Problems starting the engine - Toyota Yaris Forums

fmicle · 03-18-2007, 12:55 PM

Hi,

I've had my Yaris for 6 days now, am happy with it, but I've been experiencing a problem when starting the engine. I try to start it and sometimes nothing happens. Just like when you don't have the clutch pedal depressed. It happened a few times already, so I'm starting to get worried. This morning it happened on the exit ramp off the highway. I was waiting for traffic to pass, it was a little steep, so I stalled the engine. It took me about 5 tries to re-start it. It's weird, it doesn't happen all the time, I keep trying a couple times and eventually it starts. Afterwards I went to get gas and after I filled it, it didn't start either the first 2 tries. Does anyone have any idea, did anyone experience this before?

Thanks, Florin

eTiMaGo · 03-18-2007, 01:05 PM

take it to the dealer, there's gotta be a bad electrical connection somewhere, most likely the clutch sensor or the starter system itself...

Spades · 03-18-2007, 02:34 PM

yes, it definatly sounds like a electrical problem, i have experienced these these things in other cars, it can be something as simple as a bad ground on the starter or could be as bad as the PCM/ECU loosing communication with the engine.

It is still under warranty, so let the dealership figure it out.

fmicle · 03-18-2007, 06:29 PM

Problem solved! I feel a little stupid, but I'm relieved, there was nothing wrong with my car, it was my foot :-) I experimented a bit and realized I wasn't depressing the clutch all the way. 5 mm made all the difference.
GO YARIS!

Black Yaris · 03-18-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmicle

Problem solved! I feel a little stupid, but I'm relieved, there was nothing wrong with my car, it was my foot :-) I experimented a bit and realized I wasn't depressing the clutch all the way. 5 mm made all the difference.
GO YARIS!

Hey Thomas bring back memories of you and your Yaris for the first time starting at the dealership?

eTiMaGo · 03-18-2007, 10:42 PM

*whistles innocently*

Katana · 03-21-2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmicle

Problem solved! I feel a little stupid, but I'm relieved, there was nothing wrong with my car, it was my foot :-) I experimented a bit and realized I wasn't depressing the clutch all the way. 5 mm made all the difference.
GO YARIS!

At least your car is fine!

miroatlanta · 10-06-2009, 08:10 PM

Man, did this thread save me a lot of headache! Same story. I've had my Yaris for about 2 months, and it's an awesome car! Yesterday, I went to start it, and nothing. All the instrument panel lights came on, but the starter and engine were silent. After a few attempts, it started just fine.
This morning, same thing. And after a few tries, it started. I got to work, and immediately called the dealership, scheduled a tow truck and cussed my new car!
On a whim, I Googled "Toyota Yaris ignition problem" and this was the first thing that appeared. I went outside, put the clutch to the floor, HARD, and she started right up. I tried it several times with different amounts of pressure, and that 5mm of play really does make all the difference!
The weird thing for me is, I haven't changed the way I drive that car since I bought it, so why now is it so sensitive? Is the clutch "adjusting"? Is my left hip crumbling?
Thanks for the tip, y'all!

bronsin · 10-06-2009, 09:00 PM

On my 5 speed ECHO I had ice get in the clutch switch during the winter. Press down all the way on the clutch and...no start! I replaced the battery because it was 7 years old (stupid...there were bright ignition lights!) New battery...same results! In frustration I slammed down on the clutch and felt the ice crack and give about half an inch and it started. Something to think about when your manual equipped car wont start. If I had a manaul now I would short the two wires together on that freakin switch!

AlexNet0 · 10-06-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

On my 5 speed ECHO I had ice get in the clutch switch during the winter. Press down all the way on the clutch and...no start! I replaced the battery because it was 7 years old (stupid...there were bright ignition lights!) New battery...same results! In frustration I slammed down on the clutch and felt the ice crack and give about half an inch and it started. Something to think about when your manual equipped car wont start. If I had a manaul now I would short the two wires together on that freakin switch!

I did.

For my remote starter, but same effect, lol, and it works

DevilGirl · 10-07-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmicle

Problem solved! I feel a little stupid, but I'm relieved, there was nothing wrong with my car, it was my foot :-) I experimented a bit and realized I wasn't depressing the clutch all the way. 5 mm made all the difference.
GO YARIS!

Hmm, sounds familiar... I had my car a few days when i was having this issue (then again, I was also stalling my car kinda frequently as I hadn't previouisly owned a stick-shift). I was gettin very frustrated.

But now that I'm experienced (all of only 2 months to the day), I don't have this problem. (well, the starting at least... the stalling still happens on occassion when stopped going up a hill and I don't feel like redlining it to get it moving again......)

03-18-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	Problems starting the engine Hi, I've had my Yaris for 6 days now, am happy with it, but I've been experiencing a problem when starting the engine. I try to start it and sometimes nothing happens. Just like when you don't have the clutch pedal depressed. It happened a few times already, so I'm starting to get worried. This morning it happened on the exit ramp off the highway. I was waiting for traffic to pass, it was a little steep, so I stalled the engine. It took me about 5 tries to re-start it. It's weird, it doesn't happen all the time, I keep trying a couple times and eventually it starts. Afterwards I went to get gas and after I filled it, it didn't start either the first 2 tries. Does anyone have any idea, did anyone experience this before? Thanks, Florin

03-18-2007, 01:05 PM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	take it to the dealer, there's gotta be a bad electrical connection somewhere, most likely the clutch sensor or the starter system itself... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

03-18-2007, 02:34 PM	#3
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	yes, it definatly sounds like a electrical problem, i have experienced these these things in other cars, it can be something as simple as a bad ground on the starter or could be as bad as the PCM/ECU loosing communication with the engine. It is still under warranty, so let the dealership figure it out. __________________

03-18-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	whistles innocently __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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03-18-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	Problem solved! I feel a little stupid, but I'm relieved, there was nothing wrong with my car, it was my foot :-) I experimented a bit and realized I wasn't depressing the clutch all the way. 5 mm made all the difference. GO YARIS!

10-06-2009, 08:10 PM	#8
miroatlanta I've made a post! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1	Man, did this thread save me a lot of headache! Same story. I've had my Yaris for about 2 months, and it's an awesome car! Yesterday, I went to start it, and nothing. All the instrument panel lights came on, but the starter and engine were silent. After a few attempts, it started just fine. This morning, same thing. And after a few tries, it started. I got to work, and immediately called the dealership, scheduled a tow truck and cussed my new car! On a whim, I Googled "Toyota Yaris ignition problem" and this was the first thing that appeared. I went outside, put the clutch to the floor, HARD, and she started right up. I tried it several times with different amounts of pressure, and that 5mm of play really does make all the difference! The weird thing for me is, I haven't changed the way I drive that car since I bought it, so why now is it so sensitive? Is the clutch "adjusting"? Is my left hip crumbling? Thanks for the tip, y'all!

10-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#9
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	On my 5 speed ECHO I had ice get in the clutch switch during the winter. Press down all the way on the clutch and...no start! I replaced the battery because it was 7 years old (stupid...there were bright ignition lights!) New battery...same results! In frustration I slammed down on the clutch and felt the ice crack and give about half an inch and it started. Something to think about when your manual equipped car wont start. If I had a manaul now I would short the two wires together on that freakin switch!

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