# \#camry **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/camry/442.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Brake Light Comes on When Locking Car, But Not When Pressing Brake Pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-comes-on-when-locking-car-but-not-when-pressing-brake-pedal/205877)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-comes-on-when-locking-car-but-not-when-pressing-brake-pedal/205877 "2026-06-19T03:23:43Z")
2004 Camry. When I press my brake pedal, The Left brake light turns on as well as the top only. The right brake light does not turn on. However, when I lock my car, the right brake light turns on (as well as the left and… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry Rough idle, no engine codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rough-idle-no-engine-codes/195586)
**Author:** [@yussef08\_190851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yussef08_190851)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rough-idle-no-engine-codes/195586 "2026-03-06T15:12:12Z")
My 2007 Toyota Camry has a 2.4l engine 4 cylinders and it’s at about 197,000 miles. I’ve been going crazy trying to figure out while the engine is vibrating horribly when at a red light and it’s a lot worse with the ac o… --- ## [Spurious ABS at very low speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spurious-abs-at-very-low-speed/204877)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spurious-abs-at-very-low-speed/204877 "2026-01-30T02:45:38Z")
2004 Camry with about 160K miles (and I hope to drive it until the kids take away my keys in a few years). For the last month or two, sometimes when I’m slowing gently almost to a stop, I get what I think is ABS activat… --- ## [What's that groaning sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-groaning-sound/204057)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-groaning-sound/204057 "2026-01-20T10:34:11Z")
2004 Camry 4-cyl, 170K miles. Sometimes when the wheels first start rolling, there is a groaning sound – not a squeal; it’s at a few hundred Hertz. I’m pretty sure it’s coming from the front of the car, and I can usual… --- ## [Recommended Maintenance on a car not Driven Much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276 "2025-09-29T22:28:58Z")
I have a 2005 Camry that I don’t plan on driving much. First time I have had to consider time recommendations over mileage. Should all time constrained maintenance, such as changing your oil once every 6 months (even if … --- ## [No Crank No Start Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-help/204035)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-help/204035 "2025-09-15T14:03:10Z")
2005 Camry. Not driven much, around the block twice once a week. The car will not start. When I attempt to start it, I hear a bunch of clicks. Last couple of starts, cranking seemed sluggish. I measured the voltage at … --- ## [Drum Brakes, Self Adjuster Screw Bent "Normal"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163 "2025-07-27T22:53:30Z")
2005 Camry, drum brakes. Is the threaded portion supposed to be bent like this? This is part of the drum brakes. It’s a pretty thick screw, so I find it hard to believe somehow this got bent. But when disassembling i… --- ## [Camry 2007 Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530)
**Author:** [@mwbadawy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwbadawy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530 "2025-06-04T16:54:46Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve got a 2007 Camry XLE with 117k miles. Since I bought it two years ago (at 107k), it’s always had a slightly rough or delayed shift into 3rd gear — mainly noticeable when the engine is cold or if I don… --- ## [Burnt-Looking Fuses – Normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-looking-fuses-normal/200091)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-looking-fuses-normal/200091 "2025-05-03T04:19:32Z")
Hey everyone, I just got a Thinkware iVolt Xtra Battery Pack and noticed that 3 out of the 4 included fuses have a burnt or discolored look on the metal prongs—though they aren’t bent. I contacted customer support and th… --- ## [2001 Toyota timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-timing-belt/199957)
**Author:** [@krisbarnes89\_193460](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krisbarnes89_193460)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-timing-belt/199957 "2025-04-24T16:27:01Z")
I recently had to replace my oil pump seal doing so I had to take the timing belt off without getting to much into it or blaming people that helped we didn’t mark the timing belt right and is no longer lined up right. Wh… --- ## [Dealer Quoted $445 for Low Beam Bulb Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-quoted-445-for-low-beam-bulb-replacement/199642)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-quoted-445-for-low-beam-bulb-replacement/199642 "2025-04-03T00:35:35Z")
I have a 2016 Toyota Camry SE (2.5L 4-cylinder), and last night, one of my low beams went out. Called the dealer this morning to see how much it would cost to replace both just to be safe, and after a couple of minutes … --- ## [Should I change Transmission Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-fluid/198663)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-fluid/198663 "2025-02-05T19:23:50Z")
I have a 2016 Camry Se (2.5 L engine) with 59k miles. I bought it 8 months ago with 45k miles on it. I heard some cars you can check the transmission fluid but on mine it’s sealed. Should I consider changing if i want to… --- ## [Camry 2004 -- cold feet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2004-cold-feet/198798)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2004-cold-feet/198798 "2025-02-02T15:17:39Z")
No matter which way I set the vent control knob, forced air seems to be coming only out of the dashboard vents (i.e., not from the under-dash toward my feet, nor from the defrost vents). How do I diagnose whether the … --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - Sway Bar Link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-sway-bar-link/198825)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-sway-bar-link/198825 "2025-01-25T14:38:53Z")
Found out car needs new sway bar link. Do I go with the aftermarket part or get an original part from the dealer/ reputable online vendor? Is this part important enough that I can ‘skimp’ out on parts? Any help is apprec… --- ## [2022 Camry Bumper Clip Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-camry-bumper-clip-broke/198701)
**Author:** [@peterswagz897\_192497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterswagz897_192497)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-camry-bumper-clip-broke/198701 "2025-01-15T21:55:07Z")
Hit a large pothole today and the bottom of my car hit the ground causing the bumper to get knocked out out bit. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the fender liner was out of place and that a plastic part of the bumpe… --- ## [2002-2006 Camry Serpentine Belt Replacement Help, Lots of Torque?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-2006-camry-serpentine-belt-replacement-help-lots-of-torque/188506)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-2006-camry-serpentine-belt-replacement-help-lots-of-torque/188506 "2025-01-12T22:57:26Z")
I have a 2005 Camry with about 192,000 miles on it. I was trying to identify a loud humming noise that I could hear while accelerating only at lower than highway speeds. I suspected it was one of the pulleys. I have the … --- ## [Conventional Vs Synthetic Blend Vs Full Synthetic for Winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-synthetic-blend-vs-full-synthetic-for-winter/198097)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-synthetic-blend-vs-full-synthetic-for-winter/198097 "2024-11-21T13:58:20Z")
When it comes to naturally aspirated (non GDI) regular fuel injected engines, is it bad for the engines longevity in terms of appreciable cold start wear to use conventional oil or synthetic blend oil as opposed to full … --- ## [Is it the fuel pressure regulator valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-pressure-regulator-valve/198084)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-pressure-regulator-valve/198084 "2024-11-20T21:50:56Z")
2004 Camry 4-cyl (2AZ-FE). 163K miles. (In great, well-maintained condition, but parts are starting to wear out.) Symptom: When starting the engine, it cranks fine, but is taking longer and longer to start. If I shut… --- ## [What are the best and most affordable options for taking care of this clear coat/paint damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-and-most-affordable-options-for-taking-care-of-this-clear-coat-paint-damage/196425)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-and-most-affordable-options-for-taking-care-of-this-clear-coat-paint-damage/196425 "2024-09-29T18:49:56Z")
I moved to Texas the clear coat on the roof of this car has experienced some serious damage. It only took about a year and a half after the move. This car was garage kept for most of it’s life. The front of this car loo… --- ## [Conventional vs. Blend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-blend/195441)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-blend/195441 "2024-07-29T13:12:19Z")
I’m due for an oil change on my 2004 Camry LE 4cyl. (180k miles) and noticed conventional 5W30 motor oil has mostly disappeared from online stores. I’ve also noticed the synthetic blends are selling for about the same p… --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry Strange AC Failing Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-strange-ac-failing-symptoms/195292)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-strange-ac-failing-symptoms/195292 "2024-07-09T16:02:54Z")
Hello All! I have a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L 4Cyl. 2ARFE Engine. My AC seems to be failing. It wont blow cool air even if the ambient temperature is 82F even if I drive the car for like 45 minutes. But I stumbled on … --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry Intermittent A/C Not Working/Blowing Cold Issue - Fix may apply to many other vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-intermittent-a-c-not-working-blowing-cold-issue-fix-may-apply-to-many-other-vehicles/195305)
**Author:** [@STZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STZ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-intermittent-a-c-not-working-blowing-cold-issue-fix-may-apply-to-many-other-vehicles/195305 "2024-07-08T21:04:44Z")
\*\*I had a very intermittent/random “A/C not blowing cold” problem that progressively became worse over a ~6 month period; When the A/C worked, it was ~40 degrees out the vents. When you least expected it, and needed it,… --- ## [DIAG clicking/thumping when turning, Sway Bar End Link, But is Good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diag-clicking-thumping-when-turning-sway-bar-end-link-but-is-good/194980)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diag-clicking-thumping-when-turning-sway-bar-end-link-but-is-good/194980 "2024-06-03T04:14:11Z")
05 Toyota Camry. I hear a thumping/clicking/dinging sound while turning the steering wheel slowly. Recently replaced inner and outer tie rods on both ends, as well as both sway bar end links (which was actually awhile b… --- ## [New Intermediate Steering Shaft U Joint Won't Articulate, Yolks Mechanically Binding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-intermediate-steering-shaft-u-joint-wont-articulate-yolks-mechanically-binding/194970)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-intermediate-steering-shaft-u-joint-wont-articulate-yolks-mechanically-binding/194970 "2024-05-27T08:39:33Z")
2005 Camry, I’m trying to replace my intermediate steering shaft. Looking at the new part, I’m noticing that the top u-joint will not fully articulate. The u joint yolk is binding with the other yolk, not allowing full … --- ## [What is this on the CV axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-cv-axle/194926)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-cv-axle/194926 "2024-05-19T19:36:48Z")
2005 Camry I was looking at CV axles, and was wondering what is this part and what is it’s function? It appears to be some joint or something, almost like the axle is in two and the joints joins them together. I’ve … --- ## [Help Adjusting Front Toe With Toe Plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-adjusting-front-toe-with-toe-plates/194808)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-adjusting-front-toe-with-toe-plates/194808 "2024-05-09T04:42:52Z")
Typical tie rod system. Trying to go for zero toe, which is ideal spec for my car I’m trying to adjust toe using toe plates. If the measuring tape closest to the front of the vehicle is greater than the other one, which… --- ## [Engine experiencing some hesitation when starting. What can be the cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-experiencing-some-hesitation-when-starting-what-can-be-the-cause/194516)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-experiencing-some-hesitation-when-starting-what-can-be-the-cause/194516 "2024-03-14T19:38:57Z")
'05 Camry I tried starting my car and was unable to for about three attempts. I was able to get the car started on the fourth attempt. For each attempt, the dash lights and clock did turn on, but at one point I did not… --- ## [Is my new front motor mount for a Toyota Camry 1992-96 defective?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-new-front-motor-mount-for-a-toyota-camry-1992-96-defective/194458)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-new-front-motor-mount-for-a-toyota-camry-1992-96-defective/194458 "2024-03-02T20:11:32Z")
All 4 were replaced a while back. But the vibrations are quite bad in cold weather. Not sure what brand they are. Thought maybe it needed a hydraulic one. So I got a front one on Rockauto since it is easy to replace. Thi… --- ## [Why did Toyota make their TPMS require dealer only repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-toyota-make-their-tpms-require-dealer-only-repair/194251)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-toyota-make-their-tpms-require-dealer-only-repair/194251 "2024-02-10T22:32:46Z")
2014 Toyota Camry about 100k miles. The TPMS light flashes for about the first minute after start and then goes steady. All tires good, no TPMS on the spare. The flashing indicates that one of the sensors is bad and s… --- ## [Camry '04 exhaust smell in cabin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-exhaust-smell-in-cabin/194104)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-exhaust-smell-in-cabin/194104 "2024-01-04T21:34:44Z")
A lot of background, and two questions… The '04 Camry 4-cyl has about 175K miles. Driving today (many legs, ranging from 5 blocks to 10 miles on the interstate), I began to notice exhaust smell. As I continued, I thou… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/camry/442.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=camry)