Solara question

[swampy_swimmer]

I know it’s T4R forum and I own one, but my gf drives 2004 Solara and I figured I ask the question here.
So I changed her oil, oil filter, and while doing that I noticed oxidation on one of the battery terminals. So I disconnected it, wire brushed and dropped some engine oil around both terminals because the felt washers at terminals were completely dry.
She started the car, drove 100 yards and car died. Battery looks charged. As i start the engine and press acceleration pedal it runs. As I press on brakes it dies. Doesnt hold the idle.
What is going on? Did I mess the battery with that oil? But It starts... please help.

 

[SilverRidgeRunner1]

I would say yes. The oil causing a poor contact with the terminal. Clean it off and see what happens.

 

[swampy_swimmer]

I thought so, but why does the car starts without a problem? It only stalls when I let go off the gas pedal.

 

[pauldub]

Since you disconnected the battery, the ECU may need some time to re-learn.

 

[swampy_swimmer]

Should I pull it out and replug?

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

check the idle-up valve. perhaps it's a goner and it just happened after you disconnected the battery

 

[Scramble]

I brush the terminals with alum anti-seize. Stops corrosion & still conducts. They have copper anti-seize I've just never purchased it because I have a big jar of alum.

 

[swampy_swimmer]

check the idle-up valve. perhaps it's a goner and it just happened after you disconnected the battery

Thanks. Where do I find it?

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

not familiar with the solara but in some gasoline Toyota cars, it's near the intake manifold.


perhaps these links can help:


https://www.autozone.com/engine-management/idle-air-control-valve/toyota/solara


https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/idle_control_valve/toyota/solara.html

 

[swampy_swimmer]

I got it to work. Apparently disconnecting of the battery leads it to forget the driving habits along with how to drive