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Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions
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The shaking indicates a high probability of one or both front rotors being warped. While there's no safety issue involved here, the resultant vibration is very hard on affected front wheel bearings and, to some degree, accelerated front tire tread wear. If I were in your shoes, I'd at least try another mechanic. (I share your distrust of the take-yer-moneyships' service departments.) I had an '86 Peugeot that developed front-end shimmy when braking. The rotors were warped and I had them trued. The shimmy was back in less than a thousand miles. Removing enough metal to true the rotors left them too thin to dissipate braking heat effectively. They warped again quickly. Once I replaced the rotors, the problem stopped.
electronically controlled transmission, or
engine coolant temperature
what does your manual say?
yeah, if the ECT comes on and if related to engine coolant temperature, it may already be too late - specially if becca3 continued to drive the vehicle.
agree on the cooling system maintenance. engines need spark, gas, and air to run, but without lubrication and cooling, they will seize up and perhaps never run again.
Thanks in advance,
Steve
I hear a crackling/static noise in my front driver-side speaker every now and then, and I don't know if this is a problem that needs repair. The noise does not seem to be constant (although it is hard to really tell if it is there all the time or not) but comes very pronounced at different pitches during music playback. For example, a certain track on a CD I play always seems to crackle when it hits a certain note. Is this normal, or something I should get fixed. The noise doesn't seem to appear when I listen to Talk Radio, or other songs (usually, but it does sometimes).
Any tips on what could have caused it or anything else he could check? Any other maintenance or service things I should look into to ensure this car is alright?
I am concerned b/c I drive an hour commute to work each day, and want to be safe! Thanks everyone!!
I just got my car less than 1 month ago,I had the same noise coming from the back,when I checked with the dealer,they told me iy might be a bad welding spot...They are in the process of checking with Toyota,they didn't get back to me yet.Have you got any luck??....I need to ask if I'm eligible for a new car....
Thanks
with a volt/ammeter from RadioShack or HomeDepot or Lowes, you should be able to isolate a constant draw on the battery.
generally it involves putting the voltmeter in volts mode and measuring across the battery terminals and removing fuses one at a time until you see a good step change in battery voltage.
another option would be to use the ammeter mode (amps) and read the current draw from the battery by measuring in-line with the negative lead of the battery and looking for a step change in current as fuses are pulled, but you have to use a voltmeter/ammeter rated to handle that current draw and have good leads.
a third possibility involves using a 12V lamp with leads, i guess accross the battery would be fine, looking for a significant change in intensity as you pull fuses.
there is either some circuit in your car constantly drawing on the battery (sunroof, power window, power locks, heated seat, power seat, radio, radio amp, etc, interior dome). suspect one of those first - or - i suppose there could be a problem with one of the computers (ECU / TCM), - or - a bad wiring harness or fuse holder with a short.
i'd suspect any customization first (like a radio install with poor wiring which may be shorting). then any power equipment.
what i hope you have is a constant problem which can be diagnosed. flakeys like a short or draw that comes and goes can be hard to find.
good luck.
I have a 1989 Camry with 184000 miles. Sometimes the car will not crank and act like the battery is dead. The battery had a full charge when checked with a voltmeter. The car generally needs to be jump started, though once in a while if I continue to try and start, the car will start. A little history on recent repairs. Within the past year I have replaced the alternator, starter and distributor. I had the timing belt replaced a couple months ago. I just did the standard maintenance of tune up and oil change last month. Any ideas anyone?
Any clues?
The large 12 volts cable that comes from the battery actually goes to that relay. Before you tear it down, see if the relay solenoid control signal goes to 12 volts as someone else turns your ignition switch to "start".
If it does, you are left with 2 possibilities :
- If you hear the relay clicking, the contacts are worn
- If you don't hear it, the solenoid is defective
If you don't see 12 volts at the relay control signal, the problem is upstream - look all the way up to the ignition switch.
I bought brand new Camry 2006 and after four months it started vibrating exactly the same way yours does.
I took it to dealer and they said that it is normal.
I wonder if you got it fixed or got any advices, input, etc.
I would appreciate any information regarding this problem.
Thanks
Irina
THANKS!