1999 Toyota Camry Start Engine Allow Run 10 15minutes Works Decice Move Out

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
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DAPO FALOPE
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when i start the engine and allow it to run for 10 to 15minutes it works but when i decice to move out quickly and did not allow it to run for 10minutes,the engine goes off when the gear is engaged,but when i allow it to rest for another15mins and i crank it,its starts again.
Dec 5, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Do you mean it does not crank after it stalls or it cranks but would not restart?
After restarting, do you have to wait for it to warm up?
What is the idling rpm when it is first started?
Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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DAPO FALOPE
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yes it does not ccrank after it stalls,the idle rpm is 1000rpm,after leaving it for more than 15minutes and i crank again it then picks up.until the next day it starts alloveragain
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the ignition switch.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

Above link explains what to look for when you are not able to crank.
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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DAPO FALOPE
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ok,is it the one located on the rigth handside when i open the bunnet?
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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DAPO FALOPE
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it has a purple color
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Ignition switch is the one at end of ignition key.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-ignition-switch-works


Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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DAPO FALOPE
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thanks it was the ignition switch all fixed
Feb 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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