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davekr14 · 11-26-2009, 11:37 PM

Hey Everyone,
I bought a 09 XLE, 4cyl about 11 months ago. Every since i bought it, everytime i turn on the a/c, the engine sounds like a flutter (a box truck engine), but when the a/c is off, it sounds normal. Before I bought this camry, i had an LE 09, 4cyl, never had the problem, gave up the LE and dealer gave me the XLE due to paint issues. I took it to several toyota dealers, they say it is normal, and they say they compared it to a like model? The 09 LE never sound like that, is the XLE engine sound normal...???

Dave

Mike Gerber · 11-27-2009, 02:18 AM

The same 2AZ engine is in both cars. Since the dealer is saying it's normal, ask them to show you (listen to) the cars they are comparing it to.

Mike

davekr14 · 11-27-2009, 02:22 AM

i will ask them to compare it, sometimes dealers dont have the time to show you, they just say its normal....

Redline_Me · 11-27-2009, 02:22 AM

The engine does get a little louder when the AC kicks in, but i think you might be exaggerating a little bit. Compare it to another one yourself and see.

davekr14 · 11-27-2009, 02:26 AM

not exagerating, i had previous camry and other 4cyl cars, i know its gets RPM kicks up a slight when the compressor kicks on, but with this car, when the a/c is on, it really sounds like a like a flutter, and alot of people ask what is wrong with your car, why is it making that noise... but dealer say its normal....

hossmaster · 11-27-2009, 05:44 PM

my 07 has been doing that since new. you can try to clean the MAF and that may help a bit.

eskymi · 11-27-2009, 06:27 PM

Wish I could help but my 08 XLE is quiet as a church mouse even with the AC on. ALthough I really don't know how much noise a church mouse makes...

njerald · 11-27-2009, 06:53 PM

I don't hear or feel my engine running in gear with or w/o the A/C running...

davekr14 · 11-27-2009, 07:03 PM

The engine runs great, soft, but the sound it makes when the a/c compressor is on, it makes a new car sound old, lol. I will clean the MAF sensor see if it helps, but since i bought this 09, its been like that! oh well....

Netforcer · 11-27-2009, 11:11 PM

check the fan blades maybe?

ChiTDI · 11-30-2009, 08:21 AM

You could check the cabin filter too and see if everything is in place. Perhaps something is interferring with the blower cage.

vasy · 11-30-2009, 06:51 PM

I don't hear or feel any extra noise with the AC running in either of my XLEs. Both have I4 engines.

davekr14 · 12-02-2009, 01:48 AM

toyota finally found the problem...

the metal sheet that covers the front of the engine exhaust area, was vibrating against it, was not tight enough....the bolt it down, and very very quiet now. I'm happy about it now...

ChiTDI · 12-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davekr14

toyota finally found the problem...

the metal sheet that covers the front of the engine exhaust area, was vibrating against it, was not tight enough....the bolt it down, and very very quiet now. I'm happy about it now...

And now every owner with same malady has a place to look.

Mike Gerber · 12-05-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davekr14

toyota finally found the problem...

the metal sheet that covers the front of the engine exhaust area, was vibrating against it, was not tight enough....the bolt it down, and very very quiet now. I'm happy about it now...

Glad they found the problem and fixed it for you. I'm sure you are relieved it's something so minor.

That said, I hate when dealers just brush you aside with the "it's normal" routine. That's why I suggested earlier they show you what they are comparing it to, after they made that statement. Sorry for my rant, but dealers who just blow off customers who have spent $20,000 - $30,000 on their new car should face some kind of repercussions, or they will just keep doing it. I hope somebody from Toyota corporate is still reading these forums.

Mike