2002 Toyota Corolla Engine cooling Problems

“Engine malfunction dash indicator came on. First Toyota dealer replaced spark plugs after discussion and said drive car for few days. Warning light came on next day. Second Toyota dealer ran full diagnostics and got code p1346. Advised vvti cam needed to be replaced and possible timing chain. Minimum cost just over $1000. I asked if there was a service bulletins on this. They said no. There is. Now what step should I take?”

“I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla that uses an excessive amount of oil it is not leaking it out it is burning it. After reading numerous complaints of virtually the same problems from other Toyota Corolla consumers I believe this seems to be a common problem in this year make and model. I even had to replace my catalytic converter due to the problem. My local Toyota dealership told me to call the national Toyota customer experience line and they told me that this was not a recognized problem. …”

“I would like to document my concern regarding the failure of the charcoal canister in my 2002 Toyota Corolla. This seems to be a common problem and I have seen quite a few people complain about the same on the internet. Regardless, I feel that a part so non descriptive shouldn't cost over $500 to replace. Secondly Toyota motor company insist that the part would be covered for a recurring failure only if it is replaced at the dealer, where the costs are 2/3rds more than a normal service shop such as midas. …”

“I am writing regarding an issue with my 2002 Toyota Corolla. I recently had to replace an emissions control device in my car, a charcoal canister due to it being clogged. I am concerned that this may be a wide-spread problem because on the day that I had my car repaired, I met another person at the Toyota service station with the same issue and who also had a 2002 Toyota Corolla. However, fortunately for her she was still under warranty so she did not have to pay for the repair. The warranty for this part is 3 years or 36,000 miles. …”

“I took my 2002 Toyota Corolla le in for an emissions test and failed. I was told that the repair would cost above $500 because the charcoal canister on my emissions control system had failed and I need to replace it. After researching this problem on the internet and speaking with my mechanic I found that this was a very common problem with corollas. I was also told that the reason for the failure is that the canister is set at an angle and it allows engine gases to liquefy and cause failure. I am upset because this car has fewer that 65000 mile on it and this is a major part failure. …”