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bookie · 08-25-2005, 11:05 AM

My gen 3 camry died on me 2day as i was goin uphill... jus died... i still got power, but wen i start the car it makes the usual noises (1 sec zorst) then jus shuts off... i hav no idea wot the problem mayb...
Ne ideas?

skewe · 08-25-2005, 11:08 AM

do you have engine oil in there?

bookie · 08-25-2005, 11:33 AM

yes i have engine oil, i even topped it up. The car shud still start even if i was low on engine oil ?

skewe · 08-25-2005, 11:43 AM

if it is totally low or out of engine oil, it might start then shut down once the onboard computer kicks in..

bookie · 08-25-2005, 09:34 PM

ok... well i have eng oil...

tightcamry129 · 08-25-2005, 09:55 PM

ummm... you should never top off engine oil.....

tightcamry129 · 08-25-2005, 09:57 PM

have you checked some of the obvious places? such as air filter, battery? Maybe a fuse went out.

rusty9 · 08-25-2005, 10:49 PM

well, first the basics...

A) do you have spark?

and/or

B) do you have fuel?

P.S. disregard other posts about checking oil and air filter..jesus...

also, use the search button.

bookie · 08-26-2005, 02:37 AM

i have power, i can listen 2 music n the other electricals.
I have one bar ov fuel, my fuel is distributing i undid sum nut n fuel was processing. im stuck have no idea wots wrong

Camrylvr · 08-26-2005, 02:51 AM

You try to the start the engine, and it starts fine. However, after a few seconds of running, the engine stops. When you try to start the engine again, it quickly starts and seems to run fine, but then it shuts down again. This type of problem usually happens without warning. Probable Causes: 1. The electric fuel pump shuts down after start-up. 2. There is a problem in the computerized engine control circuit. 3. The ignition switch is bad.

bookie · 08-26-2005, 02:58 AM

i start the engine it starts for abt 1 second then it shuts off, then i start it again... the process repeats...

bookie · 08-26-2005, 07:19 AM

i jus fixed it, was a short circuit, im so proud ov myself

Mike Gerber · 08-26-2005, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookie

i jus fixed it, was a short circuit, im so proud ov myself

Where was the short?

Mike

mandyfig · 08-26-2005, 09:48 AM

Yeah, what was the short? Happened to me, but in may case, the Engine Temp Sensor failed telling the ECU that the Engine is overheating. The indicator was the Check Engine Light (CEL). After it has cooled down, it will re-start and shut down after a few seconds.

So, $140 later, I am ok. Still not a bad deal, I escaped towing charges. I was able to get to the shop to be repaired, limping all the way, with a foot on the gas and a foot on the brake.

bookie · 08-26-2005, 10:00 AM

i disconnected sum used wires from my headunit, im guessin the wires were conflicting wit my car components. Im still not sure, but i know now i wont put the wires back in
But thankz for ur input guys....