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Steering noise in Camry 2004
by davidy4
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Dec 22, 2004 (7:20 am)
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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.
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- #2771 of 5279
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Re: Steering noise in Camry 2004 [davidy4]
by joescar
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Dec 23, 2004 (5:22 am)
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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.
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Re: Transmission Problems 05 XLE v6 [net1]
by hatestoyota
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Dec 23, 2004 (11:42 am)
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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.
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Re: Transmission Problems 05 XLE v6 [hatestoyota]
by wil12345
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Dec 23, 2004 (12:18 pm)
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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.
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04 Camry SE 4cyl- Poor Gas Mileage
by bad_gash
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Dec 23, 2004 (6:59 pm)
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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?
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Re: 04 Camry SE 4cyl- Poor Gas Mileage [bad_gash]
by joescar
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Dec 24, 2004 (8:21 am)
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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.
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- #2776 of 5279
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99 Camry Front Engine Pipe/Catalytic Converter Cost
by hgolio
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Dec 24, 2004 (10:22 am)
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I have a 1999 Camry that sounded and smelled like it needed a new muffler. Brought it in to the dealer and they said that I needed a new catlaytic converter and front engine pipe. They quoted me a price of $1100.00 for the part and $150.00 for labor. Having replaced mufflers in the past, this price sounded quite high. However, the dealer (who has always been fair with me) said the part is very expensive. Is this a reasonable price for the part? The part is Toyo 17410-03140. Thanks
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Re: 99 Camry Front Engine Pipe/Catalytic Converter Cost [hgolio]
by ktnr
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Dec 24, 2004 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: hgolio (Dec 24, 2004 10:22 am)
Under Federal law, key components of your vehicle's emissions systems are warranted by the vehicle manufacturer for 8-years or 80,000 miles. You don't say but can we presume that you're beyond that mileage? If you're not much past 80,000 miles, it would probably be worth your while to contact Toyota and ask for good will coverage of the failed cat. If you're way over and without an extended warranty, then I'd get parts prices on the internet and buy the parts wholesale (dealer markup on parts can typically be 50% or more).
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- #2778 of 5279
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91' Toyota Camry 4cyl- Fuse problem...
by csagee
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Dec 26, 2004 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: buffalonickel (Dec 19, 2004 6:48 pm)
My radio isn't working. Does anyone know where I can locate the fuse? Or, know where I can look up to retrieve a diagram on the net?
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Re: 04 Camry SE 4cyl- Poor Gas Mileage [joescar]
by bad_gash
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Dec 27, 2004 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: joescar (Dec 24, 2004 8:21 am)
Thanks for your input joescar! I was discussing my problem over the holiday with some friends and they suggested trying a different brand of gas also. I have always used Mobil (regular) thinking it was a better quality. I'm going to try Hess brand which is another major gas provider here in the Northeast and see if the mpg are better. I'm also going to contact a local dealership I think is reputable for there input. I have considered the winter driving factors you mentioned, but am still discouraged getting only 21.5mpg. I'll post any new findings/results.
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