The automatic transmission may not shift correctly. This can be caused by the throttle position sensor being out of adjustment or a shift solenoid needing to be replaced. Typically the transmission does not need to be completely overhauled.
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1994 Toyota Celica
1994 Toyota Celica Problems
Power Steering Leak From Pump and/or Hose
Suspension & Steering --
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The power steering pump and power steering hoses tend to develop leaks and require replacement.
Check Engine Light Due to Restricted EGR System
Exhaust & Emissions --
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The EGR System tends to get restricted or blocked with carbon after 100,000- 125,000 miles which will cause an emissions test failure for NOX. If the EGR system is equipped with an EGR temperature sensor it will trigger a Check Engine Light for improper EGR flow. The repair is to clean out the EGR passages and the EGR Temperature sensor. Our technicians tell this repair is pretty straight forward and takes about 1-1.5 hours. It is al...
Replace Oxygen Sensor When Servicing EGR System
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Over the time the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system may become plugged with debris, the oxygen sensor may also be getting slow or 'lazy' around this time. When servicing or cleaning the EGR system, it is a good idea to replace the oxygen sensor because it works in tandem with the EGR system.
Engine Won't Crank Due To Starter
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If the vehicle will not crank over, the most common problem is the starter, which tend to fail at about 100,00-125,000 miles. Sometimes it is only the starter solenoid contacts, but often the complete starter (including solenoid) needs to be replaced.
1994 Toyota Celica Questions and Answers
ms.kula, 1994 Toyota Celica, Waimanalo, HI
How do you change the starter solenoid for an AT? Is it a complicating thing?
Steve Odore, 1994 Toyota Celica, Indianapolis, IN
where is the water temp sensor (TO89422-35010) on this model (2.2). What is involved w/ replacement?
dreamlandmotel, 1994 Toyota Celica, Junction City, KS
how do you get belt off?
ikhan2424, 1994 Toyota Celica, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Miami, FL
car intermittently starts,change distributer cap, roter, coil,fuel pump, fuel filter, took out aftermarket alarm, car will run for months sometimes, sometimes it fails when driving and sometimes th...
dimple, 1994 Toyota Celica, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Corona, CA
I pulled the spark plug wiring and put it back and now it wont start. Is it the firing order that is wrong? Thanks
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1994 Toyota Celica Reviews
i have a 1994 toyota celica and the only proble im having with it at the moment is the drive shaft.great sporty car
I absolutely love my Celica. Maybe, because it's my first car, or maybe because it's just amazing. It's 16 years old now, but I can still feel like the king on the road, while I'm driving it.
If you're looking for a low budget sportscar this is a very good choice. Highly reccomended!
My 1994 Celica is the best car I've ever had. I think that much higher priced sports car drivers are surprised when I out corner/curve them. I have the 1.8 engine ST with an auto trans. The best thing? It has 246 thousand miles and still drives great! The road clearance is amazing considering it looks low to the ground. I've taken it camping on rough roads and the little bugger is very tough - I even slammed the front wheels into a unseen ditch on a dirt road and rocked it out by slamming the tranny fwd-reverse, fwd-reverse until it pulled me out in reverse. No damage.
The original cloth upholstery still looks good (I weigh 220 lbs) and the driver seat lumbar support still leaves me feeling rested on long drives. My 6' tall friend was forced to ride in the back seat for 450 miles and when I asked how it was he replied "Pretty good". I could go on and on, let's just say that this is one hell of a car. Oh, did I mention the very responsive and intelligent gearing? Ok, nevermind.