Why does my Toyota Camry shake at 500 rpm?
The idle may fall to about 500 rpm and noticeable shaking may occur. Removing the engine load by selecting neutral or turning off the AC frequently restores normal idle. This issue is widely reported across the Camry line and a number of fixes have worked for Camry owners.
What to do if your Toyota Camry has rough idle?
Some Camrys with rough idles may require a software update to the ECM. This is commonly called a computer “reflash” and must be performed by a Toyota dealer. By checking your VIN, the dealer can determine if your Camry is due for a reflash for rough idle and the cost will mainly be based on what you can negotiate.
How to troubleshoot electrical wiring in a Toyota Camry?
When the circuit operation is understood, begin troubleshooting of the problem circuit to isolate the cause. Use Relay Location and Electrical Wiring Routing sections to find each part, junction block and wiring harness connectors, wiring harness and wiring harness connectors and ground points of each system circuit.
When to replace head bolts on Toyota Camry?
Toyota has released Technical Service Bulletin 01507, NHTSA 10021542, dated April 6, 2007. The TSB calls for measuring the head bolts and replacing any that are longer than 6.465 inches. Once again, the cost of having this TSB done by the dealer will be a matter of negotiation.
Why does my car vibrate when I slow down?
On the other hand, if your car seems to bounce up and down in the rear end (in RWD vehicles), and you notice the vibration intensifies as you slow down from a high speed, you may be dealing with worn out universal joints (U-joints) on driveshaft. In this case, either the U-joints or the entire driveshaft need replacement.
Why does my Toyota Camry engine idle rough?
Over time, the threads begin to strip and this condition can cause rough idle. Because the weakened bolts allow the head gasket to leak, the telltale sign of this condition is coolant loss accompanied by rough idle. This can only be repaired by rebuilding the engine with threaded inserts and new cylinder head bolts.
Why does my car vibrate at a red light?
If, on the other hand, your car’s vibration issues are not related to any particular speed but occur when you stop at a red light or you park with the engine on, then the engine mounts might be worn out or damaged, and need to be replaced.
What to do if your Toyota Camry is idling?
Using the 10mm wrench, disconnect the negative (black) battery cable. This will remove all electrical power from the Camry. Wait 10 or more minutes. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Start the Camry and allow it to idle for about 15 minutes. Do not rev the engine or drive during the 15 minutes.