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Camry 2011 transmission problem

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#264 of 304 Re: 2011 camry base model with auto test drive [4lisak4] by sjbentree

Nov 30, 2011 (9:07 pm)

Replying to: 4lisak4 (Nov 30, 2011 6:32 pm)
Interesting comment about a "customer service manager." After getting a case number from the corporate Toyota toll free number, I was told that the "customer service manager" from Cherokee County Toyota in Georgia would call me. I waited for over a week and never received a call from this person. So, I called "Al" back at Toyota Corp. This time I was "invited" to make a test drive with the Service Manager. This individual is the one who said the noisy CLUNKS I hear after start up at 10 MPH come from the ABS pump, and are ENTIRELY NORMAL. I will NOT trade for a 2012 Camry until someone from Toyota Corp or the local dealer tells me that this problem has been eliminated. So far, they are not willing to say one way or the other. I have purchased Camrays since 1984, but that string is about to end!

#265 of 304 Re: 2011 camry base model with auto test drive [sjbentree] by mcdawgg

Nov 30, 2011 (9:47 pm)

Replying to: sjbentree (Nov 30, 2011 9:07 pm)
I'm confused. You only hear a clunk the first time (ONE time) you get to 10mph after you start the engine, right? If so, your car is FINE. It is the ABS pump doing its test, and it does not cause any problem, nor is it a problem. Test drive another 2010, 2011. You will hear it if you listen closely, only one time after you start the engine and reach about 10 mph. I'm not seeing a problem here, unless you really can't stand that half- second small noise one time after each time you start the engine? That would be 2 or 3 times per day for most people, or less than 2 seconds per day. Just curious. My 2010 does it (if I concentrate on hearing it), but it is no problem, car is 20k + miles, zero problems. I recall wondering what it was when I first got the car, but a quick search told me it was normal - never thought about it again.

#266 of 304 Re: 2011 camry base model with auto test drive [mcdawgg] by sjbentree

Nov 30, 2011 (10:19 pm)

Replying to: mcdawgg (Nov 30, 2011 9:47 pm)
Agree that it is not a safety problem, but you have obviously been lulled by Toyota into accepting front of the car repetitive noises from an automobile that is advertised as being quiet in it's operation.

#267 of 304 Re: 2011 camry base model with auto test drive [sjbentree] by mcdawgg

Dec 01, 2011 (6:06 am)

Replying to: sjbentree (Nov 30, 2011 10:19 pm)
But it only happens once, after you turn the key and start the engine and get up to 10 mpg. And it only lasts for not even a half-second, right? So that makes it not quiet? No, Toyota did not lull me into anything, I found out what it was and that was the end of it. My concern at the time was more of "what is that?" Once I found out, I was fine with it, since it is the ABS check. For 99.9999% of each of my trips to somewhere, it is quiet.
 
I wish you the best.

#268 of 304 Re: Camry 2011 transmission problem [alipoush] by aaa76

Dec 02, 2011 (9:25 am)

Replying to: alipoush (Mar 23, 2011 11:42 pm)
Same here and it is not normal. I have taken mine for the same problems three times to the dealership and they always tell me that it is "normal" and that "they could not reproduce the problems". I don't think they are honest with us. I think they are trying to cover the problem to see if we will just give up, cave in, and stop our complaints.

#269 of 304 Re: Camry 2011 transmission problem [aaa76] by wwest

Dec 02, 2011 (10:09 am)

Replying to: aaa76 (Dec 02, 2011 9:25 am)
So, I take it that you would much rather learn that your ABS, VSC, or Trac is non-functional after the fact. But you should be aware that maybe only your survivors will learn that fact.
 
Just think of it as a part of the "pre-flight checklist".

#270 of 304 Re: Camry 2011 transmission problem [aaa76] by mcdawgg

Dec 02, 2011 (10:15 am)

Replying to: aaa76 (Dec 02, 2011 9:25 am)
Check Toyotanation.com. Owners there will also tell you it IS normal, and checks the ABS system. One time, less than 1/2 second, after you start the engine and get to 10 mph. Some have even verified this a number of ways. Your car is fine, enjoy the silence 99.99% of the time.

#271 of 304 Re: Camry 2011 transmission problem [wwest] by mcdawgg

Dec 02, 2011 (10:16 am)

Replying to: wwest (Dec 02, 2011 10:09 am)
Agree.

#272 of 304 Re: 2011 Camry automatic LE Noises [sjbentree] by sjbentree

Dec 02, 2011 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: sjbentree (Nov 28, 2011 12:57 pm)
Found answer about possible ABS pump noise in 2012 Camrys. They will probably have the same noise since 2012 owner's manual reads as follows:
 
Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
 
So it's not a "malfunction," but it sure is irritating. Telephone customer care people don't have a clue!

#273 of 304 Re: 2011 Camry automatic LE Noises [sjbentree] by Kirstie@Edmunds HOST

Dec 05, 2011 (9:40 am)

Replying to: sjbentree (Dec 02, 2011 8:29 pm)
Every recent-model vehicle I've owned has the same noise, regardless of make/model. It was particularly loud in my Infiniti G35, but it's just something you have to put up with if you buy a vehicle with ABS.

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