My 94 toyota camry le 4 cyl 63k miles stalled on me after driving it for less than a minute, it just died. Everytime I try to start it all i hear is noise and the engine will not turn. I was told it may be the starter, so i replaced it myself and afterwards I went to start it and I heard the same noise! I am really not sure at this point at what it can be. also before this happened there have been times where it stalled before but it started right back up. any suggestions? thanks in advance.
2006-08-06 17:54:04 · 4 answers · asked by bosox5530 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
the engine isnt turning at all, I can hear the starter and its making clicking noise that repeats
2006-08-06 18:04:25 · update #1
I was told that it may be the starter solenoid, could that be?
2006-08-06 18:16:26 · update #2
I did try and jumpstart the car and got negative results.
2006-08-06 18:18:14 · update #3
right now its 9pm, and unable to get to an auto parts store tonight and will go first thing in the morning to check out the battery. I was wondering if it is the alternator is it hard to replace on my own? thanks for the advice in advance.
2006-08-06 19:47:14 · update #4
The engine was running for a minute then just stopped? Is the noise a clicking? First think I'd check is the battery voltage. If its down below 9 or 10 volts, then most likely the alternator is bad. The car's battery powers the coil, generating spark for the cylinders. If the alternator is not recharging the battery you'll have a few minutes before the battery dies. If thats the case on your car, you should replace both the Alternator and voltage regulator unless like on most Japanese cars the voltage regulator is built in to the alternator.
Here's how you can test if its the alternator.
First, try to jumpstart the car with another car. If it starts, remove the cables. try testing the battery voltage with a volt meter. It should be up around 13.5 volts with your car running. If its below 12 then thats the problem. Think a rebuilt alternator with Voltage regulator for your car is around 150 dollars. Be sure to check the belts too. A slipping belt could also do this but it would make a loud noise when the car was running. If the regulator is seperate from the alternator, you can try replacing that first. That part is about 20 dollars and is responsible for controlling how much recharging goes in to the battery, but in my experience on Toyota you'll usually have to do both. If the alternator is bad you might burn up the new regulator if you do that alone.
**note** ahh..you edited the description of the noise...this is my guess!! Think this is your problem.
Im on my way to work..but I'll write more in about 30 mins! I still think this is your problem!!
-added- Sorry for the delay. At work now. I'm still convinced you're dealing with a charging problem so heres what I suggest at this point. First...if you're in the US or Canada, most part stores will check your battery and charge it for free. Take the battery out and bring it to them and ask them to check it. If it has less than 10 volts, then its not getting charged. Ask them to put a charge on it ( Should do it for free) then recheck it. After they charge it...they'll check to see if it has a dead cell in the battery. ( meaning wont hold a charge...but since it ran then died I dont believe this is your problem) Drop the battery back in your car...and it should start but die back out after a few minutes. If it does this...then its the alternator/volt regulator. A volt meter test on the battery is the best way to go here.
Its not the Starter solonoid. Since you already replaced the starter, 99% of cars made after 1982 have the solonoid as part of the starter.
Your battery has side mounted posts which can often be difficult to jump start since the jumper cables dont get as much of a contact area as top mounted posts. Don't rely on just that to rule out the alternator.
**second add** I'm not entirely sure what the difficulty would be on your car. Repacing the Alternator itself isnt bad at all since theres only about 2 or 3 bolts that hold it in. If its on the bottom of the engine it could be a real bear to do! If its towards the top of the motor it should be fairly easy to do. When you go to the parts store it might be good to ask the parts guy if the Voltage regulator is part of the Alternator. I seem to remember it is on most Japanese cars. Hope this helps.
2006-08-06 18:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by TRKiev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, get a buddy and havehim try to start the car, while you go to the oil cap and remove it, if you dont hear or see any movement from the cams yo have a busted timing belt....
Make sure you didnt lose the rotor in your distrbuter!!!
2006-08-07 06:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by mitt w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you give a description of the noise? That might help you to get some better answers.
2006-08-06 17:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you check the timing belt, is the noise you are hearing the engine cranking, does it have spark if it is cranking, does it have fuel?
2006-08-06 17:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by geetarpicker04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋