Wrecked 1997 toyota camry
Have you checked for ign spark at the plug wires yet? Check for spark at all spark plug wires.
Does the car have any type of alarm system such as a Toyota immobilizer? Look on the dash for any blinking red lights.
There is a small plastic box attached to most likely the passengers side strut tower (where the top of the strut bolts to the chassis). Inside the box are electrical terminals. You can use a section of wire or bent paper clip to connect the FP and B+ terminals. This will allow the pump to run when the ign switch is on.
Does the car have any type of alarm system such as a Toyota immobilizer? Look on the dash for any blinking red lights.
There is a small plastic box attached to most likely the passengers side strut tower (where the top of the strut bolts to the chassis). Inside the box are electrical terminals. You can use a section of wire or bent paper clip to connect the FP and B+ terminals. This will allow the pump to run when the ign switch is on.
*I have a transponder key security system
Last edited by jessee; Mar 21, 2011 at 10:43 PM.
Yeah actually the terminals weren't tight enough and were in rough shape, and sometimes actually fell off. After getting the car out of the tow lot someone stole my battery before I got to towing it. So now I actually have a new battery in it.
Also I'm about to read up on how to check for spark and try the paperclip trick. I'll post the results thanks
Also I'm about to read up on how to check for spark and try the paperclip trick. I'll post the results thanks
No but I found I have the standard security system on it, from a guide I read. I forgot to try the paperclip thing because at first I thought there was no spark. So I'll post my results tomorrow, thanks
Also I heard something about a neutral shutoff switch, any ideas on what that is?
Also I heard something about a neutral shutoff switch, any ideas on what that is?
The neutral switch prevents the engine from turning over if the trans is not in park, neutral or the clutch is engaged. If the engine is turning over the issue is not these switches.
For the security system, try locking all the doors, then unlocking the drivers door with the key.
For the security system, try locking all the doors, then unlocking the drivers door with the key.
Ok so I was looking around today and I've found that my problem can be a relay that's under the hood. Thing is that the relay cost 52$, and there's no way I'd pay that for something that cost maybe a dime to make. So tomorrow I'm going to head out to the junk yards and hopefully that's the problem. I would test it with the meters, but I don't know anyone with the meters so I just gotta do without.


