I have a 2000 toyota camry. Last weekend, when I returned from a short grocery trip, I found that my car alternator belt was running even though I had shut off the car and had the keys with me. This was very scary. Now I have to manually make sure that the car is actually off even after I turn it off.
2000 Toyota Camry electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. He stated there was an irregular noise coming from the engine while driving at unknown speeds. The contact shut off the engine and removed the keys from the ignition,however the engine continued running for approximately five minutes before shutting off.. In addition, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised him that the starter remained engaged when the contact shut off the engine and the started needed to be replaced. The starter was replaced at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileage were 128,147. Updated 10/27/10.
My accident/injuries because the defects/flaws of my car: brake systems, accelerator pedal, unintended acceleration, speed out of control, cruise control systems, electronic throttle systems...I have the car fixed, repairs sometimes (records at dealership). They replaced computer board...but still have a problems... My issues are about my toyota camry/model 2000 got accident/injuries on oct. 2004 because the car had many problems are: rough of cruise control systems, rough speed/RPM, gas pedal, brake, rough idle, suddenly accelerated - without pressing a gas pedal. I hit the car and my front bumper is almost felt off. It costs over a thousand dollars to replace but my injuries is no money to replace its back to normal, my auto insurance not paying my medical bills any more...
My 2000 toyota camry suffered from power door lock defect. My door locks flew back and forth sounding like machine gun fire. I had just stepped out of the car with the window opened and the door open when all heck broke loose. Neither the windows or doors would work. The reason I got out of my car was the door ajar light was on and all the doors were shut. I got out to double check the doors when the car went berserk. I was so traumatized by this event I had the car towed and traded it on the spot.
Original ignition key will not start car. Has been difficult for about a month. Luckily it totally failed in my own driveway. We just returned from a long trip. Same thing happened to trunk lock 2 years ago. I had to pay about $250.00 to have it fixed at my dealer. Expect larger bill for ignition. Dealer will not order new ignition lock until I have it towed in.bought car at same dealer. Locks seem to be a weak point on this model toyota. Can I get help from somebody?
I got check engine light with code p0773 (shift solenoid e electrical) when car had about 50,000 miles during sep 2005. Since then..the light stays on for about 1-3 days and then goes away and remains off for about 15 days. Now the car has about 60000 miles but the light still comes and goes.
Vehicle had an icon light on the dashboard. The rear of the icon was lit, and no one could figure out what it meant. Dealer could not find any defects.
Original key will not turn in the ignition. It will open doors and trunk.
Upon slowing down to exit the highway, there was a loud bang from the engine. The consumer pulled over to the shoulder. Then smoke started coming from under the hood, and flames were underneath the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle is currently at the insurance company. They are inspecting the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire. *ak
Myself along with my 16 year old brother, son 9, and daughter 5 were driving sunday morning on our way to san diego to attend the padre game when suddenly on the highway 15 we heard a load pop, so I proceded to get off on the adams off ramp, when my lil. Brother screamed it's a fire! And he dashed out getting my daughter out while I struggled to get my son out the car then someone pulled over told us to get in the car and as we drove to the top of the off ramp my car exploded, no crash nothing had it not been for my lil. Brother thinking fast who knows what would have happed, my car was and is still under toyotas warranty. I'm waiting to see why this happened this should not have happened!! My family shouldn't have had to go through this. I hope that toyota and my insurance company handle this asap!
Consumer felt something shoot through the bottom of vehicle and out of the tail pipe. Then, brake pedal went to the floor. Driver has to use hand brake to stop. Driver got out of vehicle, and vehicle caught on fire.
The battery had to be replaced three times within 30 days. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the failure. *ak consumer was informed this failure may be the result of the alternator not being able to support the day time running lights. Consumer would like an "off" switch for the headlights.
Defective battery equipment on 2000 toyota camry 4le v6.*mr the consumer would like to be informed about any problems with this 2000 toyota camry alternators, or other related electrical loss, because it they may be defective causing the batteries to go dead.
Consumer states a bodyguard electronic rust protector was installed in the vehicle, possibly causing fire.(claim#51-0495-441)
The insured was informed that her parked vehicle was on fire, the estimator stated that the fire originated from the headlight wiring harness or receiver dehydrator, the toyota dealer stated that the fire may have been intentional and they could not attribute the problem as being engine or electrical related.*jb(claim#53-c781-583)
While traveling on highway heard a noise coming from underneath vehicle. Also,smoke was coming from under hood area , and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.
Upon having electrical maintenance done, vehicle endured an accident, and air bags did not deploy. Please provide any further information.
Engine check light keeps coming on after filling fuel tank. Dealer will unplug fuse to get light to go off. Does not remedy the problem. Vehicle taken to dealer 11 times for this problem.
While vehicle was in motion electrical system began to go down ie; lights and air conditioner failed. Engine check light came on, and vehicle shutdown in a rolling stop. Consumer noticed smoke from engine, and was at mechanical auto shop. Mechanic opened hood, and realized engine was on fire. Positive side of battery was completly melted. Hold down clamp on battery may have broken, causing battery to slide and overheat.
While restarting vehicle smoke entered inside vehicle vents. Soon afterwards, noticed under hood fire. *ak the vehicle was totalled as the result of the fire.
While pulling into a driveway vehicle had white smoke coming from engine , once stopped it started to burn.
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