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Oh, the part is about $15.
Jayme
I'm sort of a geek. I really like the information display (MPG, elapsed time, average speed). On my first two fuel fill-ups, I checked the accuracy of the average MPG; is it way off. For example, on a trip, the info showed 39.2 average MPG, but the actual fuel and miles driven gave a calculation of 33.1. Also, the estimated remaining driving distance (before a fill-up is needed) is very inaccurate.
Does anybody know whether the info display can be calibrated or adjusted to be more accurate?
Thanks
gclark
Thanks
I just saw a posting about air conditioner filter being changed on a '02. Is there the same filter for my '92?
Also, the driver's door handle has quit working - clunk and something snapped inside. My question is this... can I use the back left riders door handle as an exchange? I know that there is a connector for the power door attached, but is there the same holder for the left rear door handle.. As in one handle for both the left front and back doors?
Trying to find replacement at the auto recyclers is hard, very few 92's around. Would a 93 perhaps fit?
It is my intention to drive the car until it hits a half a million just to see the dealer's reaction when I try to trade it in for a new hybrid or like in a few years.
Thanks
The problem is: At extremely low speed, the steering wheel slides occasionally. This is especially noticeable when changing the direction of turning steering wheel. I can feel a small slippage, like a gap, and hear a small noise.
Any clue? Thanks!
Check the brake fluid level. It is, most likely, at or below the min level – add some. Or stop by your Toyota dealer, and they would top the fluids for you (your car) free of charge.
If the pads are not worn and the fluid level keeps getting low, then the brake system has a leak somewhere that needs to be immediately fixed, or one may face complete loss of braking action in a hard stop, when it is needed most!
After replacing brake pads, bleeding brake lines, and refilling the fluid to maximum level, experienced shops recommend leaving the fluid level as is, never top it off, so when the pads are worn, the lower fluid level and/or the brake light can serve as warnings.
It's best to use Toyota's OEM pads. The pads' materials are specifically designed for the car and will work better, longer, quieter. The discount pads may be too hard, wearing out the rotor prematurely, and most of them will squeak and squeal, not worth any savings!
Why this warning light on the instrument panel keeps on? this puzzles me. Anybody have a similar problem or do u have any comments on this. thanks.
HW4
The quickest way to find answers to this problem is to search this forum under "brake light."
Ski
commish1-
I'm still driving the car, I haven't been in a situation yet where I thought the hesitation unsafe, just unacceptably annoying, nontheless, I do feel it would be safer if it responded properly. It would be a nice car if they could take care of this, it's a quiet, smooth ride, and the V6 is strong (when not hesitating which probably isn't the engine's fault).
The dealer has told me to check back periodically to see if they have a fix yet (apparently if you give them your VIN, they can look in the TIS for TSB's). So I'll keep driving it and keep checking with them.
Looked at the lemon law, it says the condition must substantially impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle. Not sure if that would apply here or not. I could see arguments either way.
Have not had any problems with the brakes.
Would rather not trade it for another car as it would be quite a financial hit, but I will if they don't fix it relatively soon.
Make : TOYOTA Model : SIENNA Year : 2004
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10082915 Date of Failure: July 6, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
WHILE APPROACHING A LEFT HAND TURN OFF A 4 LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY I SAW A VEHICLE APPROACHING IN THE MIDDLE MOST LANE WITH ITS LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON WHICH I INTERPRETED AS A SIGN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHERE I WAS ALSO TURNING. BUT IT TURNED OUT THE TURN SIGNAL MUST HAVE JUST BEEN FORGOTTEN ABOUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS INTENDING TO CONTINUE TRAVELLING STRAIGHT. BY THIS TIME I HAD ALREADY STARTED MY TURN AND WAS IN THE PATH OF THE ONCOMING VEHICLE. WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GOING TO TURN I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO GET OUT OF ITS WAY. THE SIENNA SEEMED TO SLOW DOWN VIOLENTLY AS ALL PASSENGERS IN MY SIENNA LURCHED FORWARD, AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY SEEMED TO KICK IN AFTER WHAT SEEMED LIKE A COUPLE OF SECONDS OF SITTING HELPLESSLY IN THE PATH OF THE ONCOMING VEHICLE, WHICH HAD TO SLAM ON ITS BRAKES TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH US. THIS ACCELERATION HESITATION COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE DANGEROUS IF THE OTHER DRIVER HAD NOT BEEN DRIVING DEFENSIVELY.*AK
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I would say that the "hesitation" is definitely affecting all drivers on the road! It is not so great to have the "hesitation" during a emergent situation! However, it is a great so far that no one is injured due to hesitation! TOYOTA BETTER DO SOMETHING IN THE NEAREST FUTURE to fix the problem!
IMHO, making both left and right turns in Ontario, Canada are really dangerous... and sometimes it really needs the brisk acceleration in order to avoid the "T-bone" crash! Say if you drive a sedan get to an intersection then you plan to make a left turn, meanwhile, there is a SUV/van is also trying to make a left turn on the opposite side and it blocks your view. But you are unable to see there is any oncoming traffic, then you have to roll forward to see, say if a oncoming traffic car is like 100 ft away travelling at 50 mph toward you, then in order to avoid the crash, the hesitation must not play any part during this turn and require a brisk acceleration! Consequently, it is not acceptable to have hesitation!
The specs said 2.5" clearance from the floor with 110 lbf applied.
The "fast rattle" sound comes only for a second or so during the acceleration from a complete stop or while accelerating on an uphill.
The sound comes from the right side of the engine.
Apart from this the car runs great and is smooth.
Please comment on this as this is becoming an annoyance.
Thanks
We have taken it to two different dealerships and they have both said the fluids need to be topped off. Our most recent visit was only a month ago (the noise came back within 1 week) and the fluid levels have been checked and are fine. We are taking it back again this week.
Has anyone else had this problem?
How can I find any proposed fixes from Toyota?
CEC01
Forgive me if I'm oversimplifying, but it seems as though the electronic throttle/computer system is programmed to adjust itself to your driving habits and optimize emissions to meet ULEV 2 (some sort of government emission standard). But the time the computer takes to figure all this out is causing the delay.
I have no doubt that Toyota is aware and probably... hopefully... working on a solution. Fixes to the Lexus have had mixed results.
Here are a couple of articles I stole from the Avalon Forum:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04345/424551.stm
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04343/423383.stm
My guess is that Toyota's challenge is to reprogram the computer to eliminate or reduce the delay while still meeting the emissions requirements. I think that Toyota has to meet the ULEV 2 requirements and that won't be sacrificed to fix the hesitation - if they can't do both. So I'm praying they're able to do both - and quick.
I'm going to wait for a while (not sure how long) and see what they come up with. But I'm already thinking about what to replace it with just in case. Meanwhile, will check back with the dealer periodically.
To those considering the Camry - take it for a good test drive. Specifically, simulate stop and go traffic by decelerating to less than 10mph and then accelerating again. Do this multiple times at different speeds under 10mph. Also recommend rapidly doing an accel-decel-accel (or vice versa) at any speed to see how it reacts (I've found this can confuse the computer - feels like it's saying "hey wait, I can't keep up"). [It might be fun to do this on a hot day with the windows up and no AC to see if you can get the salesman to lose his cookies.] I don't think these things will bother everyone, and if they don't bother you, it may be a good car for you, but I tend to be picky and they really bug me.
Good luck, if I hear anything more, I'll post it.
-Scott in NH
I don't know if this will help or not. I had a similar problem I was concerned about. The sound didn't sound like water but a loose plastic part that would "go back and forth" (in sound) whenever I would turn. My mechanic took me on two drives that proved to me it was my coins (quarters, dimes, nickels)sliding around in the change drawer making the sound come up through the air vent right above it. Take any coins out of your coin drawer and see if that's the problem. If not...I don't know what it is! Regards
Thanks.
engine noise seems a bit loud -- it's definitely
louder than the noise from our old 1996 Camry that has 118k miles on it!
Does this indicate a problem of some kind, or are the 2005 Camrys just noisier than previous models?
Thanks!
You don't say if you switched from a V6 to a 4-cylinder. I assume both cars had automatics.
I think the best way to check your car is to drive another new 2005 equipped just like it. If it sounds the same, then there's no problem
The latch plate were frequently being slammed to the lower part of pillar B when trying to close the front passenger/driver side doors... the main problem is that too much dents were created and paint chips off on the lower part of pillar B, and i have to open the door, manually wind it up, and close the door again! I found it's a bit annoying.
Any solution other than rewind it manually? lol
"Engine Hesitation (All makes/models)"
The light on the dash ( the one that has a symbol of a car with light coming from the rear of it) is on. It comes on when the brakes are first applied, and it stays on. The manual says this is caused by a brake light bulb being burned out - I have replaced both of them - what to try next?
Any idea where the relay is that turns this bulb ob the dash on, is?
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I just run into the same problem with my Tyta Camry 1999....the light bulbs are all fine. But the 'car light symbol' on dashboard doesn't go away....I even bled the brakes. I don't have the owner's manual.
"The light on the dash (the one that has a symbol of a car with light coming from the rear of it) is on. It comes on when the brakes are first applied, and it stays on. The manual says this is caused by a brake light bulb being burned out - I have replaced both of them - what to try next?
Any idea where the relay is that turns this bulb ob the dash on, is?"
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I am experiencing the same problem...the light bulbs are Ok....
Any ideas?....Thanks.
"Drive by wire" is a piece of junk! I always find delay of throttle response.
It's a $150 yellow box in the trunk next to the power antenna.
This problem has been discussed before. PLease search all messages under "brake light."
Perhaps you're referring to Toyota's drive-by-wire technology as implemented in the current-generation Camry. Other implementations of this technology by other manufacturers haven't been as problematic (Honda Accord for example).
The Toyota Prius (along with several BMW's and Mercedes models )actually use brake-by-wire technology. The designs I've looked at online don't have any mechanical fail-safe or backup so...hmmm.
I purchased my 2005 Camry SE V6 on November 29th. I now have 1,400 miles on the car. I am experiencing the same problems as you.
When I try to accelerate from a slow speed (under 10 mph) there is a "jerk", and then the car takes off. To avoid the jerk, I have to really step on it.
Does this new Camry have an electronic throttle? This may explain the "lag time" and jerking sensation. I have owned several Toyota vehicles, and this new 2005 Camry is the hardest to get used to. My 1995 4-cyl Camry was much quieter, much smoother, had more room, and drove a lot easier.
My 2005 SE is a great car. It has lots of power and handles well, but I cannot get used to the throttle. The pedal seems very stiff and hard to push. Also, I have lots of engine noise and road noise. I assume it is because of the powerful V6 engine and 17-inch performance tires. But I am disappointed. The car is very loud.
Good luck.
Coastdriver
Also, is there a free website with a list of codes and possible causes/solutions?
Thanks.
Not sure why you experience lots of engine noise when V6 engine should be much quieter compared with 4 cyl. For the road noise, mostly depends on type of tire, do you know your tire branch ?
It's definitely not a normal noise!
1. Nothing happens (no lights, no clicks, no turning over of the engine)
2. I get lights, but when I turn the key everything shuts down (lights) and the engine doesn't turn over.
I went through the owner's manual and looked at the fuse section. I noted their are 3 fuses that control engine starting. I located the Main 40 amp fuse in the engine compartment, and the ST 10 amp fuse behind driver's side kick plate; but I can't find the AM1 40 amp fuse that is supposed to be somewhere adjacent to the fuse box near the instrument panel (behind the coin box). I replaced the Main 40 amp fuse to no avail. The ST 10 appears to be good, which only leaves the AM1 40 amp.
Does anyone know where it is? and, if this proves to be OK, does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks
rcpjr
It seems odd that you started looking at fuses rather than the more obvious battery problem.