97 camry will start and die

[kmurali70]

i have a camry 97 v6 model with 100k miles.

For the first time, i am having starting problems yesterday in the parking lot.

I started the car and then after the needle on the RPM hit 1 , it slowly went all the way to 0 and died. It happened 3 times and and i tried the 4th time , i managed to get on the freeway and drive home. Again the same happened at home.

What can be the reason, the "check engine light is also NOT lighted up.

i have already replaced the EGR valve, done engine flush , transmission flushes, changed timing belt., spark plugs have never been replaced and the last time at 90k the mechanic said it was ok,
What could be the reason ? should i just check at autozone first
Thanks

[toyomoho]

Guessing fuel system problem. The link below provides access to a Gen_4 service manual with a detailed diagnostic section. Have Autozone check for codes. Also check previous posts listed at the bottom of this page.

http://oregonstate.edu/~tongt/camry

[marc780]

I'm thinking you may have the good old dirty-idle air control valve problem. worth investing $4 in a can of sea foam or throttle body cleaner to try to clean it before changing any more parts, and its very easy to do.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t157470.html

[BlackCamSe]

probably your MAF sensor. I unplugged mine on my 05 Camry for shits and giggles once, the car stalled right out.

[timebuilder]

Do the procedure for cleaning the IAC.

Have AZ pull the codes for thoroughness.

[abew330]

Originally Posted by Camralon2343

probably your MAF sensor. I unplugged mine on my 05 Camry for shits and giggles once, the car stalled right out.

the car wouldnt stay on
my car starts without it but dies 1 second after on

try cleaning your TB IAC
maybe fuel pump????