Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: How To Remove The Plugs

How to remove the plugs on an 09 corolla? I found the plugs, but can't seem to get them out. Plug wrench doesn't fit. There seems to be a metal sleeve in the way. Almost looks like you need to take off the valve cover. Hope not...

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Toyota - Corolla :: 2002 - Tighten Spark Plugs To Same Torque Specifications As Regular Plugs

I am changing my own spark plugs for the first time. I have a spark plug wrench, dielectric grease, anti-seize compound etc.

I have a Haynes manual for my 2002 Toyota Corolla. The book was written before Irridium plugs were used. Should I tighten the spark plugs to the same torque specifications as regular plugs? The book says 158 inch pounds. How do I know I have tightened them to the right amount?

How do I avoid cross threading the spark plugs? What happens if you cross thread the spark plugs (assuming the car seems to be running fine)? Would I need a new engine or expensive repair when it is time to replace the spark plugs again?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Died / Spark While Cranking But Will Not Fire / Start

2009 Toyota corolla Automatic, 1.8L NON 1ZZFE

Died while Friend was driving .

No MIL, no history or pending codes.

Verified spark with a test plug and a ignition wire tester. Has spark while cranking.

Verified engine has fuel at injectors, removed rail and attempted to start while monitoring injectors, visually fuel is being sprayed out.

Verified compression by removing #2 spark plug, inserted finger into hole, compression forces my finger out of the cylinder head.

Security light comes one initially for 2 second when key is turned on, but goes away during cranking.

Cranks nicely, wont fire or start.

Not sure what's wrong, looking for an EFI or Ignition wiring diagram.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Vibe 1.8L Automatic Won't Start - How To Check For Spark And Fuel Pressure

My son has a 09 Vibe 1.8L automatic and it won't start. Among other things, I also I want to check to see if it has spark and fuel pressure.

First of all, can I check for spark by looking at the signals into the coil packs? I realize that this won't actually tell me if there is spark at the plugs, but I'd like to know if the ECU is commanding spark or not. One of the coil packs was replaced a couple of months ago, so I'm fairly confident that it is OK. And it's hard to believe that all of the rest of them would suddenly have a problem.

As far as the fuel pressure is concerned, I don't see a valve on the fuel rail to connect a standard fuel pressure gauge. I'm assuming that I need to some how tap a gauge into the rubber supply line, prior to the metal line going to the fuel rail, but I'm not sure this is the recommended way.

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Corolla :: How To Know If Spark Plugs Changed Correctly

I don't have a torque wrench. I just have a spark plug wrench. I changed my own spark plugs. I don't like taking them out and putting them back in. I'm not sure if I got the torque right. What should I do?

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Corolla :: Spark Plugs In Left Hand Cylinder Burning Up

I have been burning up spark plugs in the left hand cylinder (when facing the engine from the front). I have burnt up two plugs in a month in that cylinder. I have low compression in that cylinder and my oil consumption is high as well (1QT every 300 miles). My question is, is the oil fouling plugs and the oil consumption connected or is there other things I should look into?

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Ford F-150 (2009-2014) :: 5.4 Spark Plugs Socket Different?

is there a diffrent spark plug socket too take out the plugs on the 5.4 3v motor cause i tried a socket i thought would work but i wouldn't go in the spark plug hole like what gives

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Ford F-150 (2009-2014) :: Cam Phasers Or The Spark Plugs Breaking Upon Removal

Do the 2010 5.4 motors still have any issues like the cam phasers or the spark plugs breaking upon removal? I'm looking at a 2010 F150 4x4 but I didn't want the headaches that might go with it since it has 80k miles....

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Camry :: 2009 SE 4cyl - 165,000 Miles On Original Spark Plugs (Highway Driving)

I have an 09 camry se 4cyl with 165k. I believe the service interval on the plugs is 100k. However, 75% of my miles are from highway driving. Plainly put, the car still drives like brand spankin new and get gets 30mpg hwy. This tells me the plugs are doing their job just fine. What concerns would you have if any?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: CE - Cannot Get The Key In To Ignition

I have a 2009 corolla ce i can get the key in to the ignition ...

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: How To Disable ABS

So I want to disable the ABS on my Corolla. I was wondering if I could pull the fuse in my bonnet to disable the ABS and if I were to do so which fuse would I pull.

I think if I were to pull the fuse from the interior, the other car features that are tied into the fuse wouldn't work.

If I can't pull the fuse in the bonnet, what are the other ways I could disable ABS? I read that removing the relay is an option.

Also is there anything I should know if I were to reactivate ABS? For instance, would the ABS light be off when I presumably reactivate it or do I need to perform some extra steps to remove the ABS light?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Whine At Around 35 - 50 MPH

My 09 corolla has a whine at around 35-50 mph it does sound like its rpm related. When i let off the throttle it isn't as loud.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Swapping 2.4 Into 1.8?

I was wondering would the 2.4 2az-fe fit in to my 1.8 corolla I want to get a bare block or blown engine and build it up and turbo it and then put it into my corolla. Would the 2.4 bolt up in place of the 1.8 and if so where I can get a bare block or a complete engine?

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 1.8L - New Car Will Turn Over But Won't Start

09 le 1.8 135k miles. Had serpentine belt break while driving home, pulled over, had car pulled in on a trailer. Pulled old belt and found water pump was bad along with belt broken. replaced both, car would fire off as should, but would still run hot while leaving parked running. pulled thermostat, found it would not open until about 15 degrees above opening temp. replaced thermostat, now car will turn but won't start.

Disconnected battery to try and clear any codes that would prevent it from starting, still won't start. have had to charge battery a couple times so wondering if it's the battery not having enough charge to start car up? i wouldn't think so, and it doesn't make sense for it to be plugs since it was starting up without a problem before changing thermostat.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Right Side Of Car Is Much Cooler?

The air coming out when the on the drivers side is significantly warmer than the air coming out on the passenger side when the A/C is cranked to four. At times it is borderline hot unless I kick back the setting to a two or three and then the sides even out a bit more, but it still seems like the right side of the car is much cooler.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 LE - Where Is The Air Filter

Where is the Air Filter? How do you access it? 2011 LE

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Engine Swap 1.8 For 2.4

I have a 2011 corolla. the engine just dont have any pep. is there a way to swap 1.8 for a 2.4 . is it worth the effort. or how can i get more pep without sinking lots into it.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Rattling On Start Up Like It Isn't Getting Oil

Quick search found this post asking about changing the ECU, so it sounds like I'm not the only person to have heard this.

I've had my '09 Corolla for almost exactly 1 year and I've put 22k miles on it. All oil changes with Toyota elements and conventional oil at 1k miles and Mobil 1 5W-20 at 5, 10, 15, and 20k.

It's rattling like it isn't getting oil at start-up... intermittently. Sometimes it starts up just fine and others it rattles like it doesn't have oil for the first second or two. What's going on here?

I'm about ready to take it in to the dealer for an assessment, but with it being intermittent and all, I'm not expecting to be well-received. I know if I was looking at this as a used car and I heard what I've been hearing, I'd run.

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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Installing A TRD Exhaust?

Owner of a 2011 Corolla S and wanting to install a TRD exhaust.

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