Both sliding doors have problems

[calecoyle]

Hello, I have a 2002 toyota camry that shifts very very hard from 2nd to 3rd gear. If I let off the gas right before I know it's about to shift then it will shift smoothly. I have also recently noticed a burning smell from my motor after a short drive even. I've had the transmission fluid checked and was told it's fine. The car has 205,000 miles and has been doing this for 4 months now. Just curious what you think. Thanks in advance for the help.

-Cale

[scotty]

Shifting hard from 2nd to third means you have a faulty vacuum modulator or an internal transmission problem. Letting off the gas lowers engine speed and changes vacuum, so i would have the modulator checked out first.

If it OK, then sounds like it is time for an overhaul.

[LeanChar]

I have noticed that, for the last week, my 2004 Toyota Scion Xa has been releasing the hood, on it's own. Like I will get out of my car and notice that it's cracked open a little. Now, today the maintenance required light came on. It didn't stay on, though. I don't know what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[carriedi]

Don't know why your hood is opening. check that your hood release cable is not too tight or that the latch cam is not worn off.

The maintenance light will come on when you first start your car when you are getting close to needing a service. It will come on and stay on if you are over due for a service. It's for routine maintenance it's not like a check engine light

[jasonwu001]

Hi Everyone,

Someone ran into me and totaled my "1999 Toyota Camry CE/C (White)" a few weeks back.

I just purchased a "1995 Toyota Camry XLE (Green)".

My question is, will the engine and transmission from the "1999 Toyota Camry CE/C (White)" fit into the "1995 Toyota Camry XLE (Green)"?

If it does I think I might keep it for parts...

Thanks Everyone!
-Jason

[carriedi]

check with your local wrecking yard. they would know what years are interchangeable. I would assume that they are not though. One being OBDI and the other being OBDII

[Larry]

Below comes on when weather turns cold,
Code P043E Evap emission system leak detection reference orifice low
Code P043E Evap emission system leak detection reference orifice high
P2401 Evap Emission Leak Detection Pump stuck off
P2402 Evap Emission Leak Detection pump stuck on
P2419 Evap Emission Pressure Switching Valve Stuck on

Check engine light, traction control light on.
Clears by taking battery cable off, for a few days. Codes comes on cold start engine.

[carriedi]

Yes, some cars disconnecting the battery will clear the codes. But it doesn't fix anything. So they will come back as the computer does it's relearn.

you're going to have to test the evap pressure switch, the leak detection pump and look for an air leak to fix your car.

[paulrhyan]

I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna CE. I bought the car used about six or seven years ago. Early on we had problems with the rear sliding doors. These are NOT the automatic sliding doors. The problem we have always had is that they don’t always open when you pull the handle. Either from the inside or the outside we have always had to really yank on the handle to open the door. The driver side handle on the sliding door has broken off. No doubt due to the excessive pulling force required to open the door. Currently the driver side door will open from the inside but you really have to put some effort into it. The passenger side sliding door will not open from either the inside or the outside (the child lock is NOT ENGAGED).

Questions:
1) Does anybody else have this problem? Has there been a recall? It seems to me that this is a safety concern.

2) Where can I find information on how the latching system is supposed to work? Most of the information I find is regarding automatic doors or manual doors that do not stay open on an incline because the latching system doesn’t keep the door open.
a. How lazy are we that we actually need automatic sliding doors?!

3) How can I get the passenger door to open to perform any repairs?

Thanks in advance.

PR

[carriedi]

you may have bad door latches. Or dirty latches. have you tried to lube them up so see if that would help? most door latches rely on a return spring and catches to keep them in place. the latching mechanism must be able to spin freely on it's axis to allow the part to retract when the handle is releases it. Some latches use metal latches with rubber or plastic liners that can get worn and start to peel away causing drag that makes it hard for the latch to move correctly. Some latches have adjustable rods for the handles that over time may need to be adjusted because use has stretched the linkage out. You are going to have to take the door panel off and look at what is happening to the latch when the door handles are moved. Or take it to a shop and have them look at it for you