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Replying to: kiawah (May 09, 2009 3:16 am) Well we never hear back from the Camry won't Start. It had to be a dead battery. Sometimes they just wear out. Sounded like somebody looked at it and suggested a bigger one. And it had 70k miles on it. And never been changed or someone put in a cheap small one just to get by in the 12 year old car. It could be she/him was driving, and the battery didn't take a charge. Then when she came to a light and hit the brakes, the brake light comes on, and it zap the little electric left in the battery to keep the engine running. Never got it to jump. It wont jump because there's no water in it, and is damaged. I should of had her/ him check the water level in the battery, It was probably dry. The battery cell is shorted now and damaged. This would be a simple visual test. But they wouldn't pursue the dead battery theory, just kept repeating a 2 year history and it wont crank. Duh!! People they ask for help, then when you offer some they don't even want to hear you, I was suggesting start at the Battery Battery Battery. |
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Replying to: sbaker75 (May 07, 2009 12:16 pm) I guess you could say you already did the flush, the old fashioned way, but some chemical flush won't hurt. Good Job!! 93 Camry station wagon a rare breed? I think of all the Camry's on the road I rarely see one of these. |
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WHAT SHOULD I DO? I have 1 week and 500 miles left on my Platinum warranty. My 02 4cylinder Camry has 74.5K miles. It has had all its service. It had a head gasket job w/in the last year at the dealer under warranty (was blowing smoke). On a few occasions over the past few weeks I swear I get a wiff of anti freeze smell in the garage. I had and oil change not too long ago. I popped the hood and saw nothing unusual....recovery tank was at appropriate mark. The lid may have been loose---not sure. No signs of a leak anywhere? Should call the dealer? Bring it in? What will they check? What will it cost to check it? How long do the water pumps last? Whats a water pump job run out of warranty? Opinions please!
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 26, 2009 5:42 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (May 26, 2009 6:06 am)
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 26, 2009 7:03 am) If anyone replaced your timing belt, that typically is a 500 - 1000 dollar job, they typically would replace the water pump since they're in there. If you are really smelling anti-freeze, then it could be just a simple problem like a hose clamp that needs tightening or a cap that needs replaced, or it could be more serious (radiator leak, water pump leak, heater core leak, etc). If your anti-freeze level isn't dropping, then there is no need to excessively worry about this, just continue to monitor the level.
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Whoa...on that timing belt thing...I was under the impression, on the 02 and later Camry's that there was only one serpentine belt...nothing in the engine...were these not called timing chains? In fact I think I remember getting coupons for a 'timing belt' replacement for $200+ or so...am I wrong? I also believe that with this design, if the belt brakes, no harm comes to the engine....as it does with older fashion timing chains....
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Replying to: kiawah (May 26, 2009 7:24 am) |
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 26, 2009 7:34 am) For a 2002 internal to the engine, if your engine is a V6 then there is a timing belt....if it is an I4 then it is a chain. On the outside of both engines, there is also an accessory belt.
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Replying to: kiawah (May 26, 2009 8:00 am) He said the other belt is about $90 to change unless a new tensioner is needed then $300+. He said only to change the water pump when it fails....could also cost $400. Does all this sound about right? Should I take the car in and have them look at the water pump...would they even be able to tell if its starting to go bad...I should have asked I the guy I guess.....like I said, warranty is good for another week only....
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