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Sedans Toyota Camry Toyota Camry: Problems & Solutions 
5279 messages, Last post on Aug 22, 2006 at 1:43 PM
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gymswim, Thanks, it figures I was just in for an oil change and forgot to mention it, on the plus side (I guess) I must go back for some rattle repairs so they can lube it then. Rattles, Good news, bad news. Most rattle sufferers likley already know about the 2002/03 cowl issue. Well it seams there is now a replacement cowl part. My dealer just ordered me the part. The bad news is that the tech told me they had good luck just adding some tape under the original 02 cowl. It lasted me 6 months before the rattels, pops and vibrations returned. I was optomistic a major Camry nuisance would be remedied by this new part, the tech did not seem that enthusiaatic. As far as the buzz/vibration that creeps up more than not in the radio area (the one quieted by pushing down on the little shelf above the radio), I asked that they insulate around the radio. They called me back and said they were ordering me a radio 'bezel' to replace an existing plastic one that tends to warp in Camry's. When I get the actual part numbers I will post them. Again, trying to be optimistic, if these 2 parts end these two rattles I will feel as if I am in a new car all over again. I'll keep the rattles forum posted. If you suffer these affilctions keep an eye out over the next few weeks. Finally, I must say we are getting our share of snow, ice, slush, sleet and rain the past few months here in PA. My new Goodrich Traction TAs have made a hell of a difference in the performance of the Camry in these conditions. |
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I was sailing along fine and the Engine light comes on (52,000miles). Dealer says injectors and plugs fouled. $400. The dealer is very well respected in the area, so I don't suspect them. But I was shocked to have that problem. Are they THAT sensitive to the fuel quality? My Chevrolet went 120k on plugs no problem. Anybody else have that problem? Also, rear brakes constantly glaze. I think that may be an issue with rear drums on some vehicles that sleep outside. |
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| What year is yor Camry....the plugs on the 02s are good for 100K supposedly..... | |
| It's a 2001. They're supposed to be changed at 60k. The dealership said they're seeing that more often around here (Houston) apparently due to a lot of gummy gas being sold. Haven't experienced problems with the other vehicles. Good running and well-built car, just a little shocked over having to spend that much so early. I maintain the vehicle myself very meticulously. However, since I don't have the dealership do the servicing, Toyota basically gave me a lecture on that. | |
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Please don't laugh but here is the procedure for programming the key fobs for 2002-2004 Camry's: 1. Driver door open and unlocked. Key out of the ignition 2. Insert the key and remove 2 times in 5 sec. 3. Close and open driver door 2 times in 40 sec. 4. Insert the key and remove it again from ignition. 5. Close and open driver door 2 times in 40 sec. 6. Insert the key in ignition, 7. Close the door, 8. Turn to on and back to lock in 1 second intervals. 1 time for add, 2 times for rewrite, 3 for confirmation 5 for prohibition. (yes, there is no “4”) 9. Remove the key 10. Power lock will cycle to confirm 11. For add or rewrite mode within 40 sec of the confirmation, A. press “lock” and “unlock” buttons of the FOB at the same time between 1 and 1.5 seconds. B. within 3 sec press “Lock” button for more than 1 sec and release. C. If it’s correct, the power door lock will cycle once. If it’s wrong the door lock will cycle twice. |
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| I am curious, during your 'lecture' what would they have done to prevent this that your local garage did not do? You might want to get the zone office out too...sound fishy, I can see changing the plugs...but fouled injectors? | |
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The Air Bag Light on my 91 Camry Stays on. It comes on as soon as the key is in the "accessory" position. I replaced the Spiral Wound Assembly (Clockspring) and it still comes on and stays on. Is there some kind of reset on the 91? |
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I have a 1992 Camry LE (4-cyl). The other day, I slowed down to let the person in front of me make a left turn, and when I attempted to accelerate back up to speed, my car gradually lost power and coasted to a complete stop. I tried to restart the car, but it would not fully kick over. I checked all of the fuses, fuel pump, made sure it was getting compression, changed the spark plugs, and tried changing out the ignition module, nothing is working. The bottom of the old plugs were coated in oil, and not more than 5 months ago, I had the valve cover gasket and plug rings replaced. (this will make it the 5th time in a year's time..makes me wonder if there is something more wrong with this particular model) This has been the tip of the iceberg with me as far as this car is concerned. The extent of my problems are: an annoying vibration on the left front side, which I have been told is the carrier bearing (was replaced for $500 and is worse now than it was when I had it fixed, broken driver's outside door handle, had to replace both of the driver's side window motors, etc. and the continuing problem with the valve cover gasket. I am leaning towards there being a problem with the distributor or some innerworkings of it since when new plugs were tested, there was no spark. Curious if anyone else has had a similar problem..I am sure it is something very simple.. quoting Judge Judy,"make it simple stupid.."
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