Is there a way to disable the hood open warning on a Toyota Camry?
I posted a link to the TSB below. This is the easiest and cheapest (free) way to permanently disable the false HOOD OPEN warning in a 2007 Camry XLE I4. It might also work for other Toyota models and model years if the hood-latch-with-sensor assembly is the same.
Can you replace the hood latch on a Toyota Camry XLE?
There is a TSB that addresses this issue. My 2010 Venza had the exact same problem, but on the Venza, you have to replace the entire hood latch assembly. On the Camry, you can just replace the switch in the hood latch. I posted a link to the TSB below.
Where is the sensor plug on a Toyota Camry XLE?
To address this I did the following: 1. I unplugged the hood latch sensor connector from the hood alarm socket. This socket is located right below the hood latch and you can see the connector/plug from the hood latch going in to the socket.
Where is the hood plug on a Toyota Camry?
The connector/plug is partly held in place next to the hood latch by a plastic holder. You can see this from the top after you open the hood. I used a flat head screwdriver to push this plastic holder through the hole it was resting on to have the hood latch connector/plug hang completely loose.
Why does my Toyota car hood not close?
In most cases, the problem is the cable or wire that locks the hood is dirty or corroded on the hood end and the cable spring is not strong enough to pull the cable through the tube or hose to lock the hood down. In the last I could just jiggle the latch under the dashboard and it would loosen the cable enough to engage the lock.
Is there a problem with the Toyota Camry dashboard?
In fact, Toyota was aware of the problem circa December 2011, when Lexus released an information sheet, TSB L-SB-0144-11, revealing that there were some 2006 – 2008 model year vehicles exhibiting sticky interior panels that have a shiny/degraded appearance.
What to do about sticky dash on Toyota Camry?
After treating your dashboard with Sticky Dash Fix, you allegedly won’t need to provide any special maintenance. Soapy water should do the trick. The Toyota Camry Sticky Dash Fix Kit is currently on sale for $39.95. Check it out at stickydashfix.com.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in a Toyota Camry?
How to Troubleshoot the Air Conditioning in a Toyota Camry Start the engine and let it to run for a few minutes to allow the air to cool. Double check the controls to make sure the correct buttons are selected. This may seem simplistic, but human error could be to blame. Adjust the climate controls.
Where is the alarm button on a Toyota Camry?
Go ahead and hop into the driver’s seat of your 6th gen Toyota Camry. Keep the door open and unlocked; close all other doors. Insert your key into the ignition, but keep the engine off. Figure 1. This task begins in the driver’s seat. You can find the switch to the left of the steering wheel, beneath the dashboard. You can’t miss it.
How do you reactivate a 6th gen Toyota Camry?
Reactivation is just as straightforward as deactivation and requires no tools or professional experience. Go ahead and hop into the driver’s seat of your 6th gen Toyota Camry. Keep the door open and unlocked; close all other doors. Insert your key into the ignition, but keep the engine off. Figure 1. This task begins in the driver’s seat.
Where is the theft prevention sensor on a Camry XLE?
’07 XLE 4 cyl. The sensor is part of the hood latch. The wiring comes almost straight up to and below the latch. The strippers are not equipped with the hood theft prevention sensor. The sensor is part of the hood latch. The wiring comes almost straight up to and below the latch.