3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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The Patient: 1993 Camry, 6 cyl, has been sitting in the garage for about two years.
The symptoms: Took the battery from my 98 Camry and it had the following results:
Inserted key and bell warning went on that door was open (good so far), turned key and instrument panel lights went on (still good), turned key to just perform a short crank and all I got was a single click (so much for good). Put the key back at first position and door open bell went on and door open light was on. Turned to second position, radio would not turn on, dome light would not go on, tried to start - no sound, no click.
Disconnected battery, cleaned cables and post, inserted ignition key and the above repeated. For some reason the door open light will go off when I press on the brake (doesn't do that on the 98). Antenna motor started going, but at intervals similar to emergency flashers and went for about three on and off cycles and stopped. At no time during this did the radio go on or light up.
One other thing, the battery post and post clamp got pretty hot after a few attempts to start. Don't know if that means anything, but I thought it might be worth mentioning.
This happens to me quite a lot, make sure the terminal cables are very tightly compressed onto the terminals, otherwise they might not be making enough contact to start the car.
Really? With all the symptoms, I would think it would be something much more complicated (cars can do that to ya). I'll give the post and clamp a super cleaning and make sure it is clamped down real tight.
This happens to me quite a lot, make sure the terminal cables are very tightly compressed onto the terminals, otherwise they might not be making enough contact to start the car.
Well, you saved me a lot of money!!!
Car has been sitting for a couple of years, actually not on the road for a little over three - another Toyota story, turned the key and immediate start-up.
I don't care what anyone says, these cars a great bang for the buck.
Well done. Now that the car runs, I would get a battery terminal/post cleaning tool at any auto parts store and clean the battery posts and the cable connectors. They probably have some buildup on them from sitting loose over the past couple of years. They should be shinny cllean. The tool has internal and external brushes on it for cleaning both the posts and the cable connectors. The tool will cost only a few dollars at any auto parts store. I have even seem them in a few of the dollar stores.
Car has been sitting for a couple of years, actually not on the road for a little over three - another Toyota story, turned the key and immediate start-up.
I don't care what anyone says, these cars a great bang for the buck.
Glad I could help. Dead battery will result in several clicks, one click is usually what I was talking about.
Well done. Now that the car runs, I would get a battery terminal/post cleaning tool at any auto parts store and clean the battery posts and the cable connectors.
Mike
Picked one up at 8:00 AM this morning. Got a new battery, oil and filter, and of course a can of the miracle drug - sea foam.
Has anyone added SF to their oil? It notes it as a good lubricant. I was thinking some to the gas tank and some to the crank case. I already have spray for the engine.
The car is running good, I just want to make sure I am protecting moving parts.
The air isn't working and I'm hoping it only needs to be recharged. I looked in the sight glass while running, but see nothing. When I turn on the air it's obvious nothing is kicking in, but I understand it won''t kick in if it is low or empty.
Also, since it is a 93, it takes the old refrigerant (R12). I understand that the new (R134A) and R12 are not compatible. Is the R12 still available?
R12 is still available, but it is expensive and you need a certificate to purchase it. You might want to take a look at this current thread about converting to R134A:
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