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sushi? · 05-23-2009, 05:53 PM

I went to pick up my new 2009 camry and noticed some odd behavior of the instrument cluster, specifically the warning lights. (I'm pretty sure I noticed this behavior during the first test drive, but was distracted by other things)

If I leave the ignition key in the position right before actually staring the car, all the lights come and, then turn off except the oil, battery and check engine light, I sat there waiting a few minutes, but they're still turned on.

They only go away after I actually turn on the engine.

The salesman said, all the new toyota's have this behavior, he demonstrated the same behavior on a 4Runner. But being the skeptic, I checked with a different dealer and he observed the same behavior.

I've tried searching the forums, but couldn't find an answer.

Can anybody with a 2009 camry or other toyota model confirm this odd behavior?

BlackCam09 · 05-23-2009, 06:03 PM

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only go away after I actually turn on the engine.

well why does it matter as long as after you start the car and none of the lights is still on you shouldn't be worried about it.

njerald · 05-23-2009, 06:19 PM

Try reading your Owners Manual...............

sushi? · 05-23-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCam09

well why does it matter as long as after you start the car and none of the lights is still on you shouldn't be worried about it.

Well, a couple of reasons,

1. I just want to make sure everything is ok before I take delivery

2. I'm one of those people that has to confirm if this is normal or it will bother the hell out of me

3. This is a new car, so wouldn't it make sense that none of the warning lights are on?

sushi? · 05-23-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

Try reading your Owners Manual...............

Got a hold of the manual and it says: They (the warning lights) will turn off after the engine is started OR after a few seconds. They may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off...

So it sounds like should should turn off after the engine has been started OR after a few seconds.

Zviator · 05-23-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

Try reading your Owners Manual...............

+1

gdanaher · 05-23-2009, 09:03 PM

Sushi
It's normal. It says that power is going to the components such as the RADIO. It isn't broken. Go to sleep.

Mike Gerber · 05-24-2009, 09:07 AM

Totally normal behavior. Rest easy.

Mike

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 05-24-2009, 10:00 AM

Yea, normal..my '02 does the same no worries.

TRD VVTi · 05-24-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

Try reading your Owners Manual...............

No kidding!

Seriously. Why would someone waste so much time on a normal condition when simply reading the manual that's already in the car would have answered the question?

It's normal, just as the manual states.

TN needs a thread for smart questions to be answered...

White95Cam · 05-24-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

No kidding!

Seriously. Why would someone waste so much time on a normal condition when simply reading the manual that's already in the car would have answered the question?

It's normal, just as the manual states.

TN needs a thread for smart questions to be answered...

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