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Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions
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What type engine do you have (4cyl or 6 cyl). If it's V6 engine which the same engine I have, I can find the details for you.
As far as the steering wheel vibration when you brake a high speeds, this is a problem with your rotors. You should replace them. If cash is a problem you can do this job yourself. Sorry, not sure about that washboard thing you mentioned, other than your tires/wheels are a way out of balance, or you have a very agressive tread design.
NIKI1
1) engine noise (high pitch wishtle when accelerating and decelerating) is because of
alternator (some people mentioned it is because of
belt). I really does not feel comfortable yet
the dealer has no intention to replace it. they
said it is normal, because most of cars do that.
they did not say there is noise and that is
due to alternator. under engine noise complaints,
they said nothing. Should I insist
that they replace the alternator for 2002 sienna?
2) My car pull to one side. I remembered that the car pull to the right on the highway. the dealer told me the car pull to the left now (I really doubt if they checked the tire pressure.) ONe
thing they notice is that front two tires, inner
edge worn out a lot, yet outer edge looks normal (it worn out faster than back two tires, but not that much different). The dealer suggests that I
change the tire, do alignment, then fix the steering wheel center problem. Is that a reasonable suggestion. Definitely I have to
eat the bill. Not sure if tire pressure issues
causes inner edge worn out much faster than outside edge? how do I tell if I need an alignment
except to put it on the machine?
Generally, is the service at Toyota dealership for
tires and alignment much more expensive than
other independent shops?
Thank you.
phil in denver,co.
I love my Camry.
Thanks.
Here's the problem:
Car idles smooth in park and when driving,
As soon as i stop for a red light and am idling
in Drive, with my foot on the brake, the engine vibrates so badly that the whole dashboard and
steering wheel violantly shake, If I accelerate very slightly with my foot still on the brake the vibration dissipates a lot but I don't want to raise the idle and mask the problem. As soon as the light changes and I begin to accelerate it's smooth again. It's really annoying everytime I have to stop for a light.
Anyone have or had this problem? Anyone know the cure.
Thank You
Bob
I noticed my oil pan on my 61,500 camry is leaking. When I brought it to the dealership at 59,000 said the leak wasnt coming from the oil pan and that the pan is still under warranty if it did. Well now that it over 60,000 it is found that it is indeed coming from there. They did not put their statement in writing and deny saying it now.
Anyway, Can I replace the gasket. It has some rubbery stuff between the gasket and the pan right now. I dont know how that got on there. It did have 13k on it when I purchased it.
Will I have to make my own gasket? Is it easy to remove the pan gasket? Toyota told my wife they charge 300.00 to replace the gasket. I replaced the gasket on my corolla is it the same thing?
I just purchased a 2005 Camry, and the instructions for removing this reminder to change your oil are in the owners manual.
NIKI1
I Just purchased a 4 cyl. Camry XLE, and there is a very noticeable tapping noise in the front of the engine. This noise only occurs when the vehicle is in gear. I took it to the dealership, and two of the salesman listen to this noise, and neither one of them knew anything about this noise. I know the catalytic converter is located in the front where the tapping is. Anyone else having this problem, or any idea what this tapping might be?
Thanks In Advance
NIKI1
Also, I believe that there may be a separate rattle due to the passenger side airbag, but not sure.
-Hank2
In Rattles,
333 of 384 canoe2 and andrelaplume by amphipri0n
Feb 19, 2004.... Posted the following:
andrelaplume: you can download TSB.zip" target=_blank>http://www.tt-cc.com/ratko/TSB.zip open it up and the noise issues all start with the letters "nv"
-Hank2
I had my 97 timing belt changed a couple months ago. When I went to dealer number 1, they told me I "SHOULD" have my water pump replaced as well so the whole cost : $799 so I took my car to another dealer (BTW, they are both TOYOTA dealers) and the service manager told me by the number I should have my water pump replaced but I could wait since I never have any problem in my car. So I only have my timing belt done.
Anyway, for the no compression in No. 1. I found it hard to believe since you never have any problem with your car before. However, I don't think it is cause by the installation of your timing belt. Is it the usual toytoa dealer you go to? You might want to take it to another dealer and ask for advice.
A friend of the family bought one a few months ago, the car is junk. the front tires are damn near bald, it pulls to one side, it randomly shifts, it hesitates when the accelerator is punched.
I kept hearing about how odd this was, and that this is a rare occurance. I have search deep into the problems of the Solara, and most of these problems span years. My website www.toyota-solara.8m.com is page after page after page of problems with the solara. So if these problems are of rare occurence, why do they span many years.
Toyota might have at one time produced a solid car, however since manufacturing was moved from Asia to the US, quality has gone straight into the toilet.
Personally I'll never buy a new car, it's just not worth the hassle.
The transmission was slow in response from input gas pedal. So I tried to disconnect from battery to reset ECU, after that I felt like to drive V8 engine ...
Ideally, I would like to reset it every 2 weeks without reset radio stations, clock. Any comments/ ideas?
Thanks
Sean
Thanks,
Peter
Thanks
Make: TOYOTA
Model: CAMRY
Affected Year(s): 1994
Units Affected: 3903
TC Recall #: 1998133
Manufacturer:
Campaign Code:
Recall Details
THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY LOOSEN AND CAUSE AN ABNORMAL STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS. IF THE OWNER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION, THE NUT MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF, AND THE STEERING WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING WHEEL SET NUT WILL BE TIGHTENED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
This is the website address:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/recalls/recall_e.asp?recno=7482&
You can check for yourself this website.I know you have 95 camry and they are talking about 94 Camry. I felt you have similar problem and I have the same on 93 camry. What a co-incident! Thought this info might help you to solve your problem. Thanks.
Mike
Thanks for the reply. I have the 6 cyl. I would appreciate any help or suggestion. The high pitch, squeek noise is driving my wife crazy now, and $495 later at the dealership didn't resolve the problem at all. Belt dressing will get rid of it instantly. It just needs a little tightening. Do you know how to tighten that uppermost belt? Thanks.
I have a document which shows how to adjust belt tension. Do you have any mail box so I can sent it to you.
Calculation details: When possible I use the same pump at the same station. I keep a running total (total gal / total mi) as well as a sliding window average. Here in Colo, our 3 gas grades are 85/87/91 octane. I have been using the lowest grade (85), mostly Conoco (simply the closest station).
Anyway, I'm happy with the car. Mileage is part of it. Overall, a quality car with no serious warts.
any help?
Is anyone experiencing this {valve?} tapping noise when in Gear?
I Just purchased a 4 cyl. Camry XLE, and there is a very noticeable tapping noise in the front of the engine. This noise only occurs when the vehicle is in gear. I took it to the dealership, and two of the salesman listen to this noise, and neither one of them knew anything about this noise. I know the catalytic converter is located in the front where the tapping is. Anyone else having this problem, or any idea what this tapping might be?
Thanks In Advance
NIKI1
I'd advise taking the car into the dealer for service (it's free) and have someone qualified listen for the noise, not salesmen who often don't even know about the product they're selling, let alone diagnose mechanical problems.
Hopefully, you checked on this dealer's reputation for service before your purchase.
Thanks for the reply, but I'm asking if anyone else is experiencing this knocking/tapping noise in the engine when the vehicle is in gear. I did take it to the mechanic at the dealership, and his first response was that this knocking/tapping noise was normal, and then after a few questions from me he switched gears, and replied that, Toyota knows about the problem, but there is no fix for it yet, and that ALL of the 4 cyl. Camry's make this EMBEARASSING/ANNOYING noise. All that being said, is anyone else having this problem?
Thanks
NIKI1
I would love to get a copy of that document. Where did you get it? Can you email it to me at nvestor27@yahoo.com? Thanks.
I decided to bring the car to a car repair shop referred by a friend. It costs $360 to repair the sensor (Toyota part).
As of now, the factor which caused the sensor to malfunction could not be identified. However, the main reason is that the sensors in this generation's Camry is not as reliable as the old ones according to the mechanic.
I was told by the Toyota adviser that one sensor malfunctioning may cause others to malfunction as well (4 in total). So if you Camry owners find that your sensors are malfunctioning, you better fix it as soon as possible!
There was a TSB about defective O2 sensor for 2003 V6 Camry. I am better to verify the specs for O2 sensor before the warranty running out.
Here is the TSB
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Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor DTC's Set
ENGINE
EG015-03
October 28, 2003
Title
M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0031, P0051, P2238 OR P2241
Models
'03 Camry (V6)
Introduction
Under certain driving conditions, some 2003 model year Camry vehicles with V6 engines may exhibit a M.I.L. ON" with at least one of the following DTCs as a result of an Air Fuel (A/F) Sensor manufacturing issue.
^ P0031 (Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low [Bank 1, Sensor 1])
^ P0051 (Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low [Bank 2, Sensor 1])
^ P2238 (Oxygen Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low (for A/F Sensor) [Bank 1, Sensor 1])
^ P2241 (Oxygen Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low (for A/F Sensor) [Bank 2, Sensor 1])
Replacement of the affected Air Fuel Sensor will correct this condition.
Applicable Vehicles^ 2003 model year Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below...
Check your mail. I got the doc from ALLDATAdiy.
Bought a NEW 2005 Camry LE three weeks ago. I've only clocked up 500 miles and am already having to book the car into the dealers for service. Went for a drive yesterday and noticed a lot of smoke coming from the rear brakes. Drove it today for a very short time to see if the brakes got hot and low and behold they did. No smoke, but smell of cooked brakes. Wondering whether the brakes are binding?
Really disappointed this has happened for up til now the Camry has been great. But only 500 miles on the clock and i have problems. Not happy at all.