I dred driving my car
Asked by MrsSmith562 Jan 27, 2019 at 08:26 PM about the 2009 Toyota Camry LE
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I habe a 2009 toyota camry. It was starting
slow, so I got a new battey. Was still starting
slow so I got a new alternator, it helped a bit
but when I drive it theoughout the day it
starts to start slow. Could it be the key fob?
Or what? Im spending money on things that
arent the problem, I just want it to he fixed.
12 Answers
When you say it starts to slow, do you mean the instruments go wacky, or it seems to shut down for no good reason, power goes out? That being said, I had a Malibu same as the camery, and the fuse pannel was oxidized, a little realy contact cleaner spray on the fuse pannel, there should be two driver and passanger side, and steel wool on the fuse blades, if that the case and your good, also check the relays if so equipped under the hood, one of then could be on the way out or passed the service limit, bad contacts. Fuel pump, computer etc. Let me know if this is the case, if not can you explain more that would be great. Good luck.
Any warning lights on or flashing when the engine is running?
MrsSmith562 answered 5 years ago
@frank im going to look today. And let you know. And i mean when I start it first time it starts fine and as I drive it throughout the day it starts getting weaker and takes longer to start. Theres no dash lights on besides the tire pressure light so im not sure what it is. Ive had mechanics look and they said they dint see a problem. They checked my battery and alternator and starter all said were good. So idk. Im not sure why it starts to start slower and i drive it and go in a store or something then when i come back to leave and start it up it gets slower and slower.
Your starter starts to get slower and slower, correct or the car will not accelerate well, wont pick up speed? I would try to clean all the contacts on the fuse block, and relays under hood if so equiped. the more heat there is the more resistance you will have, heat is the enemy of all electronics. it seem to be a resistance problem. If I am understanding you correctly. Also has anyone check the fuel pump, I had 87000 on mine and the intake gasket started to go and it was giving me other problems, so I got rid of it, toyota is a really good brand, usually they have no problems, maybe check with the dealer if you haven't already, they have all of the manfacture data, you don't have to have them do the work, you just pay for an estimate, I don't know how much they charge where you live. when you have time maybe some more info. if you plan to keep it, it might be worth haveing them fix it. always remember when they tell you repair something else at the dealer, tell them I want to fix what I came in for and noting else for now, then when we get this fixed I will thing about it. when you get a chance let me know. good luck.
"gets slower and slower".......i am having a problem understanding the issue with this vehicle. Suggestion. Do you have a good friend who can ride in the car with you and see what he or she has to say about the perfotmance of this vehicle?
MrsSmith562 answered 5 years ago
@lastchance Basicaly the more I drive the car (turn it off and on) the slower it starts
The slower it starts. Ok we have to define that. Do you mean when you get into the vehicle and attempt to CRANK the engine over...it sounds like the battery is dead or weak?
MrsSmith562 answered 5 years ago
It sounds fine the first time when i first drive the car that while day. It seems the when everything is warm it starts slow and weak. But the battery and alternator i just got 2 weeks agi in faild attempts to fix the problem. Im thinking fuel pump/filter or spark plugs and mass air flow sensor
Sounds like the car is lacking the power to drive the car as it does when the vehicle was cold? Any warning lights on or fashing when your are driving the vehicle?
Ok...in the best interest of keeping $$$$$ to a minimum....find an auto parts store near you and have them Scan the computers on your vehicle for Codes. Be sure to wright down the ID number of the codes and their descriptions. Also have someone check the Transmission fluid. See if its full to the Full mark. Also check the Odor and color of the fluid. Get back with the results.