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Re: RPM Flare? [wwest]
by prowler161
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Sep 21, 2008 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 21, 2008 9:12 am)
wwest....?? I have RPM flare at all times no matter what fluid temperature. This is common on this vehicle. Weather or not we are describing the same condition would be hard to distinguish as I have not driven any one else’s vehicle. I also find your post to be argumentative as I was simply stating my experience with my vehicle as a trained and certified automotive technician. The parameters you speak of, being reset every time the drive cycle stops and then is started again is unheard of. As your transmission and your ECU learn your drive style adapting to your acceleration via your TPS sensor, adjusts shift points and strives for optimum fuel economy based on your throttle position. This allocates your fuel and air mixture accordingly. If you constantly baby you car with very little throttle from every light and stop sign your learning transmission will lean this and your shift point will be made at lower RPM thus increasing fuel economy. The opposite will happen if you hit the throttle every time you drive. Further more if the parameters you speak of completely reset every drive cycle your fuel economy and shifts would become poor and harsh due to the complete reset. If you have ever reset a computer in such car, you are told to drive the vehicle after the reset to make sure you experience the harsh shifts and possible stalling of the vehicle as this is common after a computer reset. You are also strongly recommended to ask the customer how they drive so that when the get their vehicle back it will not feel different. Imaging an older driver getting in there vehicle, tapping the throttle and having the engine wind up the RPM and redline because you hot-rodded the vehicle after a computer reset? This is a common problem with the Camry, Toyota has flashed computers, changed transmissions, and changed computers and the problem has not gone away. Also rent a car companies would not have too much of a problem because people who are driving the vehicles do not own them, so why should they care how the vehicle shifts gears. They may think it is normal, or not notice it at all, but probably just happy the vehicle gets them from point A to point B.
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Update on my 2007 Camry V6 XLE
by djm2
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Sep 22, 2008 (5:30 am)
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Good Morning All:
I have just finished doing the Norwalk CT. Boat Show. I traveled from Northern New Jersey to Norwalk CT via Route 4, 17, GSP, NYTW, 287 & 95 for four (4) days. I was caught in "bumper to bumper traffic," and I was able to travel at highway speeds, (55 to 60 mph). This vehicle averaged 30mpg for the four days using off-brand 87 octane fuel with the A/C system "on"! ----- (On some portions of the daily trip, the computer registered 33.5 mpg).
During these daily trips, I paid attention to the shifting characteristics of the transmission. Sometimes when entering the highway I accelerated hard. The vehicle took off like a "jet plane" reaching 80 mph. The shifts were very smooth and positive. Down shifting for passing was also smooth and positive! ------ When I drive in small towns on city streets, I use the manual side of the gear shift. (Yes, I like to ride the gears!)
I am getting near 35,000 miles, so I will be making an appointment at the dealer for an oil and filter change. (Yes, every 2,500 miles.)
PS:
The boat show was great! ---- We sold some boats. Life is good!
Best regards to all! ------------ Dwayne
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Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE
by toyota07
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Sep 27, 2008 (8:32 am)
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Hello,
I’ve about 40K on my Camry and lately I’ve noticed a lot of wind noise. When I talk on my cell phone, people think I have a window open.
I replaced the stock tires with Michelin Destiny, (Discount Tire Company Exclusive), but the noise is still there.
I really like the car a lot but compared with my wife’s 05 Camry, it’s really noisy.
Although, I’ve a 6 year/100K extended platinum warranty, every dealer I spoke with said it’s an “adjustment” and the extended warranty doesn’t cover it
Any help/thoughts are greatly appreciate it
Thank you in advance!
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Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [toyota07]
by kiawah
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Sep 27, 2008 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 8:32 am)
Only thing I can think of, is to look closely at the rubber door seals around all four doors. Take a piece of paper or thin card stock, and see if it slides easily between the seal when the door is shut (a problem area), or the when the door is shut it grips the paper tightly. You may be able to isolate a problem area.
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Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [toyota07]
by wwest
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Sep 27, 2008 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 8:32 am)
If you tire swap again either go to the summer only Bridgestone Turanzas or the newer Bridgestone all-season serenity series. Or spray the fender well liners with cans of undercoat from an autoparts store.
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Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [wwest]
by toyota07
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Sep 27, 2008 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 27, 2008 10:15 am)
Thanks for your responses Kiawah &wwest.
I inserted a piece of paper while the door is shut and the paper slid easily half way then stopped.
I believe front passenger door might have a poor insulation.
Is it an easy job? Should I have the dealer do it or go to an independent shop?
Thanks for your help
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Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [toyota07]
by kiawah
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Sep 27, 2008 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 10:52 am)
Great...sounds like you were able to find out the cause of the noise. It may be that somehow the upper window frame is bent slightly. You may be able to bend it back in yourself.
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Re: 07 Camry Problem [jetjockg]
by stsh
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Oct 03, 2008 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: jetjockg (Sep 06, 2008 2:31 am)
I am new to this forum.How to approach the dealer about TSB?
Thanks
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Re: 07 Camry Problem [stsh]
by kiawah
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Oct 03, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: stsh (Oct 03, 2008 1:13 pm)
Make a service appointment, and tell the service advisor what your problem is. If you know the TSB number, let him know that the problem 'might' be solved by a specfic TSB.
Or do the same thing but take a printout of the TSB with you. I just did this a couple of weeks ago, and it makes it real easy for the dealership. They'll put your VIN serial number in their computers, and validate that the TSB applies to your vehicle, and then put it on for you. Software loads take about 1/2 hour.
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Re: thank you all [yanivsme] -ME T0O !!
by b10609
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Oct 05, 2008 (7:06 pm)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 9:54 am)
This thread has been very, very helpfull to this guy ! . I've just driven a 2009 Honda Accord and it seems to be a good car. I agree with the concerns voiced by some about it's style. Coming from a 2001 Maxima just now, it also was a style that many weren't too happy with.at the time. But it has run beautifully from day one. I'm ready for a Honda this time for a change and more room..
I was all set to drive a 2009 Camry this week but hold it !!. I can see there are problems in many areas. My last new Camry was a 1992 (V-6) which drove like a dream - never a problem for 5 years. Some Toyota research later showed that those Canada bound Camry cars were assembled in Japan on the Lexus 300 assembly line at the time. Then assembly switched to the US plant later on. Maybe there's a message here for all of us.,.
The Consumers Reports are pretty bearish to boot on Camrys these days so Honda seems to win. But I see there are grumbles on the Honda forum about VCM 6 cyl engines which are newer technology as well. Any comments would be appreciated from you shoppers out there. Then I can order new wheels before the snow arrives . - Waterloo Guy
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