1998 Toyota Corolla Stalls From Stop

1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
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KJONES2006
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I have a 1998 Corolla. In the past week or so there have been 3 or 4 occasions when I am trying to start from a dead stop, I push the gas pedal and it feels like the pedal just goes down, almost like the car is dying. But then it catches and goes on with no problems. This morning it did that but then it died on the side of the road. After that, it would try to start but then would not stay running. Two different part stores said that the fuel filter is not replaceable and that I would have to take it to a dealer to have the fuel pump replaced. Is this true?
Jul 26, 2006 at 3:13 AM
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im not sure about the statement of the fuel filter not being replacable..... but it does sound like the fuel pump is starting to seize up so i would go get that fixed....good luck :)
Aug 10, 2006 at 9:06 AM

Suggested Repair

Have the fuel pump inspected and replaced if it is failing. The expert suspects the pump is beginning to seize, which matches the hesitation and stalling. Confirm whether the fuel filter is serviceable separately before assuming a dealer-only pump replacement.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Toyota Corolla reported hesitation when accelerating from a stop, followed by the engine dying and then failing to stay running. Parts stores said the fuel filter is not replaceable and that a dealer would need to replace the fuel pump. The expert was unsure about the filter claim but said the symptoms sound like a fuel pump starting to seize and recommended having it repaired.

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