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1990 Camry, 4 cyl. 2.0

Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Few weeks ago I posted a starting/drivability issue with my camry. Had it checked out. Ran the computer...twice...did a mannual check on all major systems, and got...NOTHING. He wants me to leave it over night so he can duplicate the issue (it only really does it when it has sat for a long period or the temp outside is fairly cool...almost like it has an issue warming up.) He did find a TSB regarding my ECU and it causing the car to run rich and/or lean (it basically screws up the air-fuel ratio), but before he says that's the issue, he wants to recreate the problem. Now I'm praying for a fuel pump related issue...though that's gonna cost to...

Anyone Else have any suggestions. When I start her she cranks, revs, then dies. Sometimes it takes 1 to 6 times to get or to start and stay on. If I try to drive her before she is warmed up, she stalls and dies. Once she is warmed up, she drives like a top. I'm taking her in this afternoon and leaving her over night...
 
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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efi or carburated?
 
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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EFI
 
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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sounds like an issue with the coolant temp sensor... may be even the high idel control in the throttle body...does the vehicle stay running if you play with the gas pedal?
 
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Yes she does. if she sounds like she is going to die out, I put her in neutral and then pump the pedal. I have also been know to start her and have someone manually rev her until she warms up.
 
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