Why does my Toyota Camry stall at a light?
Over the last 8 months, my 2002 V6 Camry with 105,000 miles on it, has had intermittent stalling when I stop at a light on the Bronx River Parkway. The car is dead for about 3 minutes and then starts up again.
Where is the throttle position sensor on a Toyota Camry?
Your Toyota Camry uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.
What causes a Chevy Impala engine to stall?
Bad gas- can cause an engine to stall out. Water in the gas tank can also cause gas to not fire properly. If there were no other symptoms and suddenly you find that the vehicle is running very rough, bad gas could certainly be the problem.
Why does my Chevy Aveo stall when I push the gas?
Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem: VVT Problem – Many modern engines are equipped with Variable Valve Timing. This allows for the engine to be in the “sweet spot” of power or economy depending on how hard you are pushing the gas pedal.
Over the last 8 months, my 2002 V6 Camry with 105,000 miles on it, has had intermittent stalling when I stop at a light on the Bronx River Parkway. The car is dead for about 3 minutes and then starts up again.
What happens if the ignition coil fails on a Toyota Camry?
Toyota Camry Ignition Coil May Fail After 100,000 Miles Problem Description On higher mileage vehicles, an engine misfiremay develop and/or the Check Engine Lightmay illuminate due to a failed ignition coil. It is not uncommon to replace all the coils when the first one fails in order to prevent return trips to the repair shop.
When did the Check Engine light come on on my Camry?
I just purchased the 06 Camry about 2 months ago. The check engine light came on – dealership took it to Toyota and apparently just had it reset. It came back on a week later. I took it to Toyota myself (also to see what the prior code was).
Bad gas- can cause an engine to stall out. Water in the gas tank can also cause gas to not fire properly. If there were no other symptoms and suddenly you find that the vehicle is running very rough, bad gas could certainly be the problem.
What happens when my throttle position sensor goes bad?
What happens when my throttle position sensor goes bad When a TPS goes bad, then the car’s throttle body won’t function properly. It could either stay shut or it won’t close properly which is a severe issue. If it stays shut then your engine is not going receive air and it won’t start.
What causes a Toyota car to not start?
Battery – If the connections on your battery become corroded, there is no longer a connection to the rest of the car. This can keep you from starting. Clean the posts and try to start the car.
Why does my Toyota Prius keep hard starting?
Well, after doing a lot of thinking i finally figured out my OUT OF THE BLUE HARD STARTING. It was my Fuel Pressure Regulator. At first i thought it was my ignition coil because the hard starting was intermittent and i ran a test on it and the Primary Resistance was way off spec, but the Secondary Resistance was spot on.
What kind of car stalls when coming to a stop?
Random stalling when coming to a stop or slowing down. 2/9/2012 – I live in a steep hilly area & drive a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE with approx 69,000 miles on it. Randomly (approx. 6 times in 3 months)- usually the car stalls on the Parkway when I slow down to avoid or stopping for a red traffic light.
What causes random stalling when coming to a stop?
Usually happens randomly when slowing down (when the rmp drop below 1000). Hope this helps. I’m going to try out a few things from all the replies. Going to start with fixing the EGR value. 168 people found this helpful.
When does the Check Engine light go off in a Toyota Camry?
All light went off. If its steering angle or camber alignment, the check engine light will not come on but only the traction light will be on. 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.
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.
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.
What causes a Toyota Camry to run rough?
A Heating System that smells bad is one which needs service…or…may be leaking. A vehicle which runs rough or stalls when the HVAC is on….has a Computer related problem…..IF the Throttle Body was cleaned properly. Complicating this issue is …it appears to be an intermittent problem.
Why is my Toyota Camry running rough at idle?
Really, your Camry will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Camry happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.
Why are the spark plugs on my Toyota Camry not working?
Spark Plugs – One of the absolute most common causes (if not the most common reason that your Camry may be misfiring) is the spark plugs. Although most modern vehicles use iridium spark plugs, they still need to be changed at the manufacturers recommended interval.
Your Toyota Camry uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.