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YUP, still under warranty. Problem is with this being so erractic how will the dealer find the problem and repair it. They probably have their hands full with gas pedal issue. thanks Roy

This is not the normal ASL function. The volume just randomly changes. Example: volume displays 10, then it climbs to 30+ with little or no speed change. Some times it go back down on its own, some times it will not. A couple of times it has just gone up and down like your kid is playing with the volume control. I suspect taking it to the stealer would be a waste of time since the problem is so random. Does anyone know if there is a system monitoring the radio controls and recording data like on the cars drive train? thanks old n

Hi all, on our 08 SE the radio volume has started randomly changing on its own while you are driving down the road. We have the volume control in the sterring wheel and I have confirmed these are not being touched while it is happening. Radio is the JBL with single CD player and Blue tooth option which has never been used. Seems to happen more often when the vehicle is cold. Suspect that the problem is in the remote controls in the steering wheel but don't want to do much digging due to the air bag. TIA Old n

Not knowing all of the things you changed or checked I would first suspect the drive belt. Some symtoms of a slipping belt. Does this sound change with engine RPM or go away once the car has run for a few minutes? I.e. Alternator loaded recharging the battery from starting. Does the sound increase with sudden acceleration with the car in park? Does it change or increase when turning on all the lights? I.e. loads the alternator more Good luck the Old n

Hi all, I have tried different searches to see if their was any reference to the size wrench / Toyota part number required for an 08 Camry with the 2.4 liter. Does any one know if Toyota has a wrench / p/n for this vehicle? Is there a website with this info? Reason for this is that I am attempting to see if the wrench is the same for my 08 Tundra with 5.7 liter. Toyota p/n 09228-06501 is the filter wrench for the Tundra. TIA Old n

Thanks for the lead, Roy

Hi all, I am considering purchasing a Tundra and am trying to gather some information on them over the model years 04-08. Model that I would prefer is 2 wheel drive, standard cab, 8-foot bed. I.e. GMC Sierra 1500 replacement. Questions I have are: Where these available for these model years? Did certain years have some problems that others didn't? I.e. model year changes. Was th 07 model change a sheet metal / cosmetic or was it a complete frame drive train change? Did cruise control come standard or was it part of the SR5 option package? any help will be greatly appreciated. If there is a website with this info please point that out also. NOTE: I found the original sales brochure on the Toyota website. Roy

Wouldn't it be the front main on the passenger side? I agree with that many miles it would be considered maintenance. Roy

Welcome, info is plentiful and some of it is even usefull

Protect yourself: If you do your own service I.e. oil changes, tire rotation, etc. Keep all of your oil filter and oil purchase receipts. Same thing if you have it done else where I.e. Jiffy Lube, Lube Express, etc. Keep ALL of the receipts and mileage. Dealer ships find it harder to argue when you have good records and documentation. This info is from my brother who worked for a dealership for years. Roy

Leighcm, you are correct. It is located in a recess at the bottom left corner of the glove box door. It is actually part of the dash that is covered by the glove box door. Problem is it still doesn't reset: What I was told the reset procedure is: Start the car, press the reset for approximately two seconds. The light should go out, the press the reset button again until the light flashes three times. On mine the light never goes out so I suspect one of the sensors has gone to heck already. Not to impressive, 12 months 13,000 miles. Roy

I finally got another chance to look for the reset button with no luck. Does any know for sure where or if an 08 Camry has a owner accessible reset button. I have looked under the dash, in the glove box, in the compartment between the dash and glove box with no luck. TIA Roy

Welcome, oh and you may need to change that wrench in your hand to metric :D

I looked under the dash for the reset with no luck. Being old, fat and blind doesn't help with this either.... Will look in glove box this weekend. Called the dealer and response was "Bring it by you may have something wrong". I do all my own service and hate taking a vehicle to a dealer. My experience is that they seem to create more problems than they cure. NOTE: Have never taken a Toyota to dealer yet. thanks for the replies black electrical tape over the light cures all Roy

Low Tire Indicator update: Checked all of my tires and they where all at or above recommended pressures. I even increased the pressure to 38 - 40 PSI as a test to see if the Idiot light would go out. No Luck. It blinks for approximately one minute and then stays on solid. I am going to tyr and attach a page from the owners manual as a reference. Roy Tire_Indicator.pdf

Thanks Leighcm, light stayed on after driving 20 miles. I shut the car off and restarted light still stayed on. Checked tire presure last week when I did an oil change. doesn't mean didn't loose a couple PSI. Any idea what the trip pressure is on this system? Roy

Hi all, 08 Camry SE. Can the tire monitor system be reset without going to the dealer? On our car it blinked for a couple miles this morning and then stayed on. Manual says this indicates a problem in the system and not a low tire issue. Can this system be deactivated (unhooked) with out causing other faults or problems? Been driving 40 years and I am smart enough to know when a tire is soft and if I ain't smart enough I shouldn't be driving!!! TIA Roy

My limited expeience has been that once the main bearings start to go there is no stopping them. They seem to pick-up debris and just continue to snow ball to failure. With the engine pulled you should be able to remove the oil pan & bearing caps and check the bearings. Can't tell from the picture what type of material that is on the screen. good luck P.S. Any idea on what caused the head gasket to fail?

I believe on a 99 the windshield is glued in and there is no rubber seal. NOTE: I could easily be wrong but most cars today use the windshield as a stressed member to add strength to the roof in a roll over situation.

My 08 SE has a dimming function for the dash lights. Without one these would blind you for sure, they are very bright.

Just double checked and my 08 has the Michelins on it. This car is very sensitive to road camber and cross winds but there is no consistant pull on the wheel. Interesting where Ford has the owners run the tires way to soft and Bridgestone/Firestone gets the bad rap. I had a 02 Taurus that a company car and if the tire pressures where set to factory specs would wallow around like a fat pig in mud. Factory specs with 17" wheels was 28 -32 PSI. Had to run 40 - 44 PSI to get that particular car to handle acceptably. Just as a test possibly try running the air pressure in your tires 5 - 10 PSI over factory for a short distance to see if thas makes any difference. If the compund is different it may help stretch the tires and keep them from going egg shaped. just a thought

Yup, broke down and called the dealer. Service man said it must be displaying Trip "A". Tried it and it reset just like it is supposed to.

My 08 SE does not pull to the left. Not sure about the Lemon Law. You will have to get a copy of the law for your state and see what the requirements are. good luck

Naz, which costs more... new tires or new rims?

Naz, I would check the local shops to see if any of them are open on Saturday & Sunday. Most of them around here are not. I am not sure if they can test the alternator output in the vehicle or not. From your previous description you may have some other problems that would take time to diagnose. In the winter how cold was it and was the car idling a little slower? Are you going to remove and install the alternator yourself? If so depending how cold it gets where you live you might find it more comfortable to do this at your convenience rather than the cars. I.e. -30 degrees and blowing. Roy