3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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I have a 2001 Camry V6, for some unknown reason, the car won't start this morning, it was working fine yesterday, I know the battery is not dead, since the light still works, but when I try to start the car, I couldn't even hear the usual firing up sound at all. I want to know what is going on before have my car towed to the dealer, and does anyone know how much would it cost me to fix the problem?
sounds like your battery is dead. there could be enough power to light the lights, but not enough to turn the starter on the car. try jump starting the car. were there any rapid clicking sounds?
I've had that happen. Drove it one night and next morning, nothing. Did you hear a click click click sound? If so, its most likely the distributor, which goes for $800 at the dealer. I posted a thead about it, search for my name and "car won't start" Good luck
sounds like your battery is dead. there could be enough power to light the lights, but not enough to turn the starter on the car. try jump starting the car. were there any rapid clicking sounds?
yes, there is rapid clicking sound!! does that mean my battery is dead?
I've had that happen. Drove it one night and next morning, nothing. Did you hear a click click click sound? If so, its most likely the distributor, which goes for $800 at the dealer. I posted a thead about it, search for my name and "car won't start" Good luck
ahhhh.. $800 bucks.. will it take long for them to install a new one?
No, if they have the part in stock it will take 3-4 hours. The part itself costs around $350. The labor is what gets you. $800 for for labor, parts, and tow. Had I known for sure it was the distributor I would of gotten an aftermarket one for around $100 but i wasn't sure it was the problem so. It could also be the connections in the distributor cap. If thats the case then only would cost $20 at autozone. It is really hard to diagnose yourself though to see the real problem.
I am with GhetoSled & HooRah. Rapid clicking indicates that there isn't enough juice left in the battery to engage the starter solenoid. The battery may or may not be the culprit. If your battery is good and the alternator isn't putting out enough juice or if the battery cables are coroded or if the battery connection is loose you could still get this condition. Make sure that your cable connections on top of the battery are clean and tight (you shouldn't be able to twist them by hand). Then try jumping it (give it 5 or 10 minutes to charge up the battery).
I am expecting it to be loose and dirty battery connections. However, if it takes the jump to start it take the car into a car parts shop. Most of them will test your electrical system for free and determine if the problem is the battery or the alternator.
called the AAA guy, he came over, with the battery charger thing, the car starts right away, I guess I need a new battery then.. that's what he told me.. so which battery manufacture is good and reliable?
btw.. thanks guys!
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