Fixing a $500 Toyota Solara That Starts and Quits - Crazy Problem!

Our Cheap $500 Toyota Solara is finally fixed. After almost a year of troubleshooting (on and off) we finally stumbled across the problem.
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[@elliotmann9787]

Hard to imagine how one tiny wire could cause all those problems. I don't think I would have the patience to try and figure it out. I have a 2003 Solara convertible and just love that car. But we paid $4000 for it, not $500. You got a really good deal.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks. It really had me stumped for a while. I was just about to set fire to it, lol.

[@kylezLand]

Such a pretty car with gold badges I honestly love the look the back tail lights look like a solor system drives like a lexus

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, nice cars.

[@jonsmith4364]

I really liked the Solara's. But in 2008 it was my wife's turn to buy a car, she wanted to replace her Camry with another. I almost had her talked into the Solara, but the salesmen gave her the heads up that they would probably be discontinued. Still got the 08 Camry, got rid of the wife. But dang I really luv'd that red Solara.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Cool cars.

[@turboomni848]

Well if I was in the market for a Solara type car I would not hesitate buying this one from you. Watched the whole thing. You patience is admirable especially these days when everything seems to be modular replacement, ,even the car. My hat is off to you.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thank you for the comment. It was quite the challenge, but the car turned out nice and I sold it to a close friend for his 16 year old daughter within days of being it being finished. I'm sure it will make them a great car.

[@raymondcanessa7208]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Solid car should be good for at least another 100k

[@2002WS6]

Well I did one better I purchased a 2003 for 400 bucks. I put a head gasket on it because it was leaking antifreeze. I installed new head bolts and replace the battery replaced the tires and put a starter on it plus a window regulator. I drive this everyday. Great car.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I'd agree you did at least one better. That's a steal right there. Good work, man!!

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

I remember watching your video when you first posted it I'm glad everything worked out for you i still have my solara that i got for 300 bucks same generation as yours except mine is the v6 1mzfe engine it's been a good car so far but it's always had an issue turning back on after i shut it off. it turns back on but kinda struggles I've put a new starter in it but seems to do the same i wonder what's up with it

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Maybe a timing issue? Look for issues related to "Hot Start" on the Google machine. That should point you in the right direction.

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

@@ProjectTimeGarage thank you you will do

[@joelbell9082]

I was an injured veteran now I'm starting to walk again had a Ford Van that I had the put 4 new tires on and the oil changed done then I thought i'd get the antifreeze relaced They used such high section pressure to suck out the antifreeze for so long they blew their head gaskets on the truck. So I've been stuck in the house for the last 6 months. But I found the Toyota Camry Solara. Is the car that I've been interested in buying? Because I wanted two door car I don't want to four door car. I don't need 4 doors and it seems like it's a very good car. I'd like to get to one with the V6, the SLE model I think the 2008 or 2009. I'll get one of the better years for the car, and the price is won't be that high. So that's what I plan on doing and I appreciate all of your expertise and explaining exactly what was going on? I've always been able to work on calls myself. And it seems as if it's a very reliable car even if I did get it in a convertible. I'm getting older now, I've always had high performance calls. I had GTO I had a nineteen seventy chevelle super sport With the LS6 motor I also had a nineteen seventy LT1 motion corvette No, it's for the day's getting up. It's Sunday morning change the plugs Setting the dual point distributor with the book of matches Putting an aviation fuel Go to New York national Speedway. Those were the days

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Like most Toyota vehicles, the Solar is hard to beat.

[@codykoch7081]

I am a 3rd owner of Toyota SOLARA automatic with 3.0 l automatic v6

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Neat cars.

[@timothycoggins6439]

Hey buddy I have a Toyota just like that I mean same everything and this car been good to me,but I'm having a problem that has me puzzled my battery keep going dead the alternator is new I've been told it could be the throttle body might need cleaning so I haven't started the car in a few day so when I did I can hear air coming from around the back of the motor near the throttle body....could u please help me with what it might sounds like to u??????by the way great video

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

The issue is called "parasitic draw". I cannot see any way the throttle body is the issue. Most of the time it's a light that isn't going off, maybe the glovebox door, trunk light, etc.

[@timothycoggins6439]

Ok thanks

[@playedbyzips4808]

I got a 04 solara my car turns on (dash) but doesn’t crank battery checked it’s good could it be a bad starter? I hard a small tickin noise when trying to turn it #pleasehelp #subscribed

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Most likely it's the starter

[@aass9601]

Dude , that thing is F ing clean inside, I’d be willing to drop $1500 on a paint job from a Maaco on it, get a few things that’s missing from junkyard. Omg.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, it was a nice car. Sold it to a buddy for his daughter.

[@jeantaylor2717]

I have a Toyota Camry Solar 2003 . No body damage . When my mom passed away it was given to me . I drove it home and it has been parked for two years the car ran perfect when I drove it here . Since then I haven't drove it it's been parked in my driveway. It's tired are flat battery is gone. No problems if you can just answer what should I do I don't have money to put into it. Some money but not really ???

[@nellz2039]

@@jeantaylor2717 where are you located ?

[@jimtownsend7899]

I’m in PA, but I’d like to talk to you about buying it. I bought an 02 for my grandson a little over 2 years ago, and we love it. How can I contact you email-wise? I don’t do Facebook or Instagram or any of that other stuff. Thanks!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Sorry, I sold it over a year ago. Just about 3 days after this video was made.

[@jimtownsend7899]

@@ProjectTimeGarage What a fool I am. Immediately after sending that comment, I looked and saw when you posted the video. As Homer would say, "D-oh!" But thanks!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@jimtownsend7899 Oh, no worries at all!! I do "D-oh" stuff regularly. My wife calls me the entertainment.

[@user-ud9ow5yi7n]

What year and engine is your solara,any rust?How much are you selling it for.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It sold shortly after this video was made, just about a year ago.

[@drbassface]

$500? Insane.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yep, for sure!

[@jeantaylor2717]

I need your advice .

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Okay, whatcha got?

[@potatomongrel]

needs a new wire harness?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Turned out to be a single chaffed ground wire. Fixed it a long time ago. Been great since then.

[@arshnewstvusa]

You look like doppleganger blonde Alex Jones' son

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

First time I've heard that!

[@codykoch7081]

Someone wired something wrong

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Pretty much - Pinched/chaffed wire.

[@Stinkyweed]

Fuel.pump or lines