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2008 Toyota Camry Problems and Repairs

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#183 of 199 2008 Toyota Camry startup problem by ryanj27

Apr 18, 2012 (2:17 pm)

This has happened twice now, but it's something that is getting me worried. When I go to start my car, it just makes a sound that's like it normally starting only repeating and then going away for a second then coming on. like ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chhhhhh-on. (sorry about that description, I don't know how else to describe it). I thought it might be the battery, but wouldn't the battery light be on? The maintenance required light has been on for a few weeks, but it usually just means I need to change the oil, but I just got the oil changed a few days ago and it's still on. an the check engine light will come on and off randomly. I don't know if that's linked to the start up problem, but when I take it in to get looked at, I want to know what I should have them look for. any ideas about the starting issue? Thanks!

#184 of 199 Re: 2008 Toyota Camry startup problem [ryanj27] by mcdawgg

Apr 18, 2012 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: ryanj27 (Apr 18, 2012 2:17 pm)
Could be the battery - is it still the original?
 
Whoever changed your oil forgot to reset the maintenace required light - if you want to do it yourself, your owner's manual tells you how - VERY easy.
 
Check engine light - you need to get the codes read (Advanced Auto does for free). Typically, it is an emissions problem or fuel cap loose or fuel cap gasket not sealing. Nothing really serious, unless you have to have your emissions checked for getting your car registration, because then you cannot have a check engine light on.

#185 of 199 throttle not responding on motion by ahwuyen

May 31, 2012 (10:14 am)

I had been using camry 07 for sometime now. few days ago I discovered while on motion that the throttle stop responding and the immediately the check engine light was on. I removed my battery and put it back. the car was back to normal but after sometime i.e. about 20 miles driving the check engine light was on a few miles after that the throttle stop responding on motion. can anyone help me.

#186 of 199 throttle problem by ahwuyen

Jun 01, 2012 (11:12 am)

I had been using camry 07 for sometime now. few days ago I discovered while on motion that the throttle stop responding and the immediately the check engine light was on. I removed my battery and put it back. the car was back to normal but after sometime i.e. about 20 miles driving the check engine light was on a few miles after that the throttle stop responding on motion. can anyone help me.

#187 of 199 Sun visors just droop into your line of vision! by coontie66

Jun 14, 2012 (1:50 pm)

I have an interesting problem. The wind shield visors just droop down infront of your face. Toyota wants $400 to replace both. This is a safety issue. Is there a way to just tighten them?

#188 of 199 Re: Sun visors just droop into your line of vision! [coontie66] by mrdisco33

Jun 14, 2012 (1:57 pm)

Replying to: coontie66 (Jun 14, 2012 1:50 pm)
I have the same problem in my 09. the driver's visor no longer snaps back and sits flush with the ceiling. for me it's not as bad as yours, but still it's very annoying.

#189 of 199 Re: Sun visors just droop into your line of vision! [coontie66] by macg4genius

Jun 14, 2012 (1:57 pm)

Replying to: coontie66 (Jun 14, 2012 1:50 pm)
My 2008 also has same problem. I talked to mechanic, he told me to buy new from delaer or used from junk yard. It is easy to replace taking plastic cover off Then unscrew screws and unplug wires. Put new in reverse order.

#190 of 199 Re: 2008 camry vibration around 40miles/h [slhefner] by macg4genius

Jun 15, 2012 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: slhefner (Feb 20, 2008 2:53 pm)
I have got my radio replaced 3 times already in warranty.

#191 of 199 2008 Camry Air Bags by mamina

Sep 13, 2012 (1:36 pm)

I am concern on the safety of this particular model.
My son recently had an accident driver side and frontal impact where neither the driver side or the side air bags deployed; therefore, he sustained serious head and face injuries.
We have owned toyotas for many years and are very pleased with their performance; however, in this particular time, it did not live up to the safety measures we expect.
Does anyone else know of an incident similar to this one and if there is a recall on this model and year? I looked and couldn't find anything.
Thanks!
RMS

#192 of 199 Re: 2008 Camry Air Bags [mamina] by mcdawgg

Sep 13, 2012 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: mamina (Sep 13, 2012 1:36 pm)
No recalls or TSBs. Many people in every make and model car have similar things happen (air bags do not deploy).

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