What causes my car to vibrate?

Tiny
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1994 toyota camry vibrates on low to medium acceleration, what could be the cause and how can it be remedied?
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 AT 10:11 PM

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Tiny
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Most common is failed ineer cv joints. Have them checked to verify.

Axles are about 80 new and 1.5 hours per side to replace

Roy
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Thursday, August 9th, 2012 AT 12:14 AM
Tiny
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The sound of the car is generally heavy and is mixed with a leaking exaust sound. But I have taken it for checks and its confirmed the exaust is not leaking. I observed the engine mount on top at the passenger side is cracked, could it be the cause?
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Thursday, August 9th, 2012 AT 10:36 PM
Tiny
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Cracked no, broken, yes. Did you have the inner cv joints checked as I suggested?

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Thursday, August 9th, 2012 AT 11:57 PM
Tiny
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Symptom indicates possible EGR fault. Is the vibration vehicle speed or engine rpm related?
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Friday, August 10th, 2012 AT 7:34 AM
Tiny
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Both engine speed and rpm, but is worse when the car is in motion. I have replaced the broken engine mount, but vibration is still there.
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Check the EGR system.
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012 AT 8:45 PM
Tiny
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I have checked all sugestions and vibration remains. I have been told it could be a balance shaft issue, could this be true? That would require a big job if right.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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This engine does not use any balance shaft.

The upper engine mount is just a torque rod for preventing the engine from twisting too much when torsional force is applied.

The engine mounts below and the transmission mounts are the ones to cause vibrations.

Any vibrations due to bad engine mounts ( unless they are completely destroyed) would not be felt during driving.

If the vibrations are more pronounced during slight acceleration, Roy had it correct. The CV inner joints are bad.

Check the inner CV joints for excessive side play and broken boots. Tell tale signs would be grease splashed all over surrounding areas.

If the vibrations also occurs while coasting in neutral at the speed that vibrations occurs, you need to have the wheels checked. They requires balancing.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 4:57 PM
Tiny
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The vibration is engine rpm dependent. Even when the transmission is not engaged, you can feel the vibration as soon as rpm gets to between 1500 - 2500. When it gets up to 3000 vibration stops.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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That is more likely to be engine performance related and most common cause is the EGR system.

Is the MIL indicating and have you checked for trouble codes?
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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No, how do I check for the codes? Nothing is showing on the dashboard. Engine check indicator shows when engine starts and disappears soon after.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 6:11 PM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/toyota-trouble-code-definitions-and-code-gathering-method-1990-1995

Above link explains how to check for trouble codes. When the MIL goes off after engine starts, it usually means no trouble codes for for earlier models, some codes do not trigger the MIL so there is no harm trying.

Btw is your engine 4 or 6 cylinder? I would still suspect the EGR to be the cause. TRy removong the EGR to check if the passages are clogged. The MIL would only indicate if the circuit is faulty but if it is clogged, it might not show.

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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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My engine is 4 cylinder 5s FE
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
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Give the EGR a check. After so many years and the mileage, the passages are due for cleaning anyway.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 7:09 PM
Tiny
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Ok thanks. I will get it checked
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2012 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
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Vibrations more pronounced during acceleration 90% of the time are inner cv joints bad mounts will cause the inner joints to wear. Thic can be hard to see. With the car on a lift jack the left side of the engine so it sits like its excel orating. Spin the front wheels and feel for binding.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 AT 12:12 AM
Tiny
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Could EGR problem cause high fuel consumption?
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it would because you are running with misfires and you need to accelerate more to get the power desired.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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I have just checked the EGR system and it is in good shape.
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Monday, September 3rd, 2012 AT 11:50 AM

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