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94 XLE Camry won't start after short trips...any clues?
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94 XLE Camry won't start after short trips...any clues?
I have a 1994 Toyota Camry XLE, and she is my baby, with just over 200K on her!
It won't start the second time from cold. The first time is no problem. I have to drive 20 minutes or more before I turn her off if I want to turn her back on again right away.
This used to happen just once in awhile, now it's all the time.
The starter is fairly new.
When she won't start the electrical stuff still turns on.
I get my oil changed every 3k but I'm probably leaking oil and coolant to some degree.
I have a friend working on it this weekend and we're trying to pick up any clues of where to look to find the source of this issue. Appreciate any help!
It won't start the second time from cold. The first time is no problem. I have to drive 20 minutes or more before I turn her off if I want to turn her back on again right away.
This used to happen just once in awhile, now it's all the time.
The starter is fairly new.
When she won't start the electrical stuff still turns on.
I get my oil changed every 3k but I'm probably leaking oil and coolant to some degree.
I have a friend working on it this weekend and we're trying to pick up any clues of where to look to find the source of this issue. Appreciate any help!
#3
you mean that I should heat the car up before driving off?
yeah, i dont usually warm up much, so that might solve it?
what do you mean new engine? its a really old engine...200,000 miles on it...not sure I understand....
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JJ
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You still might have an issue with the starter. Luckily it's easy enough to check with the help of an assistant. You'll need a test light or preferably a DVOM to check- but when the car starts acting up on you. With an assistant holding the key in the crank position- check for voltage at the starter "S" terminal at the starter solenoid. It should be battery voltage. If voltage is present- you have a failed solenoid in which case you should replace the starter.
If you don't have access to a DVOM or a test light or are not mechanically inclined- have your assistant hold the key in the crank position while you bump the starter with the handle of a small hammer. If it suddenly starts to crank.. you have a failed or failing solenoid in which case you should replace the starter. Good luck.
If you have 0 voltage present at the starter S terminal- check and see if you're getting a click from the starter relay at the engine fuse box. You should be able to hear the click from from the drivers position with the hood open.
JJ
If you don't have access to a DVOM or a test light or are not mechanically inclined- have your assistant hold the key in the crank position while you bump the starter with the handle of a small hammer. If it suddenly starts to crank.. you have a failed or failing solenoid in which case you should replace the starter. Good luck.
If you have 0 voltage present at the starter S terminal- check and see if you're getting a click from the starter relay at the engine fuse box. You should be able to hear the click from from the drivers position with the hood open.
JJ
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