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1999 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Rpm, Ignition switch.
Mileage: 230,459 miles.

Asked on December 5, 2012

Toyota Camry Engine Problem

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.
Avatar Asked by dapo falope

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Replied on December 5, 2012

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?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on December 5, 2012

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

Tiny Response from dapo falope
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Replied on December 5, 2012

Check the ignition switch.

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

Above link explains what to look for when you are not able to crank.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on December 5, 2012

ok,is it the one located on the rigth handside when i open the bunnet?

Tiny Response from dapo falope
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Replied on December 5, 2012

it has a purple color

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Replied on December 5, 2012

Ignition switch is the one at end of ignition key.

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

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on December 5, 2012

thanks will look for an expert to fix it.

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