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#4758 of 4945 Alarm and Remote Starter Question. by hvtec2002 Mar 24, 2009 (10:43 am)
My friend and I installed the Toyota Remote Starter system to my 09 Camry Se i4 not too long ago. I also want to install the alarm system "shock sensor" and I am not sure if they have conflict between the two. Replies to this message: vizyo (Mar 24, 2009 5:53 pm) hvtec2002 (Mar 24, 2009 8:47 pm) 210delray (Mar 25, 2009 4:59 am)
#4759 of 4945 Re: Alarm and Remote Starter Question. [hvtec2002] by vizyo Mar 24, 2009 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: hvtec2002 (Mar 24, 2009 10:43 am) I have 2007 Camry LE4. In the user manual, it says when the theft deterrent system is set, it automatically sounds alarm after 30 seconds if any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is opened. It also gives instructions about how to test it. I tested it but the system did not alarm at all. I took my car to the service, they checked it and said only XLE model has this alarming feature. I was wondering if this is correct. Would anybody, who has LE 4 or SE 4, check it for me and post his response here? I do not have much confidence in the service. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: hvtec2002 (Mar 24, 2009 8:47 pm) 210delray (Mar 25, 2009 4:59 am)
#4760 of 4945 Re: Alarm and Remote Starter Question. [vizyo] by hvtec2002 Mar 24, 2009 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: vizyo (Mar 24, 2009 5:53 pm) My understand from my car is the keyless system is only for open/lock all door, open trunk and panic. Alarm is not inluded and we have to buy the GBS to add into that keyless unit to make it work.   However, we just test the remote starter again and it stopped working. We follow the instruction that the dealer sent to us but nothing is clear from wiring part with out the hood switch. We can make it start the car by using the remote but it will stop working after we drove the car around.   I am not sure if the hood switch is a must have or not but i will add the hood switch and test it again.
#4761 of 4945 Re: Alarm and Remote Starter Question. [vizyo] by 210delray Mar 25, 2009 (4:59 am)
Replying to: vizyo (Mar 24, 2009 5:53 pm) The dealer is correct. I have both an LE 4 and XLE 4 ('04 and '05 models, respectively), and only the XLE has the alarm. I'm sure this is the same for 2007 models, even with the redesign.
#4762 of 4945 Satellite Titles/Artists won't Scroll by amorrow0 Apr 07, 2009 (5:17 am)
Ok, would someone please help me out . . .   When you turn on the Camry, you get the scrolling "Welcome to Camry" message; however, my satellite radio titles and artists' names will not scroll! Are they supposed to?   If anyone else has the XLE 2007 Camry, and/or has the standard XM Radio for the Camry, I would be very interested to know if yours is scrolling. It seems like it should!   I'm also having a problem with the 'Mode' button - or switching back and forth from radio to satellite. It regularly cannot do it, and I either have to cycle back through to radio or satellite - or turn the car off! Not a good solution.
#4763 of 4945 Massive Oil Leak by patty19 Apr 12, 2009 (9:22 am)
Two weeks ago I had my oil and filter changed at the Toyota Dealer. This past Saturday I drive 168 miles outside of my town. As I pull up into the parking lot I see smoke and smell burning. Once the car cools off I pop the hood and check the oil and there is oil. It's bone dry. I drive the car 1/10 to gas station and put in 4 quarts of oil. There is a leakage as I'm putting the oil in. I start the car and massive oil gushes out. Someone at the gas station checks underneath the car for to see if the gas cap is loose or gone. It's still attached. What could possibly be wrong with my car. It's a 2007 with only 35,500 miles. I bought it brand new and only had it for 2 1/2 years. Replies to this message: notmybmw (Apr 12, 2009 9:47 am) patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 1:57 pm) wwest (Apr 12, 2009 7:20 pm) and 4 more... vizyo (Apr 12, 2009 9:56 am) zaken1 (Apr 12, 2009 10:05 am)
#4764 of 4945 Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by notmybmw Apr 12, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 9:22 am) Hi, Patty; sorry to hear about your troubles. Sounds like the dealer's mechanic messed up when reinstalling your oil drain plug (not gas cap) after emptying out your old oil. (There were two things he could have mis-installed: the drain plug...or the new filter.) Word of advice: GO BACK TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT TELL HIM YOU DROVE THE CAR AFTER FINDING IT WAS EMPTY OF OIL. Bottom line is, his shop IS 100% responsible for any damage that may have resulted from your car leaking out its entire oil supply out onto the road......but, he will TRY to blame YOU if you make any mention of KNOWINGLY driving with no oil. Tell him you stopped driving right after you smelled smoke...checked the oil...saw it was empty...and added oil right away...THEN drove to his shop. The drain plug must have been left out........or, the threads were stripped when it was re-installed, or the filter wasn't tightened properly and one of the two was leaking from the minute you left his shop. Either way, it's obviously all his fault, and I'd be prepared to name a lawyer if he starts to give you push-back of any type whatsoever. Good luck....let us know how you make out. Michael Replies to this message: patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 1:57 pm) wwest (Apr 12, 2009 7:20 pm) patty19 (Apr 13, 2009 5:37 am) and 3 more...
#4765 of 4945 Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by vizyo Apr 12, 2009 (9:56 am)
Replying to: patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 9:22 am) Before I noticed leak on my Camry as well. I found that the technician in Toyota service did not place the oil filter properly and it was leaking. Since then, I check if there is any leak everytime I change the oil. Since there is no oil remaining in your Camry, it may cause severe damage in the engine.
#4766 of 4945 Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by zaken1 Apr 12, 2009 (10:05 am)
Replying to: patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 9:22 am) The first poster's response is very good advice. Another thing I can add is that sometimes when an oil filter is replaced, the rubber gasket may stick to the engine, rather than coming off with the filter; if a new filter and gasket is installed when there is an old gasket already there, this will create a leak, which may not show up right away. Alternately, in very rare cases; a new oil filter will have a manufacturing defect, such as a tiny hole in the body. In such a situation; everything can be installed and tightened properly, but there will still be a leak.
#4767 of 4945 Re: Massive Oil Leak [notmybmw] by patty19 Apr 12, 2009 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: notmybmw (Apr 12, 2009 9:47 am) Notbybmw,    Thank you for responding back so quickly. I'm so worried that I would get stuck with a massive bill from the Toyota Dealer. I had the car towed and delivered to them at12:30am this morning from 168 miles outside of where I live, because there was no way I could drive it and I didn't have anyone to call. The towing was quiet expensive, but I didn't know what else to do.    PS: I didn't know that a mis-installed drain plug or new filter could cause a massive oil leak like that.    Thanks again! Patty Replies to this message: wwest (Apr 12, 2009 7:20 pm) patty19 (Apr 13, 2009 5:37 am) mcdawgg (Apr 13, 2009 8:36 am) and 2 more...

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