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Old 12-01-2009, 04:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Structural Failure in 2009 Camry

Interesting problem - loud popping and grinding noises from the roof during turns and over bumps - it is obvious it is a broken weld - afraid to drive over even the slightest raises in the road - the car already flexes a lot, but it could be catastrophic faliure. the dealers don't want to look at it - they want to keep the car for several days for "noise" issues. I am sure they will have to replace the entire headliner when they do the repair. (if they can even do it, and if they do, the car will be compromised) But having had many trim pieces fall off, and the drive by wire feature of the throttle staying full throtttle 300ms after the throttle is released, and many other minor issues, I am wondering it what people keep saying about the first model year to be built in Kentucky is true. A friend put up a video of his that includes the audio from the noise (not enhanced) - The video was put up because I have two friends that were unable to solve issues, and one that had a major break booster failure that almost caused an accident a few miles after the warranty expired and they would not help in any way.


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Old 12-01-2009, 10:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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maybe its just somthing in the sunroof assembly. Does it do that with the sunroof opend?
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Old 12-02-2009, 12:33 AM   #3 (permalink)
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maybe its just somthing in the sunroof assembly. Does it do that with the sunroof opend?
thank you - yes, I did try with the sunroof open - same noise
also tried with doors open - slightly less dramatic noise
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Old 12-02-2009, 02:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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that's rude,njerald. better to say nothing.

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Old 12-20-2009, 01:41 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I wouldn't keep that car around. Trade it off. Any new perspective buyers will hear that noise and steer clear of it.
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that's rude,njerald. better to say nothing.
That is the idiot in him showing lol!!!
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I quit coming to this site a long time ago due to BS questions that can be solved with a quick search of the site. This issue can be fixed under warranty by a TSB. At least I can see that njerald is still on the job....

See you guys in another 6 months or so....
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I quit coming to this site a long time ago due to BS questions that can be solved with a quick search of the site. This issue can be fixed under warranty by a TSB. At least I can see that njerald is still on the job....

See you guys in another 6 months or so....
I'll check daily for your return......
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