20 Most Recent 1998 Toyota Camry - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Hi Sean, it could be either. A lot of rear lights use a twin element bulb. One element for running lights and another stronger element for the brake light. Only way to know is to look at the bulb. You should be able to clearly see if the element is blown as it wont be a complete wire from one pin to the other inside the bulb.

Transmission failure. Check fluid level and quality. You may try servicing the transmission by changing the fluid and filter, but it may need a transmission rebuild.

fuel pump no good. or not enough pressure

It is in the transmission case. It is not a complex repair but the trans pan has to come off, and for this a hoist is best if you can access one. You may as well replace the internal filter too. http://www.turboninjas.com/camry/ax1.pdf

The ABS light illuminates when there is an "out of specification" condition. From your description, it sounds like your parking brake cable may require tightening, or there may be an issue where the rear brakes are not properly releasing when the parking brake is released. With car that is nearly 20 years old, it is not inconceivable that the rear brakes and parking brake assembly may require regular service. A good first step would be to have error codes read out by a local mechanic or auto parts store. This may give you a better indication of the specific problem. In any case, ANY brake warning should be taken VERY SERIOUSLY and corrected IMMEDIATELY, as you may have a potentially dangerous potential of catastrophic brake failure. PLEASE GET THE ISSUE FIXED RIGHT AWAY!

receptacle possibly bad replace it or check bulbs

possibly what is called a misfire, could be plug, bad wire, fuel injector, or oil or water getting to plug. majority of time it is bad wires and/or plug

Generally no, it will not. A failing trans will cause bad shifting, hard shifting, slippage in gear, but not misfiring. Get a readout from your ECU to see if any trouble codes are held.

could be bad spark plugs or wires that would be an easy start for you...would start with good tune up...Hope that helps you,,

Wandm mmy friend it would be a major help if you could tell me the make and model of your radio. I will say this, most aftermarket radios have a 3 shot counter. What that means is after 3tmes youll have to let it sit with the key on(acc) for usually. 2to3hours before it will accept anymore attemps.

Sounds like your rod is disconnected. Or its stuck in lock

Car radios have security codes to prevent them from being stolen. If they lose power, such as when replacing the battery, they lock out. This makes them worthless to anyone trying to steal them. You need to have the unlock code to reactivate the radio. It is provided with the vehicle at purchase, or by the retailer when selling replacements

I would have to say no. in 2002 the change the electronics and maybe other stuff. and there is 2 different engines you didn't add that. the blocks might be the same but you would have to change a lot of parts to make it work with the different engine management system

Did you change the sensors yourself? If you did you need to reset the computer. Disconnect the both cables from the battery. Hold them together for 3 minutes. This will discharge the memory in the engine control module. Reconnect the battery and start the car. Let it run for a few minutes then drive the car so the computer will "learn" the new sensors. If the engine still won't start then there is another problem such as fuel pump or not enough fuel pressure to the injectors.

have you got spark and compression. Do you know how to check for spark and compression. If you have both of these best check timing make sure you have right firing order.

You don't really need to as there is no specified replacement interval for your engine. In addition Camrys are notorious for having a very tight connection on the bottom of the filter, which is difficult to get at. The filter is on the LH side of the engine bay next to the strut tower, in front of the charcoal canister. It is easier if you first remove the air cleaner box. Then remove the top banjo connection and bracket. Get a good fitting flare nut wrench onto the bottom nut and brace it tightly against something. You may need to pack the wrench in place with a few bits of timber. Then use the hex nut formed on top of the filter to turn and remove it. There will be a great crack as it comes loose. On replacement check carefully for leaks while the ignition is turned on.

Try renewing the fuel filter if the engine check light is not coming on. If eng check light is coming on then get decoded

See here p47 and 93 http://www.turboninjas.com/camry/eg1.pdf