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Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions
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1st problem is when driving with the cruise set, and after coming to a stop, when I attempt to get moving again the throttle sticks in the idle position. Have to press it fairly hard to get it to move. If I happen to tap the throttle as I'm slowing (after canceling cruise with the brake), then the throttle doesn't stick. Any suggestions?
2nd problem is with turn signals. With the headlights are on, when signaling for a turn, the turn signal lights flash about twice their normal rate. With the head lights off, they flash normally. Any ideas?
2nd, look for a poor ground on a parking light or tail light.
Plugs are either 60,000 or 100,000, my 92 is 60,000. Timing belt is a minimum of 60,000, maybe 90,000 on your rear.
Nothing else needs to be done. Do not take to dealer and say do a 30,000 mile checkup. it will cost a small fortune and all they do is inspect. You do not need to use Toyota fluids, I never have. Not a Honda. Brake pads and parts though, purchased wholesale I think OEM are better.
Because Toyota Red is silicate-free, you can extend the coolant change interval to at least 60,000 miles.
2.) When it's cool and damp, again 30 - 50 degrees, my turn signals will not operate until the car has been driven for 10 - 15 minutes
Other than those 'problems', it has been a great car. I've been told to expect no less than 200,000 miles out of it car with proper care. If things go well with this one I plan to replace it with another Camry of the same generation.
Thanks in advance for any comments/suggestions
squeak: not the struts at all, it's the rear sway bar bushings. The only cure is to give them a squirt of white lithium every once in awhile. Had the same problem on my '92 V6. I found it by crawling under the back and forcing the car up and down (bench press it) and you'll be able to easily tell which bushings are squeaking. They only do it during those temps and replacing them doesn't fix it. Two or three times a year did the job for me. One of the very few annoyances my '92 had in 200K miles, and it did it pretty much right from the start. I've had a '92, '94, and '97 V6 Camry and the 92-94 models were by far the best.
camrys have plenty of room for a longer filter.
Anyone know?
I've previously had some left over filters from my old 84 Corolla (22821) and used them on my parent's 94 Corolla (14476), without any problems.
The change in filter size is due to a different pleating method of the filter element, which allowed more filter element in smaller size. The Toyota dealership stocks only the current filters only, not the older "style" filters.
Daughters friend came here for a visit in Dec,. burned up the engine on her 4Runner, seems she let it run out of oil and no idiot light, just a gauge which she did not pay attention to.
I bought a 92 BMW 325i several months ago. The sunroof in that car is free of any wind noise.
One is the radio station frquency indicator light (you can see the station number in the day but not at night)
second bulb - the dash mounted one that shows you the transmission is in "D".
Anyone know if these are easily changeable or is it a dealer item?
On your dash, you will have to remove the whole instrument cluster to gain access to the light bulb/s at the back of the cluster. I forgot what # is the bulb but very cheap ( <$2 pair). I suggest to check out a Haynes manual.
If your into it, why not change them all. My instrument panel now lights ups "RED". I have a '92 Camry V6 LE ,141K
Un-plug the IP, and on the back are your little twist-off connectors you remove the replace the bulb.
I highly suggest red 194 bulbs. They do have the sporty look, and clarity is increased greatly.
Also, does anyone have a lead on where I might pickup a used power antenna. The antenna quit working on my '92 Camry XLE some time ago and I would like to replace it so I can cover the car now that it stays outside 24/7.
Crutchfield has a great how-to guide that covers this. They charge you four dollars for it, or if you buy your equipment from them it's free. I put a system in my '92 and it showed me how to do all of it(door trim removal, rear speakers)so I didn't break anything. As for the antenna, get a new one. ALL that generation of Camry's had that problem. I had mine replaced with a new one at the Toyota Dealer for $59 installed two years ago.
Good luck.
Jayme
It appears that to be safe with these Toyota engines, the best bet is to switch to synthetic oil right away, and don't wait for Toyota to train you about oil changes.
Dave
bulb is easy to get to.
"Goodwill Gesture!" Yes, I heard this so many times from the Toyota field rep, and I really hate it if someone uses this expression (especially when they do not mean it).
maybe people/companies who make products that are overall better than average have trouble accepting reality when something IS wrong, and they blame the owner.
The honda problems I had the dealer really fixed w/o complaining.
http://www.kmov.com/business/business_stories/NEWS_020219_toyota_engines.html
Automotive News Article:
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=38302