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#8355 of 8465 Re: cOke, TSB [cjts] by kaosbig

Apr 09, 2008 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: cjts (Nov 14, 2002 5:30 pm)
Hi, how are you doing? I don't know if you will get this, or not, but I have been experiencing the "surging" problem with my 2002 Camry SE V-6. I only happens at 40 mph, and only with the cruise control on. Did the cruise have anything to do with the problems you saw? I had it to an independent mechanic I trust and he mentioned the "update" to the ECM that Toyota issued. So, I took it to a Toyota dealer. They told me it was a tire that had a belt shift. I mentioned that would be apparent at more than just one specific speed, with cruise on. He said they would force balance the wheels and go from there. This in spite of the fact I took a copy of the recall, oops, "update" with me. Naturally, I had them do nothing. Note to self, no purchases from there, no service there. Next, took it back to the dealer the car was purchased new from in '02. They said it was a brake caliper. I said again, why only at 40 and only with cruise on. Well, after much debate, and I actually kept my temper, didn't lose it, I convinced them to search for another alternative, since they said the car has had all the updated codes done. I pointed out the car was purchased in April of '02, and the update wasn't issued until August of '02, how could it have been done already. He had some song and dance for me. Anyway, what they think it is now is the air/fuel ratio sensors. Has this been something that will cure the problem, or should I really push for the ECM to be updated based on the notification Toyota sent out?
 
I would appreciate any input you have, since you seem to know a lot about the situation.

#8356 of 8465 2006 Camrys by geffen

Apr 23, 2008 (5:50 pm)

I'm thinking of buying an 06 Camry with 40K miles on it with the 2.4 engine, are there any issues from the 2006 model year?

#8357 of 8465 Re: 2006 Camrys [geffen] by 210delray

Apr 23, 2008 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: geffen (Apr 23, 2008 5:50 pm)
None that I'm aware of, and I've been very satisfied with my 2004 and 2005 4-cylinder Camrys, which are essentially the same as the 2006 model.

#8358 of 8465 Blue smoke Question... by andrelaplume

Apr 28, 2008 (6:03 am)

I have a 2002 Camry with about 66K miles on it. Its oil is changed faithfully four times a year, mostly at a delaer but at times at my local tire shop. I thought I noticed a few times over the past month that when starting in the garage in the morning, blue smoke coming out the back that lasts for a few seconds? Is this normal? Could I have just never noticed it before. The car is still under my platinum warranty. Ideas?

#8359 of 8465 Re: Blue smoke Question... [andrelaplume] by 210delray

Apr 28, 2008 (9:30 am)

Replying to: andrelaplume (Apr 28, 2008 6:03 am)
Sounds like worn valve stem seals. I had this problem with my '97 Camry 4-cylinder, and it started around 57K miles. It was covered by the Toyota's powertrain warranty. I don't know about the extended warranty (platinum in your case), but you should have this checked out as soon as possible.
 
It's not a fatal problem, but it will get worse with time, and if you have emissions testing, the car may not pass.

#8360 of 8465 Re: 2006 Camrys [210delray] by geffen

Apr 28, 2008 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: 210delray (Apr 23, 2008 8:21 pm)
I've made my 2006 Camry LE purchase, I also went with the Platinum extended warranty just in case I have some issues, it appears the Powertrain warranty is limited on coverage. Any suggestions on replacement tires? I currently have the Firestone Firehawks Indy 500s.

#8361 of 8465 tires by andrelaplume

Apr 28, 2008 (1:16 pm)

I have an 02 which I think was the same platform as your 06. My Camry eats thru tires and is horrible in the rain and snow....in so far as front tire spin goes. I tried Michelins and Goodyears and now have and off brand called Jetsons. Non were any better or longer lasting than the others but the Jetsons were a heck of a lot cheaper!

#8362 of 8465 Brake event by metalibrarian

Apr 28, 2008 (11:23 pm)

04 Camry LE, 4 cyls. This morning I had the stupidity (acquired, not genetic--you can't blame my parents) to drive to work, about twenty miles, mostly freeway, with the parking brake on. Lightly, of course--I could move forward, even coast, without noticing any 'pull.' Only caught on to the problem when I exited the freeway and discovered I had about half my stopping power left. Limped to the parking garage and left it alone all day. Figured I had boiled the brake fluid, maybe blown some connections. Speculated on two possibilities at end of day: {1) puddles of fluid by rear wheels and all braking gone. Call the tow, can't even limp to nearest garage. Or :(2) fluid cools off, nothing is wrong, full braking is restored. Guess what? We live in a benevolent universe and (2):seems to have won out. Drove home cautiously, as you can imagine, always looking for a curb to jump or a tree to hit in worst case. But no incident occurred, no hint of a problem. Questions: what really happened this morning? Could I have done some genuine damage with this overheating that I'd better get fixed soon, or else? This must happen to people from time to time. What amazes me is that cars, often flimsily maintained, work as well as they do and that we don't slam into each other more often than we do. Believe me, Disneyland cannot reproduce the thrill you get when you slam the brakes on at some unexpected stop sign, feel your foot go right to the floor, and watch yourself sally out into cross traffic, uninhibited by any braking action whatsoever. Happened to me once in a beloved '78 Chevette. Did not happen today. But, to repeat, could I have done damage?

#8363 of 8465 Re: Brake event [metalibrarian] by 210delray

Apr 29, 2008 (5:56 am)

Replying to: metalibrarian (Apr 28, 2008 11:23 pm)
My guess is no permanent harm was done, but to be sure, you should have the rear drums pulled to check the brake linings and the inner surface of the drums for evidence of scoring or overheating. This is not an expensive procedure.

#8364 of 8465 Re: Brake event [metalibrarian] by wwest

Apr 29, 2008 (10:04 am)

Replying to: metalibrarian (Apr 28, 2008 11:23 pm)
"discovered I had about half my stopping power left."
 
It would be unusual if that were the result of a light, or even fairly heavy, e-nrake application. Someone will, can. correct me if I'm wrong but most cars have e-brake implementations that are separate from your normal brakes. But yes, even so, the rear brakes may have become overheated due to the e-brake application but seeing as how the front brakes always do about 70-80% of the actual braking...

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