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#24 of 98 Gas Pedal Sticking by grant2 Aug 20, 2005 (9:03 pm)
My 2000 Camry LE gas pedal, sometimes, sticks, and hesitates when depressed. In order to accelerate, forcible pressure is sometimes necessary, which leads to accelerating quicker than normal. Any ideas? Replies to this message: typesix (Aug 22, 2005 10:56 am) grant2 (Sep 24, 2005 7:14 pm) bigman07 (Aug 24, 2006 3:21 pm) penizzle (Aug 31, 2006 2:50 am)
#25 of 98 Re: Gas Pedal Sticking [grant2] by typesix Aug 22, 2005 (10:56 am)
Replying to: grant2 (Aug 20, 2005 9:03 pm) Most likely the throttle plate needs cleaning. It's located where the flexible hose from air cleaner meets the metal throttle body. Remove the hose and sparingly use carb cleaner and Q-tips to clean the around the plate, the plate pivots, and where the plate contacts the throttle body. Carbon buildup causes the stickiness, it is not the throttle cable sticking. Replies to this message: grant2 (Sep 24, 2005 7:14 pm)
#26 of 98 Re: Gas Pedal Sticking [typesix] by grant2 Sep 24, 2005 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: typesix (Aug 22, 2005 10:56 am) Thanks for the advice. Paid $2 for carb cleaner. No problem since following your instructions. Before getting your advice, a dealer service mechanic said it would cost at least $50.
#30 of 98 Fuel Filter Change on a '95 Camry - Help? by johnxyz Oct 03, 2005 (9:21 am)
Just did a tune-up on my Camry but I am hesitant to R&R the fuel filter (I have already bought one).   When I unbolt the In and Out lines will gas spurt out? How do I prevent gas from streaming out?   Can I unbolt the In line from the engine bay or is it usually accessed from under the car? The Out line looks easily accessible from the top of the engine bay.   I rather not go to a garage or dealer for this fuel filter change.   Thanks in advance for any step by step instructions or advice. John
#31 of 98 Sulfur Smell by natek1 Nov 28, 2005 (9:12 am)
My 1998 Camry (only 70k miles) has had a horrible sulfur smell whenever the engine has to kick into gear to pass or go up a hill. When the sunroof is open, it is unbearable. It comes through the vents when the roof is closed, so I get the smell no matter what. I took it in to a dealership years ago (I bought it used and it was out of warranty) and was given the "service bulletin" regarding it and told that there was nothing I could do (recommended to change gas brands, which I have done with no success). Most will say it is the catalytic converter, but I know this is a common problem with Toyotas (the service bulletin confirmed it) and the converter is "too efficient". A buddy bought a new Lexus SUV a few years ago and noticed the same issue. The Dealer replaced the converter with a "less efficient" one rather than take the SUV back. My question is ... is there a solution to my problem? I don't mind replacing the converter if it resolves it but I'm not sure it will. My car was originally built for California and I know they have higher emission standards. I've had a shop adjust and replace other emission parts but no help. I really like the Toyota -- any thoughts on how to fix?? Replies to this message: bildow (Dec 03, 2005 9:03 am) awp (Jan 18, 2006 8:46 pm)
#32 of 98 Re: Sulfur Smell [natek1] by bildow Dec 03, 2005 (9:03 am)
Replying to: natek1 (Nov 28, 2005 9:12 am) Have you tried going to a muffler shop and have them put on a higg flo catalytic converter this allows the converter to pass the gases quicker and usually no smell. I have had the same problem here in California and replaced my converter and no more problems.
#33 of 98 Re: Sulfur Smell [natek1] by awp Jan 18, 2006 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: natek1 (Nov 28, 2005 9:12 am) Toyota has had this problem for years. My 2002 Camry has this same problem. There is a TSB (EG013-04)for 02-04 that includes a replacement cat and reflashing the PCM. The fix did not work on my car, and now Toyota is saying there's nothing they can do. I suggest you contact EPA in Ann Arbor Michigan and find out what they are doing about earlier model years. They are the ones that pressured Toyota to come up with a fix for the 02s. Toyota is reluctant because there's so many cars out there with the problem .   As far as using a different fuel, that will only have a limited effect. The entire country is going to low sulphur fuel soon so that might help if you are in an area that doesn't already have low sulphur fuel.

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