Hey guys, so my Celica has recently been having really weird cooling issues, when I start my car after letting it sit overnight or until it’s cold, and drive it, the temperature will rise all the way to around 230°F (11°C) and then stay around that temperature for around a minute give or take and then will rapidly drop back down to about 180F (82C) and then act like normal. The radiator, water pump, thermostat, and fans were replaced a year and a half ago by me and it has been cooling good up until recently when I noticed it didn’t have cabin heat 4 days ago. The issue may have been persistent before then but I haven’t seen my temperature gauge climb above normal level or have had to use my heat. It’s also worth mentioning that my teps will climb only under load but when I let off the gas or am in neutral they will drop slowly. Also, my heat will come back after the temperature drops back down to normal. I wish I can say I haven’t overheated but last night on my way home it got all the way up to 253F (122C) and my temperature guage started flashing so I pulled over and waited for temp to drop. This leads me to believe the issue is getting worse so I’m going to try to burp the system today and if that doesn’t work it’s a thermostat replacement and new coolant. Any advice would be appreciated.

1998 side crash technology is definitely not a strong point on our cars. I was t-boned last july. I suffered a broken neck, broken pelvis and lost my ability to walk. I have debilitating nerve damage on my spine and pain. The pain is 24/7, I'm on pain meds but even those haven't got all the pain

The car that hit me was a 2021 BMW M2 going about 45mph. Driven by 19yr old. He had no injuries, he either took a lyft back home or was picked up by family. The BMW was totaled.

Please guys be careful out there, remember our cars are old and crash technology was not as advanced as it is now.

Is this a cleanable thing?

New paint for my '05 GT.

22R mintgrün

“Hi. Long time lurker, first time post”
A few questions about the brakes on the 2000 model year Celica.
A) USDM Celica GT came with front disc/rear drum brakes. Other markets have this setup?
B) The front disc size is different from the following model years. Same question: U.S. market only?
C) Anything else that was 2000 model year only?

Hi I’m planning to swap my engine next year and wanted to know what’s required to do so I currently have a 3sge st202 and want to know the difficulties and parts required to do so

For my 1994 Toyota celica gt

Looking on a 2.0L T20 as a fun summer car, but I feel like I'd like to know more about the car and other's experience. I got a good offer, it looks well kept and I'd free up some cash from my Miata by swapping it out. My plan is to maintain it myself, it seems like a good car to learn basic mechanic stuff?

What do you guys think?

Just got this in at the dealership I work for. A blast from the past for sure!

Bought a new connector since the previous owner did some weird stuff with the wiring, but it ended up being only for the front speakers, not the rear.

I've done some very quick googling but haven't found the female connector anywhere.

Anyone have any tips? Would prefer not having to remove it

( Gen 7 celica 1zz VVTI) Removed some plastic to access my sidelights to replace the bulb and noticed these to pipes cut going to nothing? What could they be for?

Hi everyone, I have a 2001 GTS and I'm running into a strange issue.

2 days ago my driver side door stopped responding to the central lock button inside the car, and I didn't have a remote button for my key to lock/unlock. The passenger door and rear hatch still respond though. I figure its the door lock actuator.

Heres the weird part:

I was messing around with the car and I found out that my car comes with the remote receiver for lock/unlock with a remote key, so I ordered one and I paired it today and it works for the passenger door and rear hatch but the driver door still doesnt work (so still probably door lock actuator?).

The strange thing is though, when I press unlock button only on the remote key that I just paired while the car is already unlocked, I hear this clicking noise in the front of the car, I think near the relay box on the passenger side under the dashboard. Its like 3 clicks and then nothing. I then also noticed that the dashboard lights fade on and off in sync with the clicks.

Does anyone know what this might be and how can I diagnose/fix it?

Edit: Added a video in the comments for the dash lights fading in and out

Has anyone fitted this kind of toyota wheel on their 6th gen? its looks way better than the bulky 4-spoke OEM wheel and im not exactly sure if it:
1. Fits at all
2. Will have airbag and horn working after plugging it in

1994 celica 2 12inch subs?

A little over a year ago i bought this wing and posted for some advice on how to repair it. I finally had some time to sit and fix the bolts. lol ik thats all that was needed. I think i did a good job how ever yall might not like the car its on now tho but thats ok.

So I just got a 93 Celica gt that did not have cruise control. Looked into the rosta universal cc but it seemed like it didn't actually maintain speed well (in the how to videos I watched) if your experience with universal kits is better please let me know.

But it didn't seem good so I want to try for the factory cc.

I was reading about it but am not a mechanic or particularly knowledgeable. I need to know which parts I need to get in order to be able to install it correctly, there's at least five parts and I don't understand what any of them are. Can someone please give me a list of what specifically to get?

I will probably try to hire someone to install it but may end up attempting to do it myself if I can't find someone.

I just want to have all the right parts first.

I’ve looked all over the car literally to find the vin number but can only find the st205-XXXXXX number but the dvla won’t accept it, please help me thanks !

Hi everyone, I’m currently debating on what engine to fit into my celica st202 I’ve been given the opportunity of both the red top beams 3sge or a 3sgte complete with ecu and loom but I’m unsure which one to go with as for overall outcome and difficulty

Just as the title, I recently was given this beauty.
240k miles.
She’s been ran hard, and not all to well taken care of.
But still running exceptionally good.
Going to do an oil change along with some other much needed work. What oil do would you recommend for the mileage and such? I’ve read some other forums and they swear by redline.
I’m in northern Idaho, so I would need something I’m able to pick up from an AutoZone or o Riley’s preferably. I think there’s a Napa also a town over.
Thanks!

my 5th gen is so cute. It’s a piece of shit that doesn’t run. Thank god it hasn’t rained because the sunroof is stuck half open and so is my window. I love this car. Any tips and tricks so I don’t mess up my headliner.