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Now as it is driven those default parameters will begin to be "fine-tuned" as the ECU learns the actual tolerances of the control devices and sensors unique to this particular vehicle.
As a for instance the transaxle's ATF line pressure is controlled by an electric solenoid which is typically used as a "bang-bang", on or off, servo device. No voltage applied, the plunger is fully extended by spring pressure, apply the full 12 volts and the plunger is fully retracted. But Toyota, and many others, uses it as a linear control device via the use of PWM, Pulse Width Modulation, to position the solenoid plunger incrementally anywhere in its full range of travel.
Over time and use the ECU "learns" how much PWM duty cycle to apply to the solenoid to adjust the ATF line pressure to the desired levels.
And where would I find these "New Car Features"? If I recall the only new thing for 08 is the 6 spd tranny, available 8 way power passenger seat, available Bluetooth, new wheel style for the XLS, new bumper/fog lights, new grille, darker tail lamps. Anything else I missed?
I'm not an engineer (although I play one on TV) So everything you posted I'll go along with until I find something different.
Mack.
Mack :shades:
Not according to posts 44 & 45 here:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f17d3c5/45!make=Toyota&model=Camry&ed_mak- eindex=.f17d3c5
I appreciate the help. Thank you.
The problem may exhibit less in one than the other but otherwise...
They then had my car in for service and said couldn't find the problem. However when I got the car back the flare was gone and has been gone for 6 months now. I have strong reason to believe they went ahead and reprogramed the ECU with the latest TSB and didn't want to tell me so they don't have to count it as a fix attempt and they protect themselves
from possible lemon law buy back.
I happy the flare is gone but the trans does not shift smoothly and has a downshift problem in 1st and 2nd gear.
My Gas mileage has also dropped and I get no where near the MPG I should be getting.
To say the least this experience with this car has been my worst ever!
Keep in touch, Chuck
does this flare issue pose a safety concern?
In the past it has always been the large displacement engines that get matched with gearboxes with lots of ratios when in reality it was the purchasers of small displacement engines, likely purchased specifically for the FE advantage, that could get the most benefit.
The issue occurs like this - I'm driving and the transmission seems to become "loose" (sorta like an exaggerated pause in stepping on and releasing the clutch on a manual transmission) and the engine increases RPMs about 1000 to 2000 and then "reconnects" and drives normally.
Initially, I thought they were sloppy up shifts but it doesn't always involves gear shifts.
When I described the issue to the dealer, the service writer told me it was because the transmission is "electric" and shifts differently than other trannies.
I didn't mention the word "flare" because I wasn't sure if this is the symptoms associated with flares.
After doing a bunch of Googles for "flare", I'm pretty sure I'm affected.
Take two aspirin and call your dealer in the morning. Tell them you want the flare TSB done on your car. Should take care of it.
Mack
It's currently on its sixth generation (2007-present) and it has grown substantially from when it was first introduced in the US in 1982 (first generation) and it looked like the typical econo-box of that era. The Camry is one of the most reliable vehicles ever made by Toyota. The biggest competitor has always been the Honda Accord which is a fine automobile in its own right.
It is built primarily in Georgetown Kentucky, and also in Japan for US distribution. Toyota has several plants in North America as one of their commitments is to build the cars they sell in the country they are selling them.
There is a ton of info I could give you and I don't want to bore you so let me know specifically what it is you need to do. You mentioned persuasive, in what way?
Mack
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Mack
FYI: This car will replace my 02 6 cylinder LE which I've been happy with.
Thanks in advance for any advice you provide!
Jo
Mackabee
Mack
You may have read reports on Consumer Reports about the time it takes to recoup the money spent on a hybrid versus a just gas car. If I recall correctly they said it would take 5 years or so. They based it on gas prices then and also on maintenance costs which are actually really low as the only maintenance needed on them is regular oil changes, tire rotations, etc., on the gas side of the car only. The electric side is maintenance free. If the battery pack needs replacement and the car is out warranty it costs around $3200.00 dollars.
So the difference in price may not be worth it to some customers but they do feel like they are contributing to a cleaner environment and most if not all Prius owners say they would buy another one if they had to replace their Prius. It has the highest loyalty rating of any car.
Mackabee :shades:
Its also built and assembled in Japan? As i know the camry that japan assembles is only for the Asian market and the design is different and a little bigger, its also sold in some countries by the name of toyota aurion
Any1 know about this?
So both camrys are same some are coming from japan but most are made in Georgetown Ky?
Any quality difference for the japanese made is it better?
I really like the aurion better where is the aurion built only in japan?
And IMO the aurion it looks even better then the lexus ES350.
Nice pics especially of the aurion
thanks
Yes, most are US built. I can't see any quality differences. You could take the VIN#s off a Japan built and a US built and you can't tell the difference. There is still the perception that the Japan built are better. Having owned both Japan and US made I can tell you they are both great cars.
The Aurion is made in Australia and some parts of Asia:
China, Taiwan, Phillippines, Malaysia, (not Japan). It replaced the Toyota Avalon in Australia and New Zealand and it's basically a seventh generation Camry with different back and front. In some Asian countries it is also sold as a Camry. (See pic below) I agree, I think it looks way better than the ES350.
Mack :shades:
p.s I'm going to have to resize the picture. It's taking up the whole screen!
It appears you did indeed do that and I thank you very much. For the record, any time a picture you post pushes up under the right sidebar, it should be resized not to do that, even if it's only a little bit. The reason for that is that if the picture appears in the first post on the page, not only is it cut off, but so are the next several posts.
If you post your pictures on your CarSpace page and then use the automatically generated code to display them here, they will be automatically resized and you won't have to worry about.
End of Public Service Announcement. :P
Mack