idle solenoid control motor 96 camry rough starts. help? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

sigmachibri · 03-15-2004, 07:32 AM

ok, parents have a 96 camry with 50k on it. the camry is having a really rough time starting in the morning. it starts for a split second then cuts right off. we took it to be serviced at toyota and the technician told my parents that it might need a idle solenoid control motor. tell me if you agree with his diagnosis before i go and spend the 210 for the part.

here is what happens. turn the key wont really start will staul right out. turn the key and step on the gas for a bit and it will eventually start and idle. the idle is a little rough from then on but with no problems starting till it really cools off again after hours of not being used.

thanks in advance.

Nick · 03-15-2004, 01:09 PM

you may want to take out the iac (idle air controller) and give it a good cleaning with throttle body cleaner

sigmachibri · 03-15-2004, 01:23 PM

is there anyone that can give me some idea of where that is? i am very competent with my cars and with general knowledge but as far as what or where the iac is, is a mystery to me. thanks for the help.

Nick · 03-15-2004, 01:47 PM

on the side of the throttle body, held in by 2 screws i believe,

burchard · 03-15-2004, 07:43 PM

Search toyotanation for a procedure to clean the air intake control valve without taking it apart. It a very simple procedure

88 LE · 03-16-2004, 02:59 AM

http://forum.toyotanation.com/showth...&highlight=iac

sigmachibri · 03-24-2004, 08:13 AM

ok, sprayed it down, clicked it on and off by unplugging it and plugging it in. still nothing. same crap resulted. i heard the rushing noise the entire time. is it possible that this isnt my problem?

***2wickedtoyz*** · 03-24-2004, 09:43 AM

there might be a leak in your intake somewhere spray starting fluid over the manifold to make sure i'm wrong

woshiagni · 03-25-2004, 03:39 AM

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Originally posted by sigmachibri
ok, sprayed it down, clicked it on and off by unplugging it and plugging it in. still nothing. same crap resulted. i heard the rushing noise the entire time. is it possible that this isnt my problem?

I had the same problem, cleaned it out, ran great for one day, and problem came back. Try removing the IAC/ISC valve from the throttle body and give it a good cleaning out in the open.

If it still doesn't start there are some other parts that 88 LE could point out to you...

88 LE · 03-25-2004, 06:44 AM

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Originally posted by sigmachibri
is it possible that this isnt my problem?

Maybe.

Have you checked the ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor?

10 - 20K ohm (-20C, -4F)
4 - 7K ohm (0C, 32F)
2 - 3K ohm (20C, 68F)
0.9 - 1.3K ohm (40C, 104F)
0.4 - 0.7K ohm (60C, 140F)
0.2 - 0.4K ohm (80C, 176F)

The resistance measurements are between pins 1 and 2 of the ECT.