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#317 of 558 press request by kirstie_h HOST Nov 03, 2008 (12:14 pm)
A reporter is interested in talking with satisfied owners of a 2001-2006 Toyota Camry who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jwahledmunds.com no later than Friday, November 21, 2008 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.      Thanks for your consideration,      Jonathan Wahl Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.
#318 of 558 Do Not Go To Mountain States Toyota in Denver by sparkland Nov 08, 2008 (1:14 pm)
I took my 1997 Camry in for a discount oil change for $19.95. The dealership does a complete inspection--wonder why?   While there, they said I needed a coolant change as mine was only good to 0 degrees farenheit. The price was $149.   They also said I had a leak in my power steering pump and high pressure hose.   Refused all work.   Came home and checked my oil level--it was nearly 1 quart high on the dipstick. Bad enough, but I also checked my coolant. The guage said it was good to -45 degrees below zero.   Needless to say, I think they are trying to increase sales in the service department.   Please, be careful with anyone working on your car in this weak economy.   Thanks, Brad
#319 of 558 CAMRY 98 STARTS AND STOPS by rogerthat_101 Nov 12, 2008 (6:30 am)
Not sure what this could be but once I start the car it runs for a sec and then stops. However Once i start the car and hold down the accelerator for about 15 secs, and then let it go, it's fine..   Happens once in a while. Any suggestions? The car has been well maintained. I've taken in to the dealer and told them of this issue. However they seem to find nothing wrong? Replies to this message: rearwheeldrive (Nov 12, 2008 11:14 am) ryan99 (Nov 12, 2008 4:34 pm)
#320 of 558 Re: CAMRY 98 STARTS AND STOPS [rogerthat_101] by rearwheeldrive Nov 12, 2008 (11:14 am)
Replying to: rogerthat_101 (Nov 12, 2008 6:30 am) No run after start.   Sounds like its in the cold start system. Is it only when first starting and sometimes when its not completely warmed up?.    I have a 93 V6 engine . When I disconnect the coolant sensor it wont start, or is more difficult.usually taking 5 seconds or more to start, not quite the same as your problem, but close. It goes to the cold start injector which makes the car start easier when cold. When I hook it back up it always fast idles for a couple minutes before returning to normal idle even when warmed up but not as long. I guessing that sensor is not working right on yours and doing something different with the fuel signal to all the injectors.
#321 of 558 Re: CAMRY 98 STARTS AND STOPS [rogerthat_101] by ryan99 Nov 12, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: rogerthat_101 (Nov 12, 2008 6:30 am) Hi there, I had this same problem with my 99 4 cyl and it was the IDLE CONTROL VALVE. If you search this in edmunds you will find several others had the same problem. The tricky thing is that it will "test" fine electrically by the mechanic because the real problem is that it binds up with carbon. It is about a 240 dollar part and you must know if your car was built in the USA or canada and whether it has california emissions. I let a couple mechanics tell me it was several different things from 02 sensors to throttle control valves and spent about $1000 until I went on a hunch and replaced the ICV. It won't get better on its own.
#322 of 558 '99 Camry with whirring noise by suydam Nov 14, 2008 (4:19 pm)
My daughter's '99 Camry (4 cyl) has started making a whirring noise when she starts the engine. Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it gets a little louder. She took it to a dealer who said she might be looking at rod failure down the road, but it isn't broken yet. What kind of repair would that be? The car has nearly 140,000 miles on it. Replies to this message: rearwheeldrive (Nov 17, 2008 4:50 pm)
#323 of 558 Re: '99 Camry with whirring noise [suydam] by rearwheeldrive Nov 17, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: suydam (Nov 14, 2008 4:19 pm) Whirling noise   I start a simple check by loosening the belt to the alternator or the easiest belt on the car to get to. Then start the car for a few seconds to see if it goes away . The problem is in the belt driven part, if it goes away. Sometimes a pulley going bad, or alternator will make that noise. Not a rod, not at that milegae unless you left oil out of the engine for any lenth of time. Hes crazzzzy!.
#324 of 558 by lisa323 Nov 18, 2008 (11:01 pm)
I recently bought a 2002 Camry that has started with the blue smoke at start-up problem. Took to a shop and was told it would cost $2000 + to replace the valve stem seals. I called the dealer and they said they wouldn't waste the money to fix it. I have been reading about the sludge issues the older toyotas had and am wondering if not fixing the problem is going to cause a bigger problem down the road. Anyone have any advice? thanks. Replies to this message: rearwheeldrive (Nov 19, 2008 9:42 am) 210delray (Nov 20, 2008 1:33 pm) rearwheeldrive (Nov 25, 2008 4:20 pm)
#325 of 558 Re: [lisa323] by rearwheeldrive Nov 19, 2008 (9:42 am)
Replying to: lisa323 (Nov 18, 2008 11:01 pm) Blue smoke at start.   I had the same problem. My oil consumption was a quart a month. I put in an additive called 'No Smoke', and it worked. My car passed smog, and my oil consumption dropped. The bottle is about $4.00 dollars.
#326 of 558 Re: [lisa323] by 210delray Nov 20, 2008 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: lisa323 (Nov 18, 2008 11:01 pm) I had the same problem with my former '97 Camry 4-cylinder, which was purchased new. The valve stem seals were replaced under the powertrain warranty at 57K miles, but I got the blue smoke on startup again at 102K miles. I didn't bother to get it fixed the 2nd time, but sold the car at 111K with a disclosure. My car didn't consume any noticeable amount of oil either time.   If the problem is valve stem seals, you don't necessarily have sludge (my car did not). But $2000 seems excessively high. You might want to get a quote from an independent shop that is recommended by friends, relatives, or co-workers. I'd regard the additive as a "band-aid" that won't solve the problem. On the other hand, I don't think blue smoke on startup needs attention right away -- only if your oil consumption increases dramatically or the car fails emission tests (if required in your area).   Also, you didn't mention whether you have a 4-cylinder or a V6. The 4 was new for 2002 and doesn't have sludge problems as far as I know. The V6 was carryover and continued to have sludge problems that year. Replies to this message: rearwheeldrive (Nov 25, 2008 4:20 pm)

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