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#696 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [seattletwodogs] by adamw812

Oct 08, 2011 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: seattletwodogs (Oct 08, 2011 11:22 am)
Check the Child Proof rear door lock switch should be located near the latch on the door

#697 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [adamw812] by seattletwodogs

Oct 09, 2011 (11:33 am)

Replying to: adamw812 (Oct 08, 2011 7:58 pm)
The rear door lock switch is working. I can hear it and watch all door locks move as I flick the switch on the driver's arm rest.

#698 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [seattletwodogs] by luckyseven

Oct 09, 2011 (8:11 pm)

Replying to: seattletwodogs (Oct 09, 2011 11:33 am)
take it apart. Most likely internal door handle piece made from plastic got cracked because someone applied excessive force opening the door.

#699 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [seattletwodogs] by adamw812

Oct 10, 2011 (12:52 am)

Replying to: seattletwodogs (Oct 09, 2011 11:33 am)
Check in your owner's manual for child proof rear door lock switch, I was not speaking of the door lock plunger but a switch near the latch assemble in the door frame itself

#700 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [adamw812] by seattletwodogs

Oct 15, 2011 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: adamw812 (Oct 10, 2011 12:52 am)
Repair completed for $50 at local body shop.
 
Toyota dealership and Firestone both wanted around $200 for parts and labor.

#701 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [seattletwodogs] by luckyseven

Oct 15, 2011 (8:06 pm)

Replying to: seattletwodogs (Oct 15, 2011 1:43 pm)
what did they fix?

#702 of 727 Re: 2001 Camry inside passenger door handle doesn't work [luckyseven] by seattletwodogs

Oct 16, 2011 (9:52 am)

Replying to: luckyseven (Oct 15, 2011 8:06 pm)
It was not the handle that was broken. The body shop owner removed the inside door panel and where there should have been two metal rods attached to two pieces of plastic, he found that one of the plastic pieces was broken and the rod was hanging down loose. Somehow he fashioned a piece of plastic and along with a plastic tie reattached the rod.
 
He commented that usually it's the door handle itself that breaks. I now have a spare handle should I ever need it and am quite satisfied, especially after getting two quotes in the $200 range.

#703 of 727 Starter problem by gmable42

Nov 01, 2011 (10:50 am)

I have a 2000 Camry I bought a new starter for it I've been having problem with I changed the battery, posts, and then the starter. It started fine after I replaced it but the next day I got a tick tick sound like it makes when the starter goes out. I don't know what else to do I was sure it was the starter the original one did the same thing I tapped it with a hammer and it worked, it didn't work with the new one. HELP!!!!!!

#705 of 727 Re: 1999 Camry Turn Signal Flasher Location [kiawah] by cochran1981

Dec 30, 2011 (4:25 pm)

Replying to: kiawah (Oct 01, 2008 4:31 pm)
Just in case someone needs to do this: kiawah is correct. the flasher is a black square box located amongst a bunch of wires in a white plastic reservoir behind the left kickpanel. once you have located the piece, use a flathead screwdriver to wedge into the center reservoir for leverage and feel around til you find a groove. the groove on the plastic flasher is on the bottom. pull it downwards and wiggle the piece til it comes out. replace with new flasher. i would also recommend disconnecting the negative terminal of your battery for safety purposes.

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