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Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions
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rember the computer in your car tries to make you happey but needs to keep things with in federal guide lines
Can anyone tell me how much it would cost ?
Where should I go to repair it ?
Please reply.
Thanks,
I have an 02 Camry LE. It seams the passenger door lock will not open all doors in the car...is there a setting for this. Example: I leave the car while I run in to pick up a video. I lock the car behind me since the wife and kids are waiting in there, throw my keys in my pocket, come back with a video, 2 popcorns and a few drinks, my wife pushes the unlock switch on the her (passenger) side to open my door...nothing happens....?
it's quiet if you don't turn on the blinkers, I hardly notice it anymore
So far, I love the look, feel, and quality of my purchase.
I was wondering if anyone else has noticed a couple of items:
1) The defroster on the rear window does not seem to work near the top 4 inches of the window.
The center of the rear window defrosts quickly, but the entire top portion seems to take a much longer time.
I see the defroster wires in the window near the top, but don't know if they are part of the active area.
2) The acceleration hesitates slightly when I pull out from a stop position.
It seems to be when the automatic transmission is shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.
Once it gets past this hesitation, the acceleration is very smooth.
Everything else about the car design appears to be flawless...and its as quiet as a mouse !
Thanks in advance for your comments
Rita
Did you notice that when you pump gas there is no little flapper on the hole where you insert the pump? That is now the norm on the Camry. Not sure what the little flapper did but for some reason they saw fit to remove it.
Brakes:
At about 30,000 miles, the front brakes started shimmying. I expected to resurface, but the dealer replaced them for free under a service bulletin. They said the old rotors were warping prematurely, and that the new rotors were an improved design.
Rattles:
The only rattle problem I had was the front license plate. It rattled badly in crosswinds. I took off the plastic frame, and the rattling was greatly reduced. It now rattles only in very strong winds. Unfortunately there is a front plate law here in Calif. or it would be gone.
Acceleration:
I am also annoyed with the hesitation when I try to accelerate quickly. I will try the battery disconnect soon. Could it be that the transmission learns its slow habits while we are breaking them in nice and easy? Or do I need a different transmission controller chip?
On another note, the Continental tires are horrible. I have only 8K on them and am thinking of buying Michelin X One. Any recommendations for a super quite tire that is T-rated?
FYI, the Traction TAs are noiser than the Conti's... not sure what the Michelins will cost or how quier they are...the TA were $80 each installed.
Good Luck and be carefull!
If so, did they do it without complaint or hassle?
We have about 1500 miles on our 03 SE V6, and although I haven't really driven it in rain or slush, I don't want my wife to be driving around on tires that are not the best since it's her car and I want her safe.
Deke
The car performs well and I'm very satisfied
with my purchase.
However, lately, I've been hearing a whining
noise coming from the engine.
I took the car to the service department and they
told me it was the Balance Shaft, and sometimes
it's louder on some cars than others.
I don't know what a Balance Shaft is or what it
does, so I could not talk to the service dept.
about it.
Is there anyone with the same problem, or can
someone tell me what a Balance Shaft is and if
the service guy was correct about the diagnosis.
Thanks
I would think if you are closing a deal and the dealer has Camry's with both sets of tires they would not mind swapping out the wheels...you might also ask what kind of deal you could get by swapping the Contis for another set (which the dealer likely sells) Hopefully it would be considerably less than the cost of just junking the tires and buying new ones elsewhere.
Good Luck.
I can hear it at idle, especially when I start-up
at a cold start.
I can't hear it while I'm driving, only when
I'm idling.
Thanks
I am new here. I have a new 2003 toyota camry LE. I love this car but my paint is badly damage due to acid rain. I am not sure whether it was like that from the factory or what. When I look at it from an angle I see water spots under the clearcoat. Should I get it Rotary buff or if you know another solution feel free to. Also do you think toyota would maybe cover it under warranty.
****Mooselook****
I brought a new camry about 2 months back.04 LE I dont drive a lot.Currenlty have 800 miles on the car.
I recently noticed a noise coming from the rear when ever i apply brakes.I took my car to the dealer.He told me it is because of the Adjustor spring and its a minor problem and it should be fine after he replaced the spring.Since this is a new car and not my area of expertise,i want to know whether I can trust what the dealer is saying
Thanks
Technical Service Bulletin: ST002-03
Issued: JUN 03
Title: Steering - Steering Column Noise When Turning
The mechanic explained that it was a rubber lining that wasn't lubricated between the wheel and the firewall (not sure if I'm saying this correctly) or something of the sort. I saw the bulletin and it applied to 2002/2003 models within a certain range of IDs. He applied the grease at no charge and my horn still works fine. The wheel turns fine now.
This also falls under your 36,000/36 month warranty if applicable.
I would recommend that the water passagers be cleaned and lets see what comes
i recently change the rear disc pads and after that there is always a squeaky souund ,in the morning i notice that when i brake there is a sound in the front end also a sound whenever i turn the steering.
Thanks
My only suggestion is to get the seller to provide oil change receipts BEFORE purchasing the vehicle - though this is a good idea with all vehicles, it is probably even a better idea with a 97-01 Camry. With regular oil changes the engine life may indeed extend well into that which we expect from a Toyota.