1998 Toyota Camry Check Engine light, alarm and accelerati

CSHERIDAN

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1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
118,000 MILES

I am experiencing the following three problems with my 1998 Toyota Camry (118k miles):

1) Check engine light turned on just a few days ago. I checked the gas tank cover but it wasn't it. I'm taking it to the mechanic tomorrow for a diagnostic.

2) When accelerating/decelerating to around 40-45 mph, my car makes a slight chugging motion but goes away when not within 40-45 mph. I'm afraid that it could be the transmission.

3) When I unlock only the driver side door and then open it, the alarm sounds. But when I unlock all doors, the alarm doesn't sound. It's been like this since summer and I have to always remember to unlock all doors so that the alarm doesn't go off.

I haven't had any major problems with my car and it has been maintained well. I'm hoping to be able to keep it for another few years.
Thanks for your help.
-Cris

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Last major tune-up?

Get the OBD2 read out and comeback with the code/s.

Have the fuel pressure, throttle position and vehicle speed sensor checked.

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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 AT 12:35 PM

CSHERIDAN

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Thanks rasmataz!
I took my car to the mechanic yesterday and the problem was with the EGR (Exhaust Gas Return) system sensor. The repair cost me $155 and it also solved the chugging motion that the car makes when driving at 40-45 mph. For the problem with the alarm and doors, the mechanic recommend that I take it to the dealer.