Toyota Camry Owner's Manual (2023): If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle's tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
- The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
- There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- The battery may be discharged.
- The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
- The battery may be discharged.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever to P.
3. Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
4. Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Installing the spare tire
1. Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tir ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless
remote control cannot ...
Other materials:
EPS branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the EPS control unit for damage,
bend and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
Is the inspection result norm ...
Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key
system:
While the engine switch is in the "ON" position and the brake
pedal depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift
release button on the shift knob.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in I ...
Service data and specifications (SDS)
Steering Wheel
Steering Angle
Steering Column
STEERING COLUMN LENGTH
TILT MECHANISM OPERATING RANGE
Power Steering Gear
STEERING OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
RACK STROKE
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