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Re: Do I need to do a tuneup? [debbie68] by kiawah
Oct 03, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: debbie68 (Oct 03, 2008 2:59 pm)

Go check your carspace email, i sent you a manual which will lay it out much simpler for you.
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Re: Do I need to do a tuneup? [kiawah] by debbie68
Oct 03, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 03, 2008 3:02 pm)

It did not come through. Please resend. I appreciate your assistance. Perhaps I will just ask the mechanic tomorrow when he looks at the rattle and the brake light.
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Re: Do I need to do a tuneup? [debbie68] by kiawah
Oct 03, 2008 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: debbie68 (Oct 03, 2008 3:24 pm)

were you able to get logged in? and did you get the email? and it should have two attachments
 
What did you get?
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Re: Do I need to do a tuneup? [kiawah] by debbie68
Oct 03, 2008 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 03, 2008 3:50 pm)

Thank you for sending, I received both. They are identical to what I have. I appreciate your assistance, will talk to the mechanic tomorrow.
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Re: Do I need to do a tuneup? [debbie68] by kiawah
Oct 03, 2008 (4:05 pm)
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Replying to: debbie68 (Oct 03, 2008 4:03 pm)

The scheduled maintenance booklet, tells you exactly what you need to have done at the different mileage levels.
 
plus of course, fixing anything that is a problem....like your brakes.
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Re: Do I need to do a tuneup? [kiawah] by rearwheeldrive
Oct 04, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 03, 2008 4:05 pm)

It sounds like you take care of your car. The brake light coming on might be the pads getting close to worn out and the fluid taking up this space within the system and thus lower fluid level in your reservoir setting off the light. It is not an emergency but a couple more months and the brake light might stay on all the time. It still is not an emergency but I would begin too get the pads replaced probably on the front because they wear out first.
 
Tune up is only plug change but some plugs (platinum) last at least 50 thousand miles. No such thing as a tune up anymore. Some mechanic might know to clean the throttle plate with an approved cleaner or you will wipe off the protection coating on this part. That is about it for tune up. Buy an air filter every 30 thousand miles or as required by the manual.
 
Are you a V6 or four cylinder? Also do you drive in cold climates and dirty roads? This effects the maintenance on your car.
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Re: need help with timing marks on 98 4cyl [kiawah] by sks3266
Oct 06, 2008 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Jul 25, 2008 4:14 pm)

I have similar problems to bubba38's.....
Purch. 97 Toyota Camry - water pump had seized, shredded belt. Replaced both as well as plugs & wires. Bottom end is fine. Checked upper end of engine, had lots of build up on tops of pistons, etc. - cleaned all. Resurfaced valves & seats, etc. Have it all back together - getting fuel, but only 1 or 2 sparks on first crank (with #1 plug out to test), then no fire at all on subsequent cranking. Can let it set for a day, then get same response. Tried replacing distributor, (was told it could be the problem) - get same results.
 
Have been told it could be crank sensor or the "module". Need test procedures/advice for testing crank sensor & module, and any other testing/troubleshooting anyone can suggest. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
Thanks!
Dave
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Re: need help with timing marks on 98 4cyl [sks3266] by kiawah
Oct 06, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: sks3266 (Oct 06, 2008 8:27 am)

Did you have the instructions for setting the cogged gear valve timing correctly?
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Need Help with 96 Camry - Only Sparks 1-2 times by sks3266
Oct 06, 2008 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 06, 2008 9:31 am)

Yes, valve timing is correct. BTW - I mistyped the year - it's a 96 Camry - 4 cyl. 2.2L. Are there test procedures for checking the crank sensor and the module?
Checked the crank sensor w/OHM meter - it tested okay. Anything else I can/should check?
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Re: Need Help with 96 Camry - Only Sparks 1-2 times [sks3266] by kiawah
Oct 06, 2008 (1:35 pm)
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Replying to: sks3266 (Oct 06, 2008 11:38 am)

yes, trying to think of a way to get this info to you.
 
Do you have an AOL Instant messenger screenname? If so, please email it to 'kiawahcarspace.com'.
 
We could do a file transfer thru that, if you have an id.

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