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I would take the switch assembly out, look for binding in the switch, and if that is good, check the cable, then go from there.

ABS won't be affected unless the tires are different sizes. With all 4 tires at the same size (regardless of the size difference from OEM), the ABS activates when: 1) One or more tires rotate more slowly than the others (steering input is also looked at to determine if this isn't happening due...

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Nice write-up!

And also, don't replace any more parts unless you verify through troubleshooting that they are faulty. Guess and check gets expensive.

Get a timing light and time the distributor properly, and make sure the throttle position sensor is adjusted properly as well. If you have to run these out of spec, then you are only masking the actual problem instead of fixing it. How long did the car sit for? Was the fuel drained out of the...

Your Corolla probably has the 1ZZ-FE engine 2003 - 2008 used the 1ZZ-FE (or 2ZZ-GE for XRS). 2009+ use the 2ZR-FE (or 2AZ-FE for XRS). So that would be your best bet for a direct swap - finding a non-XRS 2003 - 2008 Corolla engine.

The injectors are new, but you can swap them to see if the problem moves. Another thing to check would be vacuum leaks. If they are severe enough, those will cause misfires as well.

I get stable temps as well as reported by Torque.

Use PB Blaster and let it soak for a half hour, then remove the rusted hardware. Better yet, if you can get ahold of Aerokroil, use that.

^this. Checking the gauges was the difference between "You have a spun bearing, we'll go ahead and replace it under warranty" and "You drove the car without oil pressure for x miles and it shows because the entire engine is trashed and blued. Warranty denied."

I got the softex seats with blue cloth inserts to match the blue trim, so it works fine for me.

Those resistors defeat the function of a sensor that is designed to make the engine run as efficiently as possible, and will actually decrease power and mileage.

Bad tensioner would make a difference with acceleration and deceleration, not light throttle and wide open throttle. It also won't cause a lean condition. You're better off tracing down that hiss first and finding out what is causing that before you look anywhere else (just curious, is the...

Chains do not need to be replaced. They will last the life of the engine and then some. If you have unusual noise coming from the timing chain, it is generally the chain tensioner or a worn guide that is the problem.

I had the IRS one. I "underpaid my taxes and was going to get arrested if I didn't send a payment right away". I kept the guy on the phone for 45 minutes trolling him while telling him that I was finding my social security number, and he finally hung up when I asked if I could bang his wife.

Mine only goes on full speed when I'm idling in 90+ degree weather with the A/C on. Otherwise it never goes on full speed.

Theoretically, the wiring should already be there. To be safe, remove the mirror first and verify the connections exist before you buy the mirrors with integrated signals.

Wait ... that video is for a Camry >.< I can't find anything on YouTube or Google. Hopefully someone with a '96 chimes in.