2009 Toyota Camry

bourne1

i was referring to this.i've a basic model
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2079/93855274cm6.jpg

thanks

mackabee

It's fine to take a long drive. And just vary the speed if you are going to go that fast. If you could slow down to 60-65 and not lose too much time on your trip it would be better. After 750 miles you can use the cruise control.
In the morning when the car is cold the car's computer prevents the transmission from shifting until it is up to normal operating temperature. You can see this on the tachometer as the rpms remain around 2000 and the car will shift and the rpms remain at 2000 then they will go down to around 750 rpms when temp is normal. You will experience this more in the winter time as the engine/transmission will take longer to reach normal operating temperature. The jerk you are experiencing is probably what I just described. If it works normal after the car warms up. If it continues to do it after the car warms up then I would suggest you take it in to have it checked out. Hope this helps and have a nice, safe trip.
Mackabee

mackabee

That's what I thought. That is where the mic is place for the bluetooth equipped cars and also for the glass breakage sensor. Even if your car does not have those options they install it on every Camry.
Mackabee

bourne1

thanks
is it possible to install an aftermarket bluetooth to that mic?

kannansiva

Hi,

Did you got any update on this issue. I came to notice the same problem (gear box heat up) when I was driving my 09'camery for more than 2 hours drive.

Pl post your findings.

mackabee

There's a few aftermarket systems that will work.link title has one that has nav and requires an adapter for the bluetooth and fits right where the factory stereo goes. There's also a variety of other types from low priced to high price depending of features.
Mack

bourne1

i got a blueant 3 bluetooth handsfree speakerphone
thanks though

samnoe

I think that Toyota is the only manufacturer today that still offer power window switches which are NOT ILLUMINATED! Why??

I also HATE so much the gated shifter. I can not see any reason for the change from the older "straight forward" design. I am glad that Consumer Reports started complaining about them recently.

Another possible reason why Toyota is releasing new "model years" so much in advance (especially now the 09 Camry for no good reason), might be due to resale value in a few years down the road. When they sell the pre-owned vehicles in 3 years from now, of course an '09 model is worth much more than an '08.

exler

I agree--no need for a Gated Shifter---maybe someone has an answer------

wwest

Gated shifter = "boy-racer" (boy-RICER..??) market appeal.

santocs

Hi,
I went for my first long drive on my camry.. i drove around 1000 miles in 2 days. The drive was very very comfortable... i could drive at speeds of 80 to 85 without any pressure on the engine.. the rpm's were steady below 3000 only rose up to 4500 while accelerating..

Only thing i could notice was while using cruise control, the rpm sometimes rises to 5000 while climbing the hill but i felt that kind of acceleration was not required.

While using the accelerator and going at a contant speed of 75, the rpm's were at around 2200 to 2500 but while going on same speed on cruise the rpm's were steady at 3000 rpm.

Mr Mackabee i thought of not going at higher speeds but could not resist as the roads were so wonderful...

i felt that the cruise control was not that smooth as while climbing a little steep roads the rpm rises very much suddenly.

Please let me know if this is ok?

mackabee

You'll be ok. Enjoy your Camry.
Mackabee

mackabee

are finally trickling down from luxury makes. Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar have had them for years. Now they are showing up in the lower brands. It's actually very useful. I have plenty of times gotten my 95 Camry out of gear while reaching for the radio or cd. Doesn't happen with the gate.
Mack

mcdawgg

"I think that Toyota is the only manufacturer today that still offer power window switches which are NOT ILLUMINATED! Why?? "

Personally, that has never bothered me, because I never look at the buttons - I use my sense of touch to raise/lower them. Wait a minute, I think the driver's is illuminated - I will try to remember to look next time.

mackabee

On most Toyotas the driver's button is illuminated.
Mack

wwest

"cruise control was not that smooth while climbing..."

Unlike you, the CC has no forward vision/sight so it is always "late" to discover, via decaying speed, the car is now "climbing". If the transition from "level" to "steep" is relatively large and quick (short distance) then it would not be unusual for the CC to "grab" two downshift gears simultaneously, abruptly.

This "feeling" of too abrupt (jerking..??) downshifting has been exacerbated in the past few years via the use of 6 speed gear boxes (9 speed if you count the lock-up clutch use) and the "tweaking" of the engine/transaxle ECU firmware to attain the most optimum FE by keeping the engine operating RPM right on the "cusp" of lugging.

santocs

Thank you WWEST... is it bad for the engine if the RPM rises abruptly in Cruise while climbing a steep hill from 2200 to 5000?

i felt it was a little abrupt during climbing steep hills.

wwest

"steep hill" is a relative thing...

Around here, Seattle eastside, 5000 RPM seems a bit much but certainly could be done.

Otherwise a 4 cylinder with a full load or towing might "struggle" to get up a typical "climb" in order to maintain a set speed.

proautobuying

Not necessarily bad for the engine and some may say it can be beneficial by opening up fuel injectors, etc.
My 2004 Camry XLE is a 4 cyl. and I've experienced this abrupt move to reach cruise level.
I usually "help" it out by depressing the gas pedal when climbing or just disengage and resume upon leveling off.

Steve

rich505

I test drove 4 and 6 cylinder Camrys the other day. I asked the salesperson "why the gated shifter".

He said that it: a) eliminates the separate power and overdrive push buttons which he said some people found hard to operate; b) helps avoid the problem of accidentally turning off (or on) the overdrive/power settings; c) makes it easier to "row" through the gears (some people actually downshift when going up and down steep grades).

Probably also makes it look more deluxe.

unhappyowner3

Hi there!
I am the owner of a 2008 Toyota Camry LE and have been back and forth with the dealership about an issue similar to what you are describing, the only difference is that it gets hot enough to melt the paint off the shifter (where the gear numbers are). The car is not even running when this happens so I have no idea what is the exact cause. All three occasions I park my car in my driveway, get in it the next morning and there goes the "bubbled up melted paint" on the gear shift. Yes, this problem has happened on 3 separate occassions, the 3rd time (just 2 days ago) a factory engineer had to come to the dealership to inspect it. Well guess what, the engineer took apart the piece and there was NO damage internally. He believed it was "EXTERNAL" that something was dropped on it (some form of liquid) that melted off the clear paint coating and REFUSES to replace it under warranty. I am LIVID, the first 2 times they claimed it was the BULB....now back again for the 3rd time..."I mysteriously poured something on it" that made the paint melt off. I mean if there were something I "poured or dropped" you would think that it will drop all over and not just on that one spot right and not be AWARE that something dropped on it???Sounds crazy, but I refuse to let this go, I am waiting on the paperwork to file a claim for ARBITRATION...I am so furious not to mention offended that the regional rep thinks that I did it intentionally AFTER it has been replaced on two previous occasions.

I am interested to learn where you obtained the information on the net about the 2008 LE problem.

Any help would be appreciated

kannansiva

Hi,

I went to dealer last week. He told the heat near the gear box was due to light bulb inside it. I also notised that during day time when I drive, I didn't get the heat. It was at evening/night.

Let me know if you get any updates. Appreciate.

Thanks.

mackabee

Sorry to hear about your problem. I have a customer that this happened to her Camry also. The piece of plastic left to the shifter started wrinkling and bubbling like you describe. We ordered the part and replaced it under warranty. I don't think you'll have a case for arbitration due to it's not a safety related issue. I would call the 1-800-GO-TOYOTA and open up a case number. I guarantee you the dealership will be calling you asap to get the part replaced and the problem fixed. In the meantime you can take it to another Toyota dealer and see if they will replace it.
Mack

rich505

No harm. The xmission maybe programmed to do this to give you enough power to climb the hill with a 4-cylinder engine. If it is the V6 it may down shift two gears so you don't lug the engine and to minimize the naughty emissions.

In the quest for gas mileage and to keep the EPA (and CARB) happy they have to do all sorts of engine gymnastics.

santocs

As per the manual the first oil change needs to be done at 5000 miles. But my dealer asked me to come for oil change when it does around 3500 to 4000 miles. I have put around 3600 miles now and its just over 40 days i bought the car.

Please let me know if it is ok do the first oil change now? Also as per the manual it suggests that the brakes are inspected/tire rotation done after first 5000 miles, but the during the first servicing the dealers just do the oil change and nothing else. Is that fine?

210delray

Just wait for the 5000 miles, since so little time has gone by. If you're going in for service every 5K miles, go ahead and have the tires rotated at the same time. When the wheels are off the brakes can easily be inspected. There's not much likelihood of anything being amiss with the brakes at only 5K miles though.

I've got 53K miles on my '04 Camry, and 32K on my '05, and there's little wear on the brakes of either car (but my wife and I tend to be easy on brakes).

mackabee

They just want you to come earlier so they can get more money from you. tHE 3000 mile oil changes were the oil companies getting you to buy their product more often although most cars didn't need the oil changed at 3k miles.
Mack :shades:

exler

on the nhtsa board they list TSB-0061-08 as the fix for the vibration problem on the 08 Camry--do you have any further data?

santocs

Hi,
I read that the company fitted bridgestone turanza El400 tires are designed to withstand speeds only upto 80mph. Is this true?

210delray

Not true -- they are at least "T" rated I believe, which translates to 118 mph. Not that I recommend going that fast anywhere in the US!

ijeije

does anyone know the differences in the exterior/interior between the toyota camry '08 4 cylinder LE and 6 cylinder LE?

scalito

Has the transmission issue that caused Consumer Reports to not recommend the 2007 Camry V6 been resolved in the 2009 model? My local Toyota dealer tells me that it has been resolved, but I'd like to hear this from a less biased source...

james108

I have a 2009 Camry LE V6 with ~1000mi. I didn't experience or feel any problem on the tranny. Actually, I really enjoy the smooth transmission and the powerful engine. Great car.

james108

Dual chrome exhaust tips on models with the V-6 engine.

james108

5 speed auto transmission in V4 and 6 speed in V6.

pj1369

Hi All-

My 2009 Camry XLE came with the bonus, factory installed wood trim kit for the center console. Overall the kit looks great, except the piece (one of four) around the stereo doesn't seem big enough as you see silver around each side of it. While the other pieces fit edge to edge. The toyota website says each piece is suppose to fit edge to edge.

I had the dealership replace it and it looks the same---very cheap. I'm contemplating removing it all, however, I really like it...it's just that one piece.

Has anyone else gotten the toyota wood trim kit and noticed the same thing? What do you think? Does yours look the same? Should I just leave it and ignore the gaps on each side of that one piece?

210delray

I'd ignore it. It's nothing compared to some with their transmission woes.

Or in my case, my '04 got hammered by a rare (for our area) hailstorm. The body shop dropped the headliner to use paintless dent removal on the roof. The dents are gone, but my sunroof creaks when it's wide open. And the paint job on the new trunk lid and adjacent (repaired) quarter panels isn't quite up to factory standards. :sick:

kurup

I bought a camry LE 4cyl recently. Is it wise to install lojack in the car. The dealer is pushing me saying camry is the number one stolen vehicle in US. LE comes with the immobilzer as std. Is it not enough? Or how about going for an alarm device?
can anyone please give some pointers...

Kurup

ahmed316us

I just bought 2009 toyota camry SE last week, its running great w/o any problems, but when i park my car on hill and turn my defog on , my car starts vibrating, does anyone here has any idea why this is happening, I have two other cars, and have never faced this situation.

Please help me guys,

Thanks

kiawah

I think that is a personal decision, depending on a lot of different factors.

How safe is where you live, and where you park it. How paranoid do you get over the possibility of it getting stolen? How big of a financial impact to you if it is?

I wouldn't want anyone messing with the electronics on the car, and kept our LE as is.

beckyren

What is someone's experience for price negotiate for toyota camry LE/CE? Can you offer 18K for basic CE model ?
Too low or too high? (Not include tax)

kiawah

Go look at the Camry prices paid forum, and can also check out nohaggle

www.fitzmall.com

for competitive prices.

Geographic areas of the country do matter, but Fitz would give you a really good target to strive for at your local dealership. You don't mention the area you are from, but if driving/train/flying distance of DC can also take a vacation there and drive home in your new car if the local dealership isn't willing to deal.

mcdawgg

CE - are you looking for manual or auto?

mackabee

Ah, the old "Camry is number one stolen vehicle in the US." semi-truth. Yes, it is the number one stolen car but what they don't tell you is that the 8-10 year old versions are the ones getting stolen for their parts. The new ones are no more stolen than the Accord, Sonata, Altima, etc..
:shades:

210delray

On top of what you have said (and it's true), the Camry, Accord, Altima, etc. aren't even close to the top of the lists when you consider the frequency of thefts per registered vehicle. You're much more likely to have your Escalade stolen than a midsize sedan.

chicagocamry

Is there a way to find out a car's manufacture date? I would like to buy a Camry made in June 2008 or later, so that all the TSBs issued in May are already in.

kiawah

Yes, look on the drivers door jamb, you'll find a sticker which has the manufactured date on it.

mackabee

However, that's no guarantee that all TSB's will have been done at the factory. That's why they call them tsb's (technical service bulletins). They leave it up to the dealership to correct any problems and that's only after a customer complaint.
:shades:

santocs

Hi All,

I spoke to my dealer and i am taking my camry to him today afternoon to get the TSB's done.

any idea if i need to recreate the situation of "hesitation" and the vibration between 35 to 45 or he will do it without them?

He said that he would take a look at the computer and let me know.

This is also my first servicing.
Please let me know if there is anything specific i need to ask him during the first servicing.

Thanks for all the information provided.

chicagocamry

Is that so? I was under the impression that when they issue a TSB, they also make the change in the production line, but maybe not. This particular May TSB does not have the serial numbers from when the change has already been made in production, but some other TSBs have that information. They really should include the change in the production line as well.