1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
205,000 MILES
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XRIK
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Corolla won't start. My battery is fine, i performed a load test and it is not the problem. When I turned the ignition on, I have no electrical anywhere. No dash lights, no headlights, no interior items like horn etc. I replaced the ignition switch because I had a similar problem with my 1999 Tacoma that fixed the problem, but no luck. After replacing the ignition switch I still have no power anywhere.
Jan 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM
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Check the connections on the two smaller battery wires. The negative one is bolted to the body. The positive one typically bolts to the under-hood fuse box.
Jan 14, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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cardiodoc, you are a genius! I tighten the cables and tinkered and it started right up. I will need to replace the pos & neg battery cables, but should be ok. Thanks again. How can I Paypal you some money? I would like to send you $25.00 for your help. Rick B
Jan 15, 2013 at 12:43 AM
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Typo, I will need to replace the pos & neg battery cables, but should be ok. :)
Jan 15, 2013 at 12:45 AM
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I only know a few dozen things and that was one of them. My dart board has to be right once in a while!

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Jan 15, 2013 at 1:01 AM
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How do I donate to the sight? I did not find any links? Thanks again!

rick
Jan 15, 2013 at 1:53 AM
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Thanks again for your faith in my brains.
Jan 15, 2013 at 3:00 AM