2006 toyota corolla runs for one minute stops have to restart drive then shuts off again. Check engine light is on

Check exhaust system. It seems to be clogged.

The power steering works off the engine, so if engine not running, no power steering. It sounds like to me that a good place to start would be the fuel filter. If the fuel filter is plugged, it may allow enough fuel to go through to run the vehicle for a few minutes but not allow enough through to sustain continued operation. The fuel pump is also a consideration.

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Does it run for a full minute or start then shut off within a few seconds?
If the latter, then it sounds like the anti-theft system has kicked in and needs to be reset.

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I have a 2006 Corolla that needs ti get towed to the dealer. I think it's the ECM problem. My brother has a 2006 Matrix and the ECM was replaced in his a few months ago, at no cost to him.

sell it

Ask your repair person if they have a car computer fualt code scanner if not find someone who does.It will take about two minutes to check to get a positive fault code and will tell you what is wrong.hope this helps,Regards Stefan.

Let's try the simple first and replace the fuel filter soon as we can, The fuel filter may be at the end of it's life and is causing the engine to quit working when the flow of fuel is restricted. Note the fuel pump is working harder trying to keep the fuel pressure up and may over heat causing it to fail also which mean a costly replacement of the fuel pump in the gas tank. Good luck and keep me posted, be glad to help.

Gauge light illuminates when the ignition is switched on. It should extinguish as soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates with the engine running, it indicates a malfunction with the engine management system. Have this checked as soon as possible.
If it flashes when driving, reduce the vehicle speed immediately until the light illuminates constantly. If it continues to flash, avoid heavy acceleration and high engine speed, stop the vehicle and have it checked immediately.
On some vehicles this light may be red – again stop the vehicle and seek assistance.
If it is safe to do so, try stopping the vehicle, switching off the engine, wait two minutes, then restarting the engine to reset the engine management system.
With the light illuminated, the vehicle is still safe to drive as long as no other faults are apparent with the engine. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or garage as soon as possible to avoid any damage being caused to the catalytic converter.