1999 Toyota Corolla Check Engine Light

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JAYJITROY
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Hi,
I'm driving a Toyota Corolla 99 for the first time. Every time I turn in the key I get a check light on in the top right hand corner. It has a picture attached. It is probably a picture of an engine or motor. However once I start the ignition the light goes away. Is there any reason for concern?
Sep 15, 2006 at 2:12 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You're doing okay as long as it disappears. It should have a pic on iit-What? don't know
Sep 15, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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JAYJITROY
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yea its the check engine light. :D
Sep 16, 2006 at 2:36 AM
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RASMATAZ
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its suppose to do that, if it stays ON your in trouble-the ECM has detected a problem within the engine management system.
Sep 16, 2006 at 10:25 AM
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JAYJITROY
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by "if it stays ON", you mean after i START the engine / ignition? so if it disappears then it's fine?
Sep 16, 2006 at 11:27 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Yeap!!
Sep 16, 2006 at 11:39 AM

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No repair is needed if the check engine light comes on with the key and goes out after the engine starts. If it stays on after starting, have the engine management system diagnosed because the ECM has detected a problem.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Toyota Corolla noticed a check engine light when turning the key, which went out after the engine started. The expert explained that this is normal and only a concern if the light remains on after startup, which would indicate the ECM detected an engine management problem.

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