I have heard via tv that the Lexus 350 ,almost same vehicle as Camry xle except for nicer interior and seats, has an uncommanded acceleration problem. I will post the outcome when I find out. There will be five screws you need… Step1 Shut off the Camry's engine and set the parking brake for added safety. This Has Happened And Vehicle Has Rolled Away Before. Key In Ignition Was Not Able To Be Removed Unless Transmission Was In Park. I drove the car 30 minutes, stopped and started it up again, still no problem.
This is the thermostat housing. I Have Heard Via Tv That The Lexus 350 ,almost Same Vehicle As camry Xle Except For Nicer Interior And Seats, Has An Uncommanded Acceleration Problem. I Went Thru Several Tests To Determine This Flaw. I've backtracked my work looking for problems I may have created without success. Nov 18, 2000 Pulled Into Driveway And Turned Vehicle Off, And Key Would Come Out Of Ignition. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. The contact was concenred that in teh case of air bag deployment, the chemicals in the air bag would affect her asthma.
Vehicle Rolled Backwards And Struck Another Vehicle. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. The current and failure mileages were 81,740. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. I replaced the fuse and turned the key to on. Don't forget to disconnect the battery while you do this. I followed the instructions found at which appears to be for the 2002+ Camry.
The is the second serious manufacturer's defect on this car. Install the plastic and metal cover. No need to drain it down any lower than imeadiately below the stat opening. Then you buy a new cylinder and slide it in, replace the pin and put the panel back in its place. Any answers or suggestions would be apreciated. If you found this page helpful we would really appreciate any donations you could send us. It is the switch attached to the cylinder that does the electrical connections and disconnections.
Its the accurate solutions mentioned in it. The gas pedal would sometimes engage the engine so we were able to travel a short distance. Then on the fan that is between the radiator and the engine you must remove the screws that hold it in place. Windows were stuck and not able to roll down, the smell and cough got stronger. I believe the problem started in 1997, then again in 1999.
The car would not start again. Car is defective and they refuse to replace. Vehicle was using Cruise Control. I suggest to wiggle the steering wheel a bit and see if the key gets released out. Battery Was Disconnected 4-5 Times. Gear Shift Would Not Release The Key. As we continue driving no more than a mile, the vehicle driver window power switch started smoking; upon trying to roll down the windows to avoid the shocking smell, the windows would not roll down.
A wooden or plastic wedge can be used to pry open the top of the door slightly, then use a long metal rod or coat hanger to unlock the door this is how repo men do this, be careful not to over spring the door or scratch anything. Repeat lock, pause, unlock cycle 5 additional times 6. The vehicle was not repaired. When you remove the shield you will get access to the ignition lock cylinder. The fallacy of this is the vehicle speed must be under 3 mph.
Make sure you have the metal gasket that goes with it. If this does not fix your problem then you are having a problem with the ignition lock cylinder. Don't just got to a hardware store and copy an old, possibly wornout, key. Worn, damaged, or bent key. Once , twice or five times depending which mode has been selected.
Feels like starting on 3 cylinders instead of 4. As time went by it stopped working all together. Press lock and unlock buttons on transmitter simultaneously for 1-2 seconds then release 9. After the car is running for approximately 20-minutes down the road, there is a burning smell similar to burning rubber. If you refer to the electronic switch rather than the lock mechanism, follow the following procedure: -Disconnect the battery first; -Remove the lower facia in the drivers foot well; -At the back of the lock barrel housing you will find the electronic switch that gets activated by lock when you turn the key, held in place by a single screw; -Remove the screw that keeps this switch in place and slide it out of the housing; -Follow the wires that exit this switch to a multi-plug and disconnect it there. Below Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.