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#315 of 324 Re: 2008 Camry Rough Idle [mark265] by petermontreal

Jan 25, 2011 (6:42 pm)

Replying to: mark265 (Jan 22, 2011 6:44 am)
Hi Mark,
 
Thx for the feedback. The car only has 44,000 miles. would it be normal that the plugs and wires need changing at such low mileage? would poor timing / plugs show up as a code in the diagnostic computer?
 
PS: I also notice that when the car idle is rough and i'm coming to a full stop/traffic light it sometimes feels like the car is about to stall.
 
Peter

#316 of 324 Re: 2008 Camry Rough Idle [petermontreal] by beerdom

Feb 03, 2011 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: petermontreal (Jan 25, 2011 6:42 pm)
I am having the same problem. i called Toyota and they had the dealership call. The person i had talk to stated that this is normal for the 4 cyl. He also stated that there is a notice they received from Toyota that this is the norm. I tell you if the car was shaking when i bought it I would have never purchased it. Please let me know if you find a solution. .

#317 of 324 Re: 2008 Camry Rough Idle [beerdom] by petermontreal

Jul 11, 2011 (7:06 pm)

Replying to: beerdom (Feb 03, 2011 5:42 pm)
Sorry for the late reply. I've sent an email to the delaership that sold the car new. Waiting for feedback to see if the previous owner had the same issue. Peter

#318 of 324 Re: 2008 Camry Rough Idle [beerdom] by petermontreal

Aug 04, 2011 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: beerdom (Feb 03, 2011 5:42 pm)
beerdom,
I noticed that you mentioned that the noise/vibration was not present when you bought the car. Can you tell me when the noise/vibration developed?
Peter

#319 of 324 Re: 2008 Camry Rough Idle [petermontreal] by tkboo

Aug 28, 2011 (8:40 am)

Replying to: petermontreal (Jan 25, 2011 6:42 pm)
my 2008 camery 2.4 lit is running with no check engine lights but has been making a sort of growling noise from somewhere on bottom of engine or exhaust system. i don't lose power though...the hotter the car gets the louder the sound,,, replaced muffler still does it, took it to dealership 5 times in past 4 weeks, still have problem they supposingly checked water pump iys ok,, did throttle body and intake cleaning including injectors, still doing it, changed filters, still doing it adjusted belts, still doing it... i don't have a clue as to what it may be anyone else know?

#320 of 324 2008 camery growling/groaning noise by tkboo

Aug 28, 2011 (1:21 pm)

bought camery new has 42000miles on now started getting noise from what appears to be bottom of engine or exhaust,,,took it to dealership 5 times in past 4 weeks =... they say itsnormal, i say it wasn't that way when i bought it or before now,,,,no over heating,, no check engine light, no loss of power, but plenty of growling/groaning noise.. they did injector cleaning service, checked water pump, did air induction and throttle body cleaning,,,adjusted valves,, changed filters,,,adjusted belts.. nothing changed,,, so i took it to muffler shop,,, put new muffler on,,,, they checked exhaust system couldn;t find any leaks. by the way did u know cleaning the intake and throttle body is maintance not covered under warrenty.... any way still the same,,, I have no clue what to think of next!

#321 of 324 Re: 2008 camery growling/groaning noise [tkboo] by petermontreal

Sep 02, 2011 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: tkboo (Aug 28, 2011 1:21 pm)
Hi TKBOO,
I had a maintenance check done today and they cleaned the throttle and injectors....$200+ but the noise is still there. I can't explain it. Very frustrating!!
But the mechanic told the person who was managing my visit that he heard the noise and suggested the cleaning I just mentioned. It's nice to hear they acknowlewdge it but I think Toyota may be hiding something. I will write a letter to the president and CEO of Toyota.
Peter

#322 of 324 Re: 2008 camery growling/groaning noise [petermontreal] by red426

Apr 29, 2012 (3:55 am)

Replying to: petermontreal (Sep 02, 2011 4:54 pm)
I have similar problem..did you write Toyota? What was outcome ? I think if we join together on all our cases involving rough idle, stalling and engine noise, we might have a better chance with "Goliath".

#323 of 324 Re: 2008 camery growling/groaning noise [red426] by kirstie_h HOST

Apr 30, 2012 (8:05 am)

Replying to: red426 (Apr 29, 2012 3:55 am)
Reporting your issues to the NHTSA is the best way to amalgamate complaints about a particular vehicle problem:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

#324 of 324 Re: 2008 camery growling/groaning noise [kirstie_h] by petermontreal

Jun 24, 2012 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Apr 30, 2012 8:05 am)
Thx Red, I'll try that.

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