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02-25-2010, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Rhode Island
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Hello!
I recently bought a used 2007 Yaris sedan, (like 10 days ago) and it had been running great! I love it! Except for this morning. It worked, and then two hours later it didn't. When I tried to start it, there was no sounds, no anything, it just didn't work. So we jumped it, and it worked! However the power steering had vanished. about 20 minutes later, I went out to try again, it took a couple seconds to start up (but it did start), and the power steering was back! Does anyone know what the problem could be? it's been pouring a couple of days, if that means anything at all.. Thanks! |
02-25-2010, 04:21 PM | #2 |
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Sounds to me like the battery may not be holding its charge. Try jumping it again and leaving it on for a few minutes. As far as the power steering, check that all the plugs in the engine bay are securely fastened.
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02-25-2010, 04:32 PM | #3 |
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Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006
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id say get a new battery...for a used car thats probably drained all the way..but yah charge it keep it on for a while or drive for a hour..if it still dies then go back to where you bought it and ask for a new battery..
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02-25-2010, 04:32 PM | #4 |
Audio Junky
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it takes a few seconds for the power steering to kick in after you turn the key... not sure if thats your issue...
get that battery tested... you may have a bad battery or alternator on your hands. |
02-25-2010, 07:46 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Tampa, FL
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Don't overlook the obvious. Check the positive and negative battery cables and make sure they are making a good connection. Take the cables loose and scrape the surface of the connectors and the posts of the battery so you can be sure they are clean and there isn't any corrosion interfering with the connection. A small wire brush would work well.
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02-26-2010, 07:16 AM | #6 | |
Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
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02-26-2010, 12:54 PM | #7 |
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Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008
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If its the original battery, replace it. If you get three years from a battery, you've got your money's worth. If you live where it gets cold, you need a strong battery.
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