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2012 Toyota Camry diagnosis
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:41 pm
Fiancée came to me this evening said her Camry started making a funny sound while driving.
After fooling around with it I was not able to pinpoint where it was coming from under the hood. Then as I’m starting the ignition and turning it off over and over I noticed it got weaker and weaker.
Suddenly the electronic power steering light came on. The next time I tried to start the car it would not turn over. I jumped the car but the purring sound still remains.
I’m thinking the alternator needs to be replaced but unsure how or why it’s creating that pur. Thoughts from those with camrys?
After fooling around with it I was not able to pinpoint where it was coming from under the hood. Then as I’m starting the ignition and turning it off over and over I noticed it got weaker and weaker.
Suddenly the electronic power steering light came on. The next time I tried to start the car it would not turn over. I jumped the car but the purring sound still remains.
I’m thinking the alternator needs to be replaced but unsure how or why it’s creating that pur. Thoughts from those with camrys?
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 7:42 pm
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Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:41 pm to Flanders
Could be a bad cell in the battery. I’d check that first
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:44 pm to Flanders
Yeah sounds like an alternator. The whine is likely a failed/worn out bearing.
It’s an easy job if you want to tackle it yourself.
It’s an easy job if you want to tackle it yourself.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:46 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Replaced a couple on my trucks so shouldn’t be a problem to change out.
I’m gonna take it to a shop in the morning and have them confirm.
I’m gonna take it to a shop in the morning and have them confirm.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:46 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Why would only the EPS illuminate?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:51 pm to Flanders
Look at the alternator and see if it is oily. If is it, then replace it.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:53 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Hit the alternator with a mallet and see if it quits whining
Posted on 5/27/19 at 7:57 pm to Flanders
Sounds like an alternator.
Oreilly’s can test it for free same way they can the battery. They did it for me, said it was bad, I changed it, no more sounds or electronic malfunctions.
Oreilly’s can test it for free same way they can the battery. They did it for me, said it was bad, I changed it, no more sounds or electronic malfunctions.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 8:00 pm to Flanders
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Suddenly the electronic power steering light came on.
I would check the power steering
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 5/27/19 at 8:16 pm to Flanders
Alternator and PS pump on the same serpentine belt?
Posted on 5/27/19 at 8:19 pm to Hammertime
quote:daggumit I need to be better.
Alternator and PS pump on the same serpentine belt?
You got it.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 8:27 pm to Flanders
Bring it by dealership in morning, bring in for oil change and when they do inspection, they will tell u problem
Posted on 5/27/19 at 9:15 pm to Flanders
Electronic steering doesn't have a power steering pump, belt, or fluid
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