What does idle air control valve on Toyota Camry do?
This controls how much air goes into your engine so that your computer is able to match it with the right amount of fuel. Great for commuting, errands and even road-trips, you rely on your Camry. Over time, however, your idle air control valve for Toyota Camry gets clogged with carbon and other debris.
Why is the air stuck in the vents on my Camry?
I have a 1997 Toyota Camry and recently the air flow from the heater has become stuck on the front vents. Regardless of what setting I turn the switch to (defrost, floor, etc.) it doesn’t switch from the vents. It seemed to happen about the same time the thermostat died, which I had to replace (successfully I think).
Why is my a / C not working in my Toyota Camry?
If your A/C fails to cool and doesn’t have an electrical problem, then this is the most likely cause of the issue. While it is possible to recharge the R134a pressure yourself, it’s not recommended. To do it properly would require special equipment such as a set of manifold gauges, a vacuum pump, and a canister of R134a.
Do you use a vacuum on a Toyota Camry?
Toyota doesn’t use vacuum for the vent controls. Busted, I was typing my amendment at the same time you were typing your post! If I remember, if your Camry has manual temp control you have rotary knobs and a completely cable operated system.
What makes the Check Engine light turn off on a Toyota Camry?
This happens to me too. It was the air filter cover which was NOT put back on properly after my car (2010 Toyota Camry). Once the air filter cover was put back on properly, both the check engine light AND traction control light turned off and car was fine. 4 people found this helpful.
What causes a Toyota Camry to run over a pot hole?
And this happens when inexperienced drive towing your car place the towing chain on any of the control arm or you run over a covet that hit your control, trail or lateral arm, or run over a pot hole. 29 people found this helpful. Mine was a loose gas cap.
Can a Traction Light go out on a Toyota Camry?
Both traction light and engine light go on. Once in awhlie, they go out. Had one independent mechanic look at it about 7 months back; both lights went off for a few days, then it has been on, most of the time, and once in awhile, it goes off, Once, when I filled the tank completely, they went out.
What should I do if my Toyota Camry wont start?
4 people found this helpful. Start the car and let it idle in gear with the E-brake on for about 15 minutes. If you just had the alternator replaced, the shop should have unhooked your battery cables. Sometimes the car has to relearn it’s fuel mixtures and other settings.
When was the third generation of the Toyota Camry?
The third generation of the Toyota Camry in all markets outside Japan. 1991-1996 was also called the XV10 series of Camry vehicles. Driving and car just cut off, towed home. No spark to plugs Voltage to distributor,and ignitor, Coil tested off ohms, replaced coil.
Why is my idle air control valve clogged?
Over time, however, your idle air control valve for Toyota Camry gets clogged with carbon and other debris. This limits the amount of air that passes through the valve and leads to poor performance issues like low RPMs or backfiring.
Why is the idle on my air conditioner so low?
If the idle is low and inconsistent, it may be due to an issue with your idle control valve. Low idles could also be caused by vacuum leaks. 3 Look for signs of a vacuum leak.
What do I need to check an idle air control valve?
If your vehicle was built prior to 1996, you will need an OBD I scanner. Vehicles made after 1996 will need an OBD II scanner. Connect the code scanner to the port beneath the dashboard and turn it on. Once connected, use the scanner to bring up the error codes making the check engine light come on.
Why is my Toyota Camry stalling and starting?
Having the same stalling and starting problem when the car is hot on my 99 Camry and also wasted $600 at dealer for idle control valve. Heard 100 different ideas of how I could throw more $ at it.
How to check if your Toyota Camry throttle unit needs replacement?
If you go to your local Autozone, they can check your error codes. It may be a faulty TPS or sometimes the throttle body unit needs replacement. I guess we’ll know for sure when the codes are read. Write down the codes and post them back here….good luck! 4 people found this helpful.
What kind of problem does a Toyota Camry have?
Hard Shifting: Many ’02-‘06 Camry owners report experiencing the transmission jerking while shifting gears (even when accelerating). Reflashing the ECU may fix the problem. If it doesn’t, the transmission will need to be rebuilt or replaced (if the issue gets bad enough).
Is the 1992 Toyota Camry still on the road?
As far as Camry’s still on the road, I see almost as many 92-96 Camry’s here in the Hartford CT area as I do new ones. The clear-coat paint is about gone on the hood and trunk but there is only a little surface rusty starting on the back edge of the trunk.
What are the symptoms of a Toyota Camry transmission slippage?
Checking your oil weekly is the best solution here. Transmission Slippage (2010 and 2011 models): Symptoms include jerking, hard shifting, refusal to go into reverse, and hesitation to accelerate. A lot of Camry owners solve this problem by having their transmission rebuilt or replaced.
How to clean the throttle body on a Toyota Camry?
This video will show you how to remove and clean the throttle body on Toyota vehicles with the 4 cylinder 5-SFE engine typically found on the older model Camry, RAV4 and Celica. Over time, the carbon buildup can make the throttle body plate “stick” resulting in engine response lag, the plate opening too much or too fast, and erratic idle.
How to clean the IAC and throttle body on the 1997-2001?
Apply a liberal amount of solvent in the port opening. Re-connect the hose and turn the engine on and off a few times to allow the IAC valve to work loose the carbon and varnish build up. As the solvent is being burned off, some smoke will blow out through the exhaust pipe.
Does the 2005 Toyota Camry have a timing belt or chain?
458 likes 2713 answers. The 2005 Toyota Camry comes with either a timing chain or a timing belt depending on the engine option. The 2.4L 4Cylinder comes with a chain, and the V6 comes with a timing belt.
What kind of engine does a 2005 Toyota Camry have?
Select a 2005 Toyota Camry trim level A carry-over from 2004, the 2005 Camry is offered in CE, LE, SE, XLE and Limited trim levels, with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower as the base, with the same 3.5-liter V6 that generates 268 horsepower found in the Avalon.
What kind of transmission does a Toyota Camry 4 cylinder have?
The four-cylinder is available with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, whereby the only offering for the V6 is a six-speed automatic.
Why does my 1999 Toyota Camry keep stalling?
Please try again later. This is my Father’s 1999 Toyota Camry with the 3.0 liter V6 (1MZ-FE) engine. About every three years, the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve always gets clogged up causing the car to keep stalling when cold started unless the accelerator was depressed while the engine warms up.
Can a bad idle control valve cause stalling?
This is controlled by the engine’s computer. Sometimes parts go bad, which results in your car idling strangely or stalling. Check to see if your idle control valve is functioning properly before attempting to replace it. Look for a high engine idle. A common symptom of a faulty idle control valve can be a high idle.
What kind of engine does a 2008 Camry SE have?
Have 2008 Toy Camry SE 2.4 liter engine. (118000 miles.) Have 2008 Toy Camry SE 2.4 liter engine. (118000 miles.) When I turn AC on the car runs rough RPM varies and stays around 500 RPM. At high speed car & AC seem to run OK.
What to do if your Camry valve is not working?
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What kind of oil does a Toyota Camry use?
Use 5w-20 or 0w-20 and I would also recommend using full synthetic oil. These vehicle have some problems with enginesludge so using synthetic and having oil changes done as needed will help prevent that. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. Dan, Technician Category: Toyota Satisfied Customers:27,242