 1997 Toyota Corolla Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1997 toyota corolla  1.6 ,  I  change distributor new, crankshaft sensor, wires
plugs, gas filter, cleaned throttle body, car will start , will run 10, minutes , 20 minutes,
1/2 day, as soon is hot, will die. try to get spark no go. after 10 minutes will start, pleas
help me    thank you   christos

10 Answers

What comes to mind is the ECU getting hot, it will operate fine until both engine heat and maybe the operating of the ECU itself gets hot, it's 17 years old if it's never been changed before. They can be had for a little as $55. If it was mine that's what I would try. Also make sure your new battery is grounded properly, a real good grond on negative cable to chassis.

6 people found this helpful.

It probably has the 4A FE (the 1.6L) and has OBDII since it's later than 1996. Even if your CEL is not lit get those OBD codes scanned, might help eliminate guesswork if I am wrong and the ECU is Ok.

4 people found this helpful.
270

It is a 4A FE engine, i try 2 use computers, maybe a wire is shorting the system, yesterday the car run, work for two hours,and stop. i try for a spark via the spark plug to see if i get spark, nothing no spark, 15 minutes later the car starts again i am getting frustrated please help

11 people found this helpful.
270

I change two new distributors, and i change the computer (used) still getting the same reading P1300 igniter mulfuntion, it'is impossible two distributors to be defective, I have never have seen a problem like this, the only think that maybe a broken wire, or mass air flow dirt on the filement

3 people found this helpful.
270

I will do that, thank you for the information christos PS will post the resolution

1 people found this helpful.
270

resolution for the following problem, igniter malfunction P1300 Code: you have to change the igniter that is located, on the left side below the master cylinder, it is screw on the body off the shock tower I hope this note will be use full, Standard blue streak number LX 721or Delphi the price is lower.

5 people found this helpful.
25

Hi Sir, Did you get your problem fixed? I have the same problem, if you did please tel me what to do?

2 people found this helpful.
10

check the fuse that powers the ignition. you need to clean where it sits . i had similar problem a real pain

1 people found this helpful.
50

i have japani car model 1996-97 toyota corolla 1.6, I have starting problems at first self after 60 mints it will ok, which sensor not works..??? no one understanding ....pls help and guide me.

5 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Corolla

Looking for a Used Corolla in your area?

CarGurus has 24,418 nationwide Corolla listings starting at $975.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1997 Toyota Corolla

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Jeff Polhemus
    Reputation
    3,360
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,270
  • #3
    hashimmir
    Reputation
    2,500
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
2,124 Great Deals out of 37,283 listings starting at $700
Used Honda Civic
1,347 Great Deals out of 28,458 listings starting at $600
Used Honda Accord
1,497 Great Deals out of 29,259 listings starting at $474
Used Toyota RAV4
1,905 Great Deals out of 28,842 listings starting at $1,450
Used Honda CR-V
2,070 Great Deals out of 41,171 listings starting at $500
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,906 Great Deals out of 30,713 listings starting at $3,500
Used Hyundai Elantra
920 Great Deals out of 26,307 listings starting at $500
Used Nissan Sentra
862 Great Deals out of 42,769 listings starting at $850
Used Nissan Altima
1,315 Great Deals out of 37,442 listings starting at $700
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,113 Great Deals out of 18,937 listings starting at $1,700

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Toyota Corolla For Sale
46 Great Deals out of 6,855 listings starting at $18,199
2023 Toyota Corolla For Sale
162 Great Deals out of 1,994 listings starting at $16,000
2022 Toyota Corolla For Sale
222 Great Deals out of 2,518 listings starting at $14,200
2021 Toyota Corolla For Sale
342 Great Deals out of 3,786 listings starting at $12,456
2020 Toyota Corolla For Sale
138 Great Deals out of 1,857 listings starting at $10,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.