37,600 miles This car runs great, but has been having starting issues for about 2 months, and now sometimes doesn't turn over on first or second tries.
Have you checked fuel pressure and the engine computer for trouble codes ?
SOURCE: Code P0401 1998 Toyota Camry
I'm assuming that it is a four cyl.The p0401 code is for insufficient egr flow.Most of the time it is the egr vsv valve (vsv means vacuum switching valve)which is what controls the vacuum to the egr valve to open it.It is kind of hard to get to as it is on the block under the head on the back side.If you follow the hose from the egr valve it goes to the vsv.I have also seen mice eat holes in the vacuum line which would also give you problems.I hope this help and let me know if you have anymore questions
SOURCE: 08 yaris sedan won't start
Hello. I will try to provide assistance to you, with the hope that you will give me a FixYa rating for my advice.
First, as a Toyota Service Manager, I can ASSURE you that there is NO "minimum mileage" before a dealer will look at it. That is a direct VIOLATION of the Direct Agreement between Toyota and the dealer body.
Second, what I would do is call this number : 1-880-331-4331
That is the Toyota Customer Experience Center. Call them, explain your situation and the dealership that is refusing service, and the CEC will get in touch with that dealer, and inform them that they HAVE to look at your car. After you call, expect a call from the Customer Relations Manager at the dealership in question, within 3 business days after your call to the CEC.
I hope that the dealership gets your car fixed up for you.
Please feel free to respond back, if you have any other questions or concerns.
Thnaks for choosing FixYa fore assistance!
SOURCE: 2008 Toyota Tundra shuts off immediately after starting up
It sounds like you have a bad key-transponder ECU. It should still be under watrranty. This is a known problem, and a bulletin has been distruiibuted to address this issue.
SOURCE: 2008 Toyota Avalon Battery Problem
I doubt this is a smart key problem, the key uses a chip and its own battery. Something in the car is causing a drain, a light is staying on possibly. Trunk light, glove box light, under hood light... maybe you have a portable GPS unit plugging into the auxilary port? Just a thought. This is not a common problem that has been reported by Avalon owners as of yet.
SOURCE: How do I change the starter in a 2000 Toyota Camry LE
i'm sure it's not the starter itself that is the problem, have the stater's solenoid checked...it might be stucked. It's quite a lot of work removing the starter but you can do it if you are willing enough to learn. You just need the right idea and tools to do it. Hope this will help save you bucks!
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