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#2766 of 5279 cold start by typesix Dec 21, 2004 (12:35 pm)
If car does not go to high idle after starting, it's IAC problem. If car needs several cranks to start when engine is cold, especially as outside temp falls, problem is likely cold start injector system. The cold start timer is common part that gets replaced. Replies to this message: ricarey (Dec 21, 2004 12:37 pm)
#2767 of 5279 Re: cold start [typesix] by ricarey Dec 21, 2004 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: typesix (Dec 21, 2004 12:35 pm) I haven't ruled out the IAC completely, though it didn't work any better after having it cleaned out. Is there a way to see if it's totally shot? Is the cold start timer easy/not too expensive to replace or is that the same things as the cold fuel injector?
#2768 of 5279 cold start by typesix Dec 21, 2004 (1:14 pm)
The IAC will provide high idle after the car starts by sensing the coolant temperature(you did not say what year and engine your Camry is, mine is 89 4 cyl).The IAC should not affect the cold start. The cold start timer also senses coolant temperature and sends a signal to the cold start injector to squirt extra gas(besides the regular injectors)when the coolant temp is cold enough. The timer on my Camry is located on same side as distributor and is below it with an electrical connector that plugs into it. I think it's a brown color on mine. Need to take resistance reading of the timer when the car is cold and it should be a certain value(don't have the info with me, it's at home). Part cost is $120-140 at dealer. Replies to this message: ricarey (Dec 21, 2004 1:19 pm)
#2769 of 5279 Re: cold start [typesix] by ricarey Dec 21, 2004 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: typesix (Dec 21, 2004 1:14 pm) It's a 99, and it does appear to be a cold start problem. I have a repair manual at home I can consult for the exact location/part on my car.
#2770 of 5279 Steering noise in Camry 2004 by davidy4 Dec 22, 2004 (7:20 am)
There is small noise when I make a sharp turn in very slow speed. And, I also feel the power steering wheel is kind of loose. Because I can hear a very low sound of "peng or pong" when I turn wheel to the utmost right/left to park my car. ALthough all these symptons are small and sometime neglectable, But my camry is only half a yr old with 7k mileage, it is definitely not like the way when I bought it. SO I turned it to my dealer, they told me they replaced the whole steering rack assembly with no cose to me because of the warranty. It is ok now, but one thing leaving me unhappy is they replaced with a "remanufactured" part from toyota. I don't know if it is normal. Sometime I even regret I maybe made it fussily. And they also told me this problem is not normal, the representative personally saw it as the 2nd case of same problem. Replies to this message: joescar (Dec 23, 2004 5:22 am)
#2771 of 5279 Re: Steering noise in Camry 2004 [davidy4] by joescar Dec 23, 2004 (5:22 am)
Replying to: davidy4 (Dec 22, 2004 7:20 am) I had the same problem (clicking in steering) with my '04 Camry. They also replaced the rack but that didn't solve the problem. Finally they replaced the intermediate steering column shaft which finally resolved the defect. You'll probably find the same condition returns and won't be fixed until the steering column component is replaced.
#2772 of 5279 Re: Transmission Problems 05 XLE v6 [net1] by hatestoyota Dec 23, 2004 (11:42 am)
Replying to: net1 (Nov 24, 2004 11:03 am) I dealt with the problem for over a year with Toyota telling me it was a characteristic of the car. The car would sometimes just sit there and have no clue which gear it was supposed to go in. I had several near misses due to the shifting problem. I finally got rid of the car after a year of this. Toyota will not help you. The problem has been there since 2003. Replies to this message: wil12345 (Dec 23, 2004 12:18 pm)
#2773 of 5279 Re: Transmission Problems 05 XLE v6 [hatestoyota] by wil12345 Dec 23, 2004 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: hatestoyota (Dec 23, 2004 11:42 am) I have been watching this forum for about a year as I owned a 04 Camry XLE V6 with the 5 speed automatic as well. Our car had hesitation that ranged from almost none to extreme depending on the day and conditions. Toyota told me that it was operating as designed and that they would not fix it. After months of frustration, a meeting with the zone service manager and numerous calls and letters to Toyota, we sold the car. We have had Toyota cars and vans in the past with the 4 speed automatic and never had any problem, but this 5 speed automatic transmission and engine combination makes a nice car a real disaster. In addition, the lack of response from Toyota has convinced me that this will be the last Toyota product I own.
#2774 of 5279 04 Camry SE 4cyl- Poor Gas Mileage by bad_gash Dec 23, 2004 (6:59 pm)
When I bought this car I initially got 25.5mpg. At only 6,000 miles I have been getting between 21.5 and 24mpg. This is well below my expectations as it is rated to get 23-32mpg for the 4cyl. The car runs fine, tire pressure maintained at 35lbs. Anyone else have the same problem or feedback from dealership regarding poor gas mileage? Replies to this message: joescar (Dec 24, 2004 8:21 am) bad_gash (Dec 27, 2004 7:40 am)
#2775 of 5279 Re: 04 Camry SE 4cyl- Poor Gas Mileage [bad_gash] by joescar Dec 24, 2004 (8:21 am)
Replying to: bad_gash (Dec 23, 2004 6:59 pm) During winter months the refineries formulate gasoline differently to assure easier starting (light ends in chemical terms). This fuel provides fewer BTUs per volume thereby delivering less mileage per gallon. Perhaps that's what you're experiencing. Additionally, the car will burn more fuel during colder weather because it takes longer to warm up to normal operating temperature. Finally, perhaps you've changed brands of gas. I get more MPG with Shell, as an example than "Walmart" gas. Try it. Replies to this message: bad_gash (Dec 27, 2004 7:40 am)

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