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Expert: Tim - 6/1/2009


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Hi there i have just purchased an 89 toyota camry station wagon.It was going fine,but now i turn the key and it wont start,not even turn over.it has a new battery and i think the starter motor is making a slight whining noise?id be very greatful if you could point me in the rite direction

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It would really help if I knew what engine and miles are on the vehicle.
Sounds like the starter is acting up. Have someone tap on the starter
with a hammer while you hold the key on, it should start then, if it does you know its the starter. Most of the time its the silenoid on the starter and all it needs is a cleaning.

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Any Toyota, especially Camry, Corolla, or Geo/Chev Prizm problems. Heavy experience with ECM,sensor,diagnostic issues, driveablilty, starting, fuel,charging, electrical, overall mechanical engine/transmission, and suspension problems. If I can't answer a question correctly in a timely manner I will search for the answer.

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I have 32 years experience in automotive field as a diagnostic technician. I analyze and correct problems on Toyota cars. I manage a car care organization for my church. The church has approximately 9000 members We provide diagnostic and repair services for low income individuals on a volunteer basis. I personally have owned and driven Toyotas for 27 years. My children, grandchildren, father and mother drive Toyotas. I have converted many friends to Toyotas.

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Unrelated; Computer Science Degree. My experience has been self taught, always learning. I am not a parts replacer! I've seen way to many parts replaced by shops or individuals that don't have a clue, eventually I get called to resolve the issue. Most of the time its something simple like a bad ground, broken wire, gas cap, or dirty sensor(02 or MAF), etc. Sensors are there to send a signal back to the computer that something is off slightly, that doesn't mean the sensor is bad!

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