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#31 of 596 Re: Replugs on a 2001? by toyotajp [bd21] by toyotajp [bd21] by toyotajp Oct 06, 2004 (11:24 am)
Replying to: bd21 (Oct 06, 2004 2:33 am) thanks bud. i appreciate the advice. you know i was checking out the plug wire heads next to the valve cover, and you're right it is a very tight fit. i pulled on them before i came to this site for advice, but they seemed like they didn't want to budge and i was afraid of breaking something. i'll come back and let ya know how i fared. thanks again!
#32 of 596 Malfunction Indicator Lamp by steve290 Oct 05, 2004 (5:26 am)
New to Toyota, bought 1998 Camry for son. Runs great but malfunction indicator light just came on. I tightened gas cap and light still stayed on. Manual says to bring to dealer which I would like to avoid. Any ideas what to check? Also any good internet sites to buy OEM mats for a 1998? Replies to this message: alan_s (Oct 06, 2004 8:02 pm) scottt (Oct 12, 2004 9:58 am)
#33 of 596 Re: Malfunction Indicator Lamp [steve290] by alan_s Oct 06, 2004 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: steve290 (Oct 05, 2004 5:26 am) I had a 1998 Camry and it had exactly the same problem. It is caused by oxidation in the light bulb socket assembly. Not enough to prevent the bulb from working, but enough to fool the electronics into thinking that the bulb is out. Assuming that all the bulbs are OK, then remove the front left indicator assembly. Consult your owner manual which describes this procedure under light-bulb changes. The left was always my problem. I don't remember exactly, but you may have to remove the headlamp asembly first to remove the indicator assembly. They are very easy to remove, secured only by a couple of bolts and they clip together. Remove the indicator bulb and clean the terminals with a light sandpaper and make sure that the bulb socket is connecting securely in the housing. Reconnect, reassemble and your problem should go away for 6 - 8 months, but it will be back!
#34 of 596 Re: Malfunction Indicator Lamp [steve290] by scottt Oct 12, 2004 (9:58 am)
Replying to: steve290 (Oct 05, 2004 5:26 am) You Camry has an OBDCII plug under the steering wheel. Go to Autozone and have them do a free plug-in diagnostic readout and tell you the code. If the resulting code(s) arenot readily defined, search for it (tehm) on the web. Usually, you will find the source that way and save money by begin able to either fix it or bring it to an non-dealer mechanic to fix for you.
#35 of 596 Plugs by typesix Oct 06, 2004 (11:53 am)
I try to listen to the mechanics with radio shows on the weekends. All recommend that cars with 100K mile plugs should have the plugs loosened up at every 30-40k miles and retightened or else there is a very good possibility that the plugs will stay there for life. They have encountered enough owners that have come in for the 100K change and found the plugs impossible to remove or have customers come in with broken plugs, having tried to remove them at 100K by themselves.
#36 of 596 Malfunction Indicator Lamp? by epond Oct 09, 2004 (8:40 am)
I drive a 4 cyl 2002 Toyota Camry XLE. I have not had one problem the 28 months I have driven it. In addition, I regularly change the oil and filter myself.   However, just today I was cruising on the freeway and noticed on the bottom right of my instrument panel what looked like a check engine light. The manual says it's a "Engine Malfunction Lamp" and that I am suppose to take it to a Toyota Dealer for them to check it out.   The light came on around 24,500 miles on the odometer. Is this just a reminder to get some upcoming 30,000 miles service done on the car, or could it actually be something serious?   Thanks for the help in advance.   epond Replies to this message: cam2003 (Oct 09, 2004 10:22 am) epond (Oct 12, 2004 1:10 pm) cam2003 (Oct 12, 2004 2:52 pm)
#37 of 596 Re: Malfunction Indicator Lamp? [epond] by cam2003 Oct 09, 2004 (10:22 am)
Replying to: epond (Oct 09, 2004 8:40 am) Possible your gas cap not closed tightly. Replies to this message: epond (Oct 12, 2004 1:10 pm) cam2003 (Oct 12, 2004 2:52 pm)
#38 of 596 Re: Malfunction Indicator Lamp? [cam2003] by epond Oct 12, 2004 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: cam2003 (Oct 09, 2004 10:22 am) Thanks for everybody's response to the malfunction indicator lamp.   I was excited to hear it was possibly only the gas cap. Well, my father had just borrowed my car and out of the kindness of his heart re fueled my car. In doing so, he put the gas cap on, but didn't tighten it so it "clicked." So I eagerly tightened it so it "clicked" and started up the car.   Unfortunately, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp stayed on. Bummer. Well, this morning, 2 days after tightening the gas cap, I planned on visiting a Toyota Dealership to see what's up. While driving, I noticed the Malfunction Indicator Lamp was no longer lit, it was out.   That's my story. I hope it doesn't come on again. Thanks for all the advice. Happy motoring.   epond Replies to this message: cam2003 (Oct 12, 2004 2:52 pm)
#39 of 596 Re: Malfunction Indicator Lamp? [epond] by cam2003 Oct 12, 2004 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: epond (Oct 12, 2004 1:10 pm) It would take several times of driving to clear off malfunction indicator lamp as stated in User's Manual.
#40 of 596 ReMalfunction Indicator Lamp? by epond by bd21 Oct 09, 2004 (9:13 am)
No it is not a service light. You have a malfunction that may or may not be serious. You are under warranty, so take it to the dealer as soon as possible. My guest it will have something to do with your emissions system.

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