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Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions
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The dealer changed the rotors and pads on the rear when the OD was around 1700 miles. But my son-in-law had noted the ridges forming (like you're noticing) when I had only 400 miles.
Dealer didn't have a clue then or later at 2400 miles when some lesser ridges again began to form on one or the rear rotors.
I'm going by the dealer this week for an oil change now that the OD is at 5000 miles (3K since last change) and ask them to take another look.
Frankly they don't seem to have a clue on anything off the beaten path. They also don't seem to have a good communications path to report these findings for someone to research.
As for Toyota responding to email, they did - they told me to see the service manager at a local dealership for diagnosis of my problem. I don't need a diagnosis - I know what's wrong - I need a fix. They didn't even address my question of whether seats from other models would fit my Camry. Evidently I can expect no help at all from Toyota. Besides, if they cared about their customers, they would be monitoring this forum. Do you think they are? Their pretense that they never heard of a problem like mine suggests they are not - after all, they're selling Camrys right and left, so why should they care?
Anyone else experiencing anything similar?
Mark
I was thinking about getting a new one, but have decided to keep it and put 16 inch wheels and a new stereo in it.
I wants to upgrade my 1996 Camry V6 with a set of 16 inch styled wheels. Anyone else ever do this? How's do they ride? Do anyone have a clue wheres I's coulds finds a nice like new set for sale...like reasonable?
Capt. Upgrade
tmwilcox@southernco.com
I am experiencing very shaky braking though, which started right after my first 7500 service. Will be bringing the car back in next week to have this checked. I am a bit disappointed to have experienced any problems with a brand new car, but have been happy with the service when necessary.
Anyone experiencing rattles in the dash should have no problem getting it fixed by the dealer. It's sooooooo nice having that quiet ride!
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Webguyster, since you are in my area, are you interested in pursuing Channel 2 problem solvers?
Any other owners interested in pursuing a class action lawsuit over the paint chipping issue?
Lastly, has anyone gone through arbitration with Toyota? Anyone won?
A COMPLETELY UNSATISFIED CUSTOMER,
Curly
Webguyster, since you are in my area, are you interested in pursuing Channel 2 problem solvers?
Any other owners interested in pursuing a class action lawsuit over the paint chipping issue?
Lastly, has anyone gone through arbitration with Toyota? Anyone won?
A COMPLETELY UNSATISFIED CUSTOMER,
Curly
Please don't contact channel 2, that woman on the show annoys the heck out of me!
Good luck with your endevours.
If the weather is dry, then I do not see problems. Showed it to Toyota mechanic. He could not recreate it (obviously lack of rain on that day).
Did anyone has similar problems? How to fix it.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Sam.
With 16" tires, the ride will deteriorate, but not substantially. Just depends on how much you value handling and looks versus ride. You will still have an excellent ride with the 16s.
Otherwise 6 months old, and I am a very happy customer.
About a year ago, the left turn siganl on my Camry (LE 1999)blicked about three times faster than normal, I took it to the dealership, they claimed that they repaired the socket. Now if I turn on the taillights, the left turn signal will blick very fast. If the taillights are off, everything seems to be normal. And all the lights are ok from my observations. Any input will be appreciated.
Wennming
US cars only or the Japanese built too?
wain Toyota designs them and contracts the building of the struts to KYB
I'd take it somewhere that will be a complete diagnostic on the engine.
Instead of EGR replacement you can get it cleaned also.
One of the things you can do is a compression check also.
I had that problem before (at 90k miles), when it was misfiring due to a fouled up (oiled) plug....all I did was give it a nice tune-up, spark plugs, new wires, new distributor cap, & new distributor rotor. 110k miles later....when I traded my 88 Camry V6 in....never occurred again.
Though I seal have some oil leaks though. Check for oil leaks as well.
The 120K timing change is coming (don't forget to pay a little extra money to replace the front bearing seal)....so around that time, you can get the valve stem seals replaced and your valve clearance adjustment done.
It's going to be a pretty hefty bill though.
Rebuilt motor? The 2VZ-FE motor is still in good demand with a small supply. The 1VZ-FE motor, isn't that great, more power than the 4 cylinder though.,
Sometimes on eBay you can get a good deal on the Toyota repair manual for the V6 engine.
Thanks,
Bos
If you haven't changed the coolant yet, take it to the dealership, and might want to get the thermostat checked out also
Or take it to a mechanic....just make sure you use the OEM Toyota "Red" coolant.
When does the 2003 Camrys come out?
Thanks! Hope everyone has a Happy and safe Fourth of July!!!!!
sunshine60105!
The manual also lists a valve clear. for the V6 engine. I thought the V6 had hydraulic lifters?
If I turn off the engine, I can't restart it unless I wait for 5-10 minutes. The waiting time seems to be increasing.
When the car has been parked for a period of time, I've noticed a single "clunk" under the hood when putting the car in drive after backing off my driveway or out of a parking space. The Toyota Service department told me this was the brakes "setting themselves" into position. Does anyone have this problem or know if this is true...I'm tempted to test drive another one to see if I hear the same thing.
I too feel that I've had excessive chipping of the paint on the front bumper and the forward most section of the hood...10 - 15 chips since November 2001. I also have a couple chips in the grill. I did not have this many chips in the front of my previous car which I had for seven years and traveled the same Florida highways.
I appreciate your responses.
Valves, well, Toyota has informed me that the service manual I have is wrong. It says a valve adjustment at 60,000 miles. dealer and Toyota central both say that unless there is a problem they never touch the valve adj. If loud or another problem they will but normally nothing. Also very expensive to adjust on the V6 Mine has 146,000 and never adjusted either