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Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions
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What kind of milage return are you getting.
Good luck, I love the car.
This is exactly what I'm talking about with all dealerships. You get the same response no matter what the problem. It's normal, or there is nothing we can do, or
better yet, they all do that. I can go on, but i won't. Good luck with your problems, and remember to keep all of your repair orders, and document everything, because Toyota does produce :lemon: just like any other car manufacture.
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NIKI1
I pondered doing it myself, but since I have little to no welding experience, thought better of it.
Most importantly, do not replace the flex pipe with a fixed pipe as you will crack the manifold.
Can't help with the other problems. Never had experience with them.
Good luck.
Also, I did get the rusty part in the engine looked at (discussed a couple pages back). It is the exhaust manifold and the dealer says they all look that way. Told me the steel heat shield is there to improve the look of the engine by covering it up.
I noticed an increase in the tranny hesitation when I picked it up today from the dealer after having a horn sensor replaced, I hope someone there didn't hammer the accelerator too many times while it was there.
Has anybody heard anything new regarding a fix for the hesitation of the "intelligent" tranny? Or tried the "pull the positive battery cable for 5 seconds" fix?
-Chris
Is this problem on the 6 cylinders only, or the 4 cylinders as well?
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NIKI1
It happens for all 5sp trans regardless of V6 or 4 cyl.
The 4 cyl with 5sp Camry starts 2005, so I expect to see more people complain about this problem as volume ramps up.
See under this linK
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef4cdbd!make=CATS&model=Transmission&ed_make- - - - index=.ef4cdbd
Man that's a whole lot of info from that link you provided, and as far as me understanding some of the comments, sorry I'm not an engineer LOL. I have a 2005 4 cyl. Camry 5 speed auto, and have not expierianced this hesitation issue yet. The vehicle has 1000 miles on it, and my question is does this occur when you floor the gas pedal only?
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NIKI1
The situation typically occurs when you slow from around 40 mph to maybe 15-20 mph like when you are turning a corner or coming up on a line of traffic. If you try to accelerate briskly, the transmission seems to hesitate before it downshifts. Sometimes it's just barely noticeable and other times quite obvious. To me, it's not bad enough to get upset about but rather only mildly annoying.
Thanks for the info, and yes I agree don't get upset, and don't sweat the small stuff, but we must ask ourselfs three questions. 1. Is this a safety concern? 2. Is this a non-conformity? 3. Will this problem affect the resale of the vehicle? If you answered yes to one of these questions then friends we all got lemons on our hands. I just got ride of a lemon, and don't want to go through that process ever again, but I will if I have to. Lets all understand that Toyota too produces lemons too. Good Luck All.
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NIKI1
Had the wife's 03 LE V6 checked out and on two test drives - one with tech driving, other with me - got it to happen as described above.
The "issue" is the accelerator needs to be used with a light touch. If you stomp it too hard and catch the tranny at a shift point, the computer is temporarily confused, forces a downshift (as if you were passing on the highway) and then once the pedal position is fed in, then it upshifts.
Since I learned to drive with a light foot, there have been NO problems whatsoever.
When I get behind the wheel of my 1970 440 Road Runner, well, that's a different story! Pedal to the metal!
Deke
http://yotarepair.com/Sludge_Zone.html
http://yotarepair.com/Sludge_Zone.html
toyota is repairing some 1997-2002 camrys
http://yotarepair.com/Sludge_Zone.html
Both left turn signal bulbs have been replaced. Both times, it started flashing normal for a while only to return to flashing fast 1-2 weeks later.
I've been told that on the 1999 Camry's, there is a breaker switch that is faulty and that this is a common problem on 1999 and 2000 models only.
- Has anyone else seen this?
- How hard of a repair is this to do myself?
Thanks!
The other problem (rapidly flashing turn signals) is caused by poor electrical contact between the front turn signal bulb and its socket, if the bulb still functions as you indicate.
Remove the bulb from the socket, use a rough rag to wipe off the bulb's contacts and a pencil eraser to gently clean the socket terminals. To get to the bulb, see your owner's manual. This will work temporarily; based on my experience in a 97 Camry with the same turn signals, the problem will return eventually.
You may also want to gently pull up the socket terminals with a pair of tweezers to ensure firmer contact between the bulb and socket.
If your starter engages and the engine actually turns over but does not fire, then you have some sort of fuel problem or you are not getting spark to your plugs.
is warped if really that is the problem what kind of service i need for this so i have an idea before i take it to the mechanic are they gonna ask me to replace the pads also?Because the pads are still new.Can they just fix the rotor without replacing the pads?I just need some advice.THANX...
Are the Toyota rotor's up to turning or is replacing with a good heavy aftermarket rotor a better way to go on a car you're planning to keep another XX K miles?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
On the other hand, the brakes started shuddering due to rotor warpage at only 17K miles on my '90 Mercury Sable.
I have posted this problem before, so my problem is engine noise when the vehicle is in gear. The dealership told me it was the drive belt, because when they removed the belt the slapping/tapping noise went away. They did replace the belt, but the noise is still there, and getting worse. Does anyone know if there is a fix for this, or is anyone else experiencing this problem? Thanks in advance. The Camry is a 4 cylinder XLE auto, and the vehicle has about 1000 miles.
Thanks Again
NIKI1
I had written Toyota Customer Service in December 2004 about the car and their position was "if the Dealership cannot duplicate the problem they cannot fix it." Now my concern is what damage has been done after driving with the transmission over filled. Guess I will write them again for an explanation and ask for an extension my warranty. One more thing I noticed is my Owners Manual does not have a procedure for checking automatic transmission fluid level!
Thanks in advance!
and tried to start the car but could not.
It's 96 Toyota Camry, 170000 miles.
Power window works but seems very weak.
Any Idea?
thank you
Exhaust rattles too