1999 Toyota Corolla Car shakes when I accelerate

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
88,500 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JUDY13027
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I drove through a pretty bad snow storm, going through some deep snow. Got home and had to drive through more deep snow to get into parking spot. Started to smell something burning. Turned off car and went inside. Next day, took it out and it was fine until I got it on the highway and accelerated to 50 mph and car started to shake badly. Stopped to make sure I didn't have a flat tire. Not. Tried going again and it shook worse. It was towed to a shop for a Monday repair (I hope). Any ideas what could be wrong?

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Judy13027
Dec 21, 2008 at 8:29 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It is possible you damaged the convertor, they can be damaged by an impact. If damaged they can overheat, clog up and cause many drivability, problems.

Other possibilities are that a connector was damaged (crankshaft sensor for example). You may have also damaged a motor mount.

Best to have it inspected and find the cause.
Dec 21, 2008 at 9:08 AM
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Thank you for your response to my question. Are you able to tell me if it is an expensive repair?

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Judy13027
Dec 21, 2008 at 9:13 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Depends on the problem. Convertors are expensive, especially from Toyota (anywhere from $500-$1100), but you could go through your insurance co. They are expensive because of the rare metals used as the catalyst (platinum, palladium, rhodium).

But have it inspected first, hopefully it is something cheaper.
Dec 21, 2008 at 9:18 AM